Paul Soriano's "Thelma" to be screened at DLSU on August 10; Launch of MMFF's Student Short Film Competition

Thelma, the hit film of Director Paul Soriano, will be screened at De La Salle University on August 10 (Friday) from 9am-1pm. Direk Paul will be there too for the open forum. Venue will be in the Auditorium at the 18th floor of Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall.

Together with this is the launching of the Student Short Film Competition of MMFF. Registration starts at 8:45 pm. Admission is FREE. 

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Winners to the 8th Cinemalaya Film Festival (2012)

The 8th Cinemalaya Film Festival revealed its winners in an awards night held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila on July 29, 2012. Below is the complete list of winners in the three (3) divisions: Short Feature, New Breed and Director's Showcase.

A.  SHORT FEATURE CATEGORY

1. Best Screenplay – Sigrid Andrea Bernardo (Ang Paghihintay sa Bulong)
2. Best Direction – Sheron Dayoc (As He Sleeps)
3. Special Jury Prize - Manenaya (Waiting)
4. Best Film – Victor
5. Audience Choice – Ruweda (Wheels)

Frequency Count:

Diablo - 5 awards

Ang Nawawala - 2 awards

Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino - 2 awards

REquieme! - 2 awards
Sta. Niña -1 award

Aparisyon - 1 award

The Animals - 1 award

Oros - 1 award

Mga Dayo - none

Ang Katiwala - none

B.  NEW BREED CATEGORY

1. Best Sound - Albert Michael Idioma (Aparisyon)
2. Best Original Music Score – Mikey Amistoso, Jazz Nicolas, and Diego Mapa (Ang Nawawala)
3. Best Editing – John Wong and Rona Delos Reyes (The Animals)
4. Best Production Design – Benjamin Payumo (Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino)
5. Best Cinematography – Tristan Salas (Diablo)
6. Best Screenplay - Rody Vera (REquieme!)
7. Best Performance of a Supporting Actor – Joross Gamboa (Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino)
8. Best Performance of a Supporting Actress – Anita Linda (Sta. Niña)
9. Best Direction – Mes De Guzman (Diablo)
10. Best Performance of an Actor – Kristoffer King (Oros)
11. Best Performance of an Actress – Ama Quiambao (Diablo)
12. Best Film - Diablo
13. Special Jury Prize – REquieme!
14. Audience Choice – Ang Nawawala
15. NETPAC Award - Diablo

Frequency Count:

Mga Mumunting Lihim - 4 awards

Bwakaw - 3 awards

Kamera Obskura - 3 awards

Kalayaan - 3 awards

Posas - 2 awards

C. DIRECTOR'S SHOWCASE CATEGORY

1. Best Sound – Ditoy Aguila (Kalayaan)
2. Best Original Music Score – Diwa De Leon (Kamera Obskura)
3. Best Editing – Vanessa De Leon (Mga Mumunting Lihim)
4. Best Production Design – Adolf Alix Jr. (Kalayaan)
5. Best Cinematography – Albert Banzon (Kalayaan)
6. Best Screenplay – Jose Javier Reyes (Mga Mumunting Lihim)
7. Best Performance of a Supporting Actor – Art Acuna (Posas)
8. Best Performance of a Supporting Actress - Judy Ann Santos, Iza Calzado, Janice de Belen, Agot Isidro (Ensemble Cast of Mga Mumunting Lihim)
9. Best Direction – Raymond Red (Kamera Obskura)
10. Best Performance of an Actor – Eddie Garcia (Bwakaw)
11. Best Performance of an Actress - Judy Ann Santos, Iza Calzado, Janice de Belen, Agot Isidro (Ensemble Cast of Mga Mumunting Lihim)
12. Best Film - Posas
13. Special Jury Prize – Kamera Obskura
14. Audience Choice - Bwakaw
15. NETPAC Award - Bwakaw

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Cinemalaya Goes UP Year 8 (August 1-14, 2012)

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The UP Cineastes' Studio, in partnership with Moonleaf Tea Shop, in cooperation with Outpost Visual Frontier, Orange Segment Print and Design Studio, Universal Robina Corporation and Viva Turismo Iligan present CINEMALAYA GOES UP Year 8.

