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 Fans across the Philippines are buzzing with excitement as the iconic rock band Wolfgang hits the road for their 2026 Reunion Tour , bringing their legendary live performances to Baguio (March 21 at University of Baguio), Davao (March 26 at SMX), and Cebu (April 19 at Waterfront Hotel) . Presented by Ovation Productions with Blast TV as the official media partner, the tour features original members Basti Artadi (vocals), Manuel Legarda (guitar), and Wolf Gemora (drums) , along with Marco Cuneta on bass honoring the late Mon Legaspi.  Following a sold-out Manila show at New Frontier Theater on February 7, fans from the regions are eager to experience Wolfgang’s electrifying rock and roll, decades-long legacy, and positive vibes live on stage. Tickets are available via smtickets.com , and fans can follow updates on ovation.ph and Ovation Productions’ social media.

  Following the successful launch of Peter Zimmermann: Painting Rules , Material Instincts officially opened on 10 February 2026 at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila , expanding the dialogue on contemporary art in the Philippines. Conceived as a complementary exhibition, Material Instincts explores the evolving language of contemporary painting through materiality, abstraction, and process-driven practice. Curated by Bambina Olivares, the exhibition features leading Filipino artists Olivia d’Aboville, Marionne Contreras, Monica Delgado, and Michelle Pérez, each presenting innovative approaches that challenge traditional notions of painting. From textile experimentation and yarn-based compositions to sculptural paint applications that transcend the pictorial plane, the exhibition foregrounds texture, dimensionality, and the physical transformation of materials. By slicing, layering, weaving, tufting, pleating, and folding their chosen media, the artists highlight the inherent plas...

The company announced post-show talkbacks on mental health, sex education, and coming of age in the 21st century.    The Sandbox Collective officially opened Spring Awakening, the Tony Award-winning musical based on the novel of the same name by Frank Wedekind. Audiences were delighted with a mix of touching yet angst-induced performances from the cast who play teenagers from late 19th century Germany discovering themselves in a repressive society.  In many ways, the themes tackled are reflections of what the Filipino youth are still suffering from today.  Narratives about sex education, reproductive health, and LGBTQIA+ issues remain contentious, which is why staging Spring Awakening remains relevant despite its dated milieu.  Recognizing this, The Sandbox Collective, took on the responsibility to extend guidance to its audiences by conducting post-show talkbacks in collaboration with its advocacy partners: Mental Health PH , Unprude , and LoveYourselfPH ....

Prime Video today released the first look of its upcoming Filipino crime drama series The Silent Noise , produced by ABS-CBN Studios. When a body is found in their small town, a deaf son must face the truth he's suppressed, risking the fragile truce his family fought to keep. This raw and atmospheric drama dives deep into the fragile balance between truth and reputation, guilt and conscience, and the heavy cost of accountability within a splintered family.  The Silent Noise unravels the raw emotional stakes of parenting through uncertainty, showing how silence can both protect and destroy, and how the pursuit of truth can shake the foundations of love and loyalty. The Silent Noise premieres exclusively on Prime Video on March 20 in the Philippines and over 240 countries and territories worldwide. Angelica Panganiban in her role as an ideal devoted mother, tenderly protective of her youngest son, KD Omalin This series is directed by Onat Diaz ( The Alibi ) and features a powerho...

  An adventurous reimagining of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies , set amidst the isolation of an island of freedom and fear. In its 92nd season, the Far Eastern University Theater Guild (FTG) presents BANGAW , a Filipino play with music adapted from Golding’s classic story. Written by Gold Villar-Lim, with music by Vince Lim, and directed by PETA Senior Artist-Teacher and FTG Artistic Director Dudz Teraña, the production explores the meaning of survival through a distinctly Filipino lens. Bangaw is a bold theatrical experience following a group of students forced into isolation as they navigate authority and belonging within a fragile, self-made community. Rooted in contemporary cultural and political realities, the production interrogates leadership and identity in a society shaped by the consequences of the present. Through an ensemble-driven performance, the play reflects on what it means to inherit a fractured world—and the responsibility that comes with shaping the future...

  The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) ushers in the season of romance with  Concert VI: Romanza , an evening devoted to the enduring language of romance expressed through music. Offering audiences a timeless Valentine’s celebration steeped in grace and sophistication, the country’s premier orchestra provides a distinguished setting for a program of lyrical richness and artistic refinement on February 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City.  The PPO, under the masterful guidance of PPO music director and principal conductor Maestro Grzegorz Nowak, interprets the captivating works of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Henryk Wieniawski, and Maurice Ravel in the sixth installment of its concert season. Violin virtuoso Bartek Nizioł and acclaimed pianist Junhee Kim serenade the audiences with the lush repertoire. An exquisite repertoire for a romantic night Coinciding with the eve of Valentine’s Day, PPO’s Concert VI:  Romanz...