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Jason Derulo: Live in Manila this 2016!

For his 2016 World Tour, Jason Derulo will be performing live in Manila on May 27 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Chart topping hits of Derulo will be performed as he sees his Manila fans for the first time on his concert this May. In this concert, Jason Derulo surely won’t be ridin’ solo as he will be joined by one half of the LMFAO, Redfoo. The electropop duo LMFAO is behind the hit song “Party Rock Anthem” which reached the peak in international music charts in 2011. Derulo became popular with his catchy hits such as “Wiggle,” “In My Head,” and “Whatcha Say.” One of his recent singles […]
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  • Mall of Asia Arena
  • Concert

    • SMDC Run 2016

    SM Development Corporation is widely known for their condominiums across the country, but not in the running community… until now. SMDC presents the first annual SMDC Run, happening on Feb. 28, 2016 at the Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City! The event is poised to acquaint the brand to a promising new market, as well as underscore SMDC developments within the MOA Complex and the improvements it continuously applies to the area. Runners will encounter relatively flat terrain across the vast Mall of Asia premises. The first-ever charity fun run organized by SMDC promises to be a huge step towards the organization’s corporate-social responsibility initiatives in collaboration with SM Foundation’s […]
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  • Mall Of Asia
  • Marathon & Fun Run
  • Sports

    • Ayala Museum presents A Taste of Gutai from the Collection of Lito and Kim Camacho

    MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES—Ayala Museum, in partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation, with special participation of The Japan Foundation, Manila and Sony Philippines, proudly presents its opening exhibition for 2016 entitled A Taste of Gutai under the Collectors Series program running from February 5 to April 10, 2016 at the Ayala Museum Ground Floor Gallery. This exhibition pays homage to Gutai, a Japanese art movement defined by a radical and energetic approach to artmaking that encompassed performance, painting, installation, and theatrical events, anticipating what would soon be popular movements in contemporary art following Abstract Expressionism. Scheduled to open in time with Art Fair Philippines, the annual celebration of contemporary art in the Philippines […]
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  • Makati
  • Art & Fashion Show

    • 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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  • Film 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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  • Las Piñas
  • Festival

    • Sea-Expo 2016

    The country’s premier boat show and nautical lifestyle expo makes its return as the SMX Convention Center hosts Sea-Expo 2016: The 8th Philippine Boat Show and Premier Nautical Lifestyle Expo and Conference from Feb. 19 to 21! EVERYTHING ABOUT THE SEA. Mark your calendars for the country’s top nautical expo and boat show. Anything and everything that has to do with the ocean can be found at Sea-Expo 2016. From boats to boat parts, water sports, summer apparel, and everything in between, Sea-Expo has it all. With exhibitors such as Europa Yachts and Hook Pro Outdoor Fishing Tackle, you won’t be missing out on the best the leisure marine industry […]
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  • SMX Convention
  • Fair & Expo

    • SuperSale Summer Bazaar 2016

    Shopaholics should find a space in their packed calendars right now as SuperSale together with Sun Broadband present the SuperSale Summer Bazaar 2016 from Feb. 19-21 at the World Trade Center Tent in Pasay City! DISCOUNTS GALORE! SUN Broadband and SuperSale bring you the #SUNSuperSale Summer Bazaar! Visitors can enjoy discounts of up to 90% on over 200 local and imported brands! Brewfest MNL also joins the event for the second straight year, bringing local brews, grub, and endless fun. LOCAL CRAFT BEERS. Brewfest MNL, the first local craft beer festival in the country, joins the #SUNSuperSale Bazaar! Known as one of the most coveted discount fashion bazaars in Metro […]
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  • World Trade Center
  • Bazaar

    • 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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  • Baguio
  • Festival

    • 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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  • Zambales
  • Festival

