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Cinemalaya Awards Night on August 14 at the CCP

  WINNERS of the 2016 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival will be announced at the Cinemalaya Awards Night on August 14, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater). With the theme “Break the Surface, this year’s Cinemalaya Festival boasted of 19 new digital films in competition. In the full length feature, nine films competed. These were:  Ang Bagong Pamilya Ni Ponching by Inna Miren Salazar and Dos Ocampo, Dagsin by Atom Magadia, Hiblang Abo by Ralston Jover, I America by Ivan Andrew Payawal, Kusina by David Corpuz and Cenon Palomares, Lando at Bugoy by Vic Acedillo, Jr., Mercury Is Mine by Jason Paul Laxamana, Pamilya Ordinaryo […]
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  • CCP Complex
  • Film Festival

    • AWCP Bazaar’s 2016 Schedule

    Still reeling from last month’s American Women’s Club Bazaar, or were you one of the people who missed it? Well, worry no more as the American Women’s Club of the Philippines (AWCP) has released their schedule for the rest of the year!   MAKE SOME ROOM! The AWCP Bazaar schedule is out. This means it’s time to clean out your closet or make some room in your home!   The AWCP Bazaar is a monthly event held by the AWCP to introduce both Filipinos and expats alike to local products. It’s also a charity event, with proceeds going to select charities supported by the AWCP. It’s held at the SMX […]
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  • SMX Convention
  • Bazaar

    • Bunraku: Japanese Traditional Puppet Theatre Show

    The Japan Foundation Manila is bringing Bunraku, the traditional puppet theatre of Japan this August 16, Tuesday at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. This theatrical form is a blend of sung narrative, instrumental accompaniment and puppet drama dating back to the early Edo period (ca. 1600). Admission is all free on a first come first serve basis, so better come early at the venue to secure the best seat for you.     There will be performances and pieces from: NNGYOJORURI BUNRAKUZA ● Excerpt from “The Red-Hot Love of the Greengrocer’s Daughter”—The Fire Watch-Tower Scene TEATRONG MULAT NG PILIPINAS ● The Trial Among Animals ● The Song of Baylan […]
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  • CCP Complex
  • Art & Fashion Show

    • Manny Pacquiao to return in the boxing ring on November 5

    Boxing champ and Philippine senator Manny Pacquiao is set to come out of his retirement to fight again in the ring on November 5, according to his top adviser Mike Koncz.     According to a Philippine Star report, it was Koncz who told the Los Angeles Times’ Lance Pugmire regarding Pacquiao’s comeback fight on November 5. The revelation was said to have happened a few days after Top Rank CEO Bob Arum said that he will be in the Philippines to finalize the details about the venue. Although the event has already been booked at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, they are also exploring Dubai as […]
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  • Games, Contest & Tournament

    • Mommy Meet Up at Glorietta 5, Makati

    Want to have a great afternoon bonding with your family? Join the Mommy Meet up Event at Glorietta Atrium on August 14!     Diaper brand Pampers, in partnership with Gymboree Play and Music invites mommies and their families in a fun afternoon of family bonding! This event will be joined by celebrity moms and child development experts who will make the afternoon even more fun while learning new stuff when it comes to your child! A seminar will also be held in the event by these experts so it’s now an opportunity to take down notes especially for first-time moms out there. Slots are limited so be sure to […]
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  • Makati
  • Glorietta
  • Fair & Expo

    • Zesty Batangas Festival: CalacAtchara Festival 2016

    Atchara (or chutney) is something that Filipinos love to include in their everyday food. It’s a zesty appetizer that can be made out of anything, but is usually done with papaya. Calaca, Batangas is one of the best places to get atchara, and their annual CalacAtchara Festival, held evey October, is the best time to find the best atchara in town.   NO FESTIVAL IS COMPLETE without a street dancing competition, and Calacatchara Festival’s is always booming.   CalacAtchara is a play on the words atchara and Calaca. It’s the town’s main product, and is said to be one of the best. The Calacatchara Festival honors their timeless atchara along […]
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  • Batangas
  • Festival

