Creative's Travel Guide: 18 Hours in Siargao by Archie Geotina

Soak in some sun and fall in love with Siargao's amazing views and laid-back vibe. Siargao, in all its glory, has a reputation of being deemed as the surfing capital of the Philippines, understandably so, with countless of surfboards that have kissed the waves of its beaches and the amount of surfing spots it has to offer. But what do we really know of this surf-loving island besides its lively...

Dulo MNL: The Start of Poblacion’s Creative Commonwealth

Art and culture were never the first things that come to mind when one thought about the gritty roads of Poblacion. What used to be a cluster of bars scattered with provocatively-dressed women along nondescript streets has started to break away from its red light district reputation. Making a name for itself, Poblacion is fast becoming more colorful than the kitschy neon signs that greet your...

A discussion of subversive fame and sex positive space in the Philippines with Joyen Santos

The Wicked Bitch of the East, Black Unicorn, Queen of Manila Underground – Joyen Santos is Manila’s beacon of erotica. An incongruent singularity within the conservative urban sprawl of nearly 13 million, and yet a completely congruent declaration of contemporary Filipino culture. Appropriately, Joyen is full of singularities - from the rare quality of having humility of character to announcing...

What happened in '97? Filipino Visionaries reminisce on their Creative Journey

For those of us old enough to vote, the memories of the late ‘90s are a lot like watching films through VHS, transporting us to a simpler, faraway time. But for the true ‘90s kids—those who were at the peak of their youth then—it was a time of self-discovery and creative energy, the era of Tamagotchi toys, rave parties at Consortium, and Eraserheads dominating the airwaves. It was also...