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Vanness Wu to Headline Levi’s Fashion Show in Manila

– After a successful stint as a judge in Asia’s Got Talent, Vanness Wu is coming to the Philippines to headline the launch of Levi’s latest collection at Valkyrie Night Club on July 31, 2015. Wu is best known in the Philippines as one of the members of F4 turned boy band (later renamed as JVKY) in the hit Taiwanese series “Meteor Garden.” He continued his stellar career through his hit albums and various acting roles. The Asian superstar will rock the stage with an explosive performance during the fashion show where the trendiest jeans for women by Levi’s graces the runway. “Levi’s is super excited to welcome Vanness Wu […]
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  • Taguig
  • Art & Fashion Show

    • For the Kids and Kids at Heart! Umuulan ng Libro: Philippine Children’s Book Summit

    Credits to NBDB   This rainy season calls for a heavy downpour of books focusing on the young ones. On July 21, Umuulan ng Libro: Philippine Children’s Book Summit, a literary conference for authors, illustrators, publishers, teachers, librarians, and students is going to be held at The Elements at Centris. This is spearheaded by The National Book Development Board (NBDB) with the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) aiming to further strengthen the children’s literature. Some of the topics to be covered at the event are children’s literature at school, adult readership for children’s books, Asian children’s book industry, and the local book and comic industry. Aside from […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Centris
  • Just For Kids
  • Summit & Conference

    • Jumpstart Your Freelance Writing Career

    Gone are the days when freelancing in the Philippines equate to unstable livelihood and unpredictable job prospects. Are you poised to take advantage of this rising opportunity? – – Learn more about the numerous possibilities that await freelancers in the workshop Jumpstart Your Freelance Writing Career on July 18, 2015, 1:00 to 6:00PM, at Fully Booked, Bonifacio Global City. Topics to be covered include practical tips on freelancing and writing story pitches. Budding freelancers will have a lot to learn from the organizer, Writer’s Block Philippines, which was founded by two corporate employees-turned-successful freelance writers, Ana P. Santos and Nikka Sarthou-Lainez. Santos is a regular columnist at Rappler and Working […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Workshops, Classes & Seminars

    • Chris Brown Takes the Stage in Manila This July

    Grammy award-winning musician and actor Chris Brown is set to take the stage on July 21 at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay. The concert will be part of his promotional tour for his sixth studio album entitled X, which was released on September 2014 by RCA Records. Brown first gained worldwide attention at age 16 with his debut single “Run It!”, his stellar career continued with other hits such as “Kiss Kiss”, “Forever”, and “With You” So far, the 26-year old American performer has amassed innumerable accolades over the years and has even captured a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for his fourth studio album F.A.M.E during the […]
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  • Mall of Asia Arena
  • Concert

    • Game of Thrones’ Khal Drogo Conquers Manila!

    Photo Credit: Wendy Redfern via gettyimages – Winter is coming! Well, just not yet, but Khal Drogo is definitely coming! The former Game of Thrones actor Jason Momoa is set to take the stage in the Philippines for the AsiaPOP Comicon 2015 (APCC) to be held at World Trade Center on September 17-19. The American actor rose to mainstream fame when he took the role of the ever famous Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo for the hit series Game of Thrones. Momoa’s stellar stint continues as he is slated to play Aquaman in the upcoming film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Momoa will be joined by several personalities such as […]
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  • World Trade Center
  • Convention

    • The International Festival of Extraordinary Textiles

    Learn more about culture and world history in an unconventional but beautiful way! The International Festival of Extraordinary Textiles or FITE (Festival International des Textiles Extra Ordinaires) is in Manila today! – – From July 8 until September 12, 2015, FITE: Renaissance, a textile exhibit featuring the works of local and international artists alike will be available for viewing at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila. “Usually, we read about the history and culture of people through books, documentaries, or museums. The FITE is unique because it presents clothing as a means to know and understand others. Each textile, each article of clothing, has its own story to tell about a […]
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  • Manila
  • Metropolitan Museum of Manila
  • Festival

    • Nickelodeon Bikini Bottom Buddy Roundup

    – Nicklelodeon is inviting you to join in the fun at the upcoming Nickelodeon Bikini Bottom Buddy Roundup! on July 18, Saturday 2015 at SM Megamall, Mandaluyong that will give you a preview of the exciting things that will happen in Bikini Bottom. You mommies and daddies are invited, and don’t forget to bring your kids who’ll surely have an awesome time with the fun-filled activities that awaits them! The maze of activities will forge friendship and instill the value of teamwork amongst the kids. Tighten your belts as you get transported under the sea, with the Bikini Bottom photo wall where you can snap a photo with your kids […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Games, Contest & Tournament
  • Just For Kids

    • Sing and Dance Your Way: The J-Pop Anime Sing and Dance Contest!

