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If your FYP has been a literal throwback to 2016 , you aren’t alone. Pictures of Snapchat dog-ear and flower-crown filters are back like they never left, grainy throwback selfies are being reposted, and suddenly everyone’s romanticizing a time when the internet felt softer, messier, and a lot more human. It was the era of peak OPM hugot , viral memes that didn’t need brand decks to make sense, and the early days of influencer and vlogging culture , before “content” became a full-time personality. Back then, people were just figuring it out with all the awkward aesthetic flatlays, unpolished edits, and stories that felt real because they were . And now, as that nostalgia hits a fever pitch in 2026, it's hard to talk about the "Golden Age" of the Filipino internet without mentioning Lloyd Cafe Cadena Because let’s be real: you can’t talk about 2016  pinoy internet culture without talking about him. “Gusto mo ’yun? Gusto ko ’yun!” View this post on Instagram ...

Runway is officially back in business. The first trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2 has finally dropped, reuniting Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs nearly two decades after the original film reshaped fashion cinema and redefined the modern workplace dramedy.  Released on February 2, 2026, the trailer offers fans their first look at the long-awaited sequel, confirming the return of the powerhouse trio that made the 2006 original a cultural phenomenon. 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' The footage brings back Meryl Streep as the formidable Runway editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, alongside Stanley Tucci as the ever-reliable Nigel Kipling. However, the most striking revelation is the return of Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton —who has evolved from a frantic assistant into a powerful industry rival. This reunion marks a significant cinematic moment, as the sequel arrives 20 years after the debut of the original film, which followed Andy Sachs’ journey as ...

Growing up is rarely linear. It happens in fragments, through moments we outgrow, versions we shed, mistakes we survive, and people we learn to let go. Some grow quietly, unnoticed. Others grow up in full view of the world, learning early that becoming is never private. For Awra Briguela, growing up meant being seen before she was ready. A child star raised on television, her milestones unfolded onscreen. Her talent was celebrated, her identity observed, her missteps remembered in ways most people never experience. It is a kind of growing up that asks for resilience long before you know how to name it.

By the time January 2026 was nearing its end, we were only just beginning. In an industry obsessed with timing, we were undeniably late for a New Year cover. But for us, arriving here took time— time to wrestle with uncertainty, to work through limitations, to believe that this story would find its moment. What appeared as a delay was, in many ways, a test of readiness. Because some beginnings don’t announce themselves. They wait until you’re strong enough to step into them.

If you’ve spent any time on TikTok recently, you’ve definitely seen it. The "Factory Reset" trend is currently dominating the FYP . The format is simple: a creator starts the video presenting as visibly queer—sporting short hair, masculine energy, or posing with a same-sex partner. Suddenly, a "glitch" effect hits the screen. When it clears, they’ve been "reset" into hyper-traditional, heteronormative roles . Men reappear in "alpha" masculine styles, and women appear in feminine dresses with long hair, all set to the upbeat strumming of Moira Dela Torre ’s Titibo-tibo . While many users dismiss it as harmless fun, queer activist and content creator Neo sees something much more clinical and cold behind the "Factory Reset" trend. For Neo, the trend isn't just a meme but an indicator of a regression. @mariia_ligayaa Napalambot din nga talaga ii 🤣🥰💕 yan ang plot twist HAHA 😘 labyu boi @「 SON 」 #factoryreset #trend #titibot...

Move over, basic slides. The fashion world just got a major hit of nostalgia and high-key chaos. The LEGO Group and Crocs have officially locked in a multi-year partnership, and their debut drop is exactly what 2026 needed: the LEGO Brick Clog .

If there’s one thing we know about Bretman Rock , it’s that he’s a man of many hats—literally. He’s a singer, songwriter, actor, athlete, activist, and a scientist on the side. He’s the star of " Crystal of the Day-ay-ay-ay ," a fashion icon, and a fitness inspiration. But above all the that he is—most definitely— A FILIPINO . In a recent viral video, the 27-year-old internet sensation took us back to his roots, sporting a traditional bahag (a native loincloth used by various indigenous groups in the Philippines) with the kind of confidence only Bretman can muster. "Do you ever wake up and realize, damn, I'm Filipino as fuck? I could literally be in my bahag all day because I can. And who's gonna tell me I can't? Nobody. Yeah, like Filipino hair, Filipino skin," he shared. 

We live in a culture that mastered the art of the performative cringe . It happens every time—a cycle as vicious as it is predictable. A name trends, timelines blow up, and suddenly, everyone transforms into a digital detective, and suddenly, “links please” is trending. In 2026, scandal culture remains a full-blown crisis of digital consent in the Philippines. It doesn't matter if the person involved is a celebrity or an ordinary individual who went viral overnight; the thirst for the "leak" is the same. As much as we like to insist we’re a "God-fearing" nation, our collective actions are shouting a much uglier truth. Sex scandals have evolved from  front pages of tabloids into a systemic crisis of Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) . We’ve become a society that wears a veil of modesty while hiding a browser history full of violations. It is time to talk about the "utter hypocrisy" of the Filipino public in the face of sex scandals. You Are What Yo...