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8th Manila Tango Festival and Championship

8th Manila Tango Festival and Championship

Prepare those dancing shoes, stretch those curves, and get ready to grind and dance the night away while watching the amazing talents of tango at the Manila Tango Championship. Join the competition! Registration is until May 9th only; the elimination round will be on May 12th; and the finals will be on May 14th where invited dancing stars will judge all the contestants according to how they move and groove to the music. Winners get to take home cash, trophies, medals and bragging rights as they are acknowledged with the skill and recognized by the tango maestros from all over the world. For information and registration, keep yourself […]

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Aliwan Fiesta 2016

Aliwan Fiesta 2016

Festivals are a staple of Philippine culture. Every province has one, each as vibrant as the next. They can commemorate when a town was founded, honor a patron saint, or celebrate a certain product. Each festival has its own identity, yet all of them show a piece of our culture. One festival in the country brings all of these into one convenient location… literally. It’s the annual Aliwan Fiesta, organized by the Manila Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). CEBU WINS IT ALL. Bagging top prize for this year’s Aliwan Fiesta: Cebu! Dubbed as “The Philippines’ Grand Festival of Champions”, the Aliwan Fiesta is, for all intents and purposes, a competition. […]

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Mitsubishi Motors to launch 2016 Mirage

Mitsubishi Motors to launch 2016 Mirage

Mitsubishi is known as one of the country’s leading car manufacturers. From compact cars to SUVs, trucks, and buses, they’re a trusted name in the industry. This year, they’re looking to expand their line of cars with the launch of the 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage on April 29 at the Solaire Resort and Casino. NEW FACE, same Mirage? The 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage as seen during the Manila International Auto Show held last April 7. (Photo courtesy of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation Facebook page) The 2016 Mirage variants promises to build on the success of previous Mirage variants with a refreshed look: new front-grille design, new headlamps, LED taillights, and […]

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Solaire Resort & Casino

Launching & Opening

Pahiyas Festival

Pahiyas Festival

Lucban is one of the more popular towns in the province of Quezon. Known for the Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church, the town will come to life once more as it celebrates its annual Pahiyas Festival, on May 15, 2016. COLOR FOR DAYS. The Pahiyas Festival is definitely up there in terms of being colorful. The Pahiyas Festival (originally known as the San Isidro Festival) has been around since the time of the Spanish colonization. Celebrated in honor of San Isidro Labrador (Saint Isidore), it used to be their way of celebrating a bountiful harvest, with the parish priest going around town to bless what the townsfolk have […]

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Quezon Province

Summer Sun Music Festival

Summer Sun Music Festival

Get ready to party on Labor Day weekend and join the biggest summer party! The Summer Sun Music Festival on April 30 at Globe Circuit Makati! Bring friends and party all night with awesome performances from 4 DJs, three of which are international acts that are still a surprise. Stay hydrated and recharged with food and drinks available. This summer party will definitely be worth that staycation. So head on to the Summer Sun Music festival and dance, eat, and party the night away with your friends and maybe you might just make new friends along the way! Details: What: Summer Sun Music Festival When: April 30, 2016 Where: […]

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CineFilipino 2016

CineFilipino 2016

Love Filipino films? The most awaited event, Cine Filipino 2016, is finally here! Catch various Filipino short films and documentaries this March 16-22, 2016 on selected malls in Manila and get a glimpse of what the local film culture looks like as up-and-coming and seasoned directors showcase their talents through this film festival. CineFilipino, launched in 2015, features both mainstream and indie artists of the Philippines in various films that look into the Filipino identity and its culture. The festival will have categories such as Feature-Length, Documentaries, TV Series, and Shorts. These films will be shown at the following selected malls in the metro: Eastwood Mall, Festival Mall, […]

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Holi Festival 2016

Holi Festival 2016

Celebrate the turn of the seasons from winter to spring by throwing colored powder (gulal) up in the air and at one another at the Holi Festival on March 20, 2016 at SM By the Bay at 3:30 – 7:30 pm. The powder is said to symbolize unity, freedom and the joy of everyday life. Hundreds of people will gather on the street to enjoy the entire day of dancing, eating and throwing powder. The famous festival of colours is an ancient Hindu religious festival and it is also called the festival of sharing love. Details: What: Holi Festival When: March 20, 2016; 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm […]

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Lubao International Balloon Festival 2016

Lubao International Balloon Festival 2016

The biggest hot air balloon festival in Southeast Asia is happening on April 14 to 17 in Lubao, Pampanga. Lubao International Balloon Festival will feature local bands and musical acts like Eli Buendia and the Sabado Boys. There will alsobe fireworks display, bazaar, food festivals, aerial show, and more. Balloon rides will be available for anyone who wishes to touch the sky or fly with the birds even for a little while. The morning flights will be from 5:30 am to 7:00 am and 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, depending on the weather conditions and the wind. The gates will open as early as 4:00 am, so be […]