Catch the films running on August 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, and 14 at UP Film Center's CINE ADARNA.

Join Total Philippines' Drive City Challenge conquering the streets of Metro Manila

Road accidents and the huge volume of vehicles plying the streets on a daily basis are some of the causes for the heavy traffic situation in Manila. It is important that all drivers be reminded of the safety measures and practice on how to drive responsibly.

Situation in Metro Manila
Around the world, road accidents claim the lives of an estimated 1.3 million people yearly, prompting experts to consider this as a public health and development crisis that is more fatal than malaria. Further, statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that 90% of the deaths caused by road accidents occur in low- and middle-income countries, even if these countries only account for 50% of the world’s total vehicles.

"Dance 4 Life: A Dance Marathon for a Cause" at Venice Piazza (Aug 11, 2012)

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"Swissness: More Fun in the Philippines" at the Peninsula Manila (August 2-11, 2012)

Continuing its long-standing tradition of celebrating exemplary culinary traditions from all over the world, The Peninsula Manila joins the Embassy of Switzerland in “Swissness: More Fun in the Philippines,” a 10-day festival where The Peninsula Manila’s very own Swiss Chef Samuel Linder of Old Manila takes over the hotel’s kitchens and showcases the very best in Swiss food and wine from August 2-11, 2012.

This food festival is doubly meaningful as the year 2012 also marks the 150th anniversary of the friendship between the Philippines & Switzerland. The Swiss Embassy in Manila opened in 1862, the first time that the federal republic consisting of 26 cantons was represented in any Asian country. Under the direction of Peter Jenny, Switzerland’s first consul in the Philippines, official relations between the two countries was launched and, today, the Swiss community in the Philippines is the second largest in Asia and Switzerland is one of the Philippines’ top 10 investors.

ONE Fighting Championship presents "ONE FC: Pride of a Nation" at Smart Araneta Coliseum (August 31, 2012)

ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC), based in Singapore, heads to Manila to rock the historic event of the largest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization in Asia on August 31, 2012 (Friday) at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. It will debut the fight capital of Asia with the largest MMA event in Philippine history.

CEO of ONE Fighting Championship™ Victor Cui stated, “We have put together the greatest card in ONE FC history for our Manila event. When you put Shinya Aoki and Bibiano Fernandes on the same card, one can expect nothing less than an epic night of world‐class MMA action like Manila has never seen before. Manila is the fight capital of Asia and I want to bring the best fighters in Asia to the awesome fight‐fans of this great city. We are beyond excited to hold this incredible card in such a passionate and pride driven city.”

75th UAAP Season Schedules (Basketball)

This is the complete list of schedules of the Basketball games in the 75th UAAP Season for the three (3) groups: Men's Division, Women's Division, and Juniors Division.

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Men's Basketball

Run for Light at Bonifacio Global City on July 21, 2012

Run for Light advocacy run will be held at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City on July 21, 2012. It is a fund raising event of Stiftung Solarenergie (StS) that will help finance the distribution of solar lanterns to rural villages. The launch of this pioneer running event is especially timely, as it coincides with the United Nations International Year of Sustainable Energy for All. 

Apart from helping raise funds for the foundation, Run for Light will also be an event centered on advocacy and education. It will be an avenue to raise public awareness on the need to empower marginalized communities by bringing clean sources of light to their homes and an educational campaign focused on sustainable solar energy.

Race distances are 3K, 5K,  and 10K with registration fees of P400, P500 and P600 respectively.

9th Lamiraw Creative Writing Workshop: Call for Submission

The Lamiraw Literary Arts Organization of Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) and the Calbayog Literary Arts Organization (CALAO Writers) Inc. are accepting applications to the 9th Lamiraw Creative Writing Workshop (LCWW) slated on November 6-9, 2012 at the NwSSU-AVR, Calbayog City, Samar. 

