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Lav Diaz aims to spark debate at Cannes with ‘Magellan’

“Lapu-Lapu is a myth.” That’s the bold claim made by multiawarded independent filmmaker Lav Diaz…

Hajji Alejandro, unlikely funnyman

At first glance, Hajji Alejandro could appear aloof, a bit intimidating even—the kind of presence…

Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon on ‘Sable, Fable’  

Bon Iver, the Grammy-winning musical project fronted by singer-songwriter Justin Vernon, has started a new…

The cooking senate president

I caught up with a dear childhood friend, Senate President Chiz Escudero. The senator spins…

A closet Noranian

Maundy Thursday and I’m lying in bed just before dinner, exhausted by the heat and…

From gym owner to breakout star 

Before American actor Kasey Esser became a breakout face of vertical dramas—starring in hits like…

‘Delia D’ wants to push the envelope

Every once in a while, a queer character takes the lead in a stage production.…

J-Hope brings fire, heart, and sunshine to Manila

J-Hope engineered an entire dimension around the stage at his first solo world tour. The…

Maja Salvador on motherhood, privacy, and Baby Maria

Actress Maja Salvador is slowly easing her way back into work after giving birth in…

The benefits of having a coach 

TV host and sportscaster Martin Javier is still on a high after completing his first…