    – Do have enough confidence and skill to win an all-expense paid trip to Japan? Try your luck at the 2015 J-Pop Anime Sing and Dance Contest! Organized by the Embassy of Japan, The Japan Foundation, Manila and the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) for the Philippines-Japan Friendship Month in July, Filipino amateur singers and dancers of all ages has the chance to win amazing prices including a trip to Japan for free! Mechanics: • Interested participants have the option to choose which category to join: the singing category or the dance category. • A solo or a group composed of a maximum of five members can participate inthe singing […]
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  • Mall Of Asia
  • Games, Contest & Tournament

    • MAFBEX 2015: Flooding the Filipino with Flavors

    – Everyone’s favorite culinary exhibition in the Metro is back! Organized by Comexposium and MAFBEX Events Management (MEM), a subsidiary of the leading events and exhibitions organizer Worldbex Services International, they bring you the Manila Foods and Beverages Expo 2015 on its ninth edition this year, to be held on July 22 – 26, at the World Trade Center Main Hall and East Wing Tent A at 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM in the evening. MAFBEX 2015 is sure to bring not just Filipino foodies but also those who miss the taste of their native homeland. The event will showcase a fusion of flavors, comfort food, foreign and heritage cuisine […]
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  • World Trade Center
  • Fair & Expo
  • Food & Beverage Event

    • Spend an Art-Filled Weekend at Eastwood City Art Market!

    – After its successful run last May, the Eastwood City Art Market at Eastwood Mall is back with more artwork and art installations. Catch the street murals and performers, the smell of oil and turpentine and the sound of chalk and paintbrushes at the Mall Open Park on June 27 – 28, a two-day festival following the mall hours 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. The highlights on the first run of the market are the Portrait Sketching and Pastel Painting workshops conducted by prominent artist and celebrated Father of Philippine Art Workshop Fernando Sena. A platform for young and contemporary artists, the Eastwood City Art Market back in May featured […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Eastwood
  • Art & Fashion Show
  • Festival
  • Workshops, Classes & Seminars

    • Eiga Sai 2015

    Get your eyes, your minds, your hearts, and even, or in fact especially your stomachs ready for Eiga Sai 2015! – – Japan Foundation Manila is bringing the best that Japanese film and cuisine have to offer! Eiga Sai 2015, this year’s Japanese film festival, will be held from July 10 to 19 at the Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Plaza. The two categories of the festival are Japanese Contemporary Films, which features movies from last year’s Tokyo International Film Festival, and Tasteful Japan, which sets forth award-winning documentaries and feature films that highlight Japanese gastronomy. – Japan Foundation Manila director, Shuji Takatori at the special press screening for Eiga Sai 2015 […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Shangri-La Plaza
  • Film Festival

    • The 20th French Film Festival Goes to Cebu!

    . After being a toast of success in its unveiling in Manila, the 20th French Film Festival opens its doors once again, this time in Cebu! Hundreds are expected due to free admission, to be held at Ayala Center Cebu – Cinema 4 today and tomorrow, June 23 and 24 from 10:30 AM onwards! The ten acclaimed French films brought upon the screen are to be accompanied with English subtitles. Despite the language barriers, the insights on the importance of family, the quest for adventure, the timelessness of romance and the passing of comedy among others transcend cultures and guarantee the Filipino audience with an enjoyable time having their eyes […]
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  • Cebu
  • Film Festival

    • Fête de la Musique 2015: Be it! Live it!

