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A vibrant display of religion: Naga’s Peñafrancia Festival

A vibrant display of religion: Naga’s Peñafrancia Festival

Christianity is evident in all corners of the Philippines. Festivals for saints are celebrated at least once a month, but festivals in honor of Mary always draw throngs of devotees to cities all over the country. One such festival is the Peñafrancia Festival, held in Naga City every third Saturday of September.   COLORFUL, YET STILL ROOTED IN RELIGION. Children representing a school from Naga City with their presentation for the Voyadores Festival in Naga City. Image by John Bongat, grabbed from Facebook   The Peñafrancia Festival is a festival held in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the Patroness of Bicol Region. Festivities usually start with the Traslacion on […]
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    • Manila FAME’s 64th Instalment on October 20-22 is now made better!

    Manila FAME’s 64th Instalment on October 20-22 is now made better!

    The country’s premier design and lifestyle event, Manila FAME will be having its bigger and better 64th instalment this October 20-22 at the World Trade Center (WTC) Main Hall.     Organized by the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), Manila FAME is a bi-annual showcase of craftsmanship, design innovation, and artisanship in Philippine products. It features finely selected furniture and home furnishings, holiday gifts and décor, and fashion accessories designed and crafted in the Philippines for the global market. It is the second longest-running trade show in the Asia-Pacific, and is the only trade event in the country […]
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    • CCP to launch Ani 39 literary journal

    CCP to launch Ani 39 literary journal

    Ninety-one writers who authored a total of 182 literary works are featured in the 39th issue of the official literary journal of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). Ani 39, themed “Kahayupan/The Animal Kingdom” covers works between 2015 and 2016 and will be launched on September 23, 2016 at the CCP Silangan Hall at 5:00 pm as part of the celebration of CCP’s 47th anniversary which will start in September.   CCP’s ANI 39 FEATURES different works from some of the country’s best writers. Image from CCP.   Ani 39 is produced by CCP’s Intertextual Division, formerly known as Literary Arts Division. The Children’s Literature section, titled “Mga Akdang […]
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    • Manila Sundance Bazaar is happening again on Sept. 2 to 4 at WTC

    Manila Sundance Bazaar is happening again on Sept. 2 to 4 at WTC

    Manila Sundance Bazaar (MSB) is happening again this September 2 to 4 at the Worldtrade Center, Pasay City. If you missed out on our August event, this fashion and food fair is giving you another chance to score great and affordable items from your favorite online shops! So be sure to spread the word and prepare to shop in another epic MSB weekend filled with shopping discounts and promos!     Event Details: What: Manila Sundance Bazaar When: September 2 to 4, 2016; 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Where: 2/F WTCMM Building, Gil Puyat Avenue Extension corner Diosdado Macapagal Blvd., Pasay City, Metro Manila 1300 Entrance Fee: P100 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Manila-Sundance-Bazaar […]
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    • Have a frightfully good time at AWCP’s Halloween Charity Ball!

    Have a frightfully good time at AWCP’s Halloween Charity Ball!

      Got plans for Halloween? If not, then you should clear your night on October 15, as the American Women’s Club of the Philippines (AWCP) presents its first-ever Halloween Charity Ball in Pasay City!   SAVE THE DATE! If you don’t have plans for Halloween, then this is the event for you!   The AWCP Charity Ball is an annual event where people from all over the metro can have a good time! This year, they’ve decided to move away from their traditional hoedown-themed party and have gone for something that’s a bit more in line with the season. Come as a monster, ghoul, ghost, or in a fancy dress […]
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    • PPO’s 34th Concert Season has them going back to the basics

    PPO’s 34th Concert Season has them going back to the basics

    The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) may have just come back from a performance at New York’s world-famous Carnegie Hall, but that doesn’t mean they have already reached their peak, especially in the eyes of their new music director, Maestro Yoshikazu Fukumura. Also read: PPO’s Historic Concert at Carnegie Hall, PPO gets renowned Japanese maestro as new music director   BACK TO BASICS. Maestro Fukumura talks about PPO’s latest season, emphasizing the need for the orchestra to go back to the basics.   Billed as “Timeless Classics, New Beginnings”, Maestro Fukumura’s debut as PPO’s Music Director emphasized the need to “go back to the basics”. “If you are starting something, you […]
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    • Time to Run Against Cancer

