Well, that’s just wild hyperbole. While we think Gal Gadot makes for a perfect Wonder Woman, can we just say that we’re also in love with the new and minimalist HP logo? Appearing on the new, almost anorexic Spectre 13 ultrathin, this logo was originally designed back in 2011 by a company called Moving Brands. […]
April
02
CONS Project Manila Kickflips Up To Baguio City
posted by Karlo Samson
Hail to Converse! The sneaker brand continues to champion skate culture with its sub-brand CONS and its street level skateboard tour CONS Project Manila, this time taking the show to the summer capital of the Philippines, Baguio City. Way to go to escape this damnable heat! Held last March 19 in the City of Pines, the […]
March
31
Plan Upgrade or PS4? I Can’t Decide.
posted by Karlo Samson
Toddlers are paradoxical things. For all their antics, they provide a lot of entertainment and glee. Turn your back on them, though, even for an instant, and they can rain destruction down on you faster than than you can say “Save Martha!” A few months ago, my toddler used his talent for mayhem to destroy the family […]
March
16
Mixing the Mixologists of the Future
posted by Karlo Samson
When I was in school, way before the Internet was even a thing, we were taught to stay away from the bottle. Drinking was strongly discouraged because alcohol was the devil. Being caught with a hip flask on campus was grounds for suspension and an uncomfortable sit-down between the school administrators and your parents. And then you […]
March
07
Chuck Taylors Get Fruity for Summer
posted by Karlo Samson
Following last year’s Andy Warhol collection featuring the pop artist’s iconic banana print, Converse continues its tropical theme with the recent release of the oddly-named Chuck Taylor All Star Book Stripe. Just in time for the summer heat, these Chucks forego the banana for a repeating festive pineapple motif. They are available as hi-tops and […]
March
04
Braven BRV-PRO Gets Some Great Add-Ons
posted by Karlo Samson
At a car event a few months ago, I won this: That there is the super ruggedized Braven BRV-PRO, an aluminum-clad, IPX7-certified water-resistant wireless Bluetooth speaker that’s built to stand the abuse of the great outdoors. Launched late last year, the BRV-PRO came with the promise of soon-to-be-available modular accessories that would give these speakers more […]
March
01
Dawin Does Dessert in Manila
posted by Karlo Samson
Brooklyn, reprazent! The borough’s resident rapper Dawin is in Manila right now to perform a couple of gigs for his fans. He performed in Eat Bulaga yesterday before his Leap Day gig at Robinsons Galleria, while today we spotted him snacking on a Banana Langka Sundae at the Jollibee along C5, probably getting a sugar […]
February
24
Ginebra San Miguel Has Your Summer Sorted
posted by Karlo Samson
As far as liquors go, gin is as proletariat as you can get. Its popularity is undeniable; affordable and accessible to the mass market, it is an easy tipple of choice for those all-night drinking sessions with your uncles in the garage or those she-doesn’t-love-me-anymore emo-fests with your closest mates each time a girl […]
February
22
Your Feet Are Revolting! Do Something About It!
posted by Karlo Samson
Hey Sneakerheads! Up to 40% off on selected shoes sneakers, apparel and accessories in all Converse stores around the Philippines starting today. Dubbed the “Revolution Sale,” this event runs from Feb 22 thru the 29th – holy moley it’s a leap year! Riding on this month’s commemorative EDSA festivities, this nevertheless benefits everyone, even the […]
February
12
Super Nerda Fights Boredom and Saves Metro Manila!
posted by Karlo Samson
If you can run fast like the Flash or have a sweet ride like Batman (Bruce Wayne says, “Fear me, traffic!”), you can still catch the last few shows of Super Nerda, the ass-kicking, fast-talking, superhero comedy play at the University of Santo Tomas. The creation of Kane Errol Choa brought to life by scriptwriter and director Jan […]
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