At home, life’s simple luxuries have been occupying #RichardGutierrez and #SarahLahbati’s time, from cooking for the family to homeschooling.

Last March, before the situation took a turn due to COVID-19 variants, the family spent weekends together and tried motocross for the first time through classes with a coach.

It’s “stepping out of our comfort zones,” Sarah writes in an Instagram post, to gain “new experiences and knowledge.”

Pursuing chances like this to learn is just as important for the couple as it is for their kids.

In Volume III, we look back as we face forward to the future. On the cover are Cornerstone Entertainment president Erickson Raymundo and actor Sam Milby, who share more than a decade of friendship and working relationship that started out as a leap of faith. With all the uncertainties of the world that affects this business called show, the duo and their ever-growing company are choosing to be unafraid and ready to evolve with the times. Other stories of overcoming are also in the issue, highlighting what is essential and remind us that standing up again is possible.

In this special August 2021 issue, we delve into what is essential in these uncertain times we’re living in. On our cover is Sheila Romero, who, after receiving healing from God, shares her faith lessons and helping hand to others who are struggling. We also hear from others who have found meaning, purpose, and perspectives in their lives, from race car driver Daniel Miranda to Casa Bella Home and Living co-founder Stephanie Coyiuto-Tay to slow food grower and designer Hindy Weber.

This July, Ces Drilon graces the cover of Lifestyle Asia. The veteran journalist has had a tough past year, but, by facing her challenges head on, helping others, and taking care of herself more, she is finally seeing better days. Other personalities who are seeing a positive change are included in the issue: Sara Black, Isabelle Daza, Juana Yupangco, Bianca Araneta Elizalde and Jose Luis Lozano have found different paths to wellness, which they are eager to share with others.

Even in these complicated times, companies, individuals, and industries always have a mind for things that last. One such person banners Lifestyle Asia Volume II, Metro Pacific’s Chaye Cabal-Revilla, whose personal advocacies are rooted in sustainability. The issue is packed with other names who work to build a better future. Whether it’s working at preventing the clothes we wear from becoming landfill fodder to making sure that coffee will be around for years to come, these efforts and voices remain committed and hopeful.

Even in these complicated times, companies, individuals, and industries always have a mind for things that last. One such person banners Lifestyle Asia Volume II, Jewelmer’s Marion Branellec-De Guzman, whose family believes in sustainable farming.

The issue is packed with other names who work to build a better future. Whether it’s working at preventing the clothes we wear from becoming landfill fodder to making sure that coffee will be around for years to come, these efforts and voices remain committed and hopeful.

Solenn Heussaff-Bolzico, whose first two years as a mother is spent in quarantine, is on the cover of Lifestyle Asia’s May issue. In the spread photographed by Mark Nicdao at the Metropolitan Theater, she shares how she sings a love story for her fellow Filipinos through her art. Inside, the endurance of a business is in the team who builds it in the same way that the strength of a country is in its people. Malu Gamboa, Christopher Cachuela, Toby Claudio, and Rosanna Ocampo-Rodriguez share what they are doing to flourish through challenging times. Plus: Bling Empire star Kelly Mi Li talks about representation, mental health, and #StopAsianHate.

With travel and movement still limited this year, our collective focus continues to be inward, particularly on the spaces, rooms, and corners we inhabit. On the cover is Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez and Jessica Kienle Maxwell, the super sisters at the helm of luxury brand Philux. We also explore the meaning of home with Derek Ramsay, Cecile Zamora, Nathalie Küpfer Henares, Pie Alvarez, and Candy Dizon, who share personal renovation and construction projects they have recently undertaken. Many other rich and interesting voices in design also share their stories: Happy Ongpauco-Tiu, Cyndi Fernandez, Fort Street Studio, Chito Vijandre, Ricky Toledo, and many more.

Gracing our February 2021 e-cover exclusive, Hindy Weber emphasizes the importance of protecting the environment amidst a pandemic, being a role model for her children, and sharing some simple and stylish fashion.

While this year was difficult with little to celebrate, there were people who stood up and helped mitigate the current circumstances. Lifestyle Asia highlights Jaime Zobel de Ayala and Pasig City’s Mayor Vico Sotto, two examples who worked tirelessly and with grace, nary a complaint in sight. Along with them, we listed a round-up of people whose actions made them worthy of being lauded. We also spoke with ING’s Hans Sicat about the future of banking. Read these and more in the latest issue of Lifestyle Asia.

