[TC '24 CC] Human Interest Leads by Magazine Spectrum

Storms are inevitable in life—they bring seemingly unending sorrow and, sometimes, require us to offer unimaginable sacrifices. But what if life just keeps throwing you curveball after curveball? For how long could you fight forward then?

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 05:11:57 UTC

Adrianne Saplagio, Of Storms and Sorrows

No, this is not a recipe for a crimson-colored layer cake with cream cheese frosting.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 05:12:24 UTC

— Drexel John N. Amit, The Perfect Red Velvet

The fire of unquenchable ambition is a fierce and relentless force that will not be stopped until dreams of grandeur are realized. It is a flame that ignites the soul with a burning desire to succeed, pushing one to strive for excellence and never settle for less.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 05:12:30 UTC

— Jamille E. Barrios and Alyssa Nicole T. Maquiran, Treading the Hearth

If life is a journey, find Fred traversing a long winding, concrete route of possibilities, ready to take on every opportunity ahead of him.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 05:12:33 UTC

— Immalie Cafifge, A Hero’s Journey

The traditional Filipino folk song hums, “Magtanim ay ‘di biro”, but Jason Labarete would go on to plant and harvest more than just rice. In four years, he would sow the seeds of his hard work, grit, and determination, and nurture a new legacy of his own: being the first in his family to graduate with a college degree.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 05:12:37 UTC

— Alyssa Nicole T. Maquiran, First of His Name

Tenacity is a powerful driving force.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 05:12:41 UTC

— Krizzia Ricci T. Nepomuceno, Faith in a Steady State

“If magsige ko mukmok sa that kind of negative situation and feeling, ano makwa ko?” It was this shocking state of realization that freed Nia from the mental cages she was trapped in and the epiphany she needed to become who she is today—empowered, bold, and fierce. Someone who so loves the spotlight.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 05:12:44 UTC

— Karen E. Pico, Putting Passion into Practice

A visionary. A foundation. A leader.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 05:12:47 UTC

— Rieden Denielle N. Cuadra, Christine’s Climb To The Top

Who is Nisa Nuggets anyways?

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 05:12:50 UTC

— Sophia Yzabelle F. Gico, Anisa /Aneesa/: A good companion

Just when we thought rainbows could only be seen hovering upon the bright shimmering skies with their glorious spectacle of colors, sometimes they can also be seen personified into human form, their light reflected through a walking prismatic soul. These rainbows have a name, a dream, a story—and without us realizing it, they are the ones standing, speaking, and shedding their chroma within the four corners of the classroom.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 05:22:00 UTC

AC Himaya V. Tupas, A Living Rainbow

Amid a society that buries imperfections, some proudly stand up against the stigma. One such individual is determined to make a positive impact on her community. This is the story of a strong woman, a fighter, and an inspiration to many.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 05:22:25 UTC

James Aldrin C. Pamposa, The Beauty of An Advocate

Through the timeless era that is art, it is believed that the artist will always need a muse. No matter how different it is to the eye, the strokes, blends, and colors caress the canvas in comfort and familiarity—with her pale countenance, smiling eyes, and distinctly soft features—the artist finds herself in her muse.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 05:22:49 UTC

Gem Francin R. Diola, Portrait of a Foreign Muse

Do you believe in the old rhetorical saying, “A pessimist says the glass is half empty, but an optimist says that it is half full?”

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 05:23:09 UTC

Jenny G. Millares, The Contents of an Optimist’s Glass

History has its list of iconic duos: notorious felons Bonnie and Clyde, Shakespearean lovers Romeo and Juliet, actresses Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen—the list goes on. The embodiment of the Gestalt theory “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” what makes these duos great is that they are better together than they are apart.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 05:24:00 UTC

Anna Maria J. Villanueva, It Takes Two

It’s hard to miss someone really passionate about what they do; they just exude I-love-what-I’m-doing-and-I’m-not-afraid-to-be-who-I-am vibes. While walking down the street, you’d see someone like Fritz “B-boy Hypertz/Shyman” Licañel bobbing his head or subtly tutting his hands like he’s possessed by some music playing in the background—except only he could hear it. Equipped with a carefree mindset, this hip-hop breakdancer is all about cascading through life in freestyle.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 05:24:25 UTC