    • The biggest of big catches: General Santos City’s Tuna Festival

    General Santos City is mostly known for its favorite son: 8-division world champion and current Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao. For some, it’s also known by another thing that’s equally as popular in the international scene: tuna.   WHAT CAN WE EXPECT? Only time will tell. Make sure you bookmark this page for updates on this year’s Tuna Festival.   They rake in an average of 500 tons of yellow fin tuna every year, which makes the annual Tuna Festival, celebrated every first week of September, a no-brainer. The Tuna Festival started off as a simple thanksgiving celebration that featured dishes with tuna as the star. Today, it’s become a grand […]
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  • General Santos
  • South Cotabato
  • Festival

    • A reminder of pre-colonial times: 25th Ibalong Festival

    Festivals are a big thing with Filipinos. We celebrate them for different reasons and in different seasons. There’s at least one festival a month that everyone is raring to go to. One festival stands out in August: Legazpi’s 25th Ibalong Festival.   AN APPROPRIATE DEPICTION. The Ibalong Festival is as colorful as it is rooted in Legazpi’s history. (Cover photo grabbed from Ibalong Festival Official Facebook page)   The Ibalong Festival has been celebrated for a quarter century, and has always been about the Ibalong epic. From the first time the Ibalong festival was first celebrated, they have always featured lessons and scenes from the epic. Now on its 25th […]
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  • Bicol
  • Festival

    • Binding Davao City from 11 to 1: Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2016

    The “King of Festivals” is back, and though the current city administration promises a simpler and more meaningful celebration, it doesn’t take away the fact that Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2016 will be just as colorful as it has been.   KADAYAWAN SA DABAW 2016. A celebration of culture, heritage, and harvest. Image from Kadayawan 2016 Facebook page   This year’s Kadayawan Sa Dabaw promises to uphold the ideals that it has stood by since the beginning: recognizing our Lumad and Muslim brothers and sisters while still celebrating the bountiful harvest of Davao City and its nearby villages. Also read: Kadayawan Festival: A Celebration of Heritage, Culture, and A Bountiful Harvest […]
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  • Davao
  • Festival

    • The Diary of Tetsuya Noda: Steven Co Collection

    One of Japan’s leading contemporary printmaker, Tetsuya Noda, will have an exhibit of his works at the Ayala Museum from July 26 to August 28, 2016.     Through a grant awarded by the Japan Foundation, the show entitled The Diary of Tesuya Noda: Steven Co Collection will feature works from Noda’s Diary Series which is a visual account of his personal life. Noda is known for his combination of techniques from Japanese woodblock printing, photography, and silkscreen printing, which won the Grand Prize in the Tokyo International Print Biennale in 1968. Noda started the Diary Project in the 1960s, which have already been featured in other countries such as […]
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  • Makati
  • Ayala Avenue
  • Art & Fashion Show

    • Manila makes History at History Con 2016!

    History Channel is going to make history, and they’re doing it in Manila! Make sure you clear your last weekend of August as History Channel presents History Con 2016, happening from August 25 to 28 at the World Trade Center!   MANILA MAKES HISTORY! The first-ever entertainment convention of its kind is going big, and it’s happening in the Philippines! Screen grab from www.historyasia.com   History Con 2016 is the first-ever entertainment convention of its kind in the Philippines, and they’re going to make it big. It’s a celebration of all things entertainment with History Channel leading the way.   WHAT TO EXPECT AT HISTORY CON? This poster gives you […]
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  • World Trade Center
  • Convention

    • Come and enjoy a J-Pop Musical Treat at the 2016 J-Pop Singing Contest Grand Finals

      In celebration of the 60 Years of Philippines-Japan Friendship and the Philippines-Japan Friendship Month this July, the Embassy of Japan, in cooperation with The Japan Foundation, Manila is inviting everyone to watch the 2016 J-Pop Anime Singing Contest Grand Finals on Saturday, July 23 from 1 to 5 pm at the SM CINEMA Centerstage, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.  Admissions is free. The event will be headlined by this year’s fifteen finalists: Acel, Akano, Ana Enriquez, CMKC, Elle Genovata, Eugene Pachejo, Happy Kevin, Jena-Chan, Jhona Sacramento, Johannie Velasco, Nessie Bonite, Shielah Faye Labadan, Victoria Albo, Vinar Takumi, and Yna Sebastian.  Winners of the contest will receive exciting prizes […]
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  • Mall Of Asia
  • Games, Contest & Tournament

