Taylor Swift, BTS’ Jimin, Lisa, Le Sserafim, BINI win at 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards

BY JONATHAN HICAP

Nov 11, 2024 09:24 AM

  

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Taylor Swift, K-pop acts BTS’ Jimin, BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Le Sserafim, and Filipino girl group BINI triumphed at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs) on Nov. 10 from the Co-op Live in Manchester, United Kingdom. 

Swift won four awards: Best Video with “Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)”, Best Artist, Best Live and Best US Act.” 

Closely following was MTV EMAs newcomer Tyla, who bagged her first ever MTV EMAs for Best Afrobeats, Best R&B and Best African Act.

A general view of the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live on Nov. 10, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images for Viacom International)

Busta Rhymes accepts the Global Icon award on stage during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live on Nov. 10, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Anthony Devlin/Getty Images for Viacom International)

Host Rita Ora on stage during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live on Nov. 10, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images for Viacom International)

Third time host Rita Ora surprised fans with several outfit changes and during the show invited global audiences into “Rita’s Bar,” set in a balcony overlooking thousands of fans. 

During the show, the MTV EMAs paid tribute to Liam Payne, with personal words from Rita. 

Performers Benson Boone and K-pop girl group Le Sserafim accepted their first MTV EMAs. 

Boone won Best New while Le Sserafim bagged Best Push. Peso Pluma won Best Latin.  

BINI won Best Asia Act, bagging their first ever MTV EMAs on their first nomination. The other nominees were ILLIT from South Korea, Mahalini from Indonesia, MASDO from Malaysia, and Sakurazaka46 from Japan. 

BTS’ Jimin, who is fulfilling his military service, won Best K-pop. The other nominees were Jungkook, Le Sserafim, Lisa, NewJeans and Stray Kids. 

Lisa and Rosalia won Best Collaboration for “New Woman” and Lisa also won Biggest Fans. 

(From left) Huh Yun-jin, Kazuha, Hong Eun-chae, Sakura Miyawaki and Kim Chae-won from Le Sserafim pose in the winners room with the Best Push award during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live on November 10, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Handout/Getty Images for Viacom International)

Huh Yun-jin, Kim Chae-won, Kazuha, Sakura Miyawaki and Hong Eun-chae of the group Le Sserafim attend the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live on Nov. 10, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Anthony Devlin/Getty Images for Viacom International)

 

Huh Yun-jin, Kim Chae-won, Kazuha, Sakura Miyawaki and Hong Eun-chae from Le Sserafim performs on stage during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live on Nov. 10, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Anthony Devlin/Getty Images for Viacom International)

Huh Yun-jin, Kim Chae-won, Kazuha, Sakura Miyawaki and Hong Eun-chae from Le Sserafim performs on stage during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live on Nov. 10, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images for Viacom International)

Huh Yun-jin, Kim Chae-won, Kazuha, Sakura Miyawaki and Hong Eun-chae from Le Sserafim performs on stage during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live on Nov. 10, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Anthony Devlin/Getty Images for Viacom International)

Jimin (Instagram) 

Lisa (Instagram)

BINI (X)

Other winners included Ariana Grande (Best Pop), Calvin Harris (Best Electronic), Imagine Dragons (Best Alternative), Eminem (Best Hip-Hop) and Liam Gallagher (Best Rock). 

Boone opened the show in acrobatic fashion, suspended in the air playing a golden grand piano while serenading the crowd with his hits “Slow It Down” and “Beautiful Things.” 

Bringing her latest track “Push 2 Start” to the MTV EMAs stage, Tyla appeared in glimmering body paint, flanked by dancers and a car, before getting the crowd singing along with her smash hit “Water.”

The Warning performed “Automatic Sun” and Shawn Mendes, winner of Best Canadian Act, and his live band lit up the entire set with bright, dramatic lighting, highlighting his raw, heartfelt vocals. 

Hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes received the 2024 MTV EMAs Global Icon Award from British rapper Little Simz. He performed “Scenario,” “Put Your Hands Where The Eyes Can See,” “I Know What You Want,” “Do The BusABus Pt.2,” “Break Ya Neck,” “Look At Me Now,” “Touch It” and “Pass The Courvoisier.”

Le Sserafim performed “Chasing Lightning” followed by “Crazy.”  

Peso Pluma’s performance of his single “Hollywood” featured a surprise appearance from his collaborator on the track, Estevan Plazola. 

Closing out the show, the inaugural 2024 MTV EMA Pop Pioneer recipient Pet Shop Boys produced a visual spectacle alongside local string players the Manchester Camerata, who all sported the band’s iconic cone hats. 

In Southeast Asia, the 2024 MTV EMAS will be available on-demand in Singapore (on Singtel TV), Malaysia (on Astro via On Demand and Astro GO, and Catch Up on Unifi TV), and in Indonesia (on First Media and Indihome) from Nov. 16. Additional airing dates are to be confirmed.  

Complete List 2024 MTV EMA Winners

BEST SONG

Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso

 

BEST VIDEO

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone - Fortnight

 

BEST ARTIST

Taylor Swift

 

BEST COLLABORATION

LISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMAN

 

BEST NEW

Benson Boone

 

BEST POP

Ariana Grande

 

BEST AFROBEATS

Tyla

 

BEST ROCK

Liam Gallagher

 

BEST LATIN

Peso Pluma

 

BEST K-POP

Jimin

 

BEST ALTERNATIVE

Imagine Dragons

 

BEST ELECTRONIC

Calvin Harris

 

BEST HIP-HOP

Eminem

 

BEST R&B

Tyla

 

BEST LIVE

Taylor Swift

 

BEST PUSH

LE SSERAFIM

 

BIGGEST FANS

LISA

 

Full list of 2024 MTV EMA Worldwide Winners

BEST AFRICAN ACT

Tyla

 

BEST ASIA ACT

BINI

 

BEST AUSTRALIAN ACT

Sia

 

BEST AUSTRIAN ACT

RAF Camora

 

BEST BRASILIAN ACT

Pabllo Vittar

 

BEST CANADIAN ACT

Shawn Mendes

 

BEST CARIBBEAN ACT

Young Miko

 

BEST DUTCH ACT

Roxy Dekker

 

BEST FRENCH ACT

Pierre Garnier

 

BEST GERMAN ACT

AYLIVA

 

BEST INDIA ACT

Mali

 

BEST ISRAELI ACT

Noa Kirel

 

BEST ITALIAN ACT

Annalisa

 

 BEST LAT AM CENTRAL ACT

Manuel Turizo

 

BEST LAT AM NORTH ACT

YeriMua

 

BEST LAT AM SOUTH ACT

Dillom

 

BEST NORDIC ACT

Zara Larsson

 

BEST POLISH ACT

Daria Zawiałow

 

BEST PORTUGUESE ACT

Bárbara Bandeira

 

BEST SPANISH ACT

Lola Indigo

 

BEST SWISS ACT

Nemo

 

BEST UK & IRELAND ACT

RAYE

 

BEST US ACT

Taylor Swift

Tyla poses in the winners room with the Best Afrobeats, Best R&B and Best African Act awards during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live on Nov. 10, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Handout/Getty Images for Viacom International)

Peso Pluma (Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images for Viacom International)

Shawn Mendes (Anthony Devlin/Getty Images for Viacom International)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Anthony Devlin/Getty Images for Viacom International)

Philpop Himig Handog releases Top 12 finalists' music videos

Featuring the entries of Ice, Maki, Moira, VXON, and more

BY MANILA BULLETIN ENTERTAINMENT

Nov 10, 2024 02:12 PM 

AT A GLANCE

• The grand finals where the Best Song will be determined is set to happen next year.

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The top 12 songs of Philpop Himig Handog songwriting festival have premiered their respective music videos on ABS-CBN Star Music’s YouTube channel.

