Funny, Fearless, Filipino
Six of today’s foremost comedians and content creators show how laughter transcends entertainment—becoming a mirror of modern Filipino identity, truth, and the courage to be unfiltered.
What does it mean to laugh in a world that takes itself too seriously? For six of today’s foremost comedians and creators, laughter isn’t just about punchlines—it’s about perspective. Through wit, parody, and satire, they hold up a mirror to Filipino life in all its contradictions: the chaos, the resilience, the absurdity, and the grace. Because when we laugh, we aren’t just entertained—we’re reminded of who we are, and how we survive.
For Macoy Dubs, Baus Rufo, Charuth, Lottie Bie, Issa Villaverde, and Raco Ruiz, humor isn’t an escape; it’s an act of honesty. Their punchlines do more than entertain—they unmask what’s real, what’s Filipino, and what we’re all quietly thinking but rarely say aloud.
In The Truth Issue, Allure Philippines spotlights the power of humor as rebellion, reflection, and release. Because laughter—raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically real—might just be the most beautiful truth of all.
Jharwin Castañeda
Art direction by Nicole Almero. Beauty direction by Larissa Joson, Sacha Mancera, and Mikiyo Ricamora. Production design by Riza Rosal. Makeup by Celine Cabildo (Macoy Averilla, Issa Villaverde, Raco Ruiz) and Angeline dela Cruz (Charuth, Baus Rufo, Lottie Bie). Hair by JA Feliciano. Styling: Geno Espidol of Qurator.