    – #FDLM takes Manila by storm! It is the time of the year again wherein it is everyone’s cue to make music with the 21st Fête de la Musique! The main event to be held in Manila on June 21 and 22, spanning over the weekend on different places in the metro including the SKYPARK in SM Aura Premier Taguig, A-venue Open Parking Lot, Greenbelt 3 Park, and around 17 pocket stages in Makati, before capping off in the historical Intramuros! It would be the first time Fête de la Musique is celebrated as a two-day event, making it more accessible to any Francophile! Come join the party with the […]
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  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Manila
  • Greenbelt
  • Intramuros
  • SM Aura
  • Concert

    • LiSA ~Another Great Day in Manila~: Await the Voice of An Angel

    – Are you ready to hear the voice of an angel, in this case, LiSA? To celebrate the Japan Music Festival, SOZO PTE LTD, together with local partner Cosplay.PH takes Manila by storm with LiSA ~Another Great Day in Manila~2015, to be held at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier in Taguig City on June 27, 2015 with doors opening at 5:00 PM and the concert starting at 6:00 PM in the evening. Her first mini live and meet in the Philippines, LiSA is set to perform a special acoustic set for both her anime and Japanese pop rock fans. Offering a window for her admirers to extend an up-close and personal […]
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  • Taguig
  • Samsung Hall
  • Concert

    • Yoga for Peace: Art of Living’s Advocacy for Peace in Mindanao

    – The Art of Living extends their invitation to everyone to participate in their main event Yoga for Peace on June 21, 2015 to be held at the Art of Living Center, Antel 2000 Bldg., 121 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM in the evening. The event is free of charge. – SPREADING THE PEACE. The Art of Living Philippines is an active proponent of peace and believes that it comes from within. – AN INNER SPACE. The Art of Living Philippines plans to host a group meditation event, planning to invite as many people as possible in their studio. – Yoga for Peace is in […]
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  • Makati
  • Salcedo Village
  • Workshops, Classes & Seminars

    • Dreams Do Come True! : 4th Brides and Beyond Bridal Fair

    Preparing to ring the bells and release the doves soon? Head over to the Rockwell Tent in Makati on June 27–28, 2015, Saturday and Sunday, from 11am to 9pm for the 4th Brides and Beyond Bridal Fair! In collaboration with Think Pink Events, Jason Magbanua, Make-Up by Madge and Team Pat Dy, the year’s most elegant wedding event is here to make your dream wedding come true! – – If you’re looking for the perfect dress or maybe you’re in a total rut and is in dire need of a fairy godmother, a.k.a. a wedding planner, this fair was made for you! With all the best people in the business […]
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  • Makati
  • Rockwell Tent
  • Fair & Expo

    • Kawaii Philippines Book Launch: More than Cute, It’s a COOL-ture!

    – Taking the Japanese term for cute, Kawaii Philippines is finally ready to unveil the product of their hard work, actions, dreams and beliefs on June 17. An overload of “cuteness”, the first Kawaii PH Book, Book One: Beyond the Cutest Dreams is born, meant to “empower more kawaii enthusiasts and dreamers to be more confident and open about their kawaii selves”. The brainchild of members and friends of the Kawaii Philippines team, it is the compilation of intangible experiences, stories and bond created throughout the years up to the current status of the organization today. They aim to expand the meaning of kawaii, by promoting it as a lifestyle […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Launching & Opening

    • TOYCON 2015: 14 Years of Pop Culture

    – Join the biggest pop-culture event of the country, and the longest running interests convention in Asia! TOYCON 2015 celebrates 14 years of games, comics, anime, hobbies and collectibles on June 19-21, 2015 at the SM Megatrade Halls 1, 2 and 3, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, from 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM! Weeks prior, there was a grand launch for the event on May 30-31 at The Plaza at Newport Mall, made possible by Resorts World Manila. There, the World of DC and Collectors’ Exhibit and the World Cosplay Summit was unveiled, a series of panel discussions was held and prizes were given away. In this year’s TOYCON, an exhibit […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Convention
  • Just For Kids