This year’s panelists are Elizabeth Raquel (GUMIL Filipinas/NCLA Coordinator-Ilocos Region), Carlos Arejola (Kabulig Bikol Writers Association/NCLA Coordinator-Bicol Region), Jerry Gracio (Katig Writers Network Inc.), Dante Rosales (CALAO Writers Inc.), Prof. Merlie M. Alunan and Dr. Victor N. Sugbo (UP Tacloban), Dr. David A. Genotiva (EVSU), and Dr. Priscilla Macansantos (UP Baguio/NCLA Chair) who is also the keynote speaker.

Fifteen (15) slots are at stake: three guest fellows from Luzon (Ilocandia: 1, Bicolandia: 1, Baguio: 1), three from Capul (Inabaknon language), 6 from Samar and Leyte (Waray language), and 3 from Southern Leyte/Northwestern Leyte/Biliran (Sebuano language).

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival opens with "Babae sa Breakwater"

Babae sa Breakwater by Mario O’Hara is the opening film of the 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition on July 20, 2012 (Friday) 7:30 PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater) of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

The film is Cinemalaya’s tribute to the late screenwriter, director and actor Mario O’Hara who passed away last June 26, 2012.

Babae Sa Breakwater tells of the life of Manila’s vagabonds who make the breakwater along Roxas Boulevard their home. The film features Gardo Versoza, Amy Austria, Lou Veloso, Lucita Soriano, Alchris Galura, Jonard Lomangaya, Ian Valdez and introduces its two lead stars Katherine Luna and Kristoffer King. It was produced by Entertainment Warehouse, Inc.

FWGP presents "Open (Na Open) Book" on July 21, 2012 at Chef's Bistro

Freelance Writers Guild of the Philippines (FWGP) presents the monthly open book event entitled, "OPEN (NA OPEN) BOOK" by Dr. Margarita Holmes and Jeremy Baer on July 21, 2012 (Saturday) at 4:00pm. The event features their new books, Imported Love and Love Triangles. This will be held at Chef's Bistro at Scout Gandia near Tomas Morato in Quezon City.

Have you ever found yourself (or someone you know) in a love triangle? Do you have an “imported” love? Are “mistresses” and “unfaithful spouses” topics that appeal to you? Do you have taboo love questions you have been wanting to ask Dr. Holmes? 

Hosted by Bebang Siy, this event is brought to you by: BusinessWorld, herword, Air21, Agimat, Chef's Bistro & Botski Bakery.

LIMITED SEATS. For early and sure-seat reservations, you may opt to pay via BPI bank deposit or LBC or Cebuana Lhuillier Pera Padala.

Please text or call: IME (+63.906.2457910) OR TEENA (+63.915.3913129) FOR MORE DETAILS.

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Great Northern Sale at SM City North Edsa (July 13-15, 2012)

SM City North Edsa presents GREAT NORTHERN SALE on JULY 13-14-15, 2012. Major discounts will be offered. Get the most exclusive deals on all brands, stores and dining places - up to 70% off on selected brands.

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Tickets and Festival Passes for Cinemalaya 2012

GENERAL TICKET INFORMATION

Regular Price: P150 per head per screening

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - complete line-up of 25 competing films
8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - 10 Films (New Breed)

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - 5 Films (Directors Showcase)

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - 10 Films (Short Films)

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - Opening Film

Discounts: 

50% for Students (CCP Screenings Only; excluding Greenbelt 3 & Trinoma Cinemas)

20% for Senior Citizens

20% Government and Military Personnel

(Please present your IDs. Discounts applicable on regular ticket and for CCP venues only.) 

FESTIVAL PASSES

(CCP Screenings Only. Discounts not applicable.) 

