The Magazine

In-depth coverage of the experiences of the global Filipino in all its complexity, providing analysis and discussion about the arts, culture, politics, media, sports, economics, history and social justice.

The Mango Bride Is Both Sweet and Tart

May 01, 2013/ Joi Barrios-Leblanc

[Book Review] Marivi Soliven’s intertwined stories of women wrestling with life

A D.C. Springtime Concert Born in Manila

April 24, 2013/ Titchie Carandang-Tiongson

How a U.S. first lady’s memories of the Luneta led to a D.C. musical tradition.

OFW With All That Jazz

April 24, 2013/ Carlos Zialcita

Manila-born singer mixes it up with jazz greats.

Portrait of the Artist as a Young Filipino on a Journey

April 10, 2013/ Marcie Taylor

J.A. Tan tames autism through art.

A Room of Their Own in Toronto

March 27, 2013/ Marites N. Sison

An art and culture center for young Filipino-Canadians that’s making a buzz in Toronto.

Pictures of a Day in Old Downtown

March 01, 2013/ Rick Rocamora

How to be a street photographer without breaking your heart.

Joe Bataan, Ordinary Guy with an Extraordinary Heart

January 15, 2013/ Carlos Zialcita

The Afro-Filipino King of Latin Soul disappeared from the public eye for two decades to counsel troubled youth.

10 Filipino Authors I Recommend

January 08, 2013/ Barbara Jane Reyes

Barbara Jane Reyes lists ten Filipino-authored books you must read.

Images of Hope

January 08, 2013/ Rick Rocamora

Award-winning photographer Rick Rocamora sets his sight on the human condition.

The Many Passions of Bessie Badilla

January 01, 2013/ Lyca Benitez-Brown

Lyca Benitez-Brown shows how a former Balenciaga model conquered Brazilian music and more.

The Anti-Indie Indie

January 01, 2013/ Renato L. Santos

Renato L. Santos reviews a black comedy on dysfunctional Filipino families, the Audience Choice Award winner in the 2012 Cinema One Originals Film Festival in Manila.

Never Give Up Tomorrow

December 19, 2012/ John L. Silva

John L. Silva explores a documentary that examines the miscarriage of justice in the Paco Larrañaga case and exposes a rot-riddled judicial system.