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Feast your eyes on the Lifestyle Asia Food Issue. This November, read about Rikki and Beng Dee’s ever-evolving food empire. We chat with chefs Jordy Navarra, JP Anglo, Josh Boutwood, Tony Boy Escalante, Jessie Sincioco, Florabel Co-Yatco and Chele Gonzalez on their gastronomic journeys, and the Raintree Hospitality Group’s Andrej Wisniewski on the importance of the dining industry to the local economy and innovation in a time of panic. We take a bite at Blackbird, Metiz and have a quick jaunt over to New York for Spanish delights at Mercado Little Spain. Finally, we celebrate the gift of giving with the 2020 Gift Guide for all your gifting needs.

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Women rule the roost for the October Issue of Lifestyle Asia. The future is female and who else better to celebrate it with than Vicki Belo and Gaita Forés? Leaders in their own respective industries, they share with us their stories: the pursuit of happiness and the journey to the top. For this month’s special feature, we meet Cris Albert, Feli Atienza, Suzette Ayson, Roxanne Farillas, Connie Haw, Florence Ko and Pinky Tobiano. All seven of them tell us what it takes to be the kind of women they are today, from stories of hard work, faith and dreaming relentlessly. This month, we learn that nothing is impossible.

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As Lifestyle Asia returns to newsstands this September, we round up a powerhouse cast of unique individuals who braved the new age in the middle of a longstanding lockdown and share inspiring stories that beg the readers to just live everything and more importantly, have courage. On the cover is Maria Ressa, whose incredible journey and fierce advocacy raises the flag for press freedom and accountability. We also feature Brian Cu, Grab Philippines’ head honcho, as he ventures on to his next original business idea. Audrey Tan-Zubiri graces our pages as well, narrating how her family dealt with COVID. Society members also shared their sentiments on how they coped with the socio-economic impacts on the various lifestyles they lead. Tina Cuevas, Sharmila Hiranand, Mike Lagman, Happy Ongpauco-Tiu, and Tessa Prieto-Valdes reflect on the year so far. All these and more on the September Issue of Lifestyle Asia.

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As Lifestyle Asia returns to newsstands this September, we round up a powerhouse cast of unique individuals who braved the new age in the middle of a longstanding lockdown and share inspiring stories that beg the readers to just live everything and more importantly, have courage. On the cover is Maria Ressa, whose incredible journey and fierce advocacy raises the flag for press freedom and accountability. We also feature Brian Cu, Grab Philippines’ head honcho, as he ventures on to his next original business idea. Audrey Tan-Zubiri graces our pages as well, narrating how her family dealt with COVID. Society members also shared their sentiments on how they coped with the socio-economic impacts on the various lifestyles they lead. Tina Cuevas, Sharmila Hiranand, Mike Lagman, Happy Ongpauco-Tiu, and Tessa Prieto-Valdes reflect on the year so far. All these and more on the September Issue of Lifestyle Asia.

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In the latest issue of Lifestyle Asia, we look into the journeys of beauty, wellness, and self-acceptance of the industry’s most prolific personalities. On our cover is Aivee Teo who shares how beauty with a purpose empowers people. Bianca Araneta-Elizalde, Lia Bernardo, Doron and Cherryl Glazer, and Rissa Mananquil-Trillo tell us what it’s like to help others in curating their own healthy lifestyles. We also have 2020’s wellness forecast, summer beauty looks to try, and must-have makeup products this season. All these and more on the March issue of Lifestyle Asia.

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Lifestyle Asia begins 2020 by showcasing the best of the Philippines. Department of Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat joins us in El Nido as she talks about how the government and local communities work hand in hand in preserving our country’s natural wonders. We also revisit top destinations such as Boracay, Vigan, Siargao, and El Nido, inviting both new and returning travelers to discover more unforgettable experiences. Read Tim Yap’s love letter to the unparalleled splendor of our islands and find out how Filipino industry leaders like Francis Gotianun and Vicki Belo do our country proud through their unwavering passion and dedication to their craft.

