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Kokoy De Santos-starrer Ateng

ATENG: A Revival That Hits Hard

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Some plays entertain. Some plays provoke. And then there are productions like ATENG — the kind that manage to do both with disarming precision. On November 13, I attended the press preview of the show a day before its official run. You would agree with me that even from the snippets I’m sharing with you alone (see my YouTube vlog below), it was clear: panalo na. The room was alive — laughter bouncing off the walls one minute, and an almost reverent stillness the next. ATENG doesn’t simply tell a story; it pulls its audience into a memory — personal or collective — whether we are prepared for it or not. The production marks the revival of the 2005 Palanca Award-winning one-act play by Vincent de Jesus. Known for narratives that fuse wit and wounded truth, de Jesus once again offers a script that feels universal yet deeply intimate. This staging runs from November 14 to December 7 at RAMPA Drag Club, transforming a nightlife venue into a raw, compact storytelling arena. In a way, …

Alexander Vikulov leading the Manila Symphony Orchestra, it was a night of elegance, emotion, and sonic mastery in the heart of Manila

A Night with the Manila Symphony Orchestra: When Manila Breathes in Music

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There are nights in Manila when the city feels louder than usual — not because of traffic or crowds, but because art decides to take up space. This weekend was one of those nights. The rain lingered over the bay, the streets glistened, and the world felt like it was pushing people indoors. Yet inside Aliw Theater, something powerful unfolded: a performance by the Manila Symphony Orchestra that reminded me how alive the city’s cultural pulse truly is. The MSO: Nearly a Century of Sound Founded in 1926, the Manila Symphony Orchestra has lived through war, rebuilding, cultural shifts, and generations of changing tastes — yet it remains steady, almost stubbornly graceful. It’s one of the oldest orchestras in Asia, and every performance feels like a continuation of a legacy Manila is lucky to have. Watching them isn’t just about listening to classical music. It’s about witnessing history breathing. “Dancing with Tchaikovsky”: A Dialogue of Emotion That night’s concert, Dancing with Tchaikovsky, felt like stepping into a story told not with words, but with movement …

Batanes

Batanes Now Within Reach

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BATANES — It came as no surprise when Batanes emerged as the most requested destination among Filipinos as announced by Cebu Pacific earlier this week. It remains as one of this writer’s most favorite places on Earth, having been to Batanes only once.

8 Travel Hacks You Should Do to Save on Your Next Trips

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TRAVELING MAY SEEM to be an expensive and luxurious hobby if you don’t know how to save money from expenses. The airfare alone discourages many from traveling to far destinations. But will you just continue with your regular routine of going to work in the morning and coming back at home in the evening without discovering and exploring new places? Don’t lose hope. We can help you go to more places without having the need to always shell out large sums of money.