GIRLI Is Redefining Representation Through Sound, Style, and Self-Expression

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“I would describe myself as opinionated, honest, and headstrong.”  Just a few weeks ago, ELETOM had an exclusive conversation with Girli (Milly Toomey), whose name was featured at GRAMMY.com’s Rising LGBTQ Artist roundup. Identity, for her, is not a costume or a marketing tool. She writes from the tangled heart of her own experience, embracing […]

ELETOM’s TOP 5: Embracing new beginnings with Art Fair Philippines 2026

Nowadays, people keep saying, “2026 is the new 2016”, and honestly, walking through Art Fair Philippines a few weeks ago, the sentiment makes sense. There’s something about these works of art that feels familiar in a good way, as such being reminded of a time when art (and life in general) felt a little less […]

Beyond Ornamentation: Patis Tesoro Unveils ‘Filipiniana Is Forever’ Collection

From handwoven to handpainted details on her couture, the Grand Dame of Philippine Fashion PATIS TESORO, once again puts the spotlight on what it means to preserve heritage while embracing the future – one thread, one stroke, one stitch at a time.  Known for reviving traditional Filipino craftsmanship and textiles, especially the piña, Tesoro reveals […]

ELETOM EXCLUSIVE: 10 PICKS AT HÍMBON, A TRADE FAIR CELEBRATING NEGRENSE LIFE IN MANILA

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MANILA, PH — This year’s Negros Trade Fair (NTF) showcased timeless style lives where beauty meets sustainability. Inspired by HÍMBON, the act of ‘coming together’ under one shared purpose, the 39th NTF brings together unique stories that shape the Negrense way of life.  As Ms. Mary Ann Colmenares, Co-Chair of the Negros Trade Fair, said: “The […]