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The Ballet Manila's Cinderella lead cast Whenever the Holiday season arrives, the most common show that comes to mind is “The Nutcracker”. This time around, Ballet Manila has challenged itself by presenting a not-so-traditional Christmas treat that surely delights both the kids and the once-kids. They surely proved it was worth the try.

Sky Cable has become the biggest and most leading cable television provider in the Philippines since 1992. With over two decades in the industry, they continuously improving their service for their customer’s own delight.

“Enteng Kabisote” will always be associated with Vic Sotto. Definitely, it’s one of the ace comedian’s most-loved characters on screen. Over the years, it has successfully built a cult following among a diverse range of viewers especially children. The material’s box-office appeal is like vintage wine which gets even better in the passing of times.

“Tribute to the Philippines is a present I want to offer to the Filipino people after spending 3 years as a diplomat and artist in this country”. This is how Raoul Imbach, Deputy head of Mission at the Swiss Embassy in Manila as well as Composer / Performer with his group Raoul & the Wild tortillas describes the album launched on November 24th 2016 at the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila.

Season 3 of the hit survival series, Alone, premieres on December 14, every Wednesday at 9:00 pm on HISTORY. The new season takes the series to the next level as the most qualified group of hardcore survivalists face new challenges unlike those seen in the past seasons as they put to the test their capability and ingenuity to survive in a remote South American region with one mission - to stay alive. There are no camera crews, no teams, and no gimmicks. At stake is a $500,000 cash prize awarded to the person who can last the longest. Equipped only with limited gear, their wilderness experience, and cameras to self-document their journeys, these brave and self-confident 7 men and 3 women are completely separated from one another. To survive, they must hunt for food, find water, build shelters, and fend off deadlier predators, from wild boars to vicious rodents, while experiencing unpredictable weather conditions in a new and remote location. The harsh conditions of the cold and...

Armand Ferrer as Emilio Aguinaldo | (c) Kurt Copon Tanghalang Pilipino is on its 30th theatrical season and for its mid – season offering is the acclaimed and multi – awarded Mabining Mandirigma a steampunk musical from Dr. Nicanor Tiongson’s narrative entitled “Mabining Mandirigma (The Gentle Warrior)”.

On October 3, 1976, forty years ago, the Metropolitan Museum of Manila (MET) opened its doors to the public for the first time. The inaugural show featured an impressive exhibition of paintings and sculptures from Europe and the US. Since then, the MET has mounted more than 400 exhibitions, showcasing the art of the Philippines and other cultures around the world, in various forms and contexts.

Get ready for the ride of your life as Ryan Agoncillo gets back on the road in Season 2 of Cash Cab Philippines premiering November 17, Thursday at 8.30pm. Cash Cab Season 2 takes you on a wild and exciting journey with celebrity guests including Marc Nelson, Rovilson Fernandez, Epy and Ronnie Quizon, Iza Calzado and Ben Wintle and the Philippine teams from The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 – beauty queens Maggie Wilson-Consunhi and Parul Shah, and married couple Eric and Rona Samson-Tai.

This holiday season, experience the joy and the true meaning of Christmas as 9 Works Theatrical and Globe Live join forces again presenting the long-running acclaimed show A Christmas Carol: The Musical from the award winning team of Lynn Ahrens and Alan Menken.

ASOP Interpreters The fifth season of the much awaited ASOP (A Song of Praise) Music Festival concluded remarkably last November 7 at the Big Dome Araneta. The entire coliseum was jam packed by thousands of audiences from different parts of the country who went there just to witness their personal bets and to give their all-out support for their idols. ASOP Music Festival is the only song writing festival in the Philippine television where participants are encouraged to write song of praises.

For someone like me who grew up in the 90s and If I will be asked to rank my favorite movies or tv shows when I was kid, The Addams Family is definitely one of the shows that I wouldn’t mind putting on top of my chart. The impact of either the film or the animated series is truly overwhelming that I still recall their iconic theme song (and that includes the funny finger snapping introduction and witty gestures). Addams Family has been adapted in different form of media.

Mulat is Dianne Ventura's first full-length feature film that was seemingly as mind-blowing as its short counterpart, TheRapist. I mean, both flicks exhibited such themes that every movie-goer will be up for a psychological ride of their respective lives.

