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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
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    • 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
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  • 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

    • Expect rain, music and fun at Hydro Manila Music Festival!

    Party out with epic DJs and amazing bands at the Hydro Manila Music Festival 2016, 27th of August at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Promising you with rain, this 2nd Hydro Manila will be as good as the first one, maybe even better with guests DJs and bands that they have yet to announce.     The first one that happened last August 29, 2015 that featured local bands like URBANDUB, Silent Sanctuary and DJs like Tom Taus, Kat DJ, Marc Marasigan and so much more were all the rage as they gathered more than a thousand people in audience that partied and had fun. Line up of performers […]
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  • Mall of Asia Concert Grounds
  • Festival

    • Get ready for the sun to come out tomorrow as Annie comes to Manila!

    The famous award winning play Annie will grace the stages of Manila starting on September 30th at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre. This Tony Award-winning play about an orphan girl named Annie and her adventures at the orphanage under Ms. Hannigan debuted in 1976 at Goodspeed Opera House, and has been revived countless times in both Broadway and West End. It also has been on countless tours that include the United States, United Kingdom and Australia and now in Manila.     The Manila revival will include local casts, such as Krystal Brimner and Isabeli Araneta Elizalde as Annie, and Michael De Mesa as Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. Other casts include […]
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  • Newport City
  • Theatre Play

    • Body paint and merriment come together at Pintados Kasadyaan Festival

    Two festivals are celebrated as one as the island of Leyte celebrates its annual Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival today, June 27.   GIGANTES IN LEYTE. It only happens once a year, but delegates from all over the country flock to Leyte for the annual Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival. Photo courtesy of JinJian via Wikipedia.   The Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival is an annual event celebrated in Tacloban, Leyte as a way to commemorate the history of the island and to bind its people. The festival used to be two separate events having their own dates, but have since been celebrated as one festival to unite the island of Leyte. Highlights of this year’s festival include the […]
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  • Festival

    • Expect dope explosions and fire as BTS returns to Manila!

    ARMYs, get those vocal chords ready because BTS is coming back to Manila!     Brought to you by Pulp Live World and Big Hit Entertainment, The On Stage Epilogue will be happening on July 30th at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The 7 member boy group, consisting of Suga, V, J-Hope, Jungkook, RapMonster, Jimin and Jin, will be returning as a stop of their 2nd world tour. BTS or Bangtan Boys debuted in 2013 and have been making a name in the Korean pop industry for their unique songs, its messages and styles. Gaining recognition with their EP series The Most Beautiful Moment in Life that featured “I […]
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  • Mall of Asia Arena
  • Concert

    • Get down and dirty at this year’s Mudpack Festival

    Mambukal Mountain Resort in Murcia, Negros Occidental isn’t usually on the map for having big, sprawling gardens. But once the province’s Provincial Environment Week kicks into high gear, the resort comes to life with its annual Mudpack Festival, which will be held from today, June 18, to Sunday, June 19.   IT’S MUD, BUT IT’S NOT DIRTY. The Mudpack Festival is both a celebration of the oldest existing mountain resort on the island as well as the province’s way of reconnecting with nature. Photo courtesy of 20th Mudpack Festival 2016 event page.   This year’s Mudpack Festival will revolve around the theme “Art for Earth.” The festival is a true […]
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  • Negros Occidental
  • Festival

    • MET’s Upcoming Exhibition to Showcase Contemporary Japanese Design

    The Metropolitan Museum of Manila (MET), in partnership with the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) and the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, with the support of JT International (Philippines) Inc., celebrates the excellence of Japanese design through Japanese Design Today 100 from July 1 to August 19, 2016.     Headed by design critic and Musashino Art University professor, Hiroshi Kashiwagi, the 100 pieces in this exhibit are divided into 10 categories: Classic Japanese Design, Furniture and Houseware, Tableware and Cookware, Apparel and Accessories, Children, Stationery, Hobbies, Healthcare, Disaster Relief and Transportation. Joining him in the curatorial team are curator Masami Fukagawa, design director Shu Hagiwara and journalist/21_21 DESIGN SIGHT […]
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  • Manila
  • Metropolitan Museum of Manila
  • Art & Fashion Show