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As another year ends, we take a look at some of the most prominent personalities who have made a positive and significant difference in the lives of many. The December-January issue of Lifestyle Asia puts Catriona Gray in the spotlight as she shares how changing the lives of others through her work has in turn, changed hers as well. Grace Barbers-Baja, KC Concepcion, Rocio Olbes-Ressano, Geraldine Roman, and George Royeca discuss how their ideas have sparked much-needed awareness and action for their advocacies. Also, we bring you to Lifestyle Asia’s exclusive RSVP event in Bangkok where invited guests enjoyed a lavish feast and a luxurious shopping experience unlike any other.

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This November in Lifestyle Asia, we put the spotlight on purpose and philanthropy. Lifestyle Asia, as the only luxury media publication in partnership with Kaye Tinga and Tessa Prieto-Valdes’ Red Charity Gala, features the highlights of the magnificent event—the fashion, the auction, and all of society’s most influential people who graced the event. Now on its 11th year, the duo outdoes themselves yet again by staging a grand production that brings back 10 of the Gala’s past designers. We also sit down with The Honorary Consul of The Gambia, Agnes Huibonhoa and talk about her altruistic passion projects. And lastly, an incredible list of nearly a hundred excellent gift ideas for the fast-approaching holiday season. All these and more in our latest issue.

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In Lifestyle Asia’s October 2019 Issue, Crazy Rich Asians author Kevin Kwan talks about the success of his book, the movie, and the importance of telling stories that are close to home. We also talk to powerful Asian entrepreneurs Ronald Akili, Suvita Chansrichavala, and Patrick Grove who tell us about what true power means and what it takes to get to the top. Two newsmakers who’ve made headlines for their epic wins, Mayors Isko Moreno and Francis Zamora share their principles on good governance. All these and more in our latest issue.

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The September 2019 Issue of Lifestyle Asia features Drs. Aivee and Z Teo as they celebrate 10 years in the business as pioneers in the field of dermatology and aesthetics. Amina Aranaz, Mark Bumgarner, Ana Lorenzana , Jhett Tolentino and Vince Uy share their stories on living lives filled with purpose and excellence. Roxanne Farillas tells her journey of building a lasting legacy in fashion. Why Dubai, Tenerife, London, South Africa or Mongolia should be your next destination. All these and more in our latest issue.

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Lifestyle Asia’s August 2019 issue is Beauty and Wellness, with ageless wonder Charmaine Lagman gracing the cover. She shares with us beauty tips, her thoughts on ageing and what she wants to pass on to her daughters. In the issue are the latest fitness workouts to try, what to wear when doing them and places to visit after. We also chat with Dr Aivee Teo, Marga Nograles and Pinky Tobiano, who talk with us how they are shaping to make the world a more beautiful place through their projects and endeavors. All this and more in the latest issue of Lifestyle Asia.

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On this month’s issue, Camille Villar shares how working with her family has made their business successful. We sit down with a new generation of leaders who leave an inspiring legacy in their family enterprises. With Lifestye Asia’s latest issue, discover how visionaries live a meaningful life driven by purpose.

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Nothing speaks luxury than a life well-lived. This June, Bea Valdes invites us to her haven of respite to show us what really matters most. Five prominent personalities share their most invaluable treasures. For LA Voice, Trish Panlilio offers invaluable wisdom on what makes life rich and beautiful. With Lifestyle Asia’s latest issue, discover what makes life opulent and substantial as we bring an entirely new meaning to luxury.

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On this month’s issue, we sit down with three women who have dominated Philippine Social Media in their own authentic way—Juliana Gomez, Jess Wilson, and Celine Lopez. Their audacious tell-alls reveal how each of them led their generations in the digital revolution. We also feature five other personalities, each with their own point of view on the pros and cons of the fast-evolving innovations of digital platforms and technology. Celine Lopez and her unapologetic honesty has always been appreciated by her followers even before the rise of social media. She continues to thrive in the digital landscape, wiser, stronger, and more uninhibited than ever.

