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Experience an evening of musical grandeur at PPO 41st Concert IV – Triumph and Thanksgiving, happening at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Makati City. Part of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra’s (PPO) remarkable 40th Concert Season titled VERSATILE, the series runs from Sept. 2025 to April 2026, with tickets starting at P800.

Under the baton of Maestro Grzegorz Nowak, the PPO’s Music Director and Principal Conductor, this concert promises an uplifting celebration of artistry and gratitude through a program that blends classical mastery and modern brilliance. Audiences can expect captivating performances from acclaimed local and international soloists, including pianists Andrey Gugnin, Mark Bebbington, Szymon Nehring, and Junhee Kim; cellist Tomasz Strahl; sopranos Katarzyna Dondalska, Andion Fernandez, and Katerina Mina; and violinists Diomedes Saraza, Jr. and Bartek Niziol.

From timeless symphonies to stirring contemporary compositions, Triumph and Thanksgiving showcases the orchestra’s exceptional versatility, offering a moving expression of music’s enduring power to inspire and unite.

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Opus and NUSTAR Premier Cinemas proudly present CineArts Season 2, an exclusive series showcasing world-class ballet, opera, and music films from the Royal Opera House, London, directly to Filipino audiences. Running from Sept. 23, 2025, to June 9, 2026, the season opens with the documentary, "Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe," followed by celebrated productions including "Tosca," "Cinderella (2024)," "The Nutcracker," "La Traviata," "Woolf Works," "Giselle," "Siegfried," and "The Magic Flute."

Screenings take place every Tuesday at Opus VIP Cinema and NUSTAR VIP Cinema, offering guests crystal-clear visuals, immersive sound, and luxurious seating. Tickets start at P900, providing an intimate front-row experience of globally acclaimed performances without leaving the country. CineArts combines the magic of cinema with the grandeur of opera and ballet, appealing to art enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and anyone looking for a sophisticated entertainment experience.

Each screening is designed to capture the emotion, drama, and elegance of live performance in a cinematic format.

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“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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In its 92nd season, the Far Eastern University Theater Guild (FTG) presents BANGAW, a bold Filipino play with music adapted from William Golding’s novel Lord of the Flies. Opening March 5 at the FEU Center for the Arts Studio, the production runs on select dates until April 25, 2026.

Written by Gold Villar-Lim, with music by Vince Lim and direction by PETA Senior Artist-Teacher and FTG Artistic Director Dudz Teraña, Bangaw reimagines the classic survival tale through a distinctly Filipino lens. Set on a remote island in the Visayas, the story follows high school students stranded after a plane crash. As order crumbles and fear takes hold, fascination with hunting and the myth of a lurking monster fracture the group’s fragile society. At the center stands Raf, determined to preserve structure, clashing with Jack’s descent into dominance and chaos.

Blending symbolic movement, raw emotional expression, and original Filipino soundscapes, Bangaw confronts themes of division, abuse of power, moral decay, and patriarchy—while reflecting resilience, bayanihan, and hope amid collapse.

Show Dates: March: 5–7, 12–14, 19–21, 26–28 April: 9–11, 16–18, 23–25

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