    Time to Run Against Cancer

    It’s that time of the year to aid, celebrate, and remember cancer patients with My Brave Little Warrior Inc.’s Run Against Cancer, happening this August 28 at the University of the Philippines (UP) Academic Oval.   IT’S TIME. Let’s all join the Run Against Cancer, organized by My Brave Little Warriors Inc. (Image grabbed from Pi Sigma Fraternity – UP Diliman Facebook page)   Run Against Cancer is a fun run/walk organized by My Brave Little Warrior Inc. to raise awareness about cancer and raise funds for those who do not have enough to support their cancer-stricken loved ones. My Brave Little Warrior Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit organization that […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Diliman
  • Marathon & Fun Run
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    • Blue Man Group to perform for the first time in Manila

    Blue Man Group to perform for the first time in Manila

    If you’re into performance art, you’ve surely heard of the Blue Man Group. They are a certified hit wherever they go, though you’d normally find them in a theatre on Broadway or one of the hotels along the Las Vegas Strip. Well, you no longer have to fly out that far to enjoy their unique brand of performance, as they will be performing at The Theatre at Solaire this September!   A PERFORMANCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER. The Theatre at Solaire will host the Blue Man Group World Tour! (Image grabbed from TicketWorld)   Blue Man Group is comedy, theatre, rock concert, and dance party all rolled into one.  They use […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Solaire Resort & Casino
  • Concert
  • Theatre Play
    • The Unmei Expo 2016: Career and Study Fair for Japanese Language Enthusiasts

    The Unmei Expo 2016: Career and Study Fair for Japanese Language Enthusiasts

    Unmei Nihongo Center proudly presents The Unmei Expo 2016: Career and Study Fair for Japanese Language Enthusiasts slated October 16, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex.     The Unmei Expo 2016 is the biggest event of its kind for Japanese companies, language schools in Japan, Japanese language speakers, industry workers, translators, interpreters, tourist guides and enthusiasts in the Philippines! It is a celebration of Japanese language and culture with a focus on the learners and speakers of the Japanese language. The main objective of the event is to bring the key players together in one venue for productive networking and linkages, creating and disseminating […]
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  • SMX Convention
  • Fair & Expo
    • PARP 2016: ‘About Face,’ a solo exhibition by French resident artist Vincent Ruffin

    PARP 2016: ‘About Face,’ a solo exhibition by French resident artist Vincent Ruffin

    1335MABINI, in partnership with Alliance Française de Manille (AFM), the Embassy of France to the Philippines and Centre Intermondes, is pleased to present About Face, a solo exhibition by its resident artist Vincent Ruffin from August 27 to September 23.     The exhibition will open with an artist talk and a presentation by AFM Cultural Coordinator Noe Fuentes about the Philippine Artist Residency Program (PARP). Visual artist Poklong Anading will also be sharing his experience as the inaugural recipient of the PARP grant in 2014. Vincent Ruffin is a French painter based in La Rochelle, France. He has received training both at the School of Fine Arts in Cambrai […]
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  • Manila
  • Ermita
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    • 27th Philippine Travel Mart

    27th Philippine Travel Mart

    The annual Philippine travel trade exhibition dubbed as Philippine Travel Mart will be catering to the travel buffs again this September 2-4 at SMX Convention Center.     The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) is pleased to announce that the yearly Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), the biggest Philippine travel trade exhibition, is now on its 27th year, making it the longest running travel trade exhibition in the Philippines. ● Below is this year’s lineup of activities and tour offerings: ● Business meetings (B to B) – direct meeting with the potential clients (local corporate and foreign tour operators) right at the show floor; ● Bigger and more colorful cultural events […]
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  • SMX Convention
  • Fair & Expo
    • The Philippine Readers and Writers Festival 2016

    The Philippine Readers and Writers Festival 2016

    Calling all literature warriors of the nation!     Head on to Raffles Makati this weekend and join National Book Store and Raffles Makati’s Philippine Readers and Writers Festival. The 3-day event will feature Pulitzer award winning author Adam Johnson and bestselling authors Paula McLain and Anna Todd. There will be book signings, discussions, and panels about books, literature, and culture from top Filipino writers and artists. No worries for those who are on a tight budget because best part is, admission is all free! All events will be held at the Raffles Makati with registration starting at 9 a.m. everyday. For more details, you can visit their official Facebook […]
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  • Makati
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  • Meet & Greet
    • Yoga Pool Party at the Palace Pool Club

    Yoga Pool Party at the Palace Pool Club

    Yoga and the pool are never too far away, what with resorts and cruise ships having most of their yoga sessions by the pool. However, have you ever heard of a yoga pool party?   LIFE YOGA GIVES YOU the healthiest pool party you’ve ever been to: the LiFE Yoga Pool Party! (Poster grabbed from LiFE Yoga Center)   Get those swimsuits ready as LiFE Yoga brings you their much-awaited Yoga Pool Party, happening on September 3 at The Palace Pool Club! LiFE Yoga is one of the foremost yoga studios in the country. They continue to innovate yoga culture in the Philippines by integrating food, music, art, and a […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
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    • Have a Happy Ever After at the Bridal Fair this 2016!

