The University of the Philippines Manila Chorale (UPMC) pays homage to the works of National Artists for Music in a three-part concert celebrating the ingenuity of Filipino composers whose timeless classics continue to touch Filipinos’ hearts. Under the baton of music director John Steven Verrosa and with accompaniment by Martin Sean J. Inanuran, the multi-awarded...
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‘Dark Skies’ to be launched along with anti-hunger ‘Libro Kontra Gutom’
Author David Haldane launches his latest book, “Dark Skies: Tales of Turbulence in Paradise,” along with a special event dubbed “Libro Kontra Gutom” and dedicated to a cause close to his heart: the fight against hunger. “This book is a tribute to resilience,” Haldane says. “And I couldn’t think of a better way to honor...
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A Brazilian guitar and cello concert on an August night
The Manila Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc. and Standard Insurance, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil through Guimarães Rosa Institute and the Embassy of Brazil in Manila, are presenting a Brazilian guitar and cello concert on Aug. 9 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Bayanihan Hall, Creative Arts Centre British School Manila, in BGC...
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Kikik Kollektive’s art exhibit amplifies poor fishers’ defense of 15-km municipal waters
Kikik Kollektive, an independent collective who connects with grassroots communities, has amplified the #AtinAngKinse declaration and campaign of small-fishers in this year’s Art for Everyone 2025 at SM City Iloilo. In their collage, titled “Ang Dagat Samtang Mas Maarat,” 14 youth artists highlighted the struggle of fisherfolk families living along coastal communities through art and...
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Fans are invited to discover Korean heritage behind ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
Filipino fans have until Aug. 4 to experience a four‑part program dubbed “Step into the World of KPop Demon Hunters” and sponsored by the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) of the Philippines. The program’s interactive experiences are intended for fans to “open the door from pop culture to cultural appreciation,” according to KCC Philippines director Kim Myeongjin. “When...
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Local roasteries and global brews converge in Coffee Plz! Festival
Beans, beats and matcha blended in San Juan City’s The Corner House last July 12-13 to celebrate a unique twist in Metro Manila’s café culture: a phase in urban life yet to be fully relished beyond a simple fix of joe. The Coffee Plz! Festival brought enthusiasts and brewers to a movement aimed at supporting...
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Young award-winners collaborate in music-making in celebration concert
If the Visayan word “duyog” means “to accompany” and is used in the context of collaborative music-making, it is only fitting that an important music event is thus named. “Duyog: The 1st International Youth Orchestra Festival 2025 Celebration Concert” is one of the culminating activities of the festival that is ongoing in Bohol until...
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Manila Symphony Orchestra presents ‘A Night in Hollywood’
The Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is presenting “A Night in Hollywood” as the second featured concert for its 99th season on June 28, 7:30 p.m., at the Aliw Theater, CCP Complex, Pasay City. International artists are performing with the MSO in this concert, including Hungarian cellist Zoltán Onczay, American guest conductor Angel Velez, and the composers and...
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At Everyone’s K-Pop Manila 2025, the theme is ‘Drop your moves and feel special’
Filipino K-Pop lovers are invited to what’s touted as “an immersive, all-out experience” to bring them closer to their passion. The event is Everyone’s K-Pop Manila 2025, a presentation by the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines and Seoul Shinmun, in partnership with the Korea Copyright Protection Agency-Manila Office, Philippine K-pop Convention Inc., and Robinsons...
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‘Streamlined II’ highlights National Artist Arturo Luz’s enduring legacy of design and color
National Artist Arturo Luz’s works highlighting his enduring legacy of impeccable design and disciplined use of color will be on view at the Renaissance Art Gallery at SM Megamall’s Art Center starting on June 3. The second iteration of “Streamlined: The Art of National Artist Arturo Luz” is curated by artist-critic Cid Reyes. A limited-edition monograph...