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Teatro Tomasino, the official university-wide theater guild of the University of Santo Tomas (UST),culminates their 39th season:Let Thy Art Illuminate with a smash hit comedy-drama play, Kapitan Sino based on Bob Ong’s novel and adapted for stage by playwright Cyrene Mendoza on May 3-6, 2017 at the Albertus Magnus Auditorium, UST. The renowned advertising practitioner and former Teatro Tomasino Artistic Director, Franny Omampo directs the play as his energizing theatrical comeback.

Still in the cast of ABS-CBN’s “A Love to Last”, in which he plays aspiring musician Lucas Noble, MCA Music Artist Juan Karlos Labajo releases his second single “Demonyo” from his sophomore album “JKL”.

The Philippine Educational Theater Association’s “3 Stars and a Sun,” an original Filipino musical that featured the music of the late rap artist Francis Magalona in a story about youthful hope and rebellion in a dystopian Philippine setting, grabbed 13 nods to lead the 2016 nominations for Gawad Buhay, the Philstage Awards for the Performing Arts.

CHUCK MARBELLA will play ( again... for the nth time ) the role of the Engineer in the forthcoming MISS SAIGON UK TOUR 2017. He will be alternating for this role to be essayed by Red Concepcion. Herewith is Chuck's theater career path.... CHRISTIAN REY MARBELLA Alternate Engineer Dance Background: Queen City Chamber Ballet, Cebu City, Philippines.

27 year-old UP Diliman student and noted "iskolar ng bayan" named Leandro Alejandro was shot and killed in September 19, 1987. As the iconic student activist, Lean fought for national democracy in the university and in the nation. He is one of the unsung heroes who have sacrificed their lives during the turbulent days of the martial law. His life has defined an era of student activism and his work still inspires the youth today. Students of the University of the Philippines, being a state-funded institution, are called “Iskolar ng Bayan” or People’s Scholars. The description gained political weight during the First Quarter Storm (FQS) in the 70s, a time of discontent by a generation of Baby Boomers. The description also carried with it the aphorism “Serve the people.” Described as a Filipino left wing activist and nationalist, UP student leader Lean Alejandro actively fought the dictatorship in the 1980s. Lean became a member of the Youth for Nationalism and Democracy

This summer, AXN and Sony Channel bring all the high energy and excitement in the surfing capital of the north for LAbor UNION Festival 2017 from April 28-30, 2017, a three-day event which features a variety of sports and other fun-filled activities including performances from iconic Filipino artists.

Due to popular demand,  Godspell , by multi awarded Steven Schwartz (from the same creators of  Wicked ) returns to Manila on May 6-7, 12-14 & 19-21 at the RCBC Plaza. "The play is both global and local at the same time…Expect fireworks, unconventional storytelling techniques, improv and boundless creativity"   Toff de Venecia, Philippine Star.

GSM Premium Gin brought elevated cocktail experience and the arts together at the recent Art in the Park held at the Jaime Velasquez Park, Salcedo Village in Makati City. Art in the Park is a gathering of a diverse group of artists and art enthusiasts with the mission of making visual arts accessible to everyone.

Paulo Avelino checks out KTM Philippines at the Inside RACING Bike Festival. Television and film actor and KTM motorcycle fan Paulo Avelino shared the excitement of KTM Philippines in its first ever participation in the recently-concluded Inside RACING Bike Festival and Trade Show held at the World Trade Center.

Sarah Geronimo serenade the media The actual event kicked off with a brief welcome and introduction from a Menarini Philippines' General Manager Ninia Torres. This was followed by an overview on sore throat by Dra. Clarissa Fortuna supported by a product discussion from the brand's medical Dr. Gabby Santos.

Artist Playground proudly announces today the official release of AL GATMAITAN Self-titled 3 tracks - Single CD album  which can be downloaded in iTunes and streamed via Spotify. The links are as follows: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Q39mmgTqJ5IHnJ7tPDatO

Fueled By Ramen recording group Paramore has announced the eagerly awaited release of their fifth studio album. “AFTER LAUGHTER” will arrive everywhere on Friday, May 12th.  The GRAMMY Award-winning band’s first new album in more than four years, “AFTER LAUGHTER,” is available for pre-order beginning today and accompanied by an instant grat download of the just unveiled new single, “Hard Times.”  “Hard Times” is joined by a dynamic new companion video. The clip, directed by Andrew Joffe, premieres today exclusively on Fueled By Ramen’s official YouTube channel.

Since so many good things have come his way lately, Gabby and his record label MCA Music decided to pay it forward by supporting School-in-a-Bag, a program run by Smart Communications. The program aims to make learning easier for students in disadvantaged areas by giving them digital learning tools. Those tools include a solar panel for electricity, a laptop, a tablet, a mobile phone, a pocket WiFi with starter load, an LED TV, and a wide variety of study modules.

LG G6’s large, immersive screen can be enjoyed in a comfortable, one-hand grip. Last year, global technology innovator LG Electronics blew away the Mobile World Congress with its G5 smartphone, garnering the most awards among all the other mobile powerhouses. Because of its worldwide success, expectations of tech experts were high in this year’s MWC run, which launched its successor LG G6.

AXN will kick off its search for Asia’s next globalsuperstar from April 10, as the leading general entertainment channel calls for online auditions for the highly anticipated second season of Asia’s Got Talent.

Street magician and illusionist David Blaine brings back his unique brand of magic in his latest TV show David Blaine: Beyond Magic, which premieres on AXN in April.

Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf brings more of the emotional drama that unfold at the Gaffney Chicago Medical Center in the hit medical series Chicago Med, which begins its sophomore season in April on Sony Channel.

ANGRY CHRIST, a new play by Floy Quintoss is the second offering of the UP Playwrights’ Theatre’s 25th Season. The two act play, set in 1950 is about the painter Alfonso Ossorio and his masterpiece, the mural entitled “The Last Judgement” in the Victorias Sugar Mill in Negros Occidental. The mural scandalized and shocked when it was first unveiled but has come to be accepted as an important landmark in Philippine Contemporary Art.

Jollibee, the country’s number one fast-food chain, recently launched a new TV commercial highlighting its flagship product: the crispylicious, juicylicious Chickenjoy. Inarguably the top choice for fast-food fried chicken for many Pinoys, Chickenjoy has earned the title as the “Philippines’ Favorite Fried Chicken” for various reasons – one of which is its unparalleled crispy skin. Pinoys just cannot get enough of Chickenjoy’s crispylicious skin because it creates a unique taste experience, which taps into the different senses. The TV commercial opens with the appetizing sight of Chickenjoy’s expertly fried, golden-brown skin followed by the irresistible sounds of soft crunch as the skin is being snapped and peeled, signalling perfect crispiness. It ends with the endorser savoring the crispylicious skin’s signature taste, leaving the viewers craving for a Chickenjoy meal of their own. “Filipinos love fried chicken, and to most, its best part is the crispy skin. This is the reason

BEST (Basketball Efficiency Scientific Training) Center, the pioneer and multi-awarded basketball clinic in the Philippines, is now accepting enrollees for its annual summer sports clinics to be held in various cities across the country.

For decades, Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. (GSMI) has advocated support to the local arts and culture. GSM Premium Gin, GSMI’s upscale brand, continues this tradition as it partners with Art in the Park, a gathering of a diverse group of artists and art enthusiasts with the mission of making visual arts accessible to everyone.