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This is an excerpt of the August 2025 cover story There's a certain power that comes with age—not the power of youth repackaged, but something sturdier. Hard-earned. Clear-eyed. In a society that glorifies the lack of lines or limits, growing older without apology feels almost like a form of rebellion. But real confidence doesn't come from letting go—it comes from tuning in. From making the daily decision to love oneself wisely: to tend to what can be refined, and to make peace with the rest. In time, a woman becomes more comfortable in her own skin—not because she’s settled, but because she’s learned. And when that kind of self-knowledge finally locks in place, it doesn’t just feel right. It shows. For Sharon Cuneta, it begins, as longtime fans have already clocked, with the haircut. “The return to a tried and tested haircut was semi-deliberate, because this is really my favorite […]
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Owen Maddela
Owen Maddela is a writer, editor, producer, and former publisher who serves as Head of Content for the Creative Services Team at One MEGA Group - Asia. Since 2005, his work has spanned the intersections of art and commerce through editorial and branded content across magazines, newspapers, books, websites, social media, and trade expositions.
A keen observer of fashion, culture, food, the arts, design, and entertainment, his tenure in media and wide-ranging interests have shaped a writing style that traces the connections between history, trends, and pop culture. He currently leads branded content for MEGA while continuing to contribute editorial work, with bylines appearing in MEGA, Vogue Philippines, and VMAN Southeast Asia.
A Marketing graduate of De La Salle University, he has also worked in corporate communications and public relations, informing his approach to storytelling and brand-building.
