Filipino music continues to evolve, and so do the sounds toward which young people gravitate. Spotify Wrapped 2025 reflected the continued strength of Filipino music. Cup of Joe emerged as the most-streamed local artist, and “Multo” became the most-streamed song in the Philippines. Other songs in the local Top 10 included tracks by Earl Agustin,...
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When Cup of Joe came home
BAGUIO CITY—In the intimate venue of University of Baguio’s multipurpose hall early this month, I joined the youthful crowd in watching Cup of Joe, a local act and homegrown favorite. A technical delay tested our patience but when the five members of the band—Gian Bernardino, Rapha Ridao, CJ Fernandez, Gabriel Fernandez, and Xen Gareza—finally appeared,...
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Celebrity-powered show caps LGBTQIA+ community festivities calling for equality
Rainbow flags dominated the festive ground under the murky sky that burst in a downpour on June 28. At that moment at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Lov3Laban 2025 became more than a drenched march on campus: It was both declaration and living proof of Pride. The rain transformed the biggest festival of the...