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. He

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. At last Netflix released in June its first ever Filipino

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

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. The brainchild of Filipino American creatives Paolo Asuncion and Michael Arcega, the TNT Traysikel unapologetically demands

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,

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”, those who know her personally, also know how deeply insightful and genuine she truly is. An award-winning actress

Producer: Francis Arden. Art Director: Francis Gum. Photographer: Christopher Santiago. Wardrobe Stylist: Joris Bacani. MUA: Bongbong Buan. Hair: Whitney Renee. Models: Merille Raagas, Nancy Leonard, Nikita McElroy, Anyssa Mendez, Iago Raterta.

A phenomenal performer. A spokesperson. A role model. A multifaceted artist. In one word: Cedrice. This soulful and inspiring entertainer connects with the world by sharing honest stories told through music, social media and speaking platforms. She is a dynamic woman who reminds us that the

A small town boy with big dreams, Kit Thompson started his showbiz journey when he entered Big Brother Philippines: Teen Edition. While at the house, Kit slowly garnered attention creating quite a fan-base despite his eventual elimination. Standing at six foot one, with looks combined

Have you ever met anyone so skilfully versatile and beautiful that you just wonder – How is this human being even real? Well, I am lucky enough to know someone who is. His name is Prince. He’s one of my good friends here in California

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. But what happens when suddenly, the world of entertainment, beauty, and fashion slows down due a pandemic? In this interview,