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Birth certificate? Check. NBI clearance? Check! Humor? Absolutely! Face card? You bet! Perlas of Team Bardagulan has all the essential requirements, and we’re here to witness her rightful rise in the online world. Our girl is ready, and she’s claiming her spotlight! Despite some TikTok users labeling her a “ spy ” in the Philippines, suggesting she isn’t a full-blooded Filipino, Perlas has proven them wrong. This speculation is rooted in the chaotic landscape of Philippine politics and economics. However, she’s confidently presented her valid identification, asserting her true citizenship. Perlas is undeniably Pinay! The only thing she’s “ spying ” on is her ascent to greatness. Metroscene Mag had the pleasure of chatting with Perlas during our September shoot for " Days of Girlhood, " where we delved into her life, ambitions, and those cheeky spy rumors. She is not a SPY! Surely, Perlas didn’t expect to be put on the limelight after doing funny antics on TikTok,...

There's something profoundly vulnerable yet undeniably empowering about the spectrum of girlhood, especially during those late-night bedroom conversations with your closest friends. It's in these intimate moments, when emotions are raw and truths are laid bare, that the bond between friends becomes unshakable—knitted together through shared stories and experiences in the liminality of a bedroom.  As September draws to a close, Metroscene Mag steps into the sacred spaces of TikTok sensations Queen Dura, Fhukerat, Ernalyn, and Perlas, for a glimpse into their " Days of Girlhood. "  In this special feature, we explore how their friendship blossomed online and transcended into something deeply personal, as they develop connections that extend into real life. This is more than just a story—it's a conversation taken from the power, resilience, and transformation found in the days of Girlhood. Girl, It Can Get So Confusing Sometimes When we think about girlhood, it bring...

The stage is set, the spotlight's on, and Tomboy Philippines 2024 is about to serve all the pageant realness!  The Philippines, especially the LGBTQIA+ community, has long been obsessed with pageantry. From Miss Universe to local drag shows, we love watching fierce competitors slay the stage, and now, it's finally the lesbians' turn. Tomboy Philippines is here to break stereotypes, serve visibility, and show the world that tomboys can rock a crown and strut with pride. Founded by Chit Reyes and along with Cowee Santos, this pageant is more than just a show. It is a powerful movement for inclusivity, equality, and representation, marking a milestone for the lesbian community in the Philippines. Visibility is the first step  In an exclusive chat with Cowee Santos, we dug into what inspired the creation of Tomboy Philippines and what sets it apart from the sea of traditional pageants.  According to Cowee, to have a pageant with lesbian contestants sprang from the diverse per...

Finally! A graphic novel inspired by Philippine folklore and mythology will be released by the publisher of the famous "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" novel series. Filipino author and illustrator Tori Tadiar revealed on her social media account that the first part of her graphic novel series "Ilustra: Daybreaker" will be published by Disney Hyperion in 2025.  It's finally ☀️COVER REVEAL☀️ time! DAYBREAKER, the first book in the 🇵🇭 folklore-inspired ILUSTRA series, comes out June 2025! Join Mika as she awakens gods and a sun-devouring beast, and races to put them back to sleep before they plunge the world into darkness 🌻 pic.twitter.com/skjFYMmEtk — 🌟 Tori (@haitori) July 1, 2024 The series is expected to be a trilogy that will tell the story of Mika, a 12-year-old student who goes to Ilustra Junior High School. She accidentally cast a spell on two of her classmates. When she tries to undo it, she ends up waking up the ancient gods and a sun-devouring bea...