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Just Keep Swimming: How Rafael Isip Balances It All The Ateneo swimmer opens up about discipline, Dory wisdom, and his eternal quest for sushi You’ll most likely find Rafael “Rafa” Isip doing one of three things: crushing laps in the pool, juggling assignments, or—most probably—hunting down his next meal somewhere around campus. “I’m always hungry,” he laughs, “so you’re gonna find me looking for […] Read Full Article -> September 2026 Court to Cameras: Sparkle’s Ralph Miaco Shines Ralph Miaco, former varsity basketball standout, is now a rising Sparkle GMA artist. In this exclusive interview, he shares his unexpected pivot, challenges, and big dreams. From Hoops to Showbiz: Discipline Carries Over Growing up, Ralph was all about sports. “I played varsity basketball throughout high school and dreamed of going pro in the sport […] Read Full Article -> September 2026 SEVEN GAGATE Explore DRAFT's most compelling cover stories, showcasing influential personalities, inspiring narratives that shape culture, fashion, business, sports, and lifestyle. Read Full Article -> September 2026 How Justin Buenaventura Stays Locked In for La Salle (And Why Comfort Is His Enemy) Justin Buenaventura talks about basketball like someone booting up a game on “all-in” mode—no half-measures, no coasting, just constant forward pressure. The 6-foot Fil-Am guard for the De La Salle Green Archers sees his role in the offense as simple but deadly: he’s a downhill player who penetrates the basket to get his teammates open. […] Read Full Article -> September 2026 MARCO DAOS Explore DRAFT's most compelling cover stories, showcasing influential personalities, inspiring narratives that shape culture, fashion, business, sports, and lifestyle. Read Full Article -> September 2026 “MIGOY” – INIGO: From the Court to the Spotlight Lifestyle & Sports Feature Interview – 10 Questions Opportunities have always driven me. I’ve always been bold to step into something unfamiliar, and modeling is just the beginning of that mindset. Honestly there wasn’t just one single moment that I knew would change my perspective-it was more of a realization over the course of my […] Read Full Article -> September 2026 Diego Aspiras: This Rising Star Aspires to Play in Europe’s Biggest Stages Most college athletes stick it out for four years, but Diego Aspiras had other plans. This defensive midfielder made the gutsy call to leave university after just 2-3 months to chase his professional football dreams—and it’s paying off big time. “The biggest transition would be the commitment and intensity to which the game is played,” […] Read Full Article -> September 2026 ETHAN ALIAN Explore DRAFT's most compelling cover stories, showcasing influential personalities, inspiring narratives that shape culture, fashion, business, sports, and lifestyle. Read Full Article -> September 2026 The Regular Guy Breaking Records: Meet Atenean Swimmer Ivo Nikolai Enot On breaking records while staying humble, plus his ongoing quest for the perfect party Walk past Ivo Nikolai Enot on campus and you’d never guess you just crossed paths with a national record holder who’s competed on international stages. “Aside from swimming, I think I’m really just an ordinary student trying to study and survive […] Read Full Article -> September 2026