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....
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FEU Theater Guild’s gritty tale of survival set to open in March
“Bangaw,” an adventurous reimagining of William Golding’s classic story “Lord of the Flies,” takes the stage starting on March 5 for the 92nd season of the Far Eastern University Theater Guild (FTG). Written by Gold Villar-Lim, with music by Vince Lim, and directed by Peta senior artist-teacher and FTG artistic director Dudz Teraña, “Bangaw” explores...
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Ayala Foundation announces appointment of Reuben Keehan as artistic director of Kontempo
Ayala Foundation has announced the appointment of Reuben Keehan as artistic director of Kontempo, the forthcoming center for contemporary art in Circuit Makati. Keehan is relocating to the Philippines from Australia, where he has served as curator of contemporary Asian art at Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art since 2011. He has played a central...
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NUNS’ Lady Bullpups build on volleyball championships as springboard for upcoming tournaments
The Lady Bullpups of the National University-Nazareth School (NUNS) started their 2026 volleyball calendar season on a high note by winning the 2025 Rebisco Volleyball League (RVL) National and Invitational Finals. Coming off their UAAP Season 88 girls’ championship victory over Far Eastern University Diliman last Dec. 14, the Lady Bullpups again saw action in...
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Early Valentine treat: Al fresco screening of ‘Cinema Paradiso’ and live music
There’s a pre-Valentine al fresco screening of the 1988 film “Cinema Paradiso” at MiraNila Heritage House on Feb. 5. The night of romance, nostalgia and artistry will be made more special by Alessio Benvenuti and Mariel Ilusorio on violin and piano, respectively. The concert and film start at 6:30 p.m. on MiraNila’s front lawn. House tours...