    • Free Screening of Award-winning Animation Film at the Nihongo Fiesta 2016

    The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) invites everyone to the special screening of the award-winning animation film “Sarusuberi: Miss Hokusai” on February 27 (Saturday) from 3:30p.m. at the Shang Cineplex Cinema 1 (6th level of the Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City) as part of the Nihongo Fiesta 2016, JFM’s annual event celebrating the colorful culture and arts of Japan and showcasing the Japanese language. Admission to the film screening is free but numbered tickets will be issued on a first-come, first served, one ticket per person basis only from 10:00a.m. on February 27 at the entrance of Shang Cineplex Cinema 1. The film will be shown with English subtitle. – […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Shangri-La Plaza
  • Movie Screening

    • Art Fair Philippines 2016

    Mark your calendars, art enthusiasts! The best in Philippine contemporary art will converge from Feb. 18 to 21 at The Link Carpark in Makati City for Art Fair Philippines 2016! BEST IN CONTEMPORARY. Art Fair Philippines is back! Art Fair Philippines started in 2013 with the aim of mirroring the local art scene and provide continuing support for Filipino artists. “Set in an alternative venue, Art Fair Philippines makes art accessible to enthusiasts and to those who want to discover one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting art landscapes.” (Taken from artfairphilippines.com) With 40 galleries and 8 special exhibitions, there will be no shortage of pieces to appreciate during the three-day […]
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  • Makati
  • Event Type
  • Art & Fashion Show
  • Event Type

    • 7-Eleven Trail 2016

    Get ready, mountain bikers of all levels! One of the biggest mountain bike races in the country returns as 7-Eleven, in partnership with Timberland Heights, brings you 7-Eleven Trail 2016! REGISTER NOW! The 7-Eleven Trail Series is a single-loop cross-country (abbreviated as XC) mountain bike race held on the 3rd weekend of February each year since 2014 in the hills of San Mateo, Rizal. This year’s trail promises to be as exciting as last year’s edition, with the course roughly the same as last year’s Trail 1500, with obstacles and options along the way. These ‘A-lines’ (obstacles) and ‘B-lines’ (options) were added in line with global trends in cross country […]
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  • Rizal
  • Marathon & Fun Run
  • Sports

    • Trendsetter’s Bazaar

    Heads up fashionistas! The most-awaited bazaar is back: Trendsetter’s Bazaar will once again bring the newest fashion statements in metro this 2016! For its kick-start, Trendsetter’s Bazaar will take place in World Trade Center this February. Get your shopping money ready as you rummage through the latest shopping finds that you will see in the event. All the trendsetting fashion outfit will be there so bring along your friends as you shop for a fashion-forward 2016! Aside from clothing, you will also see tons of beauty essentials that will complete your total fashionista look. For men, there will also be a variety of stalls which will cater to your needs, […]
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  • World Trade Center
  • Bazaar

    • Rebel

    In time for the 30th EDSA Anniversary, Ballet Manila presents its own take on the world-renowned Spartacus as they bring Martin Lawrance’s Rebel on February 25-28, 2016 at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City. With the 1986 People Power Revolution as its setting, Rebel explores freedom, bravery, and human struggle for its theme. This version of Spartacus that tells about the violent battles in Rome will be about the Philippine setting under the tutelage of the Marcos regime. With having inputs from Filipino playwright Floy Quintos, the story will revolve around the history of the EDSA period as dance and drama meet. The Khachaturian scoring will be performed by the […]
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  • CCP Complex
  • Theatre Play

    • 3 Stars and a Sun Musical

    For 2016, PETA offers us a one of a kind rap musical through 3 Stars and a Sun, featuring the music of the late Francis Magalona known as the “Filipino King of Rap.” The highly anticipated musical will run from February 4 to March 6, at the PETA-PHINMA Theater in New Manila, Quezon City. The original musical is PETA’s offering to close the 48th theater season. Written by Mixcaela Villalon and Rody Vera and directed by Nor Domingo, the musical is said to be set in the future, with a story that revolves around Good governance, youth, and nation building. It deals with the unresolved problems of the present and […]
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  • Quezon City
  • PETA Theater Center
  • Theatre Play

