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Culture

Palanca Awardee Lakan Umali Writes Resistance

In discussing her novel “The Ferdinand Project,” the youngest recipient of the Palanca grand prize reflects on urban legends, finding poetry in fiction, and discovering alternative ways of being and becoming

By George Evan Dungca

Latest Stories

Culture

The Rise of Femmes in Filipino Comedy With Bitches in Stitches

The all-women stand-up comedy troupe is carving out a new space in Manila’s comedy scene, empowering women and queer comics to take to the stage and make their voices heard

By Mel Wang
Music

Beloved Cartimar CD Shopkeeper “Mang Greg” Passes Away

Known for his infectious knowledge of music and physical media, his stall in Cartimar Shopping Center offered more than just records, but also joy and connection

By Rolling Stone Philippines
Music

Barbie Almalbis Explores Personal Growth in New Album, ‘Not That Girl’

The singer-songwriter’s fifth solo album explores themes of mental health and emotional resilience, combining her trademark guitar riffs with experimental compositions

By Rolling Stone Philippines

Editor’s Pick

Reviews

Ben&Ben’s ‘The Traveller Across Dimensions’ Doesn’t Travel Anywhere

The famed folk-pop nine-piece has a storyboard on top of a grand production, yet lacks the emotional depth to make a convincing narrative

By Elijah Pareño
Music

1994: A Cultural Shift in the Filipino Music Landscape

From Eraserheads to Gary V, and Rivermaya to Bad Omens, let’s look back at the watershed moment in ‘90s music in the Philippines

By Elijah Pareño
Music

Filipino Music Videos That Stole the Spotlight in 2024

The many music videos released this year show the infinite ways a song can be birthed into its visual form

By Tamia Reodica
Culture

8 Unhinged X Discourses We Hope To Learn From This Year

Scandalous screenshots, brat walls in Sta. Mesa, and P120,000 hibachi bills are just some of the moments that had X users in the Philippines buzzing last year

By Mel Wang
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Sports

Manila Skate Park Demolition Sparks Outrage Among Skate Community

A local skateboarding collective has launched a petition condemning the sudden demolition of Manila Skate Park, established in 2015 to help destigmatize the skate community

By Sai Versailles
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Film & TV

From Amateur to Anti-auteur: The Story of Experimental Filmmaker Roxlee

Rolling Stone Philippines sits down with the iconoclast filmmaker over four months to make sense of his enduring legacy as both amateur and auteur

By Jason Tan Liwag
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Sports

Everyone’s Rock Climbing Again. Is It Finally Time for a Guidebook?

As a new generation enters the Philippine outdoor climbing scene, how can we bridge the gap between the indoors and outdoors?

By Nikki Natividad
Politics

11 Moments in Philippine Politics That Will Shape The 2025 Elections

In 2024, years-long issues like jeepney modernization and the PDAF scam made a comeback, while newer conflicts like the Marcos-Duterte feud had us wondering what lies ahead in politics

By Pie Gonzaga
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Politics

Marites Vitug on Duterte, China, and the State of Journalism

The veteran journalist sits down with Atom Araullo about her book on Duterte, the promise of investigative journalism, and what politicians lack today

By Atom Araullo
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Opinion

What Will It Take to End Our Helpless Cycle Of Disaster Relief Response?

Typhoon after typhoon, Filipinos suffer in the absence of government planning. For the Future co-founder Issa Barte writes, “It is our right to live better than this”

By Issa Barte
Film & TV

7 International Films Showing in PH Cinemas In March 2025

“Flow,” “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” and “Bird” are just some of the standout films that will be available in local theaters, according to the Film Development Council of the Philippines

By Mel Wang
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News

Cigarettes After Sex To Perform In Manila on Jan 2025

More seats have been added to the American dream-pop band’s sold-out concert in January

By Rolling Stone Philippines
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Radar

Isola Tong Takes on Fire, Colonialism, Identity in New Art Show

Through her upcoming solo exhibit “Bruha ng Disyerto: Landscapes of Fire,” Tong will explore themes of fire, nature, colonialism, and cultural othering

By Mel Wang
Radar

‘Rolling Stone Philippines’ Unveils What Celebs Are Gatekeeping in New Series

Gatekeeper is a short video series uncovering the ultimate recommendations from today’s tastemakers

By Rolling Stone Philippines
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Culture

The Rise of Femmes in Filipino Comedy With Bitches in Stitches

The all-women stand-up comedy troupe is carving out a new space in Manila’s comedy scene, empowering women and queer comics to take to the stage and make their voices heard

By Mel Wang
mang greg in cd store in cartimar
Music

Beloved Cartimar CD Shopkeeper “Mang Greg” Passes Away

Known for his infectious knowledge of music and physical media, his stall in Cartimar Shopping Center offered more than just records, but also joy and connection

By Rolling Stone Philippines
Music

Barbie Almalbis Explores Personal Growth in New Album, ‘Not That Girl’

The singer-songwriter’s fifth solo album explores themes of mental health and emotional resilience, combining her trademark guitar riffs with experimental compositions

By Rolling Stone Philippines