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...
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₱9.9 million worth of security equipment and vehicles donated to PNP-NCRPO
City of Dreams Manila’s charitable arm, Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corp., or MRP Foundation, recently donated security equipment and vehicles worth ₱9.9 million to the Philippine National Police in the National Capital Region (PNP-NCRPO) in a ceremonial turnover. Undertaken with the support of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor), the donation consists of a Foton...
From left, pianists Raffi Kasparian, Carmencita Sipin-Aspiras, Inna Montesclaros —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
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Music to soothe from FEU Center for the Arts and Manila Symphony Orchestra
There’s much to look forward to in the musical scene as the month winds down: the Far Eastern University (FEU) Center for the Arts’ piano concert featuring Raffi Kasparian, DMA, on Jan. 21 and the Manila Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) “Legacy” featuring the pianists Carmencita Sipin-Aspiras and Inna Montesclaros on Jan. 25. Kasparian’s concert to be held at...
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CoverStory’s best-read reports in 2025
The interview with Raul C. Pangalangan, a retired justice of the International Criminal Court which now has custody of former president Rodrigo Duterte, topped CoverStory’s best-read reports in the year just past. The Q&A, titled “The Court has ‘jurisdiction over jurisdiction,’” was conducted by Oliver Teves. The other reports on the best-read list are: •...
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