Rhymes and resilience: Illest Morena raps her truth
As she enters her fifth year, rapper Illest Morena now carries herself differently, molded by countless experiences that only a woman in a largely male-dominated space could have
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How SB19 has promoted Filipino culture over the years
(1st UPDATE) SB19 has just been named the Philippines’ newest tourism ambassador, but this is not the first time the P-pop powerhouse has made significant cultural contributions to the country
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How Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino 2026 celebrates OPM’s past, present, future
Free performances and events await fans for this year’s Filipino music celebration
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[DECODED] When the ‘common threat’ is in our midst
Over the years, The Nerve and Rappler have conducted investigations into how China and its supporters have used social media to spread disinformation
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BTS boycotts Grammys over new Asian pop award category
The decision marks the first time the South Korean group, one of the biggest names in K-pop, have opted out of the awards ceremony
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With music fest, Navotas wants to be known for more than just fishing
Navotas has long been primarily known as the Fishing Capital of the Philippines. While it’s a status the northwestern city takes pride in, it wants to show that it can host major entertainment events, too, starting with the Navotas Music Fest 2026.
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Meet the Ilonggo band that took Philippine metal to Germany
(1st UPDATE) From small gigs across Panay to representing the Philippines in Germany, Sentient Void brings its heavy metal to the Wacken Metal Battle
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Musika at wikang Filipino: Mga piling awit para sa Buwan ng Wika
Pakinggan ang mga awiting hindi lamang kumikilala sa kagandahan ng ating wika, kundi nagpapahayag din sa mahalagang papel nito sa pagpapalaya ng bayan
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How Janine Berdin learned to trust in her own artistry
The breakout Bisaya artist shows why her voice, lyrics, and overall craft are here to stay
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