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On this month’s issue, we sit down with three women who have dominated Philippine Social Media in their own authentic way—Juliana Gomez, Jess Wilson, and Celine Lopez. Their audacious tell-alls reveal how each of them led their generations in the digital revolution. We also feature five other personalities, each with their own point of view on the pros and cons of the fast-evolving innovations of digital platforms and technology. Celine Lopez and her unapologetic honesty has always been appreciated by her followers even before the rise of social media. She continues to thrive in the digital landscape, wiser, stronger, and more uninhibited than ever.

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On this month’s issue, we sit down with three women who have dominated Philippine Social Media in their own authentic way—Juliana Gomez, Jess Wilson, and Celine Lopez. Their audacious tell-alls reveal how each of them led their generations in the digital revolution. We also feature five other personalities, each with their own point of view on the pros and cons of the fast-evolving innovations of digital platforms and technology. Celine Lopez and her unapologetic honesty has always been appreciated by her followers even before the rise of social media. She continues to thrive in the digital landscape, wiser, stronger, and more uninhibited than ever.

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Our April issue is not your typical “Weddings” issue. On top of three exquisite weddings captured in beautiful photos, we also take a look at six diverse couples, whose unique relationships redefined a life after exchanging “I do’s.” The lovely Heart Evangelista is on the cover, with her touching and inspiring story of walking down the aisle gracing the pages of our magazine.

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Lifestyle Asia’s March pages are filled with inspiration, empowerment, bravery and courage of women in the homes and work place. Wives, mothers, home-makers, bosses and philanthropists share words of wisdom. Read about six power women Che Uy, Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi, Carla Yeung Mckowen, Sheila Romero, Happy Ongpauco-Tiu & Cindy Yap-Yang. Feli Atienza is this month’s LA Voice. As a treat for fashion fanatics, step into two oh-em-gee walk-in closets that will make you drool. All these and more in this month’s print issue.

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Lifestyle Asia February 2019 is Dong Ronquillo’s maiden issue as editor in chief. In line with a new look, we feature several Game Changers and ask what drives them in their respective fields. Karen Davila answers the question, What Makes A Game Changer? We tell the story of Dennis Uy and what industries he plans to monopolize. Tim Yap gives us a tour of Manila’s latest retail trend: multi-brand stores. All these and more in Lifestyle Asia this month.

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Three established designers look back at their personal challenges in the pandemic and envision a tomorrow filled with hope, perspective, and style.

Not only have #PattyAng, #MarkBumgarner, and #VaniaRomoff helped keep their respective labels afloat in the past year, they have lent their gifts to help others. Read their story now.

In the journey of honing holistic wellbeing while helping others along the way, the actress launched a zero-pressure activewear brand through Recess.
“I love the idea of carving out time for yourself, and that’s how Recess was born. We wanted to encourage people to have a break and do something good for [themselves]. And I always say this: we’re not human doings. We’re human beings,” she shares. “So it’s okay to just be.

Nacho Tambunting hopes to have an acting career “that I am proud of.”

Tambunting shares with Lifestyle Asia his love for acting, the mindset he has while pursuing roles, and the importance of storytelling above all. 

Young and the Restless: Isabela Albert on Life in Lockdown, Taking Care of Herself, and Taking Charge of her Future – Lifestyle Asia

From honing entrepreneurial skills to developing an eye for design, #DrakeDustinIbay applies his diverse abilities to cultivate #LVNA.

“My love for jewelry started from a very young age. It started with my love for crystals and gemstones and their metaphysical properties. It’s been a passion of mine to this day,” Ibay shares. Beyond his brand’s success, Ibay considers the philanthropic efforts #LVNA provides to be the most rewarding.

This April, our digital cover features #KellyMiLi of #BlingEmpire. Mi Li talks about the idea for the show was sparked, her take on the #StopAsianHate movement, and why it’s okay not to be okay.
“Start conversations with the people around you about Asian hate crimes, racism, and discrimination,” says the star of Netflix’s breakout series.

Stephanie Coyiuto-Tay shares all about her mission of bringing the joy of good design into living spaces. Through Casa Bella Home & Living, Fig & Vine Floral Studio, and other ventures, she works with the knowledge that good design is more personal in these challenging times.

Daniel Lhuillier Miranda shows no signs of slowing down in pursuing his racing dreams and in committing as a loving partner and father.

