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01 How Filipino Icons Bretman Rock, Niana Guerrero, and Valkyrae Made TIME100’s Creators List
Culture

How Filipino Icons Bretman Rock, Niana Guerrero, and Valkyrae Made TIME100’s Creators List

The OGs are booked, busy, and now, TIME100-approved.

July 22, 2026
From Vic-Vice to Julia-James: Here’s Everything We Know So Far About the First 4 MMFF Entries
Film

From Vic-Vice to Julia-James: Here’s Everything We Know So Far About the First 4 MMFF Entries

Watch out for these first-time pairings.

July 20, 2026
Shi Shi Returns With Multilingual EP The Taste Of… After Two-Year Hiatus
Asian Pop

Shi Shi Returns With Multilingual EP The Taste Of… After Two-Year Hiatus

Golden Melody Award-winning singer-songwriter Shi Shi returns with The Taste Of…, a multilingual EP that blends English, Mandarin, and Korean while exploring themes of memory, friendship, and personal growth.

July 16, 2026
In Becoming Patpat, Joshua Garcia Finds Himself
Cover Stories

In Becoming Patpat, Joshua Garcia Finds Himself

On transformation, the roles that reveal us, and who he is still becoming.

July 16, 2026
Eight Boys, One Endless Summer
Cover Stories

Eight Boys, One Endless Summer

We took eight of the names defining a new wave of Filipino pop to the shore for three days. The result is our most ambitious cover yet.

July 16, 2026
After a “Backburner” Era, Maki Is Now Pushing His Luck in Love
P-pop

After a “Backburner” Era, Maki Is Now Pushing His Luck in Love

No more asking, "Hindi ba 'ko kasugal-sugal?"

July 16, 2026
Your Dream Japan Trip Is Now Just a Few Clicks Away — Here’s How You Can Get an E-Visa
Travel

Your Dream Japan Trip Is Now Just a Few Clicks Away — Here’s How You Can Get an E-Visa

Japan’s e-visa is finally open to Filipinos, but there’s a catch.

July 16, 2026

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Are the Signals Hitting? Ranking Every Track From BINI’s Latest EP 

Before they bring the Signals World Tour across the globe. July 16, 2026 P-pop 02

Janine Berdin Isn’t Afraid of Being ‘Too Much’

The singer on volume, vulnerability, and refusing to make herself smaller for anyone. July 16, 2026 Cover Stories 03

BTS at the FIFA World Cup: Is a New Song on the Way?

The K-pop powerhouse is performing at the inaugural halftime show alongside Justin Bieber, Shakira, and Madonna. July 16, 2026 K-pop 04

G-SHOCK Unveils the GBD-200 Series in Boracay: “Tough With Every Move” Comes to Life

The new GBD-200 Series made its Boracay debut, bringing together fitness, style, and everyday toughness in one island experience. July 12, 2026 Fashion 05

Why Cozy Games Became Everyone’s Safe Space

From Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing to Spiritfarer and Infinity Nikki, a new wave of "cozy games" turned pixels into refuge. Soft worlds of farms, islands, houseboats, and fashion where players come back not to win, but to feel okay. July 12, 2026 Gaming