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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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ENDO, the gripping straight play adaptation of the award-winning 2007 Cinemalaya film, returns to PETA Theater Center from April 10 to May 10, 2026, with shows at 3PM and 8PM. Tickets start from P1,600. This revival captures a generation's struggle with love, work, and impermanence through the story of Leo, a young man from a poor family who drops out of school and toils as a contractual worker. In one job, he meets Tanya, a high-spirited woman who introduces him to love and new possibilities, yet he grapples with the permanence that true connection demands.

Raw, tender, and unflinchingly real, ENDO unveils the bittersweet beauty of temporary things. As Leo and Tanya's romance deepens, the play probes deeper questions: what does it mean to hold on when everything must end? The production features strong ensemble performances that bring these intimate struggles to life on stage.

This timely staging resonates amid ongoing discussions on contractual labor, economic precarity, and the emotional toll of unstable employment in the post-pandemic workforce. It offers audiences a chance to re-examine a significant contemporary work, sparking informed cultural conversations on labor and survival. Join at PETA Theater Center to witness storytelling that aligns with commitments to socially responsive theater.

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