    Have a Happy Ever After at the Bridal Fair this 2016!

    Want to know how Happy Ever After feels like? Join the Happy Ever After Wedding Fair on August 27 to 28, 2016 at the SM Aura Premier SMX Function Rooms 1 and 2 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm!     Tag along your potential wedding team and check out event deals, sample products, and wedding workshops you can see in this event to plan your dream wedding as early as you can! Get the chance to see what the wedding industry in the Philippines looks like and get details of your possible wedding suppliers in the future. What’s even more fun is that you can also win a prize […]
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  • Taguig
  • SM Aura
  • Fair & Expo
    • Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Live in Manila for This Unruly Mess I’ve Made Tour

    Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Live in Manila for This Unruly Mess I’ve Made Tour

    Yes, they’re back for the second time around!     American hip-hop artist Macklemore and DJ-Record Producer Ryan Lewis is coming back to Manila for This Unruly Mess I’ve Made Tour on September 22, 2016, 7:00 pm at The Palace Pool Club! Witness them perform their chart-topping hits such as “Can’t Hold Us,” “Thrift Shop,” “Same Love,” and more from their newest album that will surely be a night of fun and music. The award-winning duo composed of Ben Haggerty (Macklemore) and Ryan Lewis won the Best New Artist and 4 Grammy awards. They’re set to share their music to Manila once again so don’t miss this chance to see […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
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    • Let Your Helpers Learn: Basic Yaya Training 2016

    Let Your Helpers Learn: Basic Yaya Training 2016

    Attention, mommies and daddies! Let your nannies or yayas learn the basics to protect your child by letting them join the Basic Yaya Training 2016 on September 10, October 15, and November 26, 2016 at the Mothercare Podium and BGC branches.     It’s time for your yayas to learn about the basics of First Aid, as invited VentureLab Resource Center speaker Christina M. Joson discuss you the things all yayas and parents should known when it comes to taking care of infants and toddlers. Topics such as Common Childhood Illnesses, Preventing Accidents, Earthquake and Fire preparedness, and an Open Forum will be held at the event so don’t miss this […]
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  • Taguig
  • Mandaluyong
  • The Podium
  • Workshops, Classes & Seminars
    • Catch Cesqeaux at Valkyrie at The Palace this September!

    Catch Cesqeaux at Valkyrie at The Palace this September!

    Future bass trap is a new music genre that’s rising in popularity in the club scene. Get a taste of this new genre as Cesqeaux brings future bass trap to Valkyrie Nightclub at The Palace this September 2!   (Poster grabbed from Valkyrie at the Palace Facebook page)   Future bass trap is a mix of aggressive lyrics, energetic instrument, and bad a** base lines that can take any party to the next level. Cesqeaux is one of the most recognized faces when it comes to future bass trap, so it should come as no surprise for him to be playing at the hottest club in the country. You can […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
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    • Solve a chemical mystery at CSI101: Looking for Substance

    Solve a chemical mystery at CSI101: Looking for Substance

    Chemistry may not be everyone’s strong suit, but it will be after you join The Mind Museum’s CSI 101: Looking for Substance on August 27!   IT’S A CAMPUS MYSTERY! Take on the challenge and compete against other groups at CSI 101. (Image grabbed from The Mind Museum Facebook page)   CSI 101: Looking for Substance is a competitive crime-solving activity where you and your friends go against other groups to solve a “chemical” mystery which revolves around a campus crime ring. Though they usually allow kids to join in these contests, because of the nature of this “case,” it’s recommended for groups aged 18 and up. There will be […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Games, Contest & Tournament
  • Just For Kids
    • A day full of music: The Common Ground Music Fest

