Original interview by DARLA
Translated to English for the general public by Sinking Fish
Original interview upload: November 29, 2024
What’s Inside the Rocksta’s Bag?
Darla: Hi A’TIN! A lot of you requested a part three of the wallet raid with SB19. For now, we will be doing a bag raid with Felip.
This is my first time seeing you with a large bag!
Felip: Yeah. It’s my favorite because it’s big and can carry a lot of things.
Darla: Why do you think it’s popular among guys these days?
Felip: I don’t know. Probably [because] it’s simple and easy to carry.
Darla: Guys refused to wear a bag of this kind in the past.
Felip: Even now we don’t really see much.
Darla: Yeah. It’s mostly only the ones like you. Those into fashion.
Felip: Oh, really?
Darla: What’s inside [this] Balenciaga? It’s so nice. You’re the only one I’ve seen with this bag.
Felip: It’s a gift from ate Bea.
Darla: Bea’s really rich, isn’t she? I’m even thinking about asking for her LV.
I’m kidding! Anyway, what’s inside your bag? Reveal it.
Felip: Oh, I’ll be the one to do it?
Darla: Yes, I might get into trouble.
Felip: Well, I have a hairband, because I wear it when I’m at home.
Darla: You also need it when you do your makeup.
Felip: Yup, I wear it at home. And perfume.
Darla: Can we know what your perfume is?
Felip: Yes. It’s [Maison] Margiela. It smells good.
Darla: In fairness! I bet his sisiws already know about this. Lazy Sunday Morning.
Felip: And a lip balm.
Darla: Have you been using it ever since?
Felip: Sometimes.
Darla: What a classy lip balm. Chanel! It’s the clear one.
Felip: Home key, car key.
Darla: His bag is what you’d typically expect from a guy. If you listen to his songs, it’s basically what it looks like inside.
Felip: Then, my phone.
Darla: Why do you have those gloves?
Felip: We have a shoot today for my clothing line.
Darla: Do you remember the comments on the video we had before? How in the past you didn’t have any endorsements, but now [you’ve reached great heights]. You’re something else!
Felip: Come on. You’re exaggerating.
Darla: It’s true! Look, PRADA for a pair of gloves. For which shoot [are you going to be using it]?
Felip: For my clothing brand. So if you guys want to get one, please do.
Darla: It’s always out of stock!
Felip: It’s good quality.
Darla: Why [did you choose to go for] a clothing line?
Felip: Because I’m into fashion and it’s not easy to find fashionable [garments]. Take caps [that go well with an outfit] for example. So, I decided to create my own clothing line and produce the style of clothing that I like.
Darla: And most fashion brands are expensive. Compared to those, yours is more affordable.
What else is inside?
Felip: I only have a few. An extra shirt and that’s it.
Darla: Can I [show] it to them?
Felip: Yeah, sure.
Darla: We won’t be showing the shirt but this is how it looks. You could tell this belongs to a guy. Everything is heaped inside. This is why I like tote bags, you just put in everything [without caring].
Let’s leave your wallet alone [for now] because they’re waiting for a third [part of our wallet raid]. What else do we have here?
Felip: That’s it.
Darla: Something’s out of place.
Felip: I need it for my sideburns.
Darla: I hate my sideburns.
Felip: It curls up, doesn’t it? I use this to tame it. And [I also use it for] my eyebrows.
Darla: How do you feel about a lot of people using your picture as their wallpaper?
Felip: Is that even true?
Darla: Yes. Whenever a photo of you is released, they save it as a wallpaper. It’s automatic [at this point].
Felip: Of course I’m grateful. [It’s good to know that] someone appreciates you, right?
Darla: What else is here? Wait, I’m still digging up. What is this?
Felip: Perfume. Santal.
Darla: Oh, santal. What about this?
Felip: Accessories.
Darla: Does your line have accessories?
Felip: No, not yet but I’m thinking about it. Hopefully soon.
Darla: Hopefully soon. Especially since you’re into accessories, right?
Felip: Yup.
Darla: Wow, isn’t it amazing? They’re still so down to earth. In the past, you had this MRT card and didn’t even have a stylist.
Felip: When I started my solo career, I did the styling on my own.
Darla: Isn’t it great that you can now actually achieve the style you want? You couldn’t do it in the past because it’s expensive.
Do you spend a lot on your style?
Felip: Yes.
Darla: Because some people think [the things you’re wearing] belong to the stylist.
Felip: I told my fans to stop giving me clothing as gifts. I’m grateful, but I can’t use them all because I have so many. I already have too much at home.
Darla: Do they still fit your closet? Send it to your home province.
Felip: I’ve already sent some, so at least my cousins and other relatives can use them. The clothes I’ve received so far are nice, but I do have my personal preferences.
Darla: Exactly. That’s what I admire about the five of you. Despite being a group, you each possess distinct personalities, which becomes an advantage, because you also have your own sound.
How does it feel to still receive so much support for your solo career?
Felip: I’m very thankful. But [I’m also aware] that some people oppose it, believing it will cause a fallout among the members. I don’t understand [their reasoning]. What I do understand is that some people simply don’t like you, so you simply have to listen to those who do support you and truly appreciate you.
Darla: And I appreciate that all five of you support each other’s solo career. Whenever one of you releases a new song, you all participate in its dance challenge.
Felip: We all like different things. We like different genres of music.
Darla: You’ve all been so busy. I’m glad I saw you here.
So when are you going to be back in ASAP (All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party; A variety show in the Philippines)? Please ask Bea.
Felip: When I have a new release.
Darla: Yes. In fairness, whenever he has a release he goes to ASAP. So maybe next year?
Felip: Yeah, we’ll see.
Darla: That’s it! He’s so simple, honestly.
Huh?
Felip: Huh?
Darla: I’m kidding! His wallet opened. I was just amazed how different it is now. It’s filled to the brim.
Thank you, Felip. Thank you to all A’TIN who support Felip. I’m also thankful for the love that they’ve given me.
Felip: Thank you, A’TIN. FStans, I love you guys so much. Sisiws, I love you guys so much. You know who you guys are. I know you guys are true. Thank you. I love you so much.