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The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra continues its landmark 41st season with its seventh concert on March 13, 2026, 7:30 pm, at the Metropolitan Theater. Led by music director and principal conductor Maestro Grzegorz Nowak, the evening features British soprano Katerina Mina in a program that showcases the orchestra’s remarkable versatility and artistic excellence.   With the concert season featuring masterworks, world premieres and collaborations with top local and international artists, this upcoming concert, billed as  CONCERT VII: OPERA  blends classical repertoire with pieces that highlight the power and beauty of the vocal prowess.   Versatility in Italian, Swiss, German, and Filipino Notes   Featured works are Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi’s  La forza del destino: Overture , and  La forza del destino: Pace, pace mio Dio ; Italian composer Umberto Giordano’s  Andrea Chénier - La Mamma Morta ; Italian composer Giacomo Puccini’s  Tosca:...

  Despite women’s significant contributions to the entertainment industry, they continue to face significant challenges throughout history, from being at the receiving end of discrimination and harmful stereotypes to being overlooked for production roles or leadership positions. Apart from the lack of opportunities, they often experience pay inequity, harassment, and underrepresentation in major industry spaces, overlooking the power they hold as creative forces and culture shifters. syd hartha photo courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment; Janine Berdin’s photo care of Universal Music Group For the upcoming Women’s History Month , GNN celebrates women who have been at the forefront of community building and creative expression, opening new spaces, building opportunities for others, and using their platform to rally for meaningful changes within and outside the system. “The number of women behind the scenes remains relatively low,” shares Marie Lara Pauline Bobier , GNN’s events direc...

Photo Credit - Lexie Alley In celebration of Mitski’s new song “I’ll Change for You” , from her forthcoming album Nothing’s About to Happen to Me , selected thrift stores around the world are participating in the Second-Hand Shop event, running now through 20th February . Announced via @TheMitskiVerse , fans can visit participating stores to shop and create looks inspired by the album’s visual world, snap photos with in-store mirror decals and pick up limited-edition pins (while supplies last). They are also invited to share videos of their outfit finds tagging @TheMitskiVerse and #IllChangeForYou for a chance to be featured on Instagram. “I’ll Change for You” is a nostalgic and mid-tempo track that spotlights Mitski’s gorgeous vocal range over lush instrumentation. The music video, directed by Lexie Alley and edited by Rena Johnson, draws audiences deeper into the chaotic Tansy House universe, rendered with tactile, unsettling beauty: printed frame by frame onto film with hand-drawn m...

 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...