THE CALLING PHILIPPINE TOUR 2026

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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Fans can visit “SB19: Wakas at Simula – The Pop-Up Store” from April 15 to June 10, 2026, at Level 2, North Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia.

The pop-up store celebrates SB19’s “Wakas at Simula” era through a dedicated retail space featuring official merchandise. Open to the public, the store caters to fans who wish to engage with the group’s latest chapter through collectible and wearable items.

Weekday operating hours run from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, while weekend hours begin earlier at 10:00 AM and close at 10:00 PM. The schedule may change in accordance with mall operating guidelines.

Operating hours are subject to change. Additional announcements are expected during the pop-up period.

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“Virgin Labfest XXI: Hubo’t Hubad” takes place June 3–28, 2026, at Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP Black Box Theater), marking the 21st edition of the country’s festival of “untried, untested, and unstaged” one-act plays.

Guided by the theme “Hubo’t Hubad,” this year’s festival explores vulnerability, adulthood, and the complexities of the human experience through a lineup of 12 new “virgin” plays by both emerging and returning playwrights. These works are divided into curated sets, presenting a range of storytelling styles—from emotionally driven drama to absurdist and experimental narratives.

The festival continues to serve as a platform for new voices in Philippine theater, supporting the development of playwrights, directors, actors, and designers. In addition to the main productions, the program includes staged readings, theater talks, a writing fellowship showcase, and the Playwrights’ Fair, offering audiences a broader look into the creative process behind theatrical work.

With performances scheduled at 2:00 PM (matinee) and 8:00 PM (evening), the festival creates a layered theatrical experience that combines performance with discourse and development.

Important notes:The festival runs from June 3–28, 2026.Showtimes include 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM.Ticket prices start at P800.

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