ONE DAY PASS - P700.00

• admission to 4-6 screenings for one (1) day

• priority lane entry to screening venues

• free seating on a first-come, first-served basis

• non transferable

• admission to CCP screenings only

TWO DAY PASS – P1,200.00

• admission to 4-6 screenings per day for two (2) successive days

• priority lane entry to screening venues

• free seating on a first-come, first-served basis

• non transferable

• admission to CCP screenings only

FESTIVAL PASS – P2,000.00 

• admission to all competition films

• priority lane entry to screening venues

• free seating on a first-come, first-served basis

• complimentary souvenir program and subscription to e-newsletter

• non transferable

• admission to CCP screenings only

FLEXI PASS – P3,000.00

• admission to all competition films

• admission to eight (8) exhibition films of your choice

• priority lane entry to screening venues

• free seating on a first-come, first-served basis

• complimentary souvenir program and subscription to e-newsletter

• non transferable

• admission to CCP screenings only

PREMIUM PASS – P5,000.00

• guaranteed accommodation to all Festival screenings, Congress and Forums

• guaranteed accommodation to the Opening and Closing Awards Nights

• priority lane entry to screening venues

• free seating on a first-come, first-served basis

• access to VIP lounge

• invitations to Festival receptions, parties and special events

• complimentary souvenir program and subscription to e-newsletter

• non transferable

• admission to CCP screenings only

Tickets available at CCP, Greenbelt and Trinoma Cinemas. For more information and inquiry please call CCP Box Office at (632) 832-3704 or (632) 832-1125 local 1406 and 1409.

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Runway Picks fashion show at SM Southmall on July 7, 2012

SM Southmall would like to invite you to view the latest fashion picks from the runway. Showcasing the newest collection from the following fashion brands: SM Department Store’s SM Ladies Fashion & Girls Teens’ Wear, Charles & Keith, F&X, 3 Stars & A Sun, Jag, Just G., Human, Kashieca, Levi’s Mags, Le Jean de Marithe Francois Girbaud, Mendrez, Michelis, Osh Kosh B’gosh, Parfois, Payless, Peppermint, Periwinkle, Petit Monde, Plains & Prints, Promod, Sabella, Shubizz, Bench, Blue, Inc., Celine, Tomato, & Yves Rocher. 

Latest designs from young designer Ulysses King will also be featured in the fashion show. Model & DJ Callum David will play music to entertain guests.

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8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - 5 Films (Directors Showcase category)

The 2012 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition will be held on July 20-29, 2012 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Greenbelt 3 Makati and Trinoma Quezon City.

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - complete line-up of 25 competing films

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - 10 Films (New Breed)

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - 10 Films (Short Films)
Tickets & Festival Passes for Cinemalaya 2012
8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - Opening Film

1.

BWAKAW

by Jun Robles Lana

SYNOPSIS

Bwakaw is a drama-comedy about growing old, and everyone’s fear of growing old alone. Rene is a gay man who came out of the closet at age 70. Ailing in his twilight years, he thinks it is now too late for love, even companionship, and that all there is to look forward to is Death. He has made a will, bequeathing his few possessions to his even fewer friends. Everything is packed and labeled, ready for distribution. He has even paid for a coffin, taking advantage of a funeral home’s Summer Sale. Nowadays the only companion Rene has is Bwakaw, a stray dog that hangs around his house and follows him wherever he goes. As Rene waits for the day of his death, he gets the surprise of his life when it is Bwakaw who suddenly falls ill and is diagnosed with cancer. Rene is surprisingly affected, and he realizes that he values Bwakaw more than he thinks. In his struggle to get Bwakaw cured, Rene finds comfort in the most unlikely person: Sol, a tricycle driver who helps him bring Bwakaw to the vet and befriends him. Buoyed by Sol’s friendship, Rene starts living. Little by little he discovers simple joys. To the surprise of his friends, he even has his hair dyed to look younger. One day, he finally decides to make a move on Sol. The revelation that Rene is gay and has feelings for him surprises and disgusts Sol. He rejects Rene and leaves in anger. In the meantime, Bwakaw’s condition gets worse. Not even Rene’s ancient Santo Entierro (a supposedly miraculous statue of Jesus Christ) can save Bwakaw. Bwakaw dies, and Rene’s neighbors help him bury the faithful dog. But Bwakaw’s death, even while it was still only imminent, has made a difference. Rene has found a new appreciation for life and what is most important. He decides to unpack the things that he has already willed to other people and make his house more inhabitable. He is, after all, still alive.

