‘I always say that if I’m the most interesting thing in this story, then I’ve failed in my work.’
‘One thing I did come to realize and try to remind myself is, when it’s this big, it’s not about you.’
‘Makikita mo ‘yung kwento ng buhay ko dun sa mga litrato ko.’
‘It was Lino Brocka who would always save me.’
‘I had to lead by example, otherwise it wouldn’t work.’
‘When you put a person like me in a position to help this country, I will do it.’
‘Understand that respect isn’t complicated. It’s basic decency.’
‘I loved being a supporting character. Mas hesitant pa ako sa lead.’
‘‘Pag gagawin natin itong Spades ulit, tayo masusunod.’
‘I’ll take the last shot. I’ll take the blame.’
‘I’m only interested in genre tropes to subvert them.’
The FEATR founder talks about ube, Filipino cancel culture, and why there’s almost no such thing as a real national dish
The celebrated drag queen talks about her transition, Filipino drag’s global rise, and the responsibility of representation
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‘We must fight.’
‘Bawas-bawas muna tayo sa mga infra natin because nagiging source ng corruption ito. That’s where politicians are making their money.’
‘The older I get, the more I love meaningful stuff and slow songs.’
‘Kasi ‘yung rap at songwriting parang madali na sa akin gawin ‘yun e. Pero ang mahirap ay ‘yung ‘pag nasa likod na ng camera, kung paano ako magiging tatay sa anak ko.’
‘I have other paintings but all they want is Sabel.’
‘I wanted to prove it wasn’t fluke.’
‘We need talk shows in this country.’
‘I had an epiphany where the only person who could help me was myself.’
The veteran vocalist looks back on the moments that tested his band and the new music that is giving him another reason to take risks
The singer-songwriter looks back on learning the industry, finding confidence in her identity, and embracing collaborators who let her be herself
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