Lifestyle Asia opens the year with its cover featuring Mandy Bermudez Romero. Through Save Our Schools Network, she inspires fighting alongside the Lumad youth for their rights. She talks about their struggles and the work it takes to defend rights, empower, and bring a future of peace and justice to these communities.

Being part of a long-running industry and excelling in it is no easy feat. It takes creative vision, determination, and trust in the process to deliver remarkable changes with a great positive impact. Yet crossing over to this stage requires an elaborate journey and Kimberly Yao is no stranger to this voyage to success.

The pursuit of different passions is not a new reality, especially among the youth. Traversing from one field to another is a way to discover one’s threshold of greatness. Finding out talent, capabilities, and working on these allow one to discern and fulfill a greater purpose while inspiring others as well. Isabella Fernandez is well-acquainted with this life, navigating many endeavors at the same time. It is tough, but she goes through each one with the enthusiasm she draws upon her active lifestyle, keeping herself spirited and mindful of the present.

The sublime and vast world of the arts is where Mara Michelle Geriene grew up in. With a painter for a mother and a musician for a father, Mara was naturally pulled into the universe of music and dance, letting her hone her musicality at a tender age. “My parents were very supportive of my music tastes,” Mara says. “I owe that all to my parents for allowing me to learn and hear everything and immerse myself in everything I could.” Admiring Celine Dion and Britney Spears, belting out their songs as a child helped her appreciate all kinds of talent in the arts. From singing her way into the world, Mara eventually came across a new passion—acting—and has fallen in love with it.

Taking on many distinct roles at the same time, it is no wonder why Brian Poe Llamanzares is always on the move. Navigating through multiple high-stakes industries—from climate change and disaster risk management studies, journalism, entrepreneurship in the fashion and F&B landscape, and of course, politics, the wealth of his experiences taught him to balance his time well. “It’s easy to switch hats when I know which one to prioritize,” Brian says, reiterating that priority has always been putting others before himself. His primary business, Time Master watches, was “born out of passion and designed to be able to support social causes.” True to the vision, a portion of the sales helps fund MoveEd’s cause and Habitat for Humanity in its response efforts for COVID-19-affected communities. Brian has mounted an anti-bacterial clothing line as well, Someday, Maybe, with good friend Roxanne Montealegre, that keeps jobs in the industry. “Whether politics or business, as long as the goal is clear, I believe I can still make a difference,” Brian attests.

In this hyperactive, by-the-second age, no one is a stranger to the seemingly established practice of working on multiple passions at the same time. Hustling, as it has been branded, has become the standard, and for every pursuit, it is never enough to be complacent. No matter the industry, there must be eagerness and commitment to chase a rigor of excellence. For Isabelle Daza, Mark Bumgarner, Pam Quinones, Mark Nicdao, Sambie Tung, and Mito Fabie, fulfilling their goals is among the essentials of a meaningful life. As known figures in their respective fields, many wonder how exactly these powerhouses navigated their way to reaching their status at present.

In this hyperactive age where cities are packed way past the brim with life and people hustling about, it was nice to see a change within the quiet walls of the storied Intramuros. The world seemed to take a slower pace as I observe a young woman prepare for her cover shoot from a glance, the suits and accessories all laid out on a table in the quaint Batala Bar. Although it began raining sometime during the early stage of the shoot, Rebecca Plaza remains poised as she walks around the old yet well-maintained Casa Manila, following the photographer’s directions with enthusiasm. In-between trying to find shelter from the rain and pleasant conversations, Rebecca is indeed a woman who continuously leads a meaningful life beyond the face of a rousing powerhouse within the architecture and design industry.

There are moments where you just have to pause and be at awe when an unlikely pair meets and chemistry builds instantly. This is what we witnessed with the convergence of our cover personalities at their photoshoot, with the regal and dapper Tap Room of the Manila Hotel as the backdrop of the unexpected, but nonetheless monumental meeting. The bar’s wooden walls accented by bright red furniture make for an adequate setting that reflects the contrasting yet harmonic interactions of these two personas. Tessa Valdes with her signature lively and uplifting energy represented in the regal red, while Mayor Moreno’s laidback demeanor harking to the wooden decor.

Her elegant designs accentuate both the strength and vulnerability of femininity. #VaniaRomoff paints a world of calm and hope as a new mother-of-three and as a designer welcoming new possibilities.