Expect November to be a love month (well, way ahead of February; or is because of the Valentine's Day babies? LOL) as Dalanghita Productions proudly presents their offering of the year 2016 titled Tatlong Linggong Pag-Ibig starting at November 11, 2016 at the Power Mac Spotlight in Circuit, Makati City.

I understand now why Filipinos are always craving for that big change in our country. It’s because the history keeps on repeating and we are so tired of dealing with the same corrupted government. Yes, corruption and the greediness over the power and authority has been the country’s biggest dilemma even before the very first Philippine government was established! Flying voters?  Bribery?  Treason?

Sitti Navarro, singer songwriter and known as a bossa nova artist celebrates her 10th year in the music industry and her birthday as well with a concert and a single launch. The concert billed ElectroSITTI and also the name of her new album.

The country’s premier classical dance company, Ballet Manila, marks another milestone this season as it debuts another original production—Cinderella. A production that combines theatrical comedic elements, modern live special effects, and romantic classical scores, Ballet Manila’s version of Cinderella puts a lightercomical spin on the well-loved classic, whilst keeping intact all the elements that make it so magical.

About a boy that occasionally lived in a fantasy world to escape the harsh realities of his sad life that included a sick mother, a loathing grandmother, and an absentee father. The transitions between the actual world and the glorious animated landscapes were superb. I was easily drawn to the fairy tales that may or may not have been manifestations of the boy's depression.

Are you a fan of Broadway musicales ? Well, a new theater company will bring to Manila a different concept of a Christmas concert this coming holiday season. So, come and join us as we welcome ANDREW KEENAN-BOLGER in “A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS IN MANILA” on December 11 – 7 pm at the newly opened BGC Arts Center located in Taguig City. For those living in the South, you can also catch this concert in Iloilo City on December 17 at the Central Philippine University’s Rose Memorial Hall.

Entries are now being accepted for the third season of Sinag Maynila Film Festival! Sinag Maynila and its featured local indie films have been gaining traction in various international film festivals—Vesoul International Asian Movies Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival among others. Under the supervision of Sinag Maynila CEO and Founder Wilson Tieng, and world-renowned and internationally acclaimed film director Brillante Ma Mendoza, the diverse and captivating stories of the produced films garnered attention overseas.

Charlie Puth released today a brand new music video for the fan-favorite track “Dangerously,” from his 2x Platinum (Philippines) debut album NINE TRACK MIND. This release comes on the heels of Charlie’s latest summer smash “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” feat. Selena Gomez, which marked his first Top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100, following hit singles, “One Call Away” and “Marvin Gaye,” feat. Meghan Trainor.

Imumulat ko lang ang mga mata ko, kapag ikaw na ang makikita ko. Inihahandog ng Artistang Artlets, ang Opisyal na Samahang Pang-teatro ng Pakultad ng Sining at Panitik ng Unibersidad ng Santo Tomas, para sa kanilang ika-36 na taon at para sa kanilang Major Production.....

Producer Monster Jimenez, Annicka Dolonius, Ana Abad Santos, Gwen Zamora, director Mario Cornejo and Sid Lucero Lovers of cinema and nature turned up at the VIP premiere of “Apocalypse Child” held on October 24 at Robinsons Galleria. The event was supported by Solar Entertainment, Jack TV, Solar Sports, with partners Crossover 105.1 FM, Robinsons Movieworld, and Rogue Magazine. Leading the group of distinguished guests was former Representative of Aurora, now Senator Sonny Angara, who was impressed with the movie. After the premiere he said, “It’s very charming. It’s well put together. The story and the music are very good.”

Last episode’s first team, Yvonne and Chloe kicked off leg three with good news – they are heading back to their homeland in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! But first, teams need to travel from Bandung to Jakarta’s Senayan City Mall to purchase their air tickets. At Garuda Indonesia’s office, the teams realize that the earliest flight to KL is the next day at 8.35am.

MusicArtes' OPERA INTIMA_ a showcase of intimate dramatic performances stages Gian Carlo Menotti's THE MEDIUM, a thriller musical drama on November 11,13,16 & 18 at the Mirror Theatre Studio in Makati.

Veteran screenwriter Ricky Lee was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Scriptwriting by the International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM) in New York. Lee personally received the plaque of recognition from festival director Luis Pedron last October 20 during the IFFM awards night held at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center in New York City.

In the Philippines, we kick off the Yuletide dance holiday season with the Philippine Ballet Theatre's presentation of the world's most popular classic Christmas ballet, "The Nutcracker", at the Main Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines on November 18-20, 2016.