It was in July 2022, a few years after the pandemic struck the country, when the Samsung Performing Arts Theater (SPAT) first opened its doors. During that time, being outside was daunting for many people, let alone being part of a crowd in an enclosed area. But its unveiling marked hope for the...
The stage has always been where Nina truly shines. While her recordings produced memorable hits, it was her live performances that cemented her reputation as one of OPM’s most captivating voices. With her impressive vocal range, emotional delivery, and commanding stage presence, Nina became an...
Long before she became a television host, actress, and performer, Atasha Muhlach was a 9-year-old girl standing under the bright lights of the Newport Performing Arts Theater, playing Brigitta von Trapp in "The Sound of Music." It was her first taste of theater. Her first experience performing...
For the longest time, Filipino youth were groomed with the idea that there is no future in pursuing the arts. We are taught that finding a sustainable, fulfilling life in this career path is almost impossible. But that narrative is now changing. Many talented Filipino artists are now embedding...
It’s not every day we witness architects pour their passion into creating stunning infrastructures with a story to tell. In the upcoming World Architecture Festival 2024, dedicated artists will share their exceptional creations, each piece transcending mere structures. These masterpieces...
COMEDY ICON Jon Santos in Bawat Bonggang Bagay Hot on the heels of its sold-out run and due to insistent public demand, Bawat Bonggang Bagay —the Filipino-translated staging of Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe’s Every Brilliant Thing —will return for a limited run this September. ...
A recent graduate of La Consolacion College Manila bagged the Best Picture award in the fifth SineOmni Film Festival held on Aug. 25 at the Cinematheque Center Manila. Maria Del Carmen “Mikee” Villapol, who previously won Best Picture in the Mini Short category of IKLI: Super Short Film...
The nostalgic ride continues for the Filipino hit musical "Ang Huling El Bimbo" with 18 additional show dates in June. Thousands of fans and theatergoers have already experienced the thrill of live theater and the masterpiece that is "Ang Huling El Bimbo" at the award-winning Newport Performing Arts...
A measure aiming to grant cash incentives plus other non-monetary benefits to filmmakers, literary writers and performing artists who have won formal international acclaim has moved forward in the House of Representatives. (Mari Gimenez/ Unsplash) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte, a...
DAGUPAN CITY – An 11-year-old girl brought honor to this city when she bagged two bronze medals in the 25th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts in Anaheim, California from July 22 to 30. SOPHIA Madaya Samonte (center) and her mother (right) pay a courtesy call on Dagupan City Mayor...
Neophyte solon Quezon City 1st district Rep. Arjo Atayde--the boyfriend of showbiz personality Maine Mendoza of Kalyeserye fame--has gained a vice chairmanship in the House of Representatives. Maine Mendoza and Quezon City 1st district Rep. Arjo Atayde During the plenary session on Wednesday night,...
A new stage for performing arts There’s a new Theater for the Performing Arts in Metro Manila. Located at the Circuit Makati, the Samsung Performing Arts Theater is a 1,500 seater that was launched on July 14. It’s a truly impressive theater, built to the latest international specifications and...
