Romano Santos

Music

What Happens To Dance Floors When ‘Everyone’ Is a DJ

“The big con about everyone being a DJ is that not everyone’s getting compensated fairly.”
Romano Santos
11.24.23
Music

Rappers Are Using Music To Fight the Myanmar Military

A group of hip-hop artists is fighting the junta with masked faces, aliases, aggressive beats, and emotional lyrics.
Romano Santos
10.25.23
Culture

Inside FlipTop: The Legendary Battle Rap League From the Philippines

VICE spoke with the league’s founder and emcees about how it has shaped local hip-hop for over a decade.
Romano Santos
8.30.23
Art

This Long-Lost Masterpiece Was Unveiled For the First Time in 134 Years

The painting by the renowned but troubled painter was lost after his death, but was eventually found in a noble European family’s home.
Romano Santos
7.7.23
mental health

The Fine Lines: Why Some Experts Think Botox Can Help Mental Health

Several studies show that the drug best known for its cosmetic applications may ease symptoms of depression, but some experts are raising their eyebrows.
Romano Santos
6.26.23
Health

Why Is Everybody Suddenly Taking Magnesium Supplements?

Physicians and pharmacists say it’s not a magic pill, but there is a lot it can do.
Romano Santos
6.1.23
LGBTQ

‘I Can’t Explain, but Here I Feel Good:’ Inside a Queer Club Night in Hanoi

Snug is the one place many feel comfortable being themselves.
Romano Santos
5.31.23
raves

Rave Culture Is Fighting For Its Place in This Philippine Mountain City

VICE spoke to the DJs and party organizers making rave culture thrive in Baguio City.
Romano Santos
5.9.23
relationships

The Beauty of Hot but Short Relationships

It’s time to retire the idea that a relationship has to be long to be important.
Romano Santos
5.3.23
Drugs

Is the Philippines Ready for Harm Reduction?

Local experts and organizations are fighting an uphill battle against societal norms and the law in order to change the country’s paradigms on drug use and policy.
Romano Santos
4.27.23
relationships

Hyperfixation, Love Bombing: How ADHD Complicates Attraction

Experts say the constant search for novelty and stimulation can have both good and bad effects on people’s relationships.
Romano Santos
4.12.23
Music

How an Independent Radio Station Is Keeping Manila’s Music Community Alive

Music gets an “anti-algorithmic” spin on Manila Community Radio.
Romano Santos
3.31.23
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