The music videos of Ice Seguerra’s “ATM,” Ferdinand Aragon’s “Buhi,” Jolianne’s “Dili Na Lang,” KHIMO’s “Ghostwriter,” Maki’s “Kurba,” Geca Morales, Lyka Estrella, and Annrain’s “Langit Lupa,” VXON’s “MHWG,” Moira Dela Torre and Johnoy Danao’s “Papahiram,” Kurt Fick’s “Salamat (Nga Wala Na  mTa),” Noah Alejandre’s “Taliwala,” Shantel and Extrapolation’s “Tulala,” and FANA and Tiara Shaye’s “Wag Paglaruan” are also airing on cable channel MYX and The Filipino Channel (TFC).

Entries of Philpop Himig Handog have been met with warm support from fans as it has already earned 3.6 million combined streams with all of the songs reaching over 10,000 streams each on Spotify.

Interpreters of Philpop Himig Handog will continue to rock the "ASAP" stage to perform their entries. Moira, Johnoy, FANA, Tiara, and VXON gave their beautiful renditions last Sunday (Nov. 3).

The groundbreaking collaboration of Philpop Music Fest and Himig Handog started from a mentorship program that offers workshops and songwriting sessions for aspiring Filipino composers. 

The grand finals where the Best Song will be determined is set to happen next year. For more details, follow Star Music on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Beware of secularism

 

By Fr. Roy Cimagala

Chaplain

Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE)

Talamban, Cebu City

Email: roycimagala@gmail.com

THE problem of secularism is that it promotes a social order this is neither connected to religion nor critical of it. It denies the influence of religion in our social order. It simply wants to be guided by a certain consensus derived from what is considered practical in the present life itself.

But religion is not simply a private affair. God is the author and ruler not only of individuals, but also of societies. While the relation of Church and State depends on a number of circumstances which cannot be determined by a general rule, truth is religion is a social as well as an individual and personal duty. It cannot and should not be ignored. 

The so-called separation of Church and State should not be understood in an absolute way. While it’s correct that the State should not have a state religion nor promote or condemn any particular religion or religious viewpoint, developing a relation between State and the different religions should be promoted. The State should also respect the views of non-believers.

But the Church cannot renounce her mission to teach the truths she has received from her Divine Founder. While fully recognizing the value of the present life, the Church cannot look upon it as an end in itself, but only as a movement toward a future life for which preparation must be made by compliance with the laws of nature and the laws of God.

For Catholics and Christians in general, their belief that the present life is a preparation if not a testing ground for an eternal life that is a supernatural sharing of the very life of God, should be respected. And because of that, their moral teachings should be respected too. The government cannot impose something that is considered immoral by their religion.

Secularism gives an opening to certain ideologies like Wokeism, neo-Marxism, etc. that actually are harmful to social justice and order. That is why we should be careful of secularism. Rather, we should intensify our religious and spiritual life, our relation with God, so that the proper social justice and order can be obtained.

Of course, the Church cannot impose its teachings on anyone, but it should be given a free space to be itself, to evangelize, to celebrate the sacraments, and to do the works of education, charity, mercy and justice without undue interference from the government.

Besides, the Church asks—and if necessary, demands—that the State respect the “sanctuary of conscience,” so that the Church’s people are not required by law to do things the Church teaches as immoral.

It’s unfortunate, for example, that in the US there was this “Contraceptive Mandate” issued in 2012 that turned the Catholic Church’s charitable and medical facilities into State agencies that facilitate practices that the Church believes are gravely evil.

Indeed, this delicate issue of Church and State relation should be thoroughly studied by our Church and State leaders, and appropriate agreements should be made. The separation of Church and State should not be understood as a mandate to ignore each other. There has to be constant communication and consultation between the two, because both work for the same people or constituents, though in different aspects of life.

Though there is autonomy in both of them, it should be acknowledged that “there is no realm of worldly affairs which can be withdrawn from the Creator and His dominion.” 

P-pop girl group KAIA shares music advice from SB19

 KAIA’s Charice, Sophia, Angela, Alexa and Charlotte share how SB19 helped them when they were just starting out as a group up until now