Bwakaw trailer

MAJOR CREDITS 

Cast: Eddie Garcia, Rez Cortez, Soliman Cruz, Bibeth Orteza, Joey Paras, Alan Paule, Beverly Salviejo, Soxie Topacio, Luz Valdez, Gardo Versoza, Ms. Armida Siguion-Reyna, Jonathan Neri, Ronaldo Bertubin, May-I Fabros and introducing Princess as Bwakaw. 

Production: Sound-Albert Michael Idioma, Production Design-Joey Luna, Editing-Lawrence S. Ang, Music-Jema Pamintuan & Jeff Hernandez, Cinematography-Carlo Mendoza, Story and Screenplay-Jun Robles Lana, Line Producer-Tonee Acejo, Producer Antonio P. Tuviera, Producer-Ferdinand Lapuz, Executive Producers Ramel David, Joselito Oconer & Michael Tuviera, Executive Producers Perci Intalan & Jun Robles Lana, Director JUN ROBLES LANA, DGPI

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - 10 Films (New Breed Category)

The 2012 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition will be held on July 20-29, 2012 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Greenbelt 3 Makati and Trinoma Quezon City.

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - complete line-up of competing films

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - 5 Films (Directors Showcase)

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - 10 Films (Short Films)

Tickets & Festival Passes for Cinemalaya 2012

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - Opening Film

 

1.

ANG KATIWALA

by Aloy Adlawan

SYNOPSIS

RUBEN loses his job as a carpenter in a small town in Zambales where he lives with his wife EDNA and their 10-year old son, BUDOY. Desperate to make ends meet, he accepts a job as a caretaker of an abandoned property in Quezon City. Ruben soon finds out that the previous owner of the house is an important figure in the country’s history. When he is interviewed by a TV reporter about this historical figure, Ruben feels embarrassed that he knows nothing about him. Ruben soon starts reading up to get to know more about the life of this person, his accomplishments and what he has done for the people. Ruben’s fascination about the person’s life and his inevitable hero-worship irks the only friend he has in the sprawling compound, the night-shift security guard, GIMO, who jokes that Ruben is slowly being possessed by the soul of his new hero.

Ang Katiwala trailer

MAJOR CREDITS 

Cast: Dennis Trillo, Ronnie Lazaro, Angelina Canapi, Althea Vega, Miggs Cuaderno, Neri Naig, Ernie Zarate, Shyr Valdez, Richard Manabat, Louella de Cordova, Aileen Lota, Dado Jose. 

Production: Writer/Director-Aloy L. Adlawan; Producers-Aloy L. Adlawan, Antonio P. Tuviera; Executive Producers-Ramel David, Joselito Oconer, Michael Tuviera, Aloy Adlawan, Wanda Lomibao, Paolo Leano; Director of Photography-Carlo Mendoza; Production Designer-Jed Sicangco, Editor-Laser Diaz; Sound Design & Recording-Cedric Region; Music-Peter Legaste

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - 10 Films (Short Film category)

The 2012 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition will be held on July 20-29, 2012 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Greenbelt 3 Makati and Trinoma Quezon City.