    • 5-Day Pastry Bootcamp at Enderun Extension

    If your New Year’s resolution is to learn a new hobby, check out the upcoming 5-Day Pastry Boot Camp to be held by Enderun Extension starting January 30, 2016! A perfect training ground for those who want to create their own desserts or those who want to start a lucrative venture out of it, Enderun’s Pastry Boot Camp equips their students with the necessary skills to come up with mouthwatering desserts and pastries. Some of the recipes to be studied during the program include chocolate walnut banana loaf, churros with chocolate sauce, religieuse with salted caramel buttercream, and lemon poppy seed loaf. After the 5-day program, participants can even take […]
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  • Taguig
  • McKinley Hill
  • Workshops, Classes & Seminars

    • Gerphil Flores Live in Manila

    Hear the wonderful voice of Asia’s Got Talent Finalist, Gerphil Flores, in this pre-valentine concert called “Tales of Love”. Let her serenade you together with the voice of Jose Mari Chan, the sweet sound of the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, and the moves and grooves of her fellow Asia’s Got Talent finalist, Junior New System. Catch Flores in this two-day concert at the Theatre at Solaire on February 11 and 12, 2016 at 8pm. Details: What: Gerphil Flores, Tales of Love, A Valentine Concert When: February 11 & 12, 2016 Where: The Theatre at Solaire; 1 Aseana Avenue, Entertainment City, Paranaque City For ticket inquiries, you may check out Ticketnet or […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Aseana City
  • Concert

    • Manila Foods and Beverages Expo 2016

    Prepare yourself for a gastronomic adventure as Worldbex Services International brings you the Manila Foods and Beverages (MAFBEX) Expo 2016 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City from June 8 to 12! MAFBEX will bring together the pillars and amateurs of food trade in one location. It highlights the current demands of food service and hospitality, with over 500 booths and 300 companies in attendance. Held every June, it is a tourist attraction by itself, attracting more than 50,000 visitors from in and out of the country and gathering them all at the World Trade Center. MAFBEX offers more than just the finest of flavors from the Philippines and […]
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  • World Trade Center
  • Fair & Expo

    • EXO Live in Manila

    “Love Me Right”, “Call Me Baby”, “Growl” and “Wolf” — if these words are familiar to you, then you are indeed an EXO-L or a true and avid fan of the Korean boy group EXO. Under SM Entertainment that brought you K-Pop groups Girls Generation, Super Junior and SHINee, EXO is now set to have their first ever solo concert here in Manila. Unlike before, EXO will have the chance to have the stage all to themselves. The EXO’luxion will supposedly  be a one night concert only on January 23 , but due to popular demand, the concert organizers, PULP Live Productions, has added another date, January 24, to the […]
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  • Mall of Asia Arena
  • Concert

    • Color Pop Fair 2.0

    Coloring books for adults have been all the rage lately and we all know that it’s not just about coloring inside the lines! That’s why the country’s largest book an office supply store, National Book Store, is having a Color Pop Fair 2 on January 23, 2016 at the Glorietta Activity Center, Makati from 10:00 am to 6:00pm. If you are interested to expand your knowledge in adult colouring, shade selection, blending techniques, choosing the right coloring materials and other tips for coloring,  then better drop by this event. Workshops from Abbey Sy, Teai Pascual, Clare Magno, Isis Babao Uy, INK artists and more will be available for everyone to […]
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  • Makati
  • Glorietta
  • Art & Fashion Show
  • Fair & Expo

    • Indonesian Gathering: A Taste of Indonesia

    Santi! That’s Bahasa Indonesia for “Cheers!” Experience a taste of Indonesian culture this Jan. 23, Saturday, at the Indonesian Gathering. Gates are open from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Indonesian Embassy along Paseo de Roxas, Makati. There will be a bazaar, games, music, and food! Sample authentic Indonesian cuisine. There will be a cultural performance at 12 NN and a film showing at 2 PM. See you there, Primer readers! Santi!
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  • Makati
  • Legazpi Village
  • Bazaar
  • Convention

    • 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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  • Festival

    • 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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  • CCP Complex
  • Festival

    • 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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  • CCP Complex
  • Festival