    • Start your cosplay journey and learn from the best: Anime and Cosplay eXpo 2016

    Have you ever wanted to get into cosplay but found it to be too expensive or tedious? Are you a fan of Japanese Anime? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then prepare for Anime and Cosplay Expo 2016, happening from September 2 – 4, 2016 at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong!   ANIME AND COSPLAY ARE virtually inseparable, especially at the Anime and Cosplay eXpo 2016. Image grabbed from Anime and Cosplay Expo 2016 event page.   The Anime and Cosplay Expo (ACX) is best described as a meeting of the minds. Cosplayers and anime enthusiasts gather from all over the country to interact and have fun, sharing […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Convention

    • FREE Admission at Ayala Museum for Inspire Every Day 3.0

    People look for inspiration every day. It’s a driving force for a lot of people that go through their daily grind. It comes in all shapes and forms… and at times is really, REALLY hard to find. Thank goodness the Ayala Museum has a way to give everyone inspiration with Inspire Every Day 3.0 happening on July 30.   INSPIRE EVERY DAY! Ayala Museum along with Filipinas Heritage Library presents Inspire Every Day 3.0, happening on July 30.   Inspire Every Day is a campaign by Ayala Museum that aims to remind their guests and the public to “discover the power of art and history to inspire you, drive you, […]
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  • Makati
  • Ayala Avenue
  • Art & Fashion Show

    • Pack your sleeping bags for Lights Off at The Mind Museum: Dino Quest!

    Are you a fan of dinosaurs? Would you like to know more about these creatures that once roamed the earth? Get your dose of dino knowledge as the Mind Museum presents Lights Off at The Mind Museum: Dino Quest, happening from July 30-31, 2016.   PACK YOUR (SLEEPING) BAGS! Lights Off at the Mind Museum is back and this time, they’re “waking up” their dinosaurs! Poster grabbed from The Mind Museum Facebook page.   Dino Quest is a one-of-a-kind sleepover at The Mind Museum where you get to know more about the thunder lizards. It’s an exclusive dinosaur camping experience where you not only get to catch their Dino Play […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Educational
  • Just For Kids

    • Doggies’ Day Out: A Saturday of fun for your dogs!

    Treat your furry little pooch to a joyful weekend at the Doggies’ Day Out on 25th Street, Bonifacio Global City! This July 30, 2016, let your pet dogs have some playtime with their fellow tail-waggers.     There will be free use of agility course (tunnel, weave poles, jump bars, tire jump, A-frame) with trainers on standby, fun games, a seminar on pet wellness and lots of freebies! Educational panel boards on pet health and wellness will also be present on the said event. Entrance is free for all pets and pet owners! Just bring your dogs and enjoy the afternoon with your family and friends in Doggies’ Day Out! […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Fair & Expo

    • Pentatonix World Tour 2016

    Get your vocal box all ready to sing along again with Pentatonix as they bring back their golden voices for second concert in Manila this September!     Pentatonix is an American a capella group based in Texas, consisting of five singers: Avi Kaplan, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Mitch Grassi. Spend a night with these divine voices in Smart Araneta Coliseum this September 24, 2016 (Saturday) at 8 PM. Pentatonix started off as a trio (Hoying, Maldonado and Grassi) then later on added Avi Kaplan and Kevin Olusola as official members of the group after breaking into the music scene with their own astounding version of Lady […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Smart Araneta Coliseum
  • Concert

    • Level up your playlist with CCP’s Winds and Jazz Festival

    As far as music goes, there are but a few popular genres in the Philippines: rock, pop, RnB, and most recently, EDM. However, that doesn’t mean we have to be limited by these options, not when the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) has the Winds and Jazz Festival coming this July.   CCP PRESENTS WINDS AND JAZZ International Band Festival, a celebration of symphonic bands, jazz groups, and wind orchestras, happening from July 26 – 31 at the CCP complex.   Winds and Jazz: The CCP International Band Festival is a 6-day celebration of some of best symphonic bands, jazz bands, and wind orchestras both here and abroad. The […]
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  • CCP Complex
  • Concert