Meryl C. Sigaton, Formless, Shapeless

'TC 22: Liminal Spaces Leads

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Atom Araullo, Letter from Tawi-Tawi

“Risking without regretting” sure sounds surreal—it’s like the subtle power of a G#m chord; a song of credence quietly chanted seconds before the gig starts; a father’s grasp on a baby’s thumb.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 06:03:04 UTC

Krizzia Ricci T. Nepomuceno, Chord-struck Through Bared Teeth

After four arduous years of climbing the collegiate mountain, the idea of legacies eagerly emerges from our subconscious. For those with the thirst for accolades and achievements, leaving one’s mark upon such a historical half-decade is something worth pursuing. However, the real question is: what legacy exactly?

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 06:03:41 UTC

Lance Christian M. Juarez, To Imbue a Legacy

Though social media is filled with thousands of viral clips about how emotionally exhausted the older generation is [...] The youth needs a strong example of an individual who takes strength from within, someone who burns with passion and sears all traces of doubt into oblivion. They need someone who believes and stands for their own truth—someone who rises to the challenges our current circumstances pose—someone like Tara Diva.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 06:04:42 UTC

Adrianne H. Saplagio, Flares in the Fervor

Every good slice of cake was once batter perfected from many trials and errors.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 06:05:26 UTC

EJ Nell Voen A. Florendo, Tasted and Proven

Valedictorians are prophesied to fall off the curve at some point after their ascent; typically peaking with a five-figure nine-to-five and a dusty doctorate degree atop a piano. These people are the cream of the crop until the bliss of cooling down overpowers the what-ifs of their ambition. However, with his faith-bound autonomy, unrelenting zeal, and the touchstones of a neo-Nightingale—passionate yet unassuming—Jarek Aloro might be an excellent exception.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 06:05:50 UTC

Zaldy Mar L. Lavada Jr., A Phenom and His Fulcrum

Behind the triumph of every good person is someone who not only holds firm in rectifying mistakes and punishing wrongdoings but who also comes prepared to give a comforting smile and trusting ears whenever they are needed. For Juan Miguel Gallenero, this persona is what he wishes to be in the future—a future where these attributes will neither be absent nor tardy for his students.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 06:06:30 UTC

Alan S. Villanueva Jr., A Kind Soul in Armor: A Teacher in the Making

A spotlight’s harsh glare forbids retakes, and so does life outside the auditorium. For an artist, the pressure of braving through a performance despite whatever slip or blunder pays off by infusing in them an attitude of embracing the unidirectional ebb and flow of time.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 06:06:46 UTC

Meryl C. Sigaton, A Thespian’s Act

Have you ever wondered what it is like to go down the rabbit hole? To chase something you are unsure of? To interact with new personas you’re not accustomed to?

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 06:07:01 UTC

Drexel John N. Amit & Esther Joyce M. Limbaña, Honey in Wonderland

In a world of missed chances and regrets, AB Communication student Tellie Sarnicula would ask herself: “If we learn from our mistakes, why are we so afraid to do it?” Just like that, such a query is always enough for her to forge ahead.

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 06:07:17 UTC

By Immalie Rose E. Cafifge & Anna Maria J. Villanueva, She Who Calls the Shots

“For me, taking photos feeds my soul.”

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 06:07:31 UTC

By Gabriel M. Lezama, Big Dreams, Small Starts

“I learned to give not because I have much, but because I know exactly how it feels to have nothing.”

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 06:07:51 UTC

Alyssa Nicole T. Maquiran, A Call to Serve

External Human Interest Leads

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Forces for Change, Vogue Philippines

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 08:27:05 UTC

The Last Letter, Vogue Philippines

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 08:27:36 UTC

In With The New, Vogue Philippines

magspectrum23 — 2024-02-29 16:07:10 UTC

Patricia Evangelista, After Yolanda: The barber of Guiuan

'TC 23: Pilgrims Leads

magspectrum23 — 2024-03-05 03:44:14 UTC

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The Return of Ryan Gosling, GQ (Barbie Cover Story)

magspectrum23 — 2024-03-11 10:02:32 UTC

Martin Scorsese Still Has Stories to Tell, TIME Magazine (Killers of the Flower Moon Cover Story)

magspectrum23 — 2024-03-11 10:06:24 UTC

TIME 2023 Person of the Year: Taylor Swift, TIME Magazine

magspectrum23 — 2024-03-11 10:11:22 UTC

‘Jumping Off the Cliff Every Day’: Emma Stone and Bradley Cooper Spent Six Years Each on ‘Poor Things’ and ‘Maestro’, Variety Magazine