    • International Travel Trade Expo 2016

    The country’s nationally-acclaimed Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), which brought to the public the Travel Tour Expo, is adding a new dimension to its annual travel event by introducing a business-to-business (B2B) expo: the International Travel Trade Expo (iTTE) 2016! This event will be held at the SMX Convention Centre from February 5-7, 2016, simultaneous with the Travel Tour Expo 2016, a public event which showcases the best from PTAA members. While the Travel Tour Expo is open to the public, the iTTE will be devoted to travel agents and tour operators to meet with travel suppliers. Participants in this event will include travel suppliers from all over the world […]
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  • SMX Convention
  • Fair & Expo

    • Le Tour de Filipinas 7th Edition

    Let the cycling begin as Le Tour de Filipinas comes back for its 7th edition! ‏The international competition for professional cyclists will be held on February 18 to 21, 2016. This year’s starting and ending point will be from Antipolo City, Rizal and Legazpi City, Bicol which is a total of 691 km. 15 teams from different countries will be competing – 3 of which are from the Philippines: the Philippine National Team, 7–11 Road Bike Philippines, and Kopiko Cube Cycling Team. There will be 4 stages and each has a certain length to test the cyclists: first stage will be from Antipolo City to Lucena City; second will be […]
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  • Rizal
  • Marathon & Fun Run
  • Sports

    • Fresh Indie Electro Rock and Pop at the GoodVybes Festival

    Are you a fan of indie electro rock and pop music? Do you like listening to music from Passion Pit, CHVRCHES, and Stars? If your answer is yes to either of these questions, then you need to be at the GoodVybes Festival, happening at the Aseana City Open Grounds on Feb. 20! INDIE ELECTRO ROCK AND POP GOODNESS. Full line-up for GoodVybes Festival. Photo courtesy of GoodVybes Fest Facebook page. GoodVybes Festival is one of the most awaited alternative music festivals this 2016, headlined by Passion Pit and CHVRCHES (pronounced as “churches”) and includes international acts such as Stars and Oh Wonder, as well as local band Kjwan (pronounced as […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Aseana City
  • Concert

    • Million Volunteer Run 3

    Run for something other than health as the Philippine Red Cross brings you the biggest run for humanity, the Million Volunteer Run 3 held at various cities across the country on Feb. 6, 2016. Photo grabbed from Million Volunteer Run Facebook page The Million Volunteer Run is a nationwide fun run held by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) since 2011. Its main purpose is to complete the PRC’s extensive network of volunteers, making sure it reaches 1 million. It doubles as a humanitarian mission to awaken the spirit of volunteerism in the country. With the Philippines under constant threat from typhoons, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, it is only fitting […]
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  • Marathon & Fun Run
  • Sports

    • Constellations

    If you want to see a love story unfold right before your eyes, see this theatrical performance called “Constellations,” on February 12 – March 06, 2016 at the Power Mac Center Spotlight Theater in Makati City. Prepare to be amazed by this love story made by playwright Nick Payne as it tells us a romance that goes beyond time and space. Directed by Rem Zamora, this one of a kind love story that lets science and romance meet will tell us a lot about first encounter, free will, and friendship. Premiered in 2012 in London and won Best Play at the Evening Standard Theater Awards, this promising play will surely […]
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  • Makati
  • Circuit Makati
  • Theatre Play

    • Baristas face off at the PH Coffee Championship 2016

    Coffee lovers, represent! Catch skilled baristas battle against each other as the Philippine’s premiere annual coffee competition starts this January 20-23, 2016 at the Resorts World Manila, Pasay City. Two competitions will be held including the Philippine National Barista Championship (PNBC) and Philippine National Latte Art Championship (PNLAC). Photo grabbed from Philippine National Coffee Championships’ Facebook page PNBC’s preliminary rounds will happen on January 21 from 11am to 6pm. Its finals will happen on January 23 from 6pm to 10pm. This coffee competition is tagged to be the country’s most prestigious barista competition. This is its 3rd run of the show, which recognizes the craft of coffee service and preparation. […]
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  • Resorts World Manila
  • Games, Contest & Tournament