Manila
‘As Fun As Possible’: Inside a New Rave in Manila
SADOMASODISCO is a space for everyone to be themselves.
The Long Wait To Watch SEVENTEEN
I sweated buckets, got bitten by ants, waited hours to get out of the parking lot, and came out a fan.
Fit Check: Head in the Clouds Manila
How has festival fashion changed in the last two years? We went to 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Manila to find out.
Drag Brunch, Explained by Drag Queens
For many drag artists, drag brunch symbolizes the movement of their craft from taboo nightclubs to the light of day.
One Day I Woke Up, Suddenly Allergic to Alcohol
After developing an intolerance to alcohol at 30, I’m learning how to socialize sober.
The Intricate Art of Palm Fronds, and the People Who Make Them
After two years of muted Lenten events amid the COVID-19 pandemic, vendors outside Manila's churches are happy to be back in business.
Teachers Share the Most Over-the-Top Things They’ve Seen at Private Schools
“I heard some kid left their 30,000-peso ($586) hoodie [at school]. It was just in the lost and found for a couple of weeks.”
See How Manila’s Nightlife Is Fighting To Stay Alive During the Pandemic
VICE checked in on Poblacion to find out what’s happening and what’s next for Manila’s party hub.
We Asked Young Filipino Architects To Reimagine Manila
Imagine: a Manila with fewer cars and more trees.
This Filipino Grandpa Who Sells His Art in the Streets Is Getting His Own Exhibit
He started painting with two old paint cans and plywood he found in the trash.
Commuting in Manila is a Nightmare. We Spoke to People Who Miss It.
“I miss the times when the jeepney barker would say, ‘We can take one more,’ and I’d believe him but end up with half my ass hanging off the jeepney seat.”