QUEZON CITY, THE PHILIPPINES (28 January 2026) – A two-day free concert will be the centerpiece of the regional music calendar as the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and KBS WORLD TV officially unveiled the complete lineup for the 2026 ROUND Festival today. This monumental musical exchange is set to take place on 18-19 April 2026, at …
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MANILA, Philippines — Spain-based spirits brand Torres is officially entering the country through a distribution partnership with Tanduay. In its Philippine market debut, it will be introducing Torres 5 Light and other products that showcase its established portfolio and heritage in spirits-making. “The arrival of Torres in the Philippines marks the coming of two great houses that are united by a …
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THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has issued age-appropriate ratings for six films set to premiere this week, reaffirming its commitment to guiding Filipino audiences toward responsible viewing. The Japanese animated film, “Crayon Shinchan The Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers,” was rated PG (Parental Guidance) for viewers below 13 years old when accompanied by a …
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by Boy Villasanta In life as in death, National Artist for Film Nora Aunor is still phenomenal. The Noramania has come alive anew. Three months short of the observance of her first death anniversary, Noranians all over the world continue to flock daily to her grave at the Libingan ng mga Bayani to bring back and create memories and to …
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(2nd of last part, the first part published in https://marketmonitor.com.ph/the-challenges-of-fatherhood-according-to-dingdong-dantes/) by Audie See Among the current crop of Filipino actors, Dingdong Dantes is one of the most reliable solo stars and leading men to exhibit award-winning performances on film and television. As such, he has traditions and models to be his inspirations. For Dingdong, Christopher de Leon is his favorite …
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Philippine cinema never runs out of exceptional, renowned, famed, and celebrated actresses. Since the dawn of the production of local movies, Filipino female film artists have always been standouts from silent era maven Atang de la Rama to talking picture stars Carmen Rosales to Alicia Vergel to Charito Solis to Gloria Romero to Susan Roces to Nora Aunor to Sharon …
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In celebration of Far Eastern University’s 98th founding anniversary, the FEU Center for the Arts (FCA) proudly presents WALANG SUGAT, a historic and more than century old sarswela written by Severino Reyes with music by Fulgencio Tolentino. This special production features arrangements and additional music by Josefino Toledo, an FEU Outstanding Alumnus. Under the direction of Alegria O. Ferrer from …
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The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), through its Chairman and concurrent Executive Director, Eric B. Zerrudo, unveiled “Balaang Bata,” an exhibition that explores the enduring Filipino devotion to the Santo Niño, at the NCCA Gallery in Intramuros on January 16, 2026. Featuring a diverse selection of Santo Niño images and sculptures from across the country, the exhibition brings together …
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Now on its 20th year, the CCP Pasinaya: The Open House Festival, the country’s flagship multi-arts festival organized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), ushers in this year’s National Arts Month with new components and venue partners. Bannering the theme “Paglikha sa Kinabukasan,” the milestone 20th edition of CCP Pasinaya celebrates two decades of artistic collaboration, creativity, and …
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It’s my third week in Iloilo. To be exact, sixteen days since I arrived at Gateway Hotel and Suites at Barangay Mali-ao, Pavia, Iloilo. Why am I in Iloilo? Aristeo Demavivas, the famous balladeer who popularized the hit song “So Lucky in my Life” in the 70s, invited me to visit him in the hotel he manages. Before going to …
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