    • The Emperor’s New Clothes

    Relive the story of this childhood classic at St. Scholastica’s College starting July 29 to August 7. The Emperor’s New Clothes tells a story of an emperor who loves to wear lavish clothes and then hires weavers to make his new clothes for a procession. Written by Hans Christian Andersen, this story has been translated into over a 100 languages and has been adapted to various media and plays such as this one.     Children of all ages and those children at heart will love this adaptation of the story as it presents lessons and good story that is good for the kids. Hurry and book your tickets now […]
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  • Manila
  • Theatre Play

    • Guimaras Eco Bazaar

    Have a taste of the sweetest mangoes in the world at the Guimaras Island Eco Bazaar at Rockwell on July 15-17. Score a few of those delicious mangoes and a few more staple products of the island like mango bars, cashew nuts, dried mangoes and so much more.     Guimaras is an island that is located in Visayas at the Panay Gulf, between the islands of Panay and Negros. Home to the sweetest mangoes in the world, they decided to share their treasures to the rest of the Philippines through the Eco Bazaars. Also showcasing some handmade products aside from their famous food, this bazaar will be your chance […]
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  • Makati
  • Bazaar

    • Pianist Inna Montesclaros gives a homecoming concert at CCP

    PIANIST Maria Regina “Inna” Montesclaros will give a homecoming concert at the Little Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines on July 19, at 7:30 p.m.     Billed as “Inna Montesclaros in Concert,” the program consists of D. Scarlatti’s Sonata in B Minor L.33 & L.449, R.Schumann’s Fantasie in C Major Op. 17, S. Currier’s Scarlatti Cadences and Brainstorm, F. Chopin’s Ballade No. 4 in F minor Op. 52, and S. Prokofiev’s Sonata No. 7 Op. 83. Inna is a prizewinning pianist.  In  2010, she won the Silver Prize at the 1st International Piano Competition in Hanoi, Vietnam, and in November, the Bronze Prize and was the sole […]
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  • CCP Complex
  • Concert

    • UNSEEN: Art with a purpose

    Art has always been seen as a form of expression; however, in recent years it has also taken on another purpose: that of advocacy. Art exhibitions have always been done to promote local artists. Abstract Expression Manila’s (AEM) Unseen: A Mental Health Benefit Exhibit, which runs from August 26 – 29, is doing more than just promoting artists.   UNSEEN: A MENTAL HEALTH Benefit Exhibit will run from Aug. 26 – 29 at The Office Coworking Studio in Makati. Image grabbed from Abstract Expression Manila’s Facebook page.   Unseen is an event that promotes this new way of looking at art. It’s a fundraising activity for those suffering mental illnesses. […]
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  • Makati
  • Salcedo Village
  • Art & Fashion Show

    • Shoes and Bags Sale at SMX Convention from July 14-17

    There’s a big 3-day sale happening in SMX Convention Center this July 14-17! You can enjoy up to 50% off on your favorite shoes, bags and luggage brands. Head on to SMX Convention Center, Hall 2 for great fashion finds!     Participating Brands are Merrell, Converse, Vans, Pony, Skechers, Puma,  Brooks, Fila, Hush Puppies,  Sebago, Sperry, Keds, Barbie, Chicco, Elle, Fisher Price, Disney, Kipling, Samsonite, American Tourister, Lipault, High Sierra and Targus. For inquiries, you can send a direct message to the official fan page of SM Shoes and Bags. Details: Where: SMX Convention Center, Hall 2, Seashell Ln, Pasay, 1300 Metro Manila When: July 14-17, 2016 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smshoesandbags/
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  • SMX Convention
  • Event Type
  • Sale & Promo

    • Orient Warehouse Sale

    This July 28-30 and August 1, great finds will be available in their most affordable prices at the Orient Warehouse Sale in Parañaque City. You can get up to 70% off on tableware, kitchenware and home products.     Participating brands are Lumarc, Rubbermaid, Bormioli Rocco and Supor. Gates will be open from 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM. You can use your credit cards and the venue is air-conditioned for your convenience. For questions, you can send direct e-mail to marketing@klg.net or you can contact 852-25-11 to 17. Mark your calendar! Details: Address: Orient Building- Pascor Drive cor Queensway Avenue, Parañaque City Contact number: 02-852-25-11 to 17
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  • Parañaque
  • Bazaar

    • GRANRODEO First Live Viewing of One-man Live in the Philippines is confirmed!

