The pianist Kate Liu, a winner at the International Chopin Competition, makes her Philippine debut on May 2 at the Ayala Museum, where she will perform the works of Chopin, Schumann and Brahms. This production by Veniccio.com in partnership with MA Piano Academy continues the effort of bringing internationally acclaimed artists to Philippine audiences. Liu...
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Good Earth Day Festival highlights link between good governance and environmental protection
The Samahang Sining at Kultura ng Pilipinas (SSKPIL) invites everyone to take part in the Good Earth Day Festival, which opens today, April 24, at Liwasang Balagtas in Pandacan, Manila. The main program starts at 7 p.m. The festival is aimed at uniting local government officials, barangay leaders, cultural workers, environmental advocates, and community residents...
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FEU presents the Pundaquit Virtuosi of Zambales in Haydn’s ‘The Seven Last Words of Christ’
Far Eastern University, through its FEU Center for the Arts, continues its Tutti Concert Series with Tutti Strings, featuring the Pundaquit Virtuosi of Zambales in a special Holy Week performance of Joseph Haydn’s “The Seven Last Words of Christ.” Admission is free at the concert to be presented in partnership with the FEU Campus Ministry...
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Broad coalition of leaders calls for urgent action to safeguard Bangsamoro peace process
A broad coalition of leaders from civil society, academe, labor groups, political parties and business groups, together with sectoral organizations from the Bangsamoro and across Mindanao, has issued an urgent appeal to the Philippine government to address growing concerns affecting the implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro. The coalition called for, among other...
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Manila Symphony Orchestra joins forces with Ballet Manila in a season opener
The Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and Ballet Manila are opening their respective centennial season and 40th performance season with Ballet Manila’s “Sleeping Beauty” on March 13, 14 and 15, with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky presented live by the MSO under the baton of conductor Alexander Vikulov and choreography by Lisa Macuja Elizalde. This staging...
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The Ramon Magsaysay Award continues to uphold women’s empowerment across Asia
For nearly seven decades, the Ramon Magsaysay Award has honored individuals and organizations whose leadership has transformed lives across Asia. Among them are women who expanded opportunities for women—through education, political rights, economic inclusion, and protection from exploitation—long before “women’s empowerment” became a widely used phrase. As the world marks International Women’s Day and reflects...
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Redevelopment of Caloocan’s People’s Park advances the city’s green spaces initiative
The ₱50-million redevelopment of Caloocan City’s People’s Park funded by Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corp., or MRP Foundation, was formally inaugurated by Caloocan Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan and MRP Foundation chair and president Clarence Chung in a ceremonial turnover in February, coinciding with the city’s 64th month-long anniversary celebration. MRP Foundation, the charitable arm...
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UP alumni to receive Glory Awards for excellence and impact in communication
Five alumni of the University of the Philippines College of Media and Communication will be presented the 2025 Glory Awards, formally known as the Gawad Gloria Feliciano, at the UPCMC annual homecoming tomorrow, Feb. 28. Those to be recognized for excellence and impact in their fields are veteran journalist Roberto Coloma, digital market research trailblazer...
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Peta unveils lead cast of ‘Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 4’
Eugene Domingo returns as a gloriously amplified version of herself—navigating ego, ambition, and the beautiful absurdity of mounting a live show–in “Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 4: Oh Sh*t! It’s Live Sa Cheter!” The Philippine Educational Theater Association (Peta) officially announced on Thursday, Feb. 26, the headlining cast led by Domingo of its upcoming production,...
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National Artists’ ‘Tales of the Manuvu’ returns to the stage
“Tales of the Manuvu,” the first Filipino rock opera ballet that weaves indigenous mythology with rock and pop music, will begin the 2026 season of Alice Reyes Dance Philippines (ARDP) with performances at the University Theater, UP Diliman, on Feb. 27–28 and a limited run at the Proscenium Theater in Rockwell, Makati, on March 28–29....