Fiestas y Muertos

“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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Step into a gripping psychological thriller with "ABOUT US BUT NOT ABOUT US," running from Oct. 2-25, 2026, at the Power Mac Center Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Makati. Produced by IdeaFirst Live!, the live performance arm of The IdeaFirst Company, this acclaimed stage adaptation invites audiences into a chilling world where truth, desire, and deception collide.

The story follows Eric, a literature professor, and his student Lancelot, who meet months after the death of Eric's partner, Marcus. What begins as a seemingly ordinary lunch conversation gradually unravels into a tense confrontation filled with long-buried secrets, conflicting motivations, and devastating revelations. As layers of the relationship between the three men are exposed, the audience is challenged to piece together the unsettling truth behind Marcus's death.

Directed by Tuxqs Rutaquio, the production features rotating performances from a cast that includes Romnick Sarmenta, Elijah Canlas, Epy Quizon, Andoy Ranay, Tuxqs Rutaquio, Kobie Brown, Geraldine Villamil, Marlon Rivera, and Jack Denzel.

Running for 1 hour and 45 minutes without intermission, the play explores themes of guilt, ambition, identity, and betrayal through an intense and emotionally charged narrative intended for mature audiences.

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Get ready for a hilarious take on influencer culture, online fame, and brand obsession with "Tententenen," a new Filipino comedy written and directed by Mark Ghosn. Presented by Teatro Marco, the production runs on Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25, 2026, at 2 PM and 7 PM, at Teatro Marco in Quezon City. Inspired by Pinoy meme culture and internet trends, the play follows Miss Bu, the CEO of the fictional Bubu Beauty Company and the top beauty seller on "TukTok" Shop, as she prepares for her dream wedding while trying to protect her carefully crafted public image.

When a Reddit rumor about her future husband threatens to derail the big day, Miss Bu's team scrambles to contain the fallout and save the brand at all costs. The comedy introduces a colorful cast of characters, from a delusional Marketing Director and a hair-obsessed KOL to a charismatic underwear livestream seller, creating a whirlwind of absurd situations and laugh-out-loud moments.

Featuring rotating casts across select performances, "Tententenen" offers a playful and timely satire of social media culture, influencer marketing, and the lengths people will go to protect their online personas. Early-bird free-seating tickets are priced at P850.

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Tumble down the rabbit hole and into a world of wonder with "Cirque Alice," playing at The Theatre at Solaire on Oct. 17-18 and 20-25, 2026, with performances at 3 PM and 8 PM on Oct. 17 and 24; 1:30 PM and 6:30 PM on Oct. 18 and 25; and 8 PM on Oct. 20-23, 2026. Produced by GMG Productions, this extraordinary live spectacle reimagines "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" through breathtaking acrobatics, live music, dazzling visuals, and gravity-defying performances from world-class artists.

Direct from the USA, the production comes from the creators of "Mad Apple," "The Illusionists," and "Le Noir." Combining circus artistry, magic, dance, and theatrical storytelling, the show transforms Lewis Carroll's beloved tale into a visually stunning adventure filled with larger-than-life characters and astonishing feats. The cast includes acclaimed performers from Cirque du Soleil, "America's Got Talent: Fantasy League," and the international circus circuit.

Set to contemporary arrangements of beloved classical music, "Cirque Alice" offers a family-friendly experience packed with spectacle, imagination, and unforgettable moments. Ticket prices range from P2,000 to P7,500, depending on performance date and seating category, with select premium on-stage seating experiences available.

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