Boxstage Manila opens its new theater season with Tagay Para Sa Ex, a stage production about love, breakups, and the honest conversations that often surface only after a few drinks.
The Italian Film Festival returns to Manila from June 26 to July 1, 2026, presenting six acclaimed contemporary Italian films, including the latest works by internationally renowned directors Paolo Sorrentino (The Great Beauty, Youth) and Paolo Genovese (Perfect Strangers).
The future of home security continues its journey at Wilcon Depot Balintawak as Yale Philippines brings the second leg of its Smart Yale Home Pop-up Booth experiential showcase to one of the country’s key destinations for builders, designers, and homeowners.
The Manila Hotel once again opens it Grand Lobby to a celebration of heritage, artistry, and national pride with Draped in Valor, Fashioned in Freedom: 2026 Philippine Independence Showcase, presented in partnership with Designers Circle Philippines.
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls join in the fun and cheers with whole world especially during this Oktoberfest with the annual Beer Fest. the grand beer event happens September 26 to October 25 in Eastwood City in Quezon City and Venice Piazza in McKinley Hill.
a collection of 150 crafted and imported beers from all over the world, including our very own, to quench the very thirst of every adult alike. have a taste of Hoegaarden, Beck's and my favorite, Bone&Barrel's flavored beers that made me happy with every sip to taste. Bone&Barrel, set to open on Sept 27th will give you their fruity watermelon beer and diacetyl Caramel beer and i'm sure a shot or a bottle is not enough.
150 crafted and imported beers
kick-off event with Michelle Madrigal and Sam YG
added with nightly concerts from the Philippines' finest OPM artists, is enjoyment-guaranteed. the entertainment led by today's popular bands, Urbandub, Pupil, Up Dharma Down and Rico Blanco on September 27. Thursdays will be "Thirstdays" as you'll not just thirst for beer but for more entertainment with bands such as Never the Strangers, The Insects, Taken by Cars, She's Only 16, The Bloomfields, Tricia Garcia, Ebe Dancel and more as they rock the nights.
live entertainment and more
what's more, is Eastwood and Venice Piazza merchants will drop down beer prizes as a treat and mall-goers will experience beer-themed attractions in the two venues during Beer Festival. so it's not just a feast for the stomach and throat, but also a feast for the eyes. a time to party and what's a great party without pictures? upload them on Instagram right away and put #EastwoodBeerFestival or #VeniceBeerFestival.
gather with your friends starting September 27 at these malls and experience Oktoberfest like never before. for more information on the Beer Festival, visit www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com or call Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 709-0888, 0917-8380111.
PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) posted on Facebook and in my surprise, the high-pitched Filipino rock band Aegis will be in tune in the latest musical, Rak of Aegis!
a casting call will be held on September 25-26, at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City and you have to prepare for these roles; and of course, your vocal chords:
Production: PETA's "Rak of Aegis"
Date: Sept 25-26 PETA theater center 3pm-7pm
Roles: MARY JANE – 40, papuntang noveau poor (prepare the ff songs: LUHA, HALIK) AILEEN – 20, promodizer; anak ni Aling Mercy (prepare the ff songs: LUHA, BASANG BASA SA ULAN: preferably original key) KENNY – 20, anak ni Mary Jane sa pagkadalaga, bad boy ang dating (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, ROCKIN IN THE CITY) JEWEL - 18, baklang bestfriend ni Aileen TOLITS – 19, nagmamaneho ng bangka, gusto si Aileen (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, I LOVE YOU NA LANG SA TAGO) KIEL – 42, short for “kilabot” ng chicks (noong panahon niya); ama ni Aileen (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, LUHA) ALING MERCY – 41, ina ni Aileen, asawa ni Kiel, (prepare the ff songs: LUHA, HALIK) FERNAN – 45, separado, may pera; taga ibang subdivision; kunwari concerned pero actually self-absorbed (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, MARY JANE)
Chuwariwariwap- (5) Chorus members, choose from the ff songs: Halik, Luha, Basang Basa sa Ulan, Sinta, Rockin in the City
if you're not familiar with the songs, here's a sample of Halik:
for more info contact: Pam Ovejas: 0917-5260534
i am still clueless about the storyline and plot, but i am really curious about it.
Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington star in graphic novel, 2 GUNS, distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines. about two military guys off to stop a drug cartel. then their alliance get shaky and the discovery was so alarming for both of them since they didn't know that each goes as undercover.
in a mix of action, CIA and intelligence with a touch of humor, the two were at their fun acting to give life to Stig (Wahlberg) and Bobby (Washington). i wonder how it is written in the comic novel. in the action of Mexican drug syndicates and American police agents, it will be a close-to-reality reflection of their society. it's just feels like me as a Filipino, was pretty amazed in this operation and thinking if we have these kind of stories in real life.
curses and be-littling words that would describe enemies is how you would tell about the scripting in 2 Guns. but the underlying story of friendship between two people that go for a common goal has been interesting and has successfully resolved the differences they have.
2 GUNS is directed by Baltasar Kormákur, opening September 25. distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines.
for a better experience of the disciplines in the upcoming Subic Fitness Festival on November 15-17 at Subic, Zambales, we are having two pocket events bringing back Circuit Warz and Table Tennis.
on Friday, the TATAPHIL will train your eye and muscle coordination with key learnings of Table Tennis. at 6pm onwards, the members of the Philippine team will tell the secrets of their success in this sport. see them at the PSC Rizal Stadium in Manila for a free session.
Circuit Warz comes back to test your speed, endurance and strength as Reijo Del Prado gives an in-depth session and better understanding to those who want to conquer their limits. i tried it before and now will try to see if i can do it better. FTX Gym in Makati is the place at 4PM - 9PM, Saturday.
on Sunday, September 22, learn how to defend yourself even without weapons as Krav Maga will teach coordination of the mind and muscle in times of danger. see you at the FTX Gym at 1PM - 4PM and have yourself ready to take on the streets.
for more information about Subic Fitness Festival, check out their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @subicfitfest. more posts following at #SubicFitFest.
when the third of a series of RIDDICK's (Vin Diesel) adventures, he now tries to survive in an alien planet, dealing with new lifeforms. more so, as a fugitive in intergalactic security, he is now hunted by a new breed of mercenaries and another soldier captained by a man in his past.
being one of the first people who saw Riddick in the cinema, thankful that Solaire Resort and Casino was able to host the screening at Greenbelt 3. as Riddick's adventures started very interesting, since he finds a way to survive on his own while surrounded by alien predators. he also came about to adapt to the surroundings, despite the lack of vegetation and food. he also came to be able to train a wolf-like creature to be able to assist in his lonesome.
the story became a little boring with a little human intervention. with Batista (Dave Bautista) growing some hair and going radical in his looks, he was someone to be laughed out about. imagine an epitome of strong man with the image from bullying weaker characters from a wrestling show, he showed the weaknesses himself. but he stayed longer so fans would not get disappointed to see their idol. somehow i liked the effects with the animals and all.
RIDDICK opened September 18 in theaters nationwide. again, thanks to Solaire Resort and Casino for hosting the event. we even had freebies given away for promos. oh i miss that fun.
attention mommies and daddies! Lactum 3+ and 6+ will give a free trip to Disneyland Hong Kong for 4 when they join the newest promo on their page www.facebook.com/LactumPhilippines. just go to the Disney Doodle app and follow these simple instructions:
just register and upload a photo of your child's drawing of a Disney character, together with a Lactum 3+ and 6+ Meal Time Surprise. promo starts from September 15. take note of the guidelines found at the Facebook app to make your entries valid. the first 40 valid entries will be given 4 tickets each to the Disney Live: Mickey's Magic Show happening on October 5-6 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
entries will be given a time for voting so collect all the votes that you can. the 40 photos with the most likes will be judged accordingly through the following categories:
Creativity of Doodle/drawing - 50%
Brand Relevance / Product Placement – 30%
Relevance to the Theme – 20%
winner of the drawing contest will win a trip for 4 to Hong Kong Disneyland for 3 days and 2 nights. sounds fun isn't it?
terms and conditions apply. for more information, like the Lactum 3+ and 6+ page on Facebook.
i always loved art but i never had a fun experience getting "into" the art. the MIRACLE ART EXHIBIT which was installed in Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo was a lot of fun because of you can actually be part of the huge murals and capture the moment. you might as well blow it up and have it framed and hang the new art in your home too.
getting an octopus out of the house
I painted the sea
Playing with the dolphin
getting a #Selfie with an ape
falling with Russel and Mr. Fredricksen
there are a lot of galleries to be found and that's just 5 photos i had at the exhibit. [view more here]. there's Animal Kingdom, Jurassic Period, Angel / Wings Gallery, Fantasy Hall, Movies, Romantic Gallery and Biblical Hall. go check it out at the 3F of Annex B of Lucky Chinatown.
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