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'Bagets the Musical' star says he wouldn't have wanted to live during the martial law era
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February 11, 2026

'Bagets the Musical' star says he wouldn't have wanted to live during the martial law era

By Totel V. de Jesus
WHEN I was writing this, I had yet to see Bagets the Musical, which opened on Jan. 23, 2026, at Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT).
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Les Misérables has given us back Red Concepcion—thank you
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February 9, 2026

Les Misérables has given us back Red Concepcion—thank you

By Vincen Gregory Yu
All photos by Vincen Gregory Yu The Manila leg of Les Misérables: World Tour Spectacular is part of GMG Productions’ 2025–2026 season.
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Why the success of Heated Rivalry didn't surprise me
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January 29, 2026

Why the success of Heated Rivalry didn't surprise me

By Nina Roxas
There’s been a lot of talk on the internet about Heated Rivalry. This series comes as a shock to many—but not me, and I’ll tell you…
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People v Dela Cruz is a must-see satirical play
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January 22, 2026

People v Dela Cruz is a must-see satirical play

By Edmund Dennis Ladaw
What if the country’s justice system started using a jury to decide the verdict in criminal trials? This is the treatise…
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Manila traffic not a condition, but a lifestyle: ‘How long does it take to get there?’ ‘Depende’
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January 16, 2026

Manila traffic not a condition, but a lifestyle: ‘How long does it take to get there?’ ‘Depende’

By Rafael R. Castillo, MD
Driving in Metro Manila is not a means of mobility or mode of transportation. It is a personality test, a patience retreat, a theology…
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Have your fill of Jang Ki Yong and Choi Woo Shik
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January 16, 2026

Have your fill of Jang Ki Yong and Choi Woo Shik

By Clarita Talag
What a cool coincidence that two high-traffic Korean actors have binge-worthy romcoms which have been hits since the holiday season: Jang Ki…
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Song Wei Long is back finally— as captivating as ever
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January 9, 2026

Song Wei Long is back finally— as captivating as ever

By Liana Garcellano
Song Wei Long’s Lin Yusen now in business suit, shedding his doctor’s coat after a tragic accident (Image from…
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Why I still longed for Filipino theatricality in 2025
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December 22, 2025

Why I still longed for Filipino theatricality in 2025

By Vincen Gregory Yu
The author outside the Sydney Opera House (Courtesy of Vincen Gregory Yu) All photos by Vincen Gregory Yu WRITING year-end appraisals of the…
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Xiao Zhan does amazing aerial kung-fu in 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes'
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December 11, 2025

Xiao Zhan does amazing aerial kung-fu in 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes'

By Liana Garcellano
That The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Gallant quietly slipped into Netflix’s catalogue is something to be happy about. It’s not an…
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2025 is an Ateneo year in theater
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November 24, 2025

2025 is an Ateneo year in theater

By Vincen Gregory Yu
Bar Boys: The Musical curtain call (Photo by Vincen Gregory Yu) Bar Boys: The Musical runs until Nov. 30 at the Hyundai Hall, Areté Ateneo…
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