Category: Filipino Identity
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Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Steps Forward in Marikina-Made Innovation
This year, the road to the crown is taking a distinctly Filipino step forward.
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The Story Behind BINI’s Coachella Outfits
By Red Dimaandal-Escamillas BINI’s Coachella debut wasn’t just a performance—it was a full 45-minute showcase of Filipino creativity on a global stage. Every look, every texture, and every transition carried a sense of intention, grounding their set in culture while matching the scale of one of the world’s biggest festivals. It was fashion as storytelling,…
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Crafting Identity: The Royal Atlas Bag by Fino and Royal Pineda
A new icon in Filipino design has arrived: The Royal Atlas Bag.
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That’s Bayo: Erich Gonzales Leads a Campaign About Style, Stories, and Staying Power
As That’s Bayo enters its second year, the brand reinforces its philosophy: true style endures beyond passing trends with changemaker Erich Gonzales.
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Jewelry Designer Emily Opida On Bespoke Pieces & Meaningful Creations
Fashion designer Emily Opida shares her passion on bespoke jewelry pieces.
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How the Bebot Trend Is Empowering Filipina Beauty Content
On TikTok, where trends rise and fade in a matter of days, the Bebot phenomenon has struck a deeper chord. Set to the 2006 hit Bebot by Black Eyed Peas, the viral glow-up challenge transforms everyday selfies into full-glam, early-2000s makeovers timed to the song’s beat drop.
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TELACon 2026: Weaving a Bright, Sustainable Future for the Philippine Textile Industry
Hosted by the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), 2026 TELACon brought together the brightest minds, creative visionaries, and industry trailblazers for three inspiring days of innovation, culture, and collaboration.
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Bacolod Eats: A Travel Guide Built Around Food
We spent the days between Christmas and New Year in Bacolod, my boyfriend’s home province. The trip quickly became a mix of three things: a food trip, quality time, and finally getting to know his family in a deeper, more meaningful way.
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Capiz-Inspired Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Ascott Bonifacio Global City Celebrates Filipino-Themed Holidays
Dubbed as Casa Capiz: Lighting the Way Home for the Holidays, the event once again highlighted by the luminous glow of Filipino handicraft raw material capiz shells as a way to inspire every stay a masterpiece of living.
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Rajo Laurel and DTI Bring Philippine Fashion to Thailand Through “Lahi” Showcase
The Philippines is poised to make a powerful cultural statement on the international stage as the DTI, through the PCIDC, unveils “Malikhaing Pinoy: Lahi,” a landmark fashion and heritage showcase featuring a 30-piece couture collection by celebrated Filipino designer Rajo Laurel.