Launching a new label during quarantine takes courage but #PattyAng’s resiliency and palpable spirit shine through, incandescent as ever. Choosing to live a life in color, she uses her voice and platform to empower other women to find their own strength.

Young, bright, and brimming with determined energy, #RosenthalTee electrifies with the breadth of her work and the depth of possibilities. Never one to back down from a challenge, she exemplifies the potential of female design.

This summer, MEGA welcomes the future. Fronted by Ivana Alawi, the internet’s ingenue as fashion’s cosmic frontierswoman, the issue features scintillating fashion from Louis Vuitton, essential skincare straight from the editors’ vanities, and profiles on people bucking the city for life by the sea.

This month, be prepared to go where your passions take you. Maggie Wilson-Consunji shows us why fortune indeed favors the bold with a smoldering editorial in Bali. Dress the part with sexy day dresses and serene silhouettes, and let multitasking beauty products let you focus on achieving your goals.

Spark joy with MEGA as we celebrate 29 years of being the Philippines’ Best Fashion Magazine. Discover 2021’s style code with cover star Heart Evangelista-Escudero leading the way. From sexy loungewear to statement dresses, prismatic makeup and ornamental hair, it’s time to get happy. Also, get ready for a shopping revolution as the crazy rich Asians build a bling empire.

There’s no shortage of style and cheer as we ease into the last part of the year. Fronted by Hayden Kho Jr., a man of faith and assured taste, we set the mood with our style staples and the season’s new essentials.

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Supermodel Hannah Locsin fronts the November 2020 edition, an ode to the courage of people living in a brave new world. The annual Shopping Issue is imbued with a sense of responsibility and awareness, focusing on local finds and talent, as well as sustainability. Together, we move forward with joy and optimism as we rediscover the fun and fantasy of fashion and beauty, highlighting everything that shines and sparkles.

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Our annual Big Beauty Issue gets real and goes skin deep, starting with the stunning Solenn Heussaff, who lets us in on quarantine life as an artist and a new mom in a series of raw and unedited photos. Then, discover the best skincare and makeup (yes, we’re still wearing it) for the new normal in our Beauty Awards. Get the rundown on the state of beauty in the country as some of the biggest bosses—from influencers to entrepreneurs and top executives—share their learnings. Lastly, fashion starts to get festive with fluoro shades and electric pairings.

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And from the depths, we rise, one stroke at a time, reaching for the light—for life. This is the new MEGA. Bolder and stronger, we are taking on a radically different reality with a fresh perspective on fashion, beauty and beyond. Our distinctive voice remains, but it is now imbued by a new sense of self and a deeper understanding of what is essential. In this digital age, we dare you to pick up this edition and feel the glossy pages we’ve filled with ideas, people and things that are stylish, purposeful and inspiring. In this issue, discover the best of local fashion artists and artisans, this year’s #NewPH and the reason why Catriona Gray is the face of this brave new generation leading us into the future.

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We see you. As MEGA celebrates 10 years of Pinoy Pride this month, we look back at the individuals and groups that have inspired us, made us proud to be Filipinos and—most importantly—showed us how to make a stand. From fashion to the arts, business and sports, these are the people made, and continue to make, a difference.

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Amid the persistent pandemic, MEGA magazine is committed to telling stories of truth, coming together in strength and hope for its latest issue.

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Can’t look away? Welcome to the female gaze. MEGA celebrates Female Power this month, with no less than Pia Wurtzbach on our cover for the final #MakingMEGA. Who better than the golden queen herself, shot in the sun-soaked beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to lead this revolution? Fashion speaks up with mothers and daughters of style, unapologetic dressing and the trends that get you noticed. Beauty dares to get even more colorful and unapologetic, from nails to hair to the scents of real wonder women. Need more female? Sit down and listen to the stories of the women in our lives—some inspire, some provoke—but let’s be clear: they will all be heard.

