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How the Unstoppable OhMyV33nus Transgresses Boundaries and Builds Bridges to a More Inclusive World Beyond Gaming
Li Marie Meso | June 7, 2023

Twenty-eight-year-old, Johnmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna consistently shatters the tall barriers of the commonly cis-het, male-dominated world of E-sports by carrying the title of an openly gay team captain and support main of the notorious multi-gaming organization in the Philippines, and in the process, waving the flag of inclusivity and representation that goes beyond the bounds of his virtual playground.

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‘The Eras Tour’ and the Combined Spectacle and Endurance of Taylor Swift’s Aptitude for Shaping Culture
Li Marie Meso | May 25, 2023

The ever-evolving titan of the music industry, Taylor Swift, has made a return to the stage with her above-and-beyond performance with 44 songs spread across more than three hours in what is now globally known as the historic “The Eras Tour”. The 33-year-old icon has since positioned herself as the soldier ready to lead her troops of Swifties into the great musical journey through the 10 eras of her 17-year career.

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What Makes ‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’ Your Engaging–But Eerily Accurate–Reflection of Today’s Society
Allysa Esperida | May 23, 2023

It is not new to hear from Filipino students how historical subjects can make them doze off. From numerous names to events that occurred during unfamiliar times, these really send some to sleep. With younger generations losing interest in this country’s roots, GMA Entertainment Group revives the languishing Filipino spirit with their historical fantasy series reimagining Jose Rizal’s famous novels Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo. With its success, the contemporary take does not just invite the young audiences to revisit history, it also significantly mirrors the current state of the country.

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John Prats: A New Lens
Tifany Soringa | February 6, 2023

Similar to everyone on and off the spotlight, John Prats, who began his career in show business at a young age, has also gone through a phase of questions, in search for what he was really meant for. Now a man of 38, Rank Magazine talks to Prats in time for his birthday month, and travels back in time to chart his evolution from his storied life as one of the most visible child actors of his generation, to becoming a certified television heartthrob, to now a well-celebrated concert and television director.

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In Walking Us to the Past, ‘Our Beloved Summer’ Held our Hands to March Forward
Andrea Ysabel Andres | February 1, 2022

For weeks on Netflix Top 10, Korean drama “Our Beloved Summer”, directed by Kim Yoon-jin starring Kim Da-mi and Choi Woo-shik, takes the audience to the unfilmed part of their documentary within the series, as they grasp the complexities of life and love.

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MADE to Last: The Making, Blossoming, Remaking and Continuing Legacy of Metrobank Art & Design Excellence
Pauline Nacar | November 3, 2021

A community with as much talent, passion, and diversity as Philippine art needs to have its own blazed advocate. One that’s as vigorous about its success as the very people creating its constantly growing collection. Here, we look into the history of the Metrobank Art & Design Excellence competition as it’s being written, and its inspiring commitment to Filipino artists in and out of the pandemic.

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On Healing, Comfort, and New Optimism: ‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha’ Takes Viewers on a Wave of Warmth and Community
Pauline Nacar | September 3, 2021

Netflix premieres its newest romantic-comedy K-drama with a flair for the special intricacies of normal life. Starring Shin Min-a, Kim Seon-ho, and Lee Sang-yi, this series is a weekend getaway perfect to destress and relax with, with stories of love, healing, and solidarity.

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Song Kang, A (Visual) History: How to be Crowned the ‘Son of Netflix’
Pauline Nacar | August 25, 2021

It’s no easy feat to be an international sensation just on your first leading stint. But to have four consecutive dramas hit the mark with global success, well, that’s something straight out of a Netflix series.

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A New Era: The Education of Darren Espanto
Pauline Nacar | June 14, 2021

It’s been seven years since that fateful blind audition changed Darren Espanto’s life forever. From “The Voice Kids” to his latest single “Tama Na”, the now 20-year old belter-turned-well-rounded artist walks down memory lane to look back on the explosive career he’s had so far, the many dreams he’s still working hard to pursue, and his upcoming comeback concert that links and celebrates the two.

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Out Into the Orbit and Beyond: How South Korea’s First Space-Set Sci-Fi Breaks New Ground to a Whole New Blockbuster Experience
Pauline Nacar | February 5, 2021

Now streaming on Netflix, ‘Space Sweepers’ follows a ragtag group of misfits just trying to get by in space. The film, written and directed by Jo Sung-hee (A Werewolf Boy, Phantom Detective), stars Song Joong-Ki, Kim Tae-Ri, Jin Sun-Kyu, and Yoo Hai-Jin, and marks a historic first this side of the world’s cinematic venture.

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