Gelene Peñalosa | Staff Writer

Top-Rated Airbnbs Near Metro Manila for Large Groups for Your Next Getaway

Here, we list down nine guest-favorited Airbnb accommodations hours away from Metro Manila, especially made for big groups to enjoy some time off from the city and some quality time with loved ones.

Yes, Chef! Winner of MICHELIN’s Young Chef Award 2026 Kim Gwan-ju of SOL

In our latest edition of Yes, Chef!, The Beat Asia caught up with Chef Kim Gwan-ju, the newest awardee of the Young Chef Award, to talk about what this distinction means to him, to SOL, and what else they have in store.

The Beat Singapore’s Up-and-Coming Artist: Singer-Songwriter Charlie Lim

Right before the release of his newest album, “DAYDREAM,” Charlie Lim spoke with The Beat Asia to talk about his reflections, his evolving sound, and what this new chapter means for him.

Artist Spotlight Albert Yonathan Setwayan

Artist Spotlight: Philosophy Through Ceramics with Albert Yonathan Setyawan

In our latest Artist Spotlight, The Beat Asia spoke with Albert Yonathan Setyawan as he dives into his practice, the importance of repetition and patterns, and the introspective qualities of ceramics.

Delish Eats: Nikkei Group’s Spin on Spanish Food and Soul at Sala Martínez

Sala Martínez gave The Beat Manila the chance to savor some of their bestsellers and top picks, which allowed us to sample authentic Spanish favorites for every course — with their special Happy Hour offer, too.

Artist Spotlight: On Colors, Whimsy, and Visual Chaos with Chaaya Prabhat

In our latest Artist Spotlight, The Beat Asia sat down with Chaaya Prabhat as she reflects on her evolving practice, her work on children’s books, and the delicate balance of realism and whimsy.

Celebrity Hair Stylist Paul Nebres on 2026’s Biggest Hair Care Trends

Haircare used to revolve around dramatic transformations. But, somewhere along the way, it’s finally stepping into the same space as self-care and has become something slower and more intentional.

The Bebot, Kikay, Kakaibabe: Explaining the Faces of Filipina Femininity

Originally rooted in Filipino slang and pop culture, these terms have now become more than just words — they are now modern-day Filipina archetypes, defined by their own aesthetic, attitude, and cultural weight.