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - complete line-up of competing films
8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - 10 Films (New Breed)

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - 5 Films (Directors Showcase)

Tickets & Festival Passes for Cinemalaya 2012

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - Opening Film

SHORTS-A 

1. Mientras Su Durmida (As He Sleeps)

by Sheron Dayoc

SYNOPSIS:

In sickness and in health, should marriage really be an unconditional partnership that should never be broken? Christina, in her 30’s, is married to Hector, a husband who’s paralyzed and therefore physically incompetent to consummate their marriage. She wants to liberate herself from a sexless union. Her needs as a woman are unfulfilled. But her love for Hector, and her commitment to him coupled with the dictates of her faith and marital vows, and her sympathy and care for her husband keeps her in “cage of marriage,” where she suffers in melancholic solitude, yet contemplates on freedom and rediscovering her true worth.

Mientras Su Durmida (As He Sleeps) trailer

"Potted Potter" in Manila (August 28 - September 2, 2012)

Potted Potter, the West End and New York smash hit play, will have its Manila run at at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium on August 28-September 2, 2012 with only 10 limited shows. Potted Potter takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes. This fantastically funny show features all your favourite characters, a special appearance from a fire-breathing dragon, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic.

Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium is located at the RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue in Makati City.

Potted Potter is a 2012 Olivier Award Nominee as Best Entertainment & Family Show. Created by double Olivier Award Best Entertainment nominees Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, the show is a must-see for Potter addicts and a great introduction to the series for anyone who’s ever wondered what all the fuss is about. Even if you don’t know the difference between a Horcrux and Hufflepuff, Potted Potter will make you roar with laughter. 

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival at 3 venues: CCP, Greenbelt 3 & Trinoma

Twenty five (25) new digital films will compete in the 2012 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition on July 20-29, 2012 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Greenbelt 3 Makati and Trinoma Quezon City.

This year, Cinemalaya gets even bigger with the addition of a new major venue at Trinoma Cinema in Quezon City. The addition of Trinoma as a third major venue for the festival is part of the vision of Cinemalaya organizers to make the Festival more accessible to the growing number of audiences that attend Cinemalaya.

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival - Opening Film on July 20, 2012

Cinemalaya’s main competition categories are the New Breed full length feature category and the Short Feature category featuring works by new directors. The Directors Showcase is a competition for works by established directors.

Ten (10) films compete in the New Breed full length feature category:
[Posters, Synopses, Credits, Schedules & Trailers - here]

Aparisyon by Vincent Sandoval

Ang Katiwala by Aloy Adlawan

Ang Nawawala by Marie Jamora

Mga Dayo by Julius Sotomayor Cena

Diablo by Mes de Guzman

Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino by Lemuel C. Lorca

Oros by Paul Sta. Ana

REquieme! by Loy Arcenas

Santa Niña by Emmanuel Quindo Palo

The Animals by Gino M. Santos

Black Canyon Coffee is now in the Philippines

Black Canyon Coffee, a successful business in Thailand for coffee and dining is now in the Philippines. The restaurant has just opened its first branch in SM Southmall in Las Piñas City, located at the south of Metro Manila. Black Canyon Coffee does not only serve a wide array of specialty coffee drinks and beverages, but also a gamut of delicious and healthy Thai meals too. 

Manila Symphony Orchestra with violinist Regina Buenaventura (July 6-7, 2012)

Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) begins their 2012 Concert Series with Violinist Regina Buenaventura performing on July 6 at the Francisco Santiago Hall, BDO Corporate Center in Makati, and on July 7 at the Philam Life Auditorium in Manila. Arturo Molina is conducting for both shows at 8pm. 

MSO brings to life an exciting and colorful dreamworld bursting with vibrant music, where ambition and fantasy become a reality as the orchestra performs Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Kodaly's Hary Janos, and Barber's Violin Concerto, featuring violinist Regina Buenaventura.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice is one of the most extensively performed of all of French composer Paul Dukas' works and was made popular to moviegoers of all ages by its appearance in Walt Disney's animated classic, Fantasia. The symphonic poem is based on Goethe's poem which tells the now-familiar story of a young apprentice who, when left alone by his master, casts an enchantment on a broom to do the work for him.