Reese Lansangan on What to Learn from her Musical Journey as an Independent Musician

From indie pop duo Reese and Vica, to solo performances as Reese Lansangan, the 2009 to 2016, now 2022 gap…

Rod Malanao on Knitwear’s Intimacy and Versatility

We can all agree that there were days when it felt like there was no end to the pandemic, and as a natural…

Marlo Onilla Rethinks the Workings of a Boutique Design Agency

In design, is it one’s best interest to think client-side, first, then proceed on a personal portfolio…

Auggie Fontanilla Forges his Own Path as a Creative

“What will your job be?” Creatives often get asked this question. Society has been conditioned to think that…

Carl Jan Cruz on the Journey that Shaped him as a Designer and his Vision for Philippine Fashion

When you think of contemporary Filipino fashion, Carl Jan Cruz, or also commonly referred to as ‘CJC,’ is…

James Reid on Creative Freedom and Shaping Careless Music

After years in the entertainment industry, there is one thing that James Reid longed for – creative freedom.…

Martin Yambao on Building a Brand like Owa Sylvia

“The ancient history is watching my lola (grandmother) run her factory when I was a kid, I grew up thinking…

John Vincent Salcedo of Columbia Records on Music Marketing, Social Media, and Creativity

Not too long ago, the landscape of music marketing was so different to what it is now. Back then, aspiring…

Toto Malvar of Mt. Purro Nature Reserve as a Case Study on How to Sustainably Keep on Doing Good

The past year has been a very challenging season for tourism in the Philippines, but it is now more than…

Dickies Redefines the Meaning of Making with Flo Trinidad, Indio, Omar Baliw, Thysz Estrada and Waiian

Workwear heritage brand Dickies has been synonymous with manual labor and fine  craftsmanship, having…