To mark Buwan ng Wika in August, “Opera at Kundiman: The Legacy of Maestra Conching Rosal” will be presented on Aug. 29 by the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) Foundation Inc. and Standard Insurance, co-presented by EastWest Bank, ACMobility, and BYD, and in partnership with Far Eastern University (FEU) under “In Pursuit of Excellence: Celebration—The MSO...
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Peace coalition urges Marcos to reaffirm support for Bangsamoro peace process in Sona
The recently formed Multisectoral Peace Coalition urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to the Bangsamoro peace process in his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on July 27. It said such a statement from the President would send a strong signal that the Bangsamoro peace process remains a national priority...
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Ateneo Rizal Library to host Philippine launch of ‘Culturally Intelligent Storytelling’
The Ateneo de Manila University (Admu) Rizal Library, in partnership with Areté, will host the Philippine launch of “Culturally Intelligent Storytelling for Southeast Asian Creators” by author, educator and speaker Ned Legaspi on July 23 at 10–11:30 a.m. The launch to be held at Areté (The Loft) is by invitation but will be live-streamed to...
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‘Mapanakit! Mga Dulang Bittersweet’ opens on July 25
Biñan marks a milestone in the regional arts landscape with its first-ever homegrown theater production to be staged outside the city borders. After a successful community run in December 2025, “Mapanakit! Mga Dulang Bittersweet” has officially transitioned into a tour-ready production as the maiden presentation of YPC Stage. Directed by BJ Borja and written by...
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P-Noy remembered as chief architect of Philippines’ landmark arbitral victory in West Philippine Sea
Supporters, allies, and representatives of fishing communities gathered Sunday at the grave of former president Benigno Aquino III to mark the 10th anniversary of the Philippines’ landmark arbitral victory in the West Philippine Sea. Aquino, fondly known as P-Noy, was the chief architect of the arbitration case filed by the Philippines against China in 2013....
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Peace advocates urge President Marcos to exercise leadership in Bangsamoro peace process
DAVAO CITY — Amid “serious breaches” in the peace agreement, Bangsamoro and national multisectoral peace stakeholders urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to meet with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) leadership ahead of the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) scheduled in September. The peace advocates formulated the call...
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MSO concert to mark 80 years of Filipino-American friendship
As part of its centennial season and in commemoration of 80 years of Filipino-American friendship, the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) presents “Liberation,” a gala symphony concert at the Manila Metropolitan Theater on July 4 starting at 7:30 p.m. The program features works by Filipino and American composers whose music reflects the artistic exchanges and cultural...
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4th Refugee Film Festival champions youth voices, stories of solidarity
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Philippines celebrated World Refugee Day last June 20 by hosting the 4th Refugee Film Festival at the Natividad Fajardo-Rosario Gonzalez Auditorium of De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila. The film festival was aimed at fostering global awareness, building empathy, and mobilizing meaningful action on behalf of the...
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A public reckoning with the stories we steal
2TinCans Philippines and The Kabilin Center present Ang Kawatan (The Thief), the second production of Kulukabildo II: Stories in Direct Light, on June 27 and 28 at The Kabilin Center, Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Tinago, Cebu City. Directed by 2TinCans Theatre Company member Vanessa Fe and written by journalist and playwright Maverick Avila, Ang Kawatan is...
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‘La Grazia,’ ‘Elisa’ and other acclaimed works at Italian Film Festival 2026
The Italian Film Festival returns to Manila on June 26-July 1, presenting six acclaimed contemporary Italian films including the latest works of renowned directors Paolo Sorrentino (“The Great Beauty,” “Youth”) and Paolo Genovese (“Perfect Strangers”). Organized by the Embassy of Italy in Manila in collaboration with Elephant Pictures, Cineforum Robert Bresson, the Philippine-Italian Association, and...