issue 03: The Culture Issue

Hella Pinay 03: The Culture Issue explores the idea of origins—reflecting on where we come from as we imagine where we're headed. Published in the wake of the 2022 Philippine presidential election, the issue examines culture as a living, evolving conversation shaped by history, identity, resistance, and community. Through interviews, fashion and beauty editorials, photography, and essays, it invites readers to reconnect with their roots while embracing the new cultures we create together. Featuring cover stars The Goza Twins, this landmark third issue is Hella Pinay's biggest yet and a celebration of the many ways the Filipino diaspora continues to shape and redefine culture.

Articles

5 Underground Musicians on Struggle Against the Oppressive Marcos-Duterte Dynasties

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5 Underground Musicians on Struggle Against the Oppressive Marcos-Duterte Dynasties

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The sounds and sights of the 2022 presidential elections according to switchbitch, Alyana Cabral, Scandal Jenner, and Catpuke

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Anarchy in the Ukay-Ukay

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Model and makeup artist Nica Tan punks up an eclectic new/vintage mix

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IPALAMBO! Looking Past Preservation: Liyang Network on Solidarity & the Romanticization of Indigenous Culture

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IPALAMBO! Looking Past Preservation: Liyang Network on Solidarity & the Romanticization of Indigenous Culture

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A Q&A with two co-founders of Liyang Network, a local to global advocacy network that amplifies the calls to action of frontline environmental and human rights defenders in Mindanao, Philippines

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From Food Origins to Food Futures

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Educator and chef Aileen Suzara explores how reclaiming ancestral food roots can nurture possibilities for change and healing

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At Least We Had Rice

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Nikki Bonsol ponders the idea of home as a Third Culture Kid growing up between Morocco, Canada, Malawi, Kazakhstan, Mozambique, and the Bay Area

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ISLAND GWORL

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The iconic LUKRESIA gallivants across Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue

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Seeing Double

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The Goza Twins tap into their Pinay superpowers for our Issue 03 cover

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Bahala Ka Sa Bahay Mo

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An ode to 90s nail art posters, textiles and Filipino moms

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The Filipiniana (R)evolution

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An exploration of cultural fashion as statement couture, featuring designers Gabbie Sarenas, Rafe Totengco, Caroline Mangosing, Ia Coca, Iricca Lee, RJ Santos, Kenneth Barlis and Rajo Laurel

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