    A day full of music: The Common Ground Music Fest

    Audiophiles, this is the event you’ve been waiting for!     A one afternoon to evening music event is happening as the Common Ground Music Fest comes to Manila this August 20, 2016 at the Bonifacio Global City!     Come hear numerous acts of various genres where you can just enjoy the day hearing the best songs in this generation! Divided into 4 stages, 40 music acts will be there to entertain you with their melodic rhythms as you discover new songs and new artists to be included in your playlist.     There will be a Singer Songwriter stage where you can see up and coming Filipino musicians […]
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  • Bonifacio Global City
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    • 3rd Asian On Screen Film Festival

    3rd Asian On Screen Film Festival

        The Asia Society Philippines and Security Bank, together with Ayala Malls Cinemas and the Film Development Council of the Philippines, invites you to the 3rd Asia on Screen Film Festival this September 15 to 18, 2016 at the Greenbelt 3 Cinemas in Makati City! This film fest will showcase award-winning and culturally-relevant films of the Asia Pacific cinema to draw recognition from a generation of talented actors and filmmakers. See films such as Tanna (Australia), A Tale of Three Cities (China), Teacher’s Diary (Thailand), Miss Hokusai (Japan), and Philippines’ very own films namely Taklub and Above the Clouds. Get the opportunity to learn from directors Pepe Diokno of Above the Clouds and Nithiwat […]
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  • Greenbelt
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    • Score great travel deals this weekend at TravelAura by Travelhood

    Score great travel deals this weekend at TravelAura by Travelhood

    Calling all experienced travellers out there – the first and only travel auction in the country will be presenting all amazing travel deals for the third time! Treat yourself and enjoy a great holiday at the Most Beautiful Place in the World with Travel Aura expo on August 19 to 21 at SM Aura Atrium.     If you’re fond of travelling but hate the crazy lines, crowded places and unnecessary details, Travel Aura by Travelhood is the perfect venue to shop for your travel holidays! Whether you’re on a tight budget and prefer affordable yet cozy and boutique hotels or if you’re ready to splurge it all for VIP […]
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  • Taguig
  • SM Aura
  • Fair & Expo
    • 47th season of Ballet Philippines opens with “Firebird and Other Ballets”

    47th season of Ballet Philippines opens with “Firebird and Other Ballets”

    The 47th performance season of Ballet Philippines entitled “Wings” will begin with “Firebird and Other Ballets.”     Happening from August 19 to 21 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo or CCP Main Theater of Cultural Center of the Philippines, “The Firebird” is a classical ballet performance which will feature Igor Stravinsky’s remarkable orchestral piece. The show will narrate a story of timeless love and adventure and will highlight a mixed bill of contemporary and neo-classical works by David Campos, Dwight Rodrigazo, Carlo Pacis and an all-new Firebird by Russian-born choreographer George Birkadze. Casting includes Rita Angela Winder and Jemima Reyes as the Firebird, Jean Marc Cordero and Garry Corpuz will […]
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    • It’s a Night with Biggie on the 18th

    It’s a Night with Biggie on the 18th

    Join Niner Ichi Nana as they relieve the legacy of Notorious B.I.G. through a six-course tasting menu based on his songs. Bring your friends for a night of great food courtesy of Chef Mikko Reyes and cocktail by Erwan Heussaff. Dance the night in good music by DJ Javi Vargas.     P1,500 per head for a six-course menu. By reservation only. A la carte dishes are also available. For inquiries and booking, contact us at +63 917 876 9999. Event: What: A Night with Biggie When: August 18, 2016, 9:00 pm Where: Niner Ichi Nana, Ground Floor, The Globe Tower, 32nd Street corner 7th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, 1634 […]
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  • Bonifacio Global City
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    • Rocking Silence: 10th International Silent Film Festival

    Rocking Silence: 10th International Silent Film Festival

    The 1920s will forever hold a special place in film history as the era that started it all. Films produced during this era did not have any of the effects modern movies have, including sound.   ROCKING SILENCE TOGETHER. Representatives from the participating countries in the 10th International Silent Film Festival with musicians who will provide the musical score for each film.   Film festivals that honor silent films are also few and far between; this makes the 10th International Silent Film Festival (ISFF), happening at the Shang Cineplex from August 25 – 28, all the more special, especially for those who would like to look back at the beginnings […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Shangri-La Plaza
    • Run in your best dress at Color Manila Costume Run on October 29

