The newsletters listed in this directory are sorted in alphabetical order by publication name. All information in this directory, including the featured post, is provided by the writers themselves.
All opinions in the listed publications are solely those of the writers’. Inclusion in this directory does not indicate endorsement by Stack Natin.
This directory was last updated on 9 January 2026.
After Nine-to-Five
Written by—Abigail Gabriel
About the publication—A weekly-ish newsletter for daydreamers, reflective thinkers, and people who wish their shift would end so they can do what they really want. Thoughts about creativity, life, and everything in between from an occasionally nostalgic artist.
The writer outside of Substack—I’m a published children’s book illustrator working at a tech job.
Anecdotes from the Orient Seas
Written by—odelia luz
About the publication—Monthly newsletter delving into the intricate cultural narratives of the Philippines
anito cimarron
Written by—anito cimarron
About the publication—On Substack, I share words as a multi-dimensional, bakla, and fil-am artist on lived experiences, careful observations, culture, history, and alternative realities to invoke liberatory possibilities—also, silliness.
Arlene R. Yuzon 🇵🇭
Written by—Arlene R. Yuzon 🇵🇭
About the publication—On my Substack, I explore the intersections of life, Filipino culture, and technology. Through each article, I aim to share insights that celebrate heritage, embrace growth, and navigate the evolving tech landscape.
Artist Analysis
Written by—John Pucay
About the publication—Artist Analysis merges trends, art, and history to make better sense of our evolving culture. This newsletter is for creators, writers, creative professionals, and other thinkers who want to have a different and new perspective on relevant trends to improve/grow their work and life.
The writer outside of Substack—I'm an author, short-filmmaker, and full-time writer, presently earning mainly from writing on Medium & my other Substack pub. Works found in Vice, Rappler, UP Likhaan Journal, Philippines Graphic Reader, etc. Personal website: johnpucay.com. Recently awarded a scholarship at the 2025 Iceland Writers Retreat.
the babayelang monologues
Written by—babae
About the publication—nagluluto ako ng mga mabubuting kaalaman na nakatas sa mga sangkap ng iba-ibang paniniwala at kultura nang maihain ko ito sa hapag kainan ng social media
Berry Shorts
Written by—Chuckberry Pascual
About the publication—Updates and news from Chuckberry J. Pascual, writer and translator
The writer outside of Substack—I’m a writer. My website is chuckberrypascual.com
Buhay Copywriter | Regina Peralta
Written by—Regina Peralta 🇵🇭 (she also writes A Constant Nostalgia)
About the publication—Buhay Copywriter means “Copywriter Life”. Here, you’ll get a weekly dose of insights on writing, creativity, advertising, and stories about life as a copywriter in the Philippines.
The writer outside of Substack—I’m an advertising copywriter! I’m also an environmental advocate and furmom.
Clarisse Corporation
Written by—Clarisse Corporation
About the publication—My writing to find connection through authenticity and honest musings of life through prose, music, and art.
Court Street Journal
Written by—Alexa Tietjen Dornagon
About the publication—CSJ is a Brooklyn blog exploring the vibrant people, places and culture of Carroll Gardens.
The writer outside of Substack—I am a fashion and beauty journalist based in NYC. I was formerly a beauty editor at WWD, a fashion and beauty trade publication known as “the fashion bible.” I have appeared on Good Morning America for my work.
Culture Connoisseur sa Kanto
Written by—Bom
About the publication—It’s simply pa-intellectual Fangirling. Just rambling about the stuff that piques my curiosity living in Manila, the Philippines.
The writer outside of Substack—I'm a floundering IT Professional, hoping to write enough so that I can publish a book someday.
Dance of the Drunk
Written by—Rhoda Viajar
About the publication—Dance of the Drunk is a Substack on the life and meanderings of a 50 -year-old aspiring writer.
The writer outside of Substack—I'm a Communications Consultant for a non-profit organization.
The Eternal TBR
Written by—Peachy
About the publication—I started The Eternal TBR as a sort of outlet for things I want to say about the books I’m reading or other bookish topics, with hope to connect with other readers.
Eulipion Outpost
Written by—Jean Vengua
About the publication—I focus on intersections of ethnic history, culture, and the arts with updates on my Letter Project. Weekly inspiration from artists and writers—to help us stay curious, open, and creative.
The writer outside of Substack—Writer/editor and visual artist
Explorations.ph 🧭
Written by—Kahlil Corazo
About the publication—Ongoing work of fiction (Rajah Versus Conquistador) and essays on my scholarly interests
The writer outside of Substack—Business World, BITE (defunct Cebu magazine), three self-published books
EYETEETH
Written by—Elliot Tan
About the publication—I cope with being a full time humanities undergrad in my late 20s by biting into the mellifluous, curating and reviewing shiny things from the real world (ok, and talking theory on main), and making silly little comics. I will also talk at you about not being good, letting the soft animal of my body love what it loves, etc.
Filipeanut Art & Design
Written by—Filipeanut Art & Design
About the publication—I share my work in graphic design and children’s illustration, especially pertaining to food or the environment. I love puns, and I make fonts or typefaces inspired by Philippine scripts from time to time.
The writer outside of Substack—I illustrated one children’s book with a self-published author, and wrote articles for the Manila Times with a environmental NGO.