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Temptation 7

Temptation 7

Get ready for a wicked Snow Party in Temptation 7 Music Festival that’s happening on March 12, 2016 at Metrotent, Metrowalk Ortigas, Pasig City. Temptation is back with another music festival and this time you’ll get to dance your heart out and swing to the beat with 3 of the best DJs in the country: Ace Ramos, Katsy Lee and Ron Poe. The snow party will come alive under the heat of the Philippine sun. Ticket purchases to this amazing snow party also comes with unlimited cocktail drinks from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Temptation 7 Tickets will be available in SM Ticket Outlets and SM Cinemas Nationwide […]

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Malasimbo Festival 2016

Malasimbo Festival 2016

If you’re looking for the best musicians and artists in the country, your search is already over. Head on over to Puerto Galera today and experience the Malasimbo Festival, happening on two separate weekends this March on Mount Malasimbo, Oriental Mindoro. MALASIMBO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Virtuosos and visual artists abound. The Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival, happening from today, March 4, to March 6, is a gathering of music virtuosos from all over the world, including UK musician Jacob Collier and Korean Gong Myoung, along with local acts such as SINOSIKAT?, Brigada, and the Reo Brothers. Make sure to catch Brat Pack, the only Asian blues band […]

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35th Panaspulan Strawberry Festival

35th Panaspulan Strawberry Festival

This year, the La Trinidad Strawberry Festival will take place from March 4 to March 30, with the main program happening on March 18. Highlights of the event include the Mr. and Ms. La Trinidad Pageant (March 17 and 28) and the annual Strawberry Fun Run and Duting tan Dukto (March 12). A CELEBRATION OF STRAWBERRIES. This year’s festival will revolve around the theme “A More Colorful Agro-Eco Tourism”. For more information on the La Trinidad Strawberry Festival, please visit their Facebook page, La Trinidad Strawberry Festival. Details: What: 35th Panaspulan Strawberry Festival When: March 4 – 30, 2016 Where: La Trinidad, Benguet

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1st International Reggae Festival

1st International Reggae Festival

Wah Gwaan?! Or in English, “What’s up?!” Are ya ready to feel good while listening to a mix of jazz, and rhythm and blues through reggae music? The music genre that originated in Jamaica will have its first ever festival in Manila at Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, come April 16, 2016. The festival will feature Inner Circle and Big Mountain, plus the locally famous Brownman Revival and Tropical Depression, as well as some international acts such as Papa – U – Gee from Japan and Martin Buchanan from the home of reggae, Jamaica. Take in and feel like you’re in the South of Cuba, enjoying the sand and […]

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Mall of Asia Concert Grounds

Close Up Forever Summer 2016

Close Up Forever Summer 2016

Get intensely close with Close Up’s Forever Summer 2016. The first ever crowd sourced party in the country is back and it will definitely be the cherry topper of your summer vacation. Last year, Martin Garrix with Eva Shaw blew the roof off by combining indie and EDM (Electronic Dance Music) in one festival. This year, Close Up assures you that this Forever Summer will be unlike the other ones you’ve attended before with The Chainsmokers as their rumoured artist. Forever Summer will be happening on the 21st of May, 2016 at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. This summer will be not like any other. Details: What: 2016 […]

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UP Fair 2016: Kasama Ka Sa Trip

UP Fair 2016: Kasama Ka Sa Trip

Gear up for one of the best local music festivals you will ever experience, as the University of the Philippines Student Council (USC) presents UP Fair 2016: Kasama Ka Sa Trip from Feb. 9 to 13, 2016! #KasamaKaSaTrip. UP Fair 2016’s official hashtag, emphasizing the best adventures you can have: with your friends. UP Fair is the University of the Philippines’ annual week-long school fair featuring the best musicians and the best of young talent the country has to offer. Each night features a different theme, with different acts headlining each concert night. 5 DAYS OF THE BEST MUSIC. The 5-day event features bands from different genres each night. UP […]

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Sinag Maynila Film Festival now poised for its second year

Sinag Maynila Film Festival now poised for its second year

Fresh from the success of its initial year, Sinag Maynila 2016 comes back with a bang as it showcases the best works from notable directors in the local independent film industry. THE BEST IN INDEPENDENT FILM MAKING. Sinag Maynila is back! Conceptualized and helmed by its CEO and Founder Wilson Tieng, together with world-renowned and internationally acclaimed film director Brillante Mendoza, Sinag Maynila gives grants to independent filmmakers so they can develop their individual material to a full-length film for public exhibition. For 2016, the festival was opened to any Filipino independent filmmaker who wished to apply for a film grant. Five filmmakers were chosen and have closely collaborated with […]

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41st International Bamboo Organ Festival