    Catch the exclusive live broadcast of Japanese rock band GRANRODEO’s July 22 performance from Zepp DiverCity Tokyo at the SM Megamall Cinema 6 from 6PM!     GRANRODEO’s live tour concert “GRANRODEO LIVE TOUR 2016 TREASURE CANDY,” which is to be held on Friday, July 22nd 2016 at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo, will be live broadcasted in the Philippines! The live viewing will start from 6PM at the SM Megamall Cinema 6. Tickets are at PHP1,100 and comes with a free limited edition poster (to be claimed on July 22). Tickets are available exclusively at all SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online via smtickets.com. This will be GRANRODEO’s very first live […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Concert

    • Fashlight Bazaar 2016

    Prepare those eagle eyes and score good finds at the Fashlight Bazaar on August 15 – 21 at the Venice Piazza Grande. Established last 2015, the Fashlight Bazaar has been doing fashion related events that has the latest trend in the fashion world. Get the latest in fashion at a lower price and enjoy bargains that are too good to be true.     Aside from their schedule in Venice Piazza, The Fashlight Bazaar has a few more coming up in BGC Terra 28, and they’re looking for more tenants that are interested in trendy fashion. Get a chance to score good finds and join the bazaar at these schedules: […]
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  • Taguig
  • McKinley Hill
  • Bazaar

    • A festival of epic origins and proportions: Legazpi City’s Ibalong Festival

    AN EPIC FESTIVAL OF EPIC PROPORTIONS. Legazpi City’s Ibalong Festival is one of the few non-religious festivals in the country. Photo grabbed from wowlegazpi.com Festivals vary greatly in their origins. Philippine festivals are mostly tied to religion or an ancient tradition, but the Ibalong Festival of Legazpi City, Albay is unique because it’s born from from the Ibalong epic, a tale of three heroes who all fought to keep the peace for the town of Ibalong: Baltog, Handyong, and, Bantong. They fought mythical creatures such as the tandayag (giant boar), dambuhala (one-eyed monster), oryol (half-woman, half-serpent), and a giant called Rabot. These tales of bravery and strength in character are […]
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  • Bicol
  • Festival

    • High quality goods, themed art, and more at AWCP Bazaar

    The American Women’s Club of the Philippines (AWCP) is back with their monthly bazaar on July 13, but this time they need your help!   VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The AWCP is kindly asking for your help in their monthly bazaar for a cause. Photo courtesy of AWCP Facebook page.   With most of their members leaving or travelling during the US Summer season, they are now in need of volunteers to help with upcoming bazaars. Sign up now and lend a hand! Apart from being able to get the best food, skin care products, themed art, etc., the AWCP Bazaar’s proceeds go to charities that they support, such as the Kalipat […]
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  • SMX Convention
  • Bazaar

    • Get ready to run vertically at Kerry Sports’ Vertical Run 2016

    Dust off those running shoes and get ready for a different kind of run at Kerry Sports Manila’s Vertical Run 2016 happening at one of the highest and newest structure in the metro, Shangri-La at the Fort on August 14, 2016. As part of the 2016 Vertical World Circuit, that will be happening across the globe that will include a stop in Manila, Kerry Sports has decided to hold the first ever Vertical Run in the country. This race will challenge the calves of the runners by going up 59 floors of the Shangri-La at the Fort building. The choice of going solo or by team that involves four runners […]
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  • Taguig
  • Sports

    • UFC returns to Manila this October

    It was one of the most anticipated sporting events last year. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) FIGHT PASS event may not be your usual UFC main event, but it drew crowds thanks to the overwhelming talent on its fight card. This year, UFC is set to make its comeback at the SM Mall of Asia Arena for UFC Fight Pass on October 15.   IT WILL SOON BE TIME! The UFC is making a comeback with FIGHT PASS on October 15, 2016 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Photo courtesy of UFC.   No bouts have been scheduled for UFC Fight Pass on October 15, but Kenneth Berger, Executive […]
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  • Mall of Asia Arena
  • Games, Contest & Tournament