Fin
Written by—Aries C. Ferrer
About the publication—Fin is perhaps about anything, but mostly film.
The writer outside of Substack—I am a filmmaker.
Flora&Faura
Written by—Flora&Faura
About the publication—I am thirty-something, flirty, and thriving creative from Antipolo City, Philippines. I teach for a living, I write for surviving and I journal for chronicling.
The writer outside of Substack—Visit their Carrd page.
halfframeho Photo Journal
Written by—halfframeho
About the publication—Film photography. Half-frame cameras.
Halina Filipiniana
Written by—Halina Filipiniana
About the publication—we post love letters to Philippine history, culture and arts
💻 It's Giving Big Deck Energy
Written by—Fran Ayala
About the publication—It's Giving Big Deck Energy is a female founders playbook of marketing advice and chaotic life lessons to help them show up unapologetically, and succeed.
The writer outside of Substack—I'm a brand strategist, stand-up comedian, and the founder of Bitches in Stitches, a global all-female comedy group with chapters in Hong Kong, Manila, Manchester, and London.
Jesh, Annotated
Written by—Jesh
About the publication—This is for you if you like knowledge-bases, books, theater, music, etc., and yap about it while getting distracted correlating it to related context and experiences.
The writer outside of Substack—Research and Development, working for a filipino ebook streaming platform
Just Cinema
Written by—JL Sanchez
About the publication—I write everything about cinema, my blog Just Cinema is my personal journal of the movies I’ve watched, kinda like letterboxd but more in depth. I also write movie reviews or just my thoughts and opinions of movies.
The writer outside of Substack—I work part-time for a youtube content creator, I have written scripts for that
Kwento Corner NL
Written by—Laura Linga
About the publication—a warm, inviting space dedicated to the filipino and filipino-dutch community. we delicately explore our community through a thoughtful blend of local news, personal views, charming fun facts, and meaningful cross-cultural stories.
The writer outside of Substack—See my work for Meer and twenty four the hague.
makeshift beds
Written by—CJ P
About the publication—MakeShift Beds is a newsletter that weaves together personal reflections, cultural observations, and social commentary, often exploring themes of identity, belonging, and resilience. Through a blend of storytelling and introspection, it invites readers to consider the spaces we inhabit, both physical and emotional, and the narratives we construct within them.
Nicksy Once Monthly
Written by—Niko Batallones
About the publication—Music, pop culture and the Filipino perspective, as told through my particularly specific filter.
The writer outside of Substack—I write a fortnightly column for PortCalls on behalf of the Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines, touching on supply chain issues and how they connect to our lives.
The Obsœlite
Written by—France Pinzon
About the publication—Regular takes on creating with intention, slow media philosophy, and finding meaning in what the world leaves behind—from print futurism to platform reflections, serial fiction, and book updates.
The writer outside of Substack—See this feature on Vogue Philippines.
The Philippines and Its Historical and Cultural Connections
Written by—Datu Kidlat
About the publication—This Substack will primarily be about the Philippines connection to Asia as well as its indigenous heritage. Although the country has experienced one of the highest degrees of Westernization in Asia, the pre-colonial soul still exists, and has survived the waves of colonial rule. I aim to stop the reliance on colonial narratives and the notion that much of out culture comes from colonial influence, that the culture is more than being a former colony of the Western world.
The writer outside of Substack—Written on Quora
Renato Gandia
Written by—Renato Gandia
About the publication—I write about queerness, memory, and migration. Subscribe for essays on diaspora, writing, and life as a queer immigrant storyteller.
The writer outside of Substack—One of his pieces appears in Magdaragat: an Anthology of Filipino-Canadian Writing (Cormorant, 2024).
The Second Structure of Feeling
Written by—Carina
About the publication—It’s generally personal essays and musings that inevitably fall into art or culture, as those are fields completely entwined in my world. Because exhibition notes as a form tends to be ephemeral (as in, lost in the ether after the exhibition has closed), I’ve also used my Substack as a way to give new life to the notes I’ve written that I’m really proud of.
The writer outside of Substack—I’m an artist, writer and designer. Most of my work is collected here: carina-santos.com, but of course, I’ve always been everywhere online.
Sikodiwa Reader
Written by—Carl Lorenz Cervantes
About the publication—Notes on Philippine folklore and folk psychology by Carl Lorenz Cervantes.
The writer outside of Substack—Psychospiritual researcher, university lecturer, registered psychologist.
stories come in waves
Written by—Rona Alondra
About the publication—personal reflections and ramblings brought to you by my adhd's short attention span and fiery passion for trivial details
The writer outside of Substack—Esquire Philippines
Unfolding Maps
Written by—Kring Lacson-Dupré
About the publication—Unfolding Maps is a collection of stories on life between places: Manila, New Zealand, and France. It’s a mix of nostalgia, travel musings and recommendations, and creativity.
The writer outside of Substack—See her YouTube channel
Vince Imbat
Written by—Vince Imbat
About the publication—Words and photographs in search of a free, creative, inquiring, and liberative spirituality.
The writer outside of Substack—I'm a writer and photographer. I explore the intersection of history, place, and religion. I also experiment with walking and write in my mother tongue (Pangasinan). Some of the things I've published with links online include those in Katipunan, TLDTD, Northern Dispatch, and Gawad Bienvenido Lumbera. I also regularly publish my poems in Mountain Beacon.
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