41st International Bamboo Organ Festival

Father Diego Cera is truly a gifted man, especially with organs. His best piece, the Bamboo Organ in St. Joseph Parish Church is the centrepiece of the annual International Bamboo Organ Festival, happening this year from Feb. 18 – 24, 2016 in Las Piñas City. MAJESTIC. The Las Piñas Bamboo Organ acts as the central musical instrument in the International Bamboo Festival. Now on its 41st year, the International Bamboo Organ Festival still draws large crowds, all of whom are struck by the unique sound of bamboo used in a pipe organ. This year, the Bamboo Organ will dialogue with a pan-flute, the predecessor of the pipe organ, played by […]

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Panagbenga Festival 2016

Panagbenga Festival 2016

This year’s Panagbenga Festival promises to be as exciting as festivities start on February 1, 2016 with the Grand Opening Parade where elementary drum-and-lyre bands will compete for the chance to perform at the Grand Parade of Floats on Feb. 28. The 5-week affair will end on March 6 with a grand fireworks display. The much-awaited Session Road in Bloom will take place from Feb. 29 – March 6, where Session Road, one of Baguio’s main thoroughfares, will be closed off and converted into sidewalk cafes for both the locals and visitors to enjoy. For the official schedule of activities, visit http://panagbengaflowerfestival.com/. Details: What: Panagbenga Festival When: February 1 – […]

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Summer Siren Festival 2016

Summer Siren Festival 2016

Get ready for the best summer you’ll have as the Summer Siren Festival returns to Crystal Beach, Zambales on April 8, 9, and 10! BEACH, PLAY, PARTY! Photo courtesy of Summer Siren Festival Facebook page. Summer Siren Festival, one of the country’s best destination and music festival, comes back to Crystal Beach in Zambales for three whole days: April 8, 9, and 10. Soak up the sun and feel that sea breeze in your hair as you frolic on the 7-hectare stretch of Crystal Beach. Beach bumming not your thing? Summer Siren is jam-packed with activities that are sure to satisfy even the most active of party goers! And the […]

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Fringe Manila 2016

Fringe Manila 2016

An artistic explosion awaits the public as Fringe Manila, the country’s largest open-access arts festival, returns this February at various locations in Manila! RETURN OF FRINGE. Fringe Manila happening from February 10-28, 2016. Back for its second year, Fringe Manila promises to be as big, if not bigger, than last year’s Fringe Manila. No full line-up has been released, but teasers on their Facebook page have people excited for this year’s edition of Fringe Manila. MUSIC, ARTS, AND SO MUCH MORE. Fringe Manila is a celebration of the country’s freshest and most daring artists raring to break ground in the industry. It seeks to promote the Philippines as an arts […]

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Dance.MNL: The Philippine International Dance Festival

Dance enthusiasts can now bake their cake and eat it as the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) launches Dance.MNL: The Philippine International Dance Festival in June 2016! Dance.MNL is a two-week festival and workshop series that features the best in Filipino ballet, modern and contemporary dance. Ballet Philippines will lead this mid-year dance fest. Bookmark this page or follow Ballet Philippines on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates on this event! This event is hosted by CCP in cooperation with the Department of Tourism. Details: Dance.MNL: The Philippine International Dance Festival Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre), CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City June 2016

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Pasinaya 2016

Pasinaya 2016

Prepare to be amazed as “the largest multi-arts festival in the country”, the 12th Pasinaya: CCP Open House Festival happens this February 7! Banner courtesy of CCP The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will once again astound and amaze audiences as it brings you the 12th Pasinaya: CCP Open House Festival held at various venues in the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay City. This year’s theme is “Family and Children”. Pasinaya is CCP’s annual event that features more than 300 shows in music, theatre, dance, visual arts, film, and literature. Viewers can choose from over 3,000 artists all performing along the art and culture mile between CCP Complex […]

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20th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

20th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

A weekend with colourful and unique balloons awaits you at the 20th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. It is a yearly event where people from all over the world gather in Clark, Pampanga to watch an amazing display and show-off of incredible hot-air balloons! Local and foreign tourists alike can even get to experience to be one with the clouds and see Clark in a different point of view. Take a few selfies, appreciate the scene or just relax as you get to be closer to the skies. Last year’s hot air balloons! Aren’t they pretty? The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held at the Clark […]

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Kidsfest Coming to Manila in 2016

Kidsfest Coming to Manila in 2016

Start your new year filled with fun and adventure as Kidsfest comes to Manila this 2016! Come and watch this fun-filled theatrical festivity with your family and let your kids enjoy some world-class productions perfect for kids and kids at heart. LEARN ABOUT PLAYS. Catch these three performance events this January 2016! Kidsfest, a three-week festival that was launched in 2012 by the ABA Productions Ltd., is a popular children’s event in Hong Kong and Singapore. The festival features enacted stories from well-loved children’s books, aimed to inspire children to be interested in language and literature. This coming 2016, Kidsfest will be staging a three-performance event in Manila. Love […]

