In this issue

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.

PHILIPPINE CINDERELLA

Regine Velasquez just turned 40 last April. While only into the threshold of mid-life, her extraordinary story is already one for the books. A true epitome of rags-to-riches, her success is the Filipino dream made real

6 mins

SISTERS OF THE REVOLUTION

IN THEIR FIRST COVER TOGETHER, SUPERMODELS DANICA MAGPANTAY, CHAT ALMARVEZ AND CHARO RONQUILLO PAY HOMAGE TO THEIR ROOTS IN THIS PHILIPPINE REVOLUTION INSPIRED EDITORIAL

10+ mins

A SONG FOR SARAH

Sarah Geronimo has come a long way. Starting her career out performing in shopping malls and college campuses, she has since enjoyed a meteoric rise to superstardom. At 23, the possibilities seem endless for this down-to-earth singing sensation

7 mins

THE ART OF EVOLUTION

G TÖNGI-WALTERS WAS MANILA’S PERENNIAL IT-GIRL BEFORE LEAVING FOR NEW YORK TO BECOME A SERIOUS ACTRESS. NOW SHE’S BACK BRINGING WITH HER A HUSBAND, TWO KIDS, AND A BRAND NEW POINT OF VIEW

7 mins

the woman

THE ENDEARINGLY CANDID RUFFA GUTIERREZ SHOWS US YET ANOTHER SIDE OF HER

6 mins

THE STORY ACCORDING TO SARAH GERONIMO

Strong, independent and scarred, the Popstar Princess, Sarah Geronimo, grows into a full-fledged beacon of unparalleled Pinoy Pride

4 mins

THE RE-TELLING OF RACHELLE ANN GO

Two years after taking a leap of faith into the unknown of the West End, Rachelle Ann Go’s star shines even brighter as she continues to conquer the world—one musical note at a time

6 mins

MAKING IT MATTER

Striking and full of stirring substance, kylie Verzosa shatters every possible beauty queen preconceptions to reveal a modern realization that is unapologetically all just her

5 mins

HER NEW PURPOSE

A woman striking on her own well beyond her storied reign, Megan Young continues to live out her truth one new day and one thrilling adventure at a time

6 mins

MANILA BY NIGHT, MANILA ALL DAY

Exploring her Filipino heritage and roots as a drag performer and global personality, Manila Luzon takes us on a fantasy-filled day in Brooklyn, New York where we get to know the man behind the persona, the woman that she gets to be, and the human being that connects the two to one beautiful soul

10+ mins

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MEGA Magazine Description:

Priding itself as the Philippines' best fashion magazine, MEGA is the thinking woman's cross-section of the what's what of style, beauty and lifestyle. With well-curated sections of tailor-made stories from trends to try out now, comprehensive style guides, beauty hacks to learn from and in-depth features, MEGA guarantees to elevate and bring out the very best in you. Allow us to whisk you away in worlds of fantasy through well-produced fashion and beauty editorials that aim to inspire and aspire to as well.