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Come and celebrate the biggest Christian worship festival in the Philippines this November 30, 2022, as Jesus Reigns Philippines Celebration gathers all Christian believers in all 82 provinces across the Philippines.  This annual celebration is held to honor Jesus Christ alone and proclaim that HE REIGNS over our beloved Philippines and all nations.  In this celebration, JESUS is the center highlight. No church names and no personalities are acknowledged except JESUS alone.  After two years of virtual celebration due to the pandemic, Jesus Reigns as a movement is now ready to go out on the streets and worship as a united Body of Christ.    In its 11th year, over a million people all across the Philippines will come and declare that JESUS REIGNS over every home, city, province, and the whole Philippines.  One Voice. One Lord. One Nation. 2022 is the Year of No Compromise.  We are taking it from 2 Kings 18: 5-7, which states: “Hezekiah trusted in the LOR...

Come and celebrate the 76th anniversary of the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe in a concert dubbed as BAYAN KO on November 26 (7 pm) and November 27 (3 pm and 7 pm) at the CCP Main Theater Lobby. BAYAN KO depicts the Filipino people's true identity, showcasing the colorful and unique indigenous tribal and folk cultures with their customs and traditions through music, song and dance. The artistic team of BAYAN KO is led by Ronnie Del Barrio (Director / Artistic Director of PBFDT), Mariano Santiago (Associate Artistic Director) and Jun Arandela (Musical Director). Originally 'barangay' meant boats used by the Malays arriving on the shores of the Philippines during the pre-Spanish times. Later, the name came to connote the unit of government known as the 'Pueblo.' The word 'barangay,' with its connotation of friendly association and harmonious living, was adopted by the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe (PBFDT) to reflect its objectives of...

The Philippines’ premier athletic entertainment brand puts two of Pinoy wrestling’s pioneers one-on-one for the first time. Manila, Philippines – Looking for a brand-new holiday experience you will never forget? How about a slice of Pinoy wrestling this Christmas? The Manila Wrestling Federation (MWF) once again delivers its unique, distinctly Filipino brand of professional wrestling entertainment to fans in Metro Manila through its Christmas special titled “MWF: Noche Buena 2022” on December 11, Sunday, 5 PM at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City. Following MWF’s highly successful extravaganza last September, MWF: Noche Buena 2022 features a main event involving two of the best athlete performers in the country. MWF Pinoy Wrestling Champion Jake De Leon is set to defend the country’s top wrestling title to MWF’s folk hero Fabio Makisig. A MATCH NINE YEARS IN THE MAKING This highly anticipated match is a Christmas gift for Pinoy wrestling fans who have followed the burgeoni...

Celebrating its World Premiere this Christmas season, the first full-length, all-Filipino Christmas ballet, PUSO NG PASKO, lights up the CCP Main Theater Stage. A ground-breaking work, PUSO NG PASKO is an expansion of the 2020s warmly received dance film production, TULOY ANG PASKO, which regaled us with the reminiscences of Lolo Val, who now lives in California. His memories, dating back to the '70s, show how he and his barkada would celebrate Christmas in the most Filipino way. All these memories, told in song and dance, are passed on by Lolo Val to his granddaughter, Angelita. This production, conceptualized by Ronelson Yadao with musical arrangements by National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab, still features beloved scenes of the Simbang Gabi, eating Bibingka and Puto Bumbong, plazas decorated with big parols, and beautiful Christmas decorations, but also develops the story as it brings us to different fiestas across the Philippine islands in celebration of Filipino regional...

The stage is set for Dulaang UP’s comeback with the 45th Theatre Season opener, The Reconciliation Dinner, a new one-act play by Floy Quintos, directed by Dexter M. Santos. The Reconciliation Dinner is a dark comedy about friends trying to heal unspoken hurts, suspicions, and disbelief about the choices of those they thought they knew well. In light of the 2022 elections, how well do we know those we hold dear? And how far are we willing to go to overlook the choices they make? The production boasts a powerhouse ensemble of actors led by Stella Cañete-Mendoza and Frances Makil-Ignacio. They are joined by regulars in the Philippines theatre scene, including Randy Medel Villarama, Jojo Cayabyab, Nelsito Gomez, Hariette Mozelle, and Phi Palmos. Joining Quintos and Santos on their sixth theatre collaboration (previous works include The Kundiman Party, Angry Christ, Ang Huling Lagda ni Apolinario Mabini, Ang Nawawalang Kapatid, and Collection) are Charles Yee (set), Mitoy Sta. Ana (...

Indulge your imagination beyond its limits. Ignite your curiosity with amazement and wonder as incredible illusions and reality collide. Come and enjoy a pre-Christmas family treat with Ivan the Selfie Magician in "It's Not Real, It's Magic" on December 3, 3 and 6 pm at the PETA Theater Center. Jonathan Ivan Rivera's 18 Years of Magic, with his incomparable showmanship, is a result of portraying various roles as a TV, film and theater actor. For his forthcoming show, he will showcase the art of a Master Illusionist. Jonathan Ivan Rivera learned Magic from his dad, who was also a Magician since he was 4 yrs old, and professionally at age 7 when he made a girl float on air. His idols are Sigfried and Roy because of their showmanship and the use of their tigers. "For this forthcoming show, it's the feeling of being able to amaze people, and spark their curiosities and to simply share joy to each and every member of the audience. Hopefully, on ...

QUEZON CITY, Philippines – “TUMINDIG AT UMIBIG!” The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), the makers of the hit musical Rak of Aegis, is finally returning to the theater for full live performances featuring a brand-new original Filipino opus: a witty, funny, and daring musical to hit the PETA Theater Center, Rody Vera's fiercely irreverent, ferociously clever, and seriously hilarious farce, Walang Aray! Signaled by critics to be "PETA's next surefire hit", calling it "a rare intelligent gem," Walang Aray is literature and history coming alive in the most cutting-edge and entertaining manner. Presented by PETA with Indie.Go Media, Walang Aray is a genre-defying adaptation of the screenplay Walang Aray, based on Severino Reyes' classic sarsuela Walang Sugat. The musical richly mashes the timeless classic with contemporary language, funk and pop tunes, and tongue-in-cheek humor. This old-meets-new production, directed by Ian Segarra, w...

The production plays for a limited season and must close on November 20th. A new re-imagined production of the iconic Ben Elton & Queen musical We Will Rock You finally opens at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Manila. This production, directed and choreographed by Olivier Award nominee Nick Winston, is launching a multi-year international tour, and audiences worldwide will surely enjoy this dynamic new interpretation. “I’m so grateful to the Producers for supporting my vision for We Will Rock You. Science Fiction isn’t a genre you get to explore often in Musical Theatre, and I’ve had so much fun bringing this dystopian world to life with my extraordinary cast and creative team,” shares Mr. Winston. GMG Productions, whose headquarters are in Manila, also looks forward to producing the show in Singapore, opening on January 5th, 2023, and in New Zealand in June 2023. “GMG Productions is incredibly excited to debut our production of We Will Rock You in Manila. The origina...