PAYGROUND // “MENDIOLA” (2025)

MENDIOLA by PAYGROUND is Banchi Jimena’s snapshot of the everyday grind of skaters in the city. Oyo Bruce Tan, Drix Peralta, Joseph “Chicken Little” Balan, JB Ogaya, Xander Flores, Ciro Borrero, Jerome “Scxmbag” Pielago, and Hanz Guerrero turn Mendiola into their playground, clearing MMDA barriers and making it look fun and easyyy.

The shared battles and the thrill of making something out of nothing capture the spirit of this video. With Jayb Paule’s photos and Nik Santos / ILLAPHINO’s extra footage, MENDIOLA becomes more than a clip dump—it’s a snapshot of a community that lives outside, pushes each other, and celebrates every make like it’s a win for the whole block.