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Giant Lantern Festival 2015

Giant Lantern Festival 2015

Want to celebrate Christmas the Filipino way? Join the annual Giant Lantern Festival on December 19, 2015 in Robinsons Starmills Pampanga and be amazed by the biggest and brightest event in the Christmas Capital of the Philippines. The time of the year has come once again for the public to witness this one-of-a-kind festivity. The Giant Lantern Festival is a yuletide event that takes place in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, about two hours north of Manila. In this occasion, you can see a parade of dazzling multicolored Christmas lanterns turning the streets into a sea of exquisite lights and hues. The lanterns are made by the competing barangays […]

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Wanderland 2016 Music & Arts Festival

Wanderland 2016 Music & Arts Festival

Get ready for an adventure that will take you to celestial heights as Wanderland Music and Arts Festival 2016 features a constellation of big foreign and local performers for a festive time of musical artistry. Mark the 5th of March 2016 on your calendar for the much-awaited 4th mounting of this annual crowd-drawing event at the Globe Circuit Events Ground. Featuring the Indie Rock Legend, DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE. The multiple Grammy Awards nominee and 2003 Larry Awards Breakthrough Artist of the Year will be rocking the stage with their 2015 comeback record Kintsugi. Also co-headlining the event are Bon Iver, Blackbird, and many others. For more details, click here. […]

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UP Lantern Parade 2015

UP Lantern Parade 2015

Experience Filipino Christmas creativity as the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts presents the annual UP Lantern Parade on December 14, 2015 starting at 5pm at the University’s Academic Oval. This colorful and dazzling showcase of Filipino-crafted lanterns and floats is open to the public for free. This year’s theme is Dingas: Adhikaing Diliman, Adhikaing Bayan. The parade will cover 2.4 kilometers with stations for performances featuring Filipino art ingenuity and talent. For more details, visit their website. Photo by AC Dimatatac via InterAksyon.com

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Manila Children’s Festival

Manila Children’s Festival

Inspire children to read in a fun way as the Manila Children’s Festival takes place on December 11 to 13, 2015, from 10am-8pm at the Megatrade Hall 3, 5th level Mega B, SM Megamall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City. The festival will cater to parents and their children through its co-located events, The Manila Children’s Book Fair and Superkids 2015. The Manila Children’s Book Fair will be a gathering of international publishers of children’s literature and reading materials in both print and digital media while the Superkids will be a family-oriented activities event designed for children and their parents. Manila Children’s Festival is presented by Primetrade Asia, Inc. in partnership with Overseas […]

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Sonic Carnival 2015: Feast on Sound

Sonic Carnival 2015: Feast on Sound

Be part of the last quarter’s biggest rave as Fearless Productions brings you the celebrated names in local and international dance music scenes at the Third Annual Sonic Carnival. This year’s festival will be held on December 13, 2015 at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. It will be headlined by ex Swedish House Mafia: Axwell /\ Ingrosso, the return of NERVO, and Oliver Heldens who will be making his first Manila rave debut. For the event’s line-up and ticket details, check out below. LINEUP Departures LIVE: Axwell /\ Ingrosso NERVO Oliver Heldens DVBBS Ace Ramos Katsy Lee Funk Avy Ron Poe and many more TICKET PRICE Patron – P3,500 […]

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BGC Passionfest 2015: Celebrating the Filipino Culture

BGC Passionfest 2015: Celebrating the Filipino Culture

Bonifacio Global City, the home of passionate minds will be celebrating Filipino passion this coming November 27-29 at the Bonifacio Global City Taguig. The event is also mounted as homage to the great plebeian hero Gat Andres Bonifacio whose life we commemorate every November 30th. Tagged as BGC Passionfest, it will highlight the Filipino spirit through food, fiesta, and fun! Now on its 3rd year, the festivity filled with colors and culture with the theme “Sari-Sari Fiesta” will be celebrating in three ways: Through food, games, and interactive activities that promote local arts and values. Sari-Sari Fiesta For three days, Bonifacio High Street will be filled with the modern Filipino […]

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Bonifacio Global City

Disney On Ice Presents Magical Ice Festival

Disney On Ice Presents Magical Ice Festival

This Christmas season, be enchanted with a superstar line-up of Disney royalty featuring the #1 animated movie of all time Frozen as Disney on Ice presents the Magical Ice Festival on December 25, 2015 to January 3, 2016 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Get ready to enter a world of enchantment with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy as they host a showcase overflowing with magical moments from across the kingdom. Families of all ages will be delighted by adventurous moments from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast and traditional Disney stories told like never before, in a brand-new ice spectacular. Plus, audiences will be whisked away to a winter wonderland when the Academy Award® winning and number […]

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Smart Araneta Coliseum