TC '24: PREMIERE LEADS

magspectrum23 — 2025-02-13 07:59:44 UTC

Playing comes with many blessings believed to be the greatest gifts, but some may consider it a tell of the cruelest fate with its hardships. So when injury strikes a hardened athlete, which truly is it: A blessing, or a curse?

magspectrum23 — 2025-02-13 08:00:27 UTC

Oona, Let the Racket Do the Talking

This is not about me.

magspectrum23 — 2025-02-13 08:00:51 UTC

Thus the Poet Marched, Gem Francin R. Diola

Click.

magspectrum23 — 2025-02-13 08:01:15 UTC

Through the Shifting of Tides, Jenny G. Millares and Learn D. Flores

To witness the city you grew up in burgeon into a bigger world—new stabbed buildings on the horizon, refurbished roads dried wider, and the thriving commerce pumping life into the city’s heart—it’s interesting to see these changes can be related to human biological development. It’s alive and growing. But what if one day, you find yourself outgrowing this breathing place?

magspectrum23 — 2025-02-13 08:01:41 UTC

Range of (E)Motion, EJ Nell Voen A. Florendo

There’s no mention of an astronaut here. However, there’s an equally interesting story of someone who sees himself on the animated crescent moon with a fishing rod.

magspectrum23 — 2025-02-13 08:02:01 UTC

To the Moon and Back, Josh Aldrich B. Diola

Imagine having to choose between your all-time favorite movie and the one that made you see the world differently. Letting go of either of them will take away a part of you that has grown fond of the characters, the storylines, and the moral lessons. But for this courageous phoenix who caught herself in the dilemma of picking between two plots—instead of just watching, she had to premiere in both of them.

magspectrum23 — 2025-02-13 08:02:25 UTC

When the Cap Meets the Crown, Ashley John N. Kilayco

In a hippodrome where electronic boards reign supreme and circuits dictate the path of innovation, a visionary with limitless imagination clasps the trapeze of her ambitions before taking a leap. Holding onto the rope of her dreams and passions, she traverses the expanse of teetering platforms and unlit stages.

magspectrum23 — 2025-02-13 08:02:43 UTC

In the Limelight of Dreams, Selwyn F. Jaco and AC Himaya V. Tupas

In the blustery winds and an overlook of this savanna of a world, we find echoes of the timeless lessons woven into our lives. And as the sun descends on our journey, we wander on the cliff of a new chapter, confronted with the inevitable question: What next?

magspectrum23 — 2025-02-13 08:02:59 UTC

The Circle of ‘College’ Life, Jamille E. Barrios

In the beginning, they created a heaven on earth—the Garden of Eden—known as a paradise for the poor, a haven of verdant green and angelic white, a sanctuary said to be open to all things mundane and divine.

magspectrum23 — 2025-02-13 08:03:14 UTC

The Bull of Eden, AC Himaya V. Tupas

Under the watchful gaze of the sun, the seemingly fragile stalks of rice reach for the sky, drawing strength from the nurturing mud in a silent testament of life’s enduring cycle. Just as a single grain holds the potential for a bountiful yield, so do we each possess the seed of resilience to grow and thrive in even the most barren of circumstances.

magspectrum23 — 2025-02-13 08:03:32 UTC

The Roots of Harvest, Jenny G. Millares

“I didn’t start my college life right.”

magspectrum23 — 2025-02-13 08:03:49 UTC

It’s Not All Downhill From Here, Yla E. Ariola

As one pinches their eyes to the vastness of deep blue, the void would beacon a glimmer, a call to tread the blank canvas. To a certain onlooker collecting seashells by the beach, it came in the gleam of a glass bottle afloat, encasing a map sketched for treasure—a dream beyond the sea.

magspectrum23 — 2025-02-13 08:04:03 UTC

The Great Wave off Rio Tuba, 2022, Ryan A. Rodriguez