Manila FAME 2025: Objects of Nature

“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 the emotionally charged world of "El Fuego del Alma" (The Fire of the Soul), a fully staged production by PORVENIR that returns to Sine Pop following its acclaimed staged reading. Running on July 17-19, July 31, Aug. 1-2, and Aug. 21-23, 2026, with performances at 7 PM, this Filipino adaptation of Tennessee Williams' classic "Summer and Smoke" explores themes of longing, faith, desire, and the lingering memories that continue to shape lives long after pivotal moments have passed.

Set against a backdrop of emotional restraint and unspoken yearning, the story invites audiences into a world where old wounds remain open, forgotten memories resurface, and inner fires continue to burn. Through a deeply human narrative, "El Fuego del Alma" examines the delicate tension between duty and passion, offering a moving reflection on the choices that define a lifetime.

Presented by PORVENIR, an independent theatre company dedicated to creating and reimagining Filipino works for contemporary audiences, the production runs for three weekends only.

Tickets are priced at P1,800, and audiences should note that the performance contains mature themes, violence, depictions of addiction, and strobe lighting. Admission is strictly limited to those 18 years old and above.

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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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Celebrate the beloved BL anime "GIVEN -ギヴン-" at the GIVEN -ギヴン- Pop-up Cafe Collaboration, happening from Aug. 8-23, 2026, at Moshi Gran Cafe. Inspired by the series’ unforgettable characters and emotional storytelling, this limited-time collaboration transforms the café into a fan destination filled with themed beverages, exclusive collectibles, and immersive experiences inspired by the world of Mafuyu Sato, Ritsuka Uenoyama, Haruki Nakayama, Akihiko Kaji, Hiiragi Kashima, and Yagi Shizusumi. 

Guests can enjoy a menu of character-inspired drinks including "Mafuyu's Strawberry Tea," "Ritsuka's Blue Lychee Soda," "Haruki's Citrus Ginger Ale," "Akihiko's Grape Juice," "Hiiragi's Caramel Latte," and "Shizusumi's Genmaicha." Every collaboration drink purchase comes with a random character coaster from a collection of 16 designs, adding an exciting surprise to each visit. Fans can also upgrade their order with a P200 add-on to receive a random limited-edition glass marker charm while supplies last.

The collaboration also features a merchandise corner packed with collectible items such as trading can badges, acrylic stands, keychains, and more. Guests who spend P1,000 on merchandise in a single transaction will receive a random sticker from a collection of 16 designs, making every visit an opportunity to expand their collection.

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