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A young dreamer from Nueva Ecija, Philippines, Tristan Magundayao recently introduced a new women’s streetwear brand to the Los Angeles fashion scene even in an ongoing pandemic. Tristan Magundayao’s Higher + Higher Studio caught Hiraya Magazine’s eye for its unique way of empowering women through fashion.
MERILLE RAAGAS
As comic books like DC and Marvel continue to dominate the entertainment industry with their TV and movie adaptations, it’s been a dream for Pinoys to have our very own “komiks” brought to the screen. Alas! Netflix released in June its first ever Filipino animated series Trese.
KYLA DOMINIQUE URSOLINO
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics wasn’t short of brilliant Filipina athletes. Mindanaoan weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz took home a historic Olympic gold medal. Meanwhile, boxer Nesthy Petecio has guaranteed a bronze medal for the country. The duo have paved the way for the Philippines to win multiple medals in the Olympics since the 1932 Los Angeles Games.
HIRAYA MAGAZINE
The TNT Traysikel may share its name with the Tagalog acronym for “Tago ng Tago”, a Filipino codeword for an undocumented immigrant in hiding, but there’s nothing quiet about the undeniably Filipino trike.
ELLAINE LAURETA
Carlos Yulo, the first male Filipino gymnast to win a gold medal in the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, is favored to claim several medals in the upcoming 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. At the Olympics commencing on July 23rd, he will be vying for seven medals, including gold in the floor exercise of the men’s artistic gymnastics.
FRANCIS ARDEN
She is candid, quick-witted and funny — a few of the reasons why Alessandra De Rossi is loved by so many. But anyone who calls her “Alex”, the ones who know her personally, also knows how insightful and genuine this talented lady is.
A.C. DE QUINA
A phenomenal performer. A spokesperson. A role model. A multifaceted artist. In one word: Cedrice.
A.C. DE QUINA
A small town boy with big dreams, Kit Thompson started his showbiz journey when he entered Big Brother Philippines: Teen Edition.
A.C. DE QUINA
Have you ever met anyone so skillfully versatile and beautiful that you just wonder – How is this human being even real? Well, I am lucky enough to know someone who is.
MERILLE RAAGAS
Pasarela. Catwalk. Runway. For someone who has been in the spotlight since winning the Miss Universe crown, these words are all too familiar to ignore.
KATHERINE URSOLINO
