AHOF's 'The First Spark' in Manila

“The National MILO® Marathon: 50th Anniversary ‘The Golden Run’” celebrates five decades of grassroots sports development and Filipino running culture. The nationwide series spans 15 races across the country, beginning on March 1 and concluding with the National Finals on Dec. 6 at Clark City, Pampanga.

The marathon’s multi‑city calendar includes races in Pasay City, Naga City, Sorsogon City, Davao City, General Santos City, Dipolog City, Cagayan de Oro City, Cebu City, Tagbilaran City, Dumaguete City, Bacolod City, Vermosa, Cavite, and Subic, Zambales. Each stop reflects the event’s mission to make competitive running accessible across regions while nurturing emerging talent.

Designed for runners of all levels, the MILO Marathon emphasizes discipline, determination, and community, offering participants the chance to challenge themselves while becoming part of a long‑standing national tradition. For many Filipino athletes, the series represents the starting line of a lifelong journey in sport.

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Spend an evening of candid conversations, complicated emotions, and unfiltered honesty with "Tagay Para Sa Ex," presented by Boxstage Manila and the FEU Center for the Arts. Written and directed by Dudz Teraña, the production runs on Aug. 8, 13, 15, and 22, and Sept. 5, 2026, at FEU Center for the Arts Studio, with performances scheduled at 3 PM and 7 PM.

Loosely inspired by Raymond Carver's acclaimed short story "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love," the play follows five contemporary professionals gathered for a drinking session that soon turns into an evening of self-reflection and emotional reckoning. As drinks flow and defenses begin to crumble, questions about romance, ambition, commitment, and life's defining choices take center stage.

Featuring characters whose experiences feel strikingly familiar, "Tagay Para Sa Ex" explores the messy realities of modern relationships through sharp dialogue, humor, and deeply relatable moments. Set inside a condominium gathering where every toast reveals another layer of truth, the production offers an intimate look at the conversations people have about love, heartbreak, and the search for meaning when the past refuses to stay buried.

Tickets are available at P500 for Regular admission and P800 for VIP admission.

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Experience a powerful theatrical retelling of courage, sacrifice, and survival at "Subversive Lives," running from Aug. 28-30 and Sept. 4-6, 2026, at the Doreen Black Box, Areté. Directed by Delphine Buencamino, this play with music is based on the acclaimed memoir "Subversive Lives: A Family Memoir of the Marcos Years" by Susan F. Quimpo and Nathan Gilbert Quimpo, bringing to the stage the story of a family whose lives were deeply shaped by the Martial Law era in the Philippines.

Opening Areté’s 2026 theatre season, "Sa Parang ng Digma," the production follows the Quimpo family’s experiences during one of the most turbulent chapters in Philippine history. Through personal stories of resistance, loss, hope, and perseverance, the play explores the human cost of political upheaval while highlighting the strength of family bonds and collective memory.

Performances are scheduled on Fridays at 7:30 PM, and on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. Tickets are priced at P1,800 for regular admission and P1,500 for students, making this limited two-weekend run an opportunity to encounter a compelling work that connects history with contemporary conversations about democracy, memory, and social justice.

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Step into a world of insight and intuition at TarotConPH 2025 – The Gathering of Masters, the Philippines’ premier convention for Tarot and the Intuitive Arts. Returning for its third edition, this year’s event unites the country’s largest community of Tarot readers, energy healers, intuitive practitioners, and spiritual enthusiasts for an empowering weekend of learning, connection, and inspiration.

Expect a powerhouse lineup of speakers and mentors from across the fields of Tarot, Energy Healing, Intuitive Arts, and Mental Health—each offering workshops and talks designed to deepen understanding, enhance practice, and expand one’s awareness. Attendees can look forward to transformative sessions, networking opportunities, and meaningful exchanges that honor both tradition and innovation in the spiritual arts.

Whether a seasoned practitioner or a curious beginner, TarotConPH 2025 is the must-attend event for anyone serious about their path, practice, or profession. Immerse in the magic, wisdom, and community that make this gathering truly one of a kind.

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