In this issue

Vogue Philippines champions the passion and pride of athletes this July with Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz and racing rising star Bianca Bustamante on the cover. Plus: Francis Libiran, Thomas Jolly, and Filipino sports heroes.

EJ Obiena is featured in Vogue Man Philippines July alongside other Olympic hopefuls Carlos Yulo, Eumir Marcial, and John Ceniza. Also: cager Cole Micek, footballer Camryn Bynum, and Randolf’s RJ Santos.

THE FIRST LIGHT

In a Vogue Philippines exclusive, FRANCIS LIBIRAN shares his inspirations for the attire Filipino athletes will wear at the Paris Olympics.

3 mins

A WATERY STAGE

The Paris Games will kick off, in spectacular fashion, with a procession on the Seine. Gaby Wood meets the creative director orchestrating it all

9 mins

badge of HONOR

Each muscle, callus, and bruise serve as a symbol of the sacrifices that athletes face throughout their career

2 mins

GAME ON

The last century has seen a historical mark up of female athletes dominating on the field of play. Meet the trailblazing Filipinas who prove that sports is also a feminine discipline

10+ mins

FLAG RAISER

HIDILYN DIAZ is looking forward to the next chapter of her life, which includes starting her own family and, unsurprisingly, working hard for the privilege to represent the country again.

7 mins

FLY GIRL

In the span of one year, BIANCA BUSTAMANTE has gone from having no seat and no funding to becoming the first female driver in the McLaren Driver Development Program. AUDREY CARPIO rides shotgun on the young woman's drive to success

6 mins

king TIDE

The success of JAY-R ESQUIVEL on the global surfing stage has the world looking at the story of Filipinos in the sport, and the town where it blossomed.

6 mins

FIELD GOAL

PAUL PFEIFFER's work dissects how the spectacle of sports and entertainment shapes our sense of belonging and identity.

4 mins

beyond the veil

The Philippine Pavilion brings a mystical mountain to the Venice Biennale

6 mins

cast m STONE

The once-celebrated art of fossil stone furniture is rediscovered in Cebu

6 mins

PLAY TIME WILL TELL

RJ SANTOS, founder and creative director of fashion label RANDOLF, imagines his clothes as a playful scenario and a burst of inspiration.

3 mins

RAISING THE BAR

Four Filipino men embody the resilience and determination to return to the track stronger, overcoming immense pressure to represent the country and secure their place on the Olympic podium

5 mins

SHOOTING HIS SHOT

COLE MICEK now explores life as a space wherein his two worldsfashion and hoops—intertwine

2 mins

STUDENT OF THE GAME

For professional athlete Camryn Bynum, the mind is what separates the good from the great

3 mins

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Vogue Philippines Magazine Description:

Vogue Philippines is a continuation of a storied tradition of excellent journalism, cultural commentary, and outstanding editorial executions. As both the voice and eyes of the Filipino creative and the latest edition of the world’s foremost authority in fashion. It aims to introduce new talents, tell exciting stories, and champion values such as sustainability, design heritage, and craftsmanship.