    • RCBC Life and Style Expo: Be Smart and Live It Up

    – Are you living it up? Come and kickstart your June with RCBC’s Life and Style Expo on June 5, 6 and 7 at Midtown Atrium, Robinson’s Place Manila! Promoting “The Smarter Way to Live, it is a free-for-all event that cover all lifestyle concerns about beauty and fashion, career development, dining, fitness, financial management, wellness and even the latest banking technology. Have fun together with the family in the booths and interactive activities set to commence. Watch out for RCBC It Girls Georgina Wilson, Solenn Heussaff, Isabelle Daza and Liz Uy. Also, bear witness to the new set of faces to represent RCBC with the It Girls Next Generation. […]
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  • Manila
  • Fair & Expo

    • QUATRE PRIÈRES: A Humble Night of Music

    – Hark, the voices of the all-male choir Aleron, aptly named after the Latin term for the winged one, as they are out to take everyone to new heights with QUATRE PRIÈRES at the Ayala Museum on Sunday, June 14 at 8:00 in the evening. The highlight of the event is Francis Poulenc’s Quatre Petites Prières de Saint François d’Assise, a four-part work intended for the male choir, exhibiting the skills and versatility of each member. Poulenc’s work will be accompanied by other contemporary pieces of sacred music. Among them are the works from Josefino Chino Toledo and Robin Estrada, together from up-and-coming Filipino composers Gianpaolo Eleria and Raoul Carlo Angangco. […]
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  • Makati
  • Concert

    • French Film Festival: 20 Years of Promoting French and Local Cinema

    “This festival will be a festival of diversity and friendship,” said Ambassador Garachon. – – Now on its 20th year, the French Embassy will be celebrating the French Film Festival at the Greenbelt 3 cinemas, Makati and at the Bonifacio High Street cinemas, Taguig from June 3 to 9, 2015. “This is an age of [still] craziness but wisdom starts to appear,” remarked French Ambassador Gilles Garachon. “[Cinema] is an industry, but also an art. Cinema is [also] an art.” – HE GILLES GARACHON claims that living in the Philippines is more than about art – it’s about the people, too. – Experience this artistry at its finest with very […]
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  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Greenbelt
  • Film Festival

    • Dreams: Hope and Fears in Sleep or in Walking

    – Stop pinching yourself. This is for real. Logos, The Upward Project and DOXA invite you to Dreams: Hope and Fears in Sleep or in Walking — a night of poetry, music and visual arts happening on Sunday, May 31 at 6:00PM at SOMA Space, Green Sun, Makati. Get the chance to experience the marvel of dreams but by being awake not sleeping. Catch the amazing performances and fall in love with AngBandang Shirley, Munimuni, Sabu, and Moira dela Torre. Hear the awe-inspiring words of 10 of the best local poets the country has to offer and behold as you stand before 5 extraordinary visual artists’ incredible art and illustrations […]
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  • Makati
  • Art & Fashion Show

    • GREAT British Auto Show: On Full Throttle

    Photo from British Embassy Manila – Start your engines and step on the accelerator for the first ever British auto show to be held in the country! The British Embassy Manila is inviting everyone from all walks of life to witness the GREAT British Auto Show happening on Sunday, May 31 from 10:00AM – 6:00PM at Capitol Commons in Pasig City. This unique gathering of classic and modern British vehicles promises stylish cars, good eats, fun prizes and more. And the admission is totally free! The GREAT British Auto Show will feature owners of around 40 classic and modern British vehicles to highlight the industry’s rich heritage. There will be […]
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  • Pasig
  • Capitol Commons
  • Fair & Expo

    • The Art of Storytelling 2015 Workshop

    – Learn the magical formula in storytelling from the grand magus himself: Bodjie Pascua. Manila Workshops and GPG Bulilit Bookstore, happily brings you The Art of Storytelling 2015 and is inviting you to learn how to weave enchanting stories for your children on May 29, 2015 Friday at 9AM to 5PM at Babyland Baby Stores, Facilities Center, Mandaluyong. All mommies, daddies, teachers and community volunteers are invited! Join the magical workshop to know more about storytelling and its marvelous fascination to kids. The workshop will discuss the principles and techniques of storytelling, performance skills, improvisation and interactive skills, verbal and nonverbal communication and analyzing stories to maximize impact onto the […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Workshops, Classes & Seminars

