Theater, showbiz stars pay tribute to Menggie Cobarrubias

Niña V. Guno 03/26/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Tributes to esteemed actor and thespian Menggie Cobarrubias poured in on social media after confirmation of his death came Thursday morning. Cobarrubias, 66, died of complications due to pneumonia as he waited the results…

Lusad Teatro’s first show in Bantayan, Cebu on June 15

Michelle Joy Padayhag 06/13/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—A community theater is set to launch its first show in Bantayan town in Bantayan Island,  northern Cebu on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Director Eli Razo, the founder of Lusad Teatro, confirmed to Cebu Daily…

Cebuano screenwriter hopes to strengthen theater industry in Bantayan  

Michelle Joy Padayhag 02/27/2019

  Cebu City, Philippines — A 32-year-old Cebuano screenwriter and playwright wants to strengthen the theater industry in Bantayan Island. Jai Shane Cañete, one of the delegates in Tampok Festival Congress 2019 in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, hopes…

Balancing Act

Rob Gonzales 04/29/2018

IT’s ALL about staying power. Mention Ricky Davao, and one can’t help but wonder how in his career spanning almost three decades he has uniquely transformed himself from engineer, to actor, to TV director. It’s not about…

DJ Maxi: The girl who loved theater

Agnes Alpuerto, Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 09/30/2017

  Marie Alexi Bolongaita, or deejay “Maxi B” to her young listeners at radio 89.1 Power FM, was a girl who shone brightly on stage. It was through theater where she was best able to express a…

Family, friends bid farewell to Maxi with songs, poetry

Agnes B. Alpuerto, Cris Evert B. Lato-Ruffolo 09/27/2017

The family and friends of slain call center agent and disc jockey Marie Alexi “Maxi” Bolongaita staged a tribute to her as her remains were cremated in St. Peter Chapels-Imus on Wednesday. Maxi, who was also a…

Summer Playtime Workshops Batch 3 at SM Seaside

PR 05/08/2017

UPSKILL yourself and learn new things this summer with SM Seaside’s Summer Playtime Workshops. Enroll in ballet, capoeira, guitar, hip-hop, lego robotics, modelling, taekwondo, theater and voice lessons. Just by presenting a single or accumulated receipt worth…

Summer classes with a ‘warm and caring environment’ at Childlink

Korinna Lucero 04/17/2017

Summer is finally here! What better way to spend this by learning new skills, the coolest way possible. You will surely find something fit for your kid with Childlink’s various summer offerings. For one, it has a…

TJ Medel: Talk Theater

Hayde Quiñanola 04/08/2017

THERE was a lively historical, analytical, and slightly comical, discussion about love for country and love for words that showed no signs of abating. As the questions went on and on, Filipino-American poet and spoken word artist,…

Heroes – We Can Be: A school production like no other!

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 03/14/2017

  Rare are instances when a school involves 225 students in an all-out production that highlights the trials and triumphs of child scavengers at the Umapad dumpsite in Mandaue and the colorful stories of Overseas Filipino workers…

Heroes – We Can Be: A docu-fantasy musicale

Tricia Rodrigo 02/08/2017

IN celebration of the National Arts Month this February, Singapore School Cebu presents “Heroes – We Can Be,” an original musicale inspired by the stories of child scavengers. This production aims to make an impact by being…

MAO BA?

Editorial 12/27/2016

FALL IN LINE! An elderly lady decided to shop for ingredients for her family’s Christmas feast at the last minute. When she got to the supermarket, she couldn’t believe how long the lines were, even on priority…

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