Mabining Mandirigma: The must-see play before you cast your ballots this May

Tanghalang Pilipino brings back the acclaimed steampunk musical Mabining Mandirigma with a more powerful ensemble cast and thought-provoking performance, just in time when the country is on the verge of deciding the next set of leaders.

One of the scene in Tanghalang Pilipino' Mabining Mandrigma

Liesl Batucan plays a female Apolinario Mabini who effectively mirrors the struggle of Inang Pilipinas in its quest for sovereignty. With superb acting and enunciation, she stands tall in the proverbial wheelchair of frustration on the Filipinos' stand for freedom. Antonio Fernandez Ferrer, powerful tenor that he is, commands presence with his acting and a voice that easily filled CCP's Little Theater. Alternating with Armand Ferrer is acclaimed performer David Ezra, whose voice and theater credentials fits him well for the Aguinaldo role.

First in HIP : We thought you were gone... Laperal Apartments Restoration

Laperal Apartments facade

Its been 4 years since we last heard of the Laperal Apartments. The Art-deco building bought by University of the East, reduced to rubble leaving only its original facade left to crumble... But as time passes on, this tragedy might not be a threat after all.

RISING FROM THE ASHES: The New Quinta Market

Its been a while since we last heard any updates on the construction of the "New Quinta Market" some say it was all fluff and filler, while others say its something worth the wait.

A Veteran’s Last Stand: Goodbye AFP Museum???

Recent reports that the AFP Museum located inside Camp Crame will be shutting down soon due to 2 years’ worth of unpaid electricity bills reaching up P1.375 million.

To those who are not aware, the AFP museum is a private foundation handled by the Armed Forces of the Philippines Museum and Historical Library Foundation Inc. and does not fall under the budget of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Established in 1996, it was to dedicate and promote the AFP’s culture and history as well as military traditions and items of recognition.

Art in Quiapo? The Padilla Art Gallery

For most people Quiapo and Art are not two words you’ll see together in one sentence, but for us its an amazing sight to see!

Padilla house facade

2016 is a new year so why not start off with a new discovery in one of the most unlikely places.

The Massacre continues: Demolishing the Old PNB building

Old PNB Building in Escolta

Manila, under the administration of Mayor Joseph Estrada continues its massacre of the city’s irreplaceable landmarks. Last year January 7, the PNB building caught on fire due to faulty electrical wiring. The building sustained structural damage and there has been incidents of falling debris the following months. It was declared condemned by the local engineering department and a hazard to the surrounding area.

This year heritage enthusiasts and experts are on the lookout for another wave of heritage massacres, similar to what happened to the Heritage Massacre of September 2014 with the recent El Hogar demolition now imminent, the loss of the Original Savory Chicken restaurant in Escolta, and the city’s plan to retake the Manila Metropolitan theatre from the NCCA.

Mayor Joseph Estrada claims the old PNB building is dangerous to pedestrians and that the age of the building plus last year’s fire had made it impossible for any restoration, to which experts disagree citing that the demolition only opens it to another condo developer to the already ever congested city. Haven’t we had enough of these condos?