    • Caruso Awards Night 2015: The Young Filipino Painters Competition

    – Enjoy music, art, food and wine all in one night! Be one in celebration of the Filipino artistry as The Young Filipino Painters Competition holds its culmination night and awarding ceremony on May 28, 2015 at the Galerie Astra, Makati City. From 6:30pm-9pm, sit back and relax to the calming tunes of the concert at Galeria Astra with performances from Jose Marie Chan, Arthur Manuntag, George Yang, Rachelle Gerodias, Baritono Park Byeong, Jade Riccio, and Christian Nagano. Italian Ambassador Massimo Roscigno and Mrs. Evelyn Mina will formally award the winners of The Young Filipino Painters Competition after. After the concert, wine, dine, and enjoy the rest of the night […]
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  • Makati
  • Art & Fashion Show
  • Games, Contest & Tournament

    • The Gourmand Market at Bonifacio High Street

    Last chance to taste and take home artisanal, one-of-a-kind, possibly unconventional but definitely delicious food and drinks from the Gourmand Market at Bonifacio High Street in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig today!  . . A number of local foodies and purveyors are currently convened weekend-market style from 11 AM to 11 PM today (May 24, 2015) at the C1 park of Bonifacio High Street. Most don’t have their own stores or branches so it’s best to catch them on events like these. From full meals to snacks to dessert and drinks, walking along the park will not leave you wanting. You’ll even find intriguing treats to take home. Philippine Primer recommends […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Food & Beverage Event

    • Game On at Puñta

    SPIT, Switch Improv and the Younghusband brothers will make you ROFL… like footballs! . . Silly People’s Improv Theatre (SPIT) and Switch Improv invites everyone to laugh with them at Game On happening tonight, May 21, 2015 at Puñta Manila on Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong! Experience a totally different brand of comedy! This is not the usual stand-up comedy routines that we see on TV or in comedy bars. It is a creative form of live theatre loaded with the magic of spontaneity, on-the-spot fun and smart and incisive supply of jokes. Laugh your funny bones as SPIT and Switch Improv perform and showcase the best improvisational theatre and comedy in the metro.  Watch […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Theatre Play

    • Manila 1945: The Rest of the Story Documentary Screening and Conference

    Revisit history. Remember the forgotten. Revere the past. Recognize the rest of the story. . . Be a part of history as Spyron-AV Manila joins forces with Fully Booked to screen Manila 1945: The Rest of the Story on Saturday, June 6, 2015, 5:00PM-700PM at the U-View Room in Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street, BGC, Taguig. Manila 1945: The Rest of the Story is a now award-winning World War II documentary film, by Bani Logroño, of Spyron-AV Manila who has won a prestigious Award of Recognition at the IndieFEST Film Awards. The documentary commemorates the 70th year since the Battle for Manila and features exceptional motion graphics masterfully blended with […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Movie Screening

    • Art BGC The NextAct ONE Festival: Celebrating Art in the City

    Get ready for the country’s first-ever mural-centric arts festival!  . . Witness larger-than-life murals, film and music all over Bonifacio Global City from May 23 to May 30, 2015 as Bonifactio Art Foundation, Inc. (BAFI) and Globe Telecom, in cooperation with LeBasse Projects, present the ArtBGC The NextAct ONE Festival! “We would like to provide the public interactive and involving art,” said Monica Llamas, BAFI program manager. . Monica Llamas . And provide this kind of art they shall be doing. Now on its third year, Art BGC ONE Festival highlights public interaction as contemporary art is not just created, but performed as well. Yes, that’s right! International artists AKA […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Art & Fashion Show
  • Festival

    • GPCCI Summer Networking Night

    Enjoy a night of business opportunities and good schnapps. . – The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. cordially invites everyone to this year’s Summer Networking Night that will be held on May 29, 2015 at 6:00 to 11:00 PM at the Seaside Wall Garden, Sofitel Philippine Plaza at the CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. Continuing the success of the previous GPCCI Summer Networking Night last May 27th of 2014 at the DöhleHaus Manila, GPCCI will again hold another networking event this summer. Expand your German-Philippine Network while enjoying a beautiful evening by the Manila Bay. The event aims to bring about German and Philippine businesses together by […]
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  • Sofitel Philippine Plaza
  • Convention