    Run in your best dress at Color Manila Costume Run on October 29

    The country’s biggest colour fun run is hauling out another exciting twist to their usual colour festival with Color Manila Costume Run 2016! They are encouraging everyone to run and be anyone for a day – your favorite super hero, cartoon, anime or whoever fictional character on October 29 (Saturday) at Filinvest City, Alabang. Route Maps will be 5k, 3k and 500m. There are two race categories you can choose from: deluxe with kit and create your own costume.   You can register through the official website of Color Manila: www.colormanilarun.com. Just fill up the online registration form, include your payment details and wait for your confirmation email. Claim your […]
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  • Alabang
  • Festival
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  • Party
    • ‘90s boy band group A1 returns to Manila this October

    ‘90s boy band group A1 returns to Manila this October

    Fans of the most popular boy band of the late ‘90’s can’t seem to find their chills as Concert Republic announces the return of the pop trio in the Philippines for the 2nd time since 2012!   (Photo grabbed from Manila Concert Scene)   The English–Norwegian pop group is said to hold a two-day concert in Manila and Cebu this October 23 (Sunday) and 25 (Tuesday). Group members Ben Adams, Mark Read, and Christian Ingebrigtsen is set to transport “Heaven by your side” again as they sing their hit songs that has captured lots of hearts and interest since they enter the music scene in the late ‘90s and early […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Cubao
  • Concert
    • ‘X-Men’ actor Nicholas Hoult to attend AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016

    ‘X-Men’ actor Nicholas Hoult to attend AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016

    AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016 (APCC Manila) just confirmed Hollywood actor Nicholas Hoult as the latest celebrity headliner to hit the stage of the biggest pop culture convention, happening on August 26 to 28 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.     You’ve known him as the mutant scientist Beast in X-Men: First Class and X-Men: Days of Future Past, War Boy Nux in Mad Max: Fury Road, protagonist Jack in Jack the Giant Slayer, and the finest looking zombie named R in Warm Bodies. Fans of this talented young lad will truly rejoice as APCC Manila will also be offering tickets for Autograph, Photograph and Meet & Greet […]
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  • Convention
    • Wanderland Festival 2017 is about to unleash the Wild Wanderer in you

    Wanderland Festival 2017 is about to unleash the Wild Wanderer in you

    Wanderers! Pack you bags this early as the coolest music festival in the country celebrates a bigger Wanderland Festival by heading on over to its new scene at Filinvest City Event Grounds, Alabang. Just like the recent Wanderland Festivals, Karpos will be bringing some of today’s top local and international indie bands and artists. This year’s lineup include — The Temper Trap, The Ting Tings, LANY, Up Dharma Down, Reese Lansangan, Gab and John of Urbandub, and Fools & Foes. They will also be bringing the art of Jappy Agoncillo, KFK Collective, Quatro Hapimeel, and Ysabelle Lalu, keeping up the festival’s artsy and colorful vibe year after year.     […]
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Alabang
  • Concert
    • MaArte Fair: Evolving the Filipino Craftsman

    MaArte Fair: Evolving the Filipino Craftsman

    Get ready to support and be amazed with the Philippine creative industries as MaArte Fair showcases museum-quality Philippine arts and crafts from August 26-28 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.     The 8th installment of MaArte Fair, an annual fundraising event organized by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, will be much better and exciting this year! Happening at 8 Rockwell Makati, MaArte Fair will bring together up to seventy participants engaged in the production of handcrafted, indigenous, and artisanal products you wouldn’t simply found in malls, thereby providing visitors a unique shopping experience. Some of them are @haciendacrafts’ remarkable design-driven creations made out of natural, pretty pouches and […]
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  • Makati
  • Rockwell Tent
  • Bazaar
  • Fair & Expo
    • Gear up and give back at R.O.X. Bike For A Cause 2016!

    Gear up and give back at R.O.X. Bike For A Cause 2016!

    Calling riders of all ages! It’s that time of the year again to give back to our countrymen through ROX Philippines’ Bike For A Cause, happening on August 14 in Clark, Pampanga!   GEAR UP AND GIVE BACK. R.O.X. Bike For A Cause is on once more.   Bike for A Cause is R.O.X. Philippines’ annual charity event that brings bikers from all over the metro in an effort to give students of Conception Integrated School in San Simon, Pampanga a more bike-friendly campus. Participants are asked to donate old but still usable bike accessories such as helmets, blinkers with batteries, tire pumps, bike bells, and gloves to help students […]
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  • Pampanga
  • Marathon & Fun Run
  • Sports