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After 7 years and 13 Making MEGA documentaries, we travel halfway across the globe and return to where it all began. We walk along the pulsating, vibrant, and ever so colorful streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, playing with danger and daring to standout in fiery fashion with Nadine Lustre, James Reid, and Bret Jackson. #MakingMEGAinRio

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Sing out loud. Make yourself heard. MEGA welcomes the New Year with three women who know their due and take up the space, all while lifting up their fellow females and all the aspects of femininity. Sarah Lahbati takes a new direction as a fashion darling, doting mother and soon-to-be wife. Regine Velasquez Alcasid, a true MEGA woman if there ever was one, lends her hard-earned wisdom and passion to the stage, and Sarah Geronimo, an icon of her generation, a woman who discovered her strength by purposely being vulnerable. MEGA also celebrates a brand new direction, a new beginning with fashion’s green reckoning with the finest and bravest taking a stand for the earth and future generations. The future is here and it’s still something to sing about, a song to end on a major key.

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For our anniversary issue, BluPrint embarks on an exploration of material honesty as embodied by raw concrete, visiting three countries in search of spaces that express the versatility, patina, and brutal candor of this material. From a Jakarta studio engulfed in flora, a Kuala Lumpur concrete retreat, to a Singaporean home making the most of the raw material’s sculptural potential, you will find concrete transcending its workman-like reputation, molded by some of the brightest, most creative minds in the ASEAN region.

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What makes a building delightful? Is it ‘only’ that it functions well? How many buildings do we even know of whose parts attend to the comfort, wellness, and many needs of human beings? This issue, Form Follows Values, is our first attempt in BluPrint to tackle the subject. It is not an easy one to have because it entails opening up about our values and examining whether our work has lived up to them. It means being able to talk about the stuff that really matters in our clients’ lives (not whether they want a six-car garage, roof deck, and infnity pool) and whether the architecture will help sustain and nurture these values.

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The government says: “Build, Build, Build.” We say: “Design, Design, Design.” Considering the totality of what gets built in this country, good architecture is nothing short of a miracle. But the building boom of the past few years has yielded some miracles. There’s the NEX Tower, with its four-story lobby and 11-meter-high green walls, designed by SOM. There’s the Cor Jesu chapel, a collaboration of Kenneth Cobonpue and Zubu Design Associates. Then, there’s Budji+Royal Architecture+Design who have been successfully dealing with tremendous pressure to deliver on skimpy budgets and abbreviated timelines. What they are creating in just over a year’s time in New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, is miraculous indeed, thanks to general contractor MTD Philippines’ resolve to finish months ahead of the 2019 SEA Games athletes’ arrival in November.

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Like a bridge, sustainability fashions a solution; it examines and critiques in order to identify what is lacking in the environment. Great sustainable designs strive for a universal consensus, just like how truth illuminates all gaps, margins, and recesses of human life. Peruse the pages of BluPrint’s recent issue and we learn about how Dominic Galicia has transformed the Hyundai Logistics Center into a clear testament to the positive consequences of planning for built environments, how Earl Forlales’ award-winning CUBO addresses the perpetuating homelessness and poverty in the Philippines, and the Dutch architecture firm UNStudio answer to the ever-growing issues surrounding densely populated cities. We also discover Vo Trong Nghia Architects’ consistent effort to create and incorporate verdure in homes, and how the House in Leiria by Aires Mateus prominently stands as a consequence of the confrontation between figures and configuration, all the while articulating light and space. Sustainability is not just a simple impression that gradually fades later on. It is a commitment to construct things that will endure, and to give these things a lasting significance.

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This special issue features Filipino and ASEAN firms that have made it to the World Architecture Festival 2019. Why ASEAN? Because we share cultural, climatic, and geographical similarities and can learn from each other. Not to mention, we belong to an integrated region that will inevitably allow borderless practice. We also feature two Filipino WAF winners, who share their thoughts on design issues, as well as advice on presenting before the live jury and audience. The WAF 2017 winners of Small Project of the Year, Alexander Furunes and Sudarshan Khadka (representing Locsin and Partners) for example, had this to say: “Architectural projects are multifaceted, and to condense this into eight minutes is not easy. However, eight minutes is plenty if the ideas behind the projects reflect the actions taken… Aim for clarity, find your voice, and have the guts to go for it.

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BluPrint’s first special issue for 2019 brings forward the younger generation that is ceaselessly redefining creative industries. Inside, we have more than 70 future shapers who are navigating their way towards truth—a gesture that may be viewed as a poignant reminder to always craft for change.

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