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“Inside Out” is a dance concert inspired by the book of the same title. The book is a compilation of lectures of yogini Dadi Janki, who was touted by scientists as having the World’s Most Stable Mind. In 1978, the Medical and Science Research Institute at the University of Texas conducted a study on the brain activity of people who meditated. Dadi Janki’s results showed that while performing actions, lecturing and doing math, her brain waves recorded delta, a state equivalent to deep sleep and regeneration. In most of her lectures, she explains that developing a calm mind under all circumstances is based on using the powers of the soul—peace, love, purity, happiness and truth. “Inside Out” will be held on Sept. 10, 7:30 pm at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza. This one-woman show, performed by Marge Enriquez, is directed by Bong Cabrera and choreographed by Kris-Belle Paclibar. The concert will be followed by a short talk by British guest speaker, Denise Lawrence, o...

The story of the Ibong Adarna has captivated children across the Philippines for generations. Now, Repertory Philippines is bringing the colorful tale to life for families everywhere with a new English version called The Quest for the Adarna. Produced through RTYA (REP’s Theater for Young Audiences), the vibrant original musical will be running from September 14 to January 26 at Onstage Theater, Greenbelt 1. The play takes place in the peaceable and prosperous kingdom of Berbania, which is ruled by the beloved King Fernando and his equally loved wife, Queen Valeriana. They are blessed with three sons–all mighty warriors. The eldest and heir to the throne is the pompous Prince Pedro; the second son is the dashing Prince Diego; and, the youngest, the kind-hearted Prince Juan. Their idyllic life is shattered when King Fernando is struck by a mysterious sickness and can only be healed by the song of the mythical bird, Adarna. Anyone wanting to capture the bird must travel to its ho...

It is meta, it is casual, it is formal, it is poetic, it is period, it is modern, it is natural, it is paranormal, it is supernatural, it is romantic, it is comedic, it is family drama, it is psychological, it is philosophical. Simply put, it really is miraculous. This whirlwind of genres are seamlessly quilted in 3 acts of awe. Given that it was in 3 acts meant that you would be in the Doreen Black Box for at least 3 hours. Don't worry, there are 2 intermissions, one after every act. Here's a quick summary of the play: The first act is a period play in itself. There was a bit of dissonance while I was watching since they were in Spanish Occupation era clothes but everyone was speaking in English. After maybe a few minutes, I got used to it. I'm not really a fan of period works but the storytelling kept me in my seat. It moves to the time of the Japanese Occupation and then to sometime in the present. Common among all acts are the struggles of the women of eac...

To help achieve its vision of seeing an Ilog Pasig that is alive and clean, the Taga-alog campaign announces its new ambassadors Noel Cabangon, Aicelle Santos, and Ben&Ben during the media and stakeholders’ launch of TAGA-ALOG 2019, Ilog Pasig: Sulong! Lusong! on August 15, 2019 at the Quezon City Sports Club in Quezon City. Now on its second year, Taga-alog aims to further expand the reach of the awareness and capacity building efforts and to strengthen capacities of partners and stakeholders in the pursuit of creative advocacy. As Taga-alog ambassadors, Noel Cabangon, Aicelle Santos, and Ben&Ben will lend their time and give their support to highlighting the importance of caring for the Ilog Pasig and the environment in general. As artists and musicians, they believe in the power of the arts to create change, the mission and vision of this creative campaign. Given their positive influence on a wide range of Filipino audiences, they address the challenge of connecting to...

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the Philippine Education Theater Association (PETA), and the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) team up this year to launch TAGA-ALOG 2019, Ilog Pasig: Sulong! Lusong! It is a creative campaign for the promotion of the Pasig River as a space for cultural identity and collective memory. In its second year, the project aims to elevate the campaign beyond public awareness and capacity building initiatives. With its new slogan “Sulong! Lusong!” Taga-alog 2019 calls every one to move forward and immerse oneself in being a “ taga-alog ” or shaker—an ambassador for the rehabilitation of the Pasig River until it becomes clean and alive once again. TAGA-ALOG 2019, Ilog Pasig: Sulong! Lusong! will employ strategies founded on the gains and learnings from its first year. A combination of arts-based activities retained from last year and newly developed ones will make up the second year of the campaign: Workshops and Mentorsh...

John Maclang TEG is pleased to announce that John Maclang has joined TicketWorld, the leading ticketing company in the Philippines, as General Manager. Maclang is a lawyer by profession and has led technology and e-commerce platforms as a country manager in the Philippines, most recently for Hotel Link. Bob Sewell TEG also announces that Bob Sewell is to retire as TicketWorld chief executive in August. Since founding TicketWorld in 1995, Sewell has built the company into a successful ticketing provider for live events of all sizes, offering a full suite of ticketing and marketing services. TicketWorld was acquired by TEG in late 2018. TEG chief executive Geoff Jones welcomed Maclang to the TEG family and praised Sewell for the legacy he has built at TicketWorld. “I want to congratulate Bob on the great work he’s done to make the business what it is today and thank him for his generous contribution in integrating the company into TEG,” said Jones. “John brings a strong co...

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