Manila Traffic in a Different Perspective by Rainier Gonzales AKA RGVizuals

A city that's progressive but Manila is where you can experience one of the worst traffic problems in the world. We've heard everything about it, from the woes of commuters and city-travelers, to the famous traffic statement of current Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, "“A state of mind adds to the problem of traffic,” he stressed. “Let’s stop blaming traffic. If you’re late,...

Ben&Ben talks to us about their beginnings, first EP, collaborations, and Music

December promises to be a month of coming together, but usually brings forth all business, bustle, and traffic in its onslaught. Events abound during the month, promising to either cross off items in your shopping list, put you in the festive mood, or help you share the love this season. Ben&Ben’s promise, however, was much simpler – they were launching their EP, and they wanted to bring their...

A Discussion With. Toti Dalmacion about his Passion for Music and Records

From one musical pursuit to another, Terno Recordings founder Toti Dalmacion shared with us his long history of involvement in the local music scene – from being one of the pioneers of the house and rave culture way back in the 90’s, to running a record store and a lounge for jazz music in the early 2000’s, and to establishing one of the most distinguished independent record labels in the country...

Purveyr Magazine Issue 2 Launch in Photos by Tristan Tamayo

Last Saturday, we launched Purveyr Magazine Issue 2 with Kiko Escora's SURFACE TINT Exhibit. Here are a few photos taken by Tristan Tamayo to see what happened at Suez and Zapote that night. Full video recap will be published soon as well. We would like to thank all those who dropped by and checked out the magazine. It will be available at our stockists' stores late January, for now you can grab...

Black Book: A Film that looks inside Philippines' Street Art Movement and Community

Street art doesn't exactly get the best of reputations. Often equated to vandalism, or perhaps the work of ne'er-do-wells with too much time on their hands, it's a little difficult to see street art as something that's actually artistic. That is, if you don't know where to look. Black Book - a documentary on the graffiti and street art scene in the Metro - gives you just enough starting...

New York's Mighty Quinn's gives Manila a taste of Slow Smoked Barbeque

NYC's famous beef brisket has landed in Manila, and has secured a spot in SM Megamall's Fashion Hall – taking with them their traditional style of cooking. "Our approach is simple: We source the best quality ingredients and don't fuss with them too much. Cooking the old school way with wood and time." What started off as a $600 investment and a stall in Brooklyn's Smorgasburg has now turned into...