June seems to have passed in a heartbeat, don’t you think? Yet, so much has happened in this month. 

We’ve been busy cooking things up for you, dear readers. It is with great pleasure to introduce Tatler GMT, an exclusive community to connect watch enthusiasts and inspire passion. We’d also like you to meet the Phoenixes of Tomorrow, Gen.T’s first NFT collection supporting meaningful causes across Asia.

But what is June without Pride? In honour of the LGBTQIA+ community, we spotlight queer icons and advocates alike to show their indelible mark on our culture and how they’re fighting for equality.

What’s not to love in a country with these stories:

• Spotify unveils GLOW Hub, a space dedicated to LGBTQIA+ artists and creators
• How former model and fashion consultant Tetta Ortiz-Matera is putting Filipino talent on the global fashion retail scene
• Andres Barrioquinto on expanding his reach as a visual artist

Love & Pride,
Jio Baldesimo
Social Media Editor & Style Lead

Tatler GMT is a dedicated watch content and community platform from Tatler Asia on a mission to connect with the Tatler community, offering them a gateway into the world of horology. With a unique collaboration with GMT Magazine in Europe, Tatler GMT aims to curate content across various mediums, including print, digital, and video, with the purpose of educating, enlightening, and fuelling the passions of watch enthusiasts.

Discover how this new watch platform celebrates the finest in horology with the Tatler community.

Senator Risa Hontiveros, one of Tatler Asia’s Most Influential 2022 honourees, recently made the news for attending the Pride March in Quezon City last June 24, donned in fairy wings. As a mother and staunch ally, Hontiveros has been one with the LGBTQIA+ community in pursuing the passing of the SOGIE Equality Bill and other advocacies of the community. But aside from fighting for the rights of her fellow Filipinos, Hontiveros also has battles of her own in the crazy Philippine political landscape.

Know more about her burning desire to fight for human rights and her reputation as the voice of the opposition.

A study by the University of Asia and the Pacific last 2016 said there will be a 12.3 million housing shortage by 2030. Several construction groups have been trying to come up with solutions—one that not only allows companies to build houses faster but also considers the effects on the environment. One of these is CUBO Modular.

Discover more about the revolutionary house here.

Andres Barrioquinto, one of Tatler Asia’s Most Influential 2022 listers, has proven that Filipino artists in the competitive contemporary art scene can excel locally and internationally. From his dark and surrealist-styled artworks to his ukiyo-e-influenced Japonisme art that continues his exploration of the sublimity of the beautiful and the ugly has solidified his reputation as one of Southeast Asia’s best artists.

Discover the driving force behind Barrioquinto's relentless pursuit of excellence as one of the top artists in Southeast Asia.