Elizabeth S. Timbol

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Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart are among the most iconic characters in musical theater, exploring the dark underbelly of Chicago in the 1920s.

Bring on the razzle dazzle as 'Chicago' returns to Manila in 2027

In case you're wondering what all that jazz is about, it's the legendary songs, sensational choreography, and signature two step of the Tony Award-winning…

8 October 20261 MIN READ

Nonoy (CJ Navato), Inday (Thea Astley), and Dr. Anton (Rendell Sanchez) are caught up in the central love triangle in "Ambon, Ulan, Baha."

'Ambon, Ulan, Baha' takes a hard look into greed and the climate crisis

The award-winning musical, which only runs this weekend, takes a dramatic approach to educating Filipinos to the harsh realities of climate change, and the its…

26 September 20261 MIN READ

How Very! Heathers the Musical comes to Manila 2027

The dark and catty story of high school, murder, and true love, with a side of dynamite, is set to bring mayhem to the Philippine stage in January.

1 September 20261 MIN READ

The DTI Bagong Pilipinas Coconut Trade Fair showcases the many different uses of the coconut, which is the Philippines largest agricultural product.

DTI Trade Fair celebrates the local coconut industry

The DTI–Bagong Pilipinas COCONUT Philippines Trade Fair puts on display the versatility of the coconut - the country's most important agricultural product.

30 August 20261 MIN READ

LOS Chicucos Verano Menú, signature seasonal five-course set menu at Cantabria by Chele Gonzalez.

A journey through the culinary landscape of Cantabria and Cádiz

Spanish chefs Chele Gonzalez and Alvaro Romero-abreu Raya shares the flavors and rich history of their hometowns with a new ‘Los Chicucos’ menu.

28 August 20261 MIN READ

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their two kids Lilibet and Archie

Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK? King Charles reacts.

The couple are setting up a private residence across the pond, and have enrolled their kids in school in the UK. And the King is looking forward to more time…

25 August 20261 MIN READ

If there is one thing all the books on the NYT's 50 Best Thrillers list is their complexity, with plots that unfold in layers.

NYT picks their 50 best thrillers of the 21st century

The must-read titles that made the list runs the gamut of murder mysteries, psychological thrillers, and classic whodunnits.

20 August 20261 MIN READ

Frozen, the animated Disney film, first premiered in 2103. It would be adapted as a musical on Broadway in 2018. In 2027, 9Works Theatricals will stage it in Manila.

9Works Theatrical stages Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical in Manila in 2027

For the first time in forever, this will be a show you won't be willing to say ‘Let It Go!’

18 August 20261 MIN READ

The cast of The Sandbox Collective's "People, Places, and Things" with director Sab Jose-Gregorio.

REVIEW: 'People, Places, And Things' is a compelling discourse on addiction and mental health

The Duncan Macmillan piece digs deep into the emotional and societal triggers that lead one down the path of addiction, and The Sandbox Collective imbues it…

15 August 20261 MIN READ

Carnival performers added a fun festive vibe to the MaArte Fair at The Pen: Karnabal

Five nature-inspired finds at the MaArte Fair

There were a lot of beautiful things to see at the MaArte Fair, but these pieces brought on the whimsy with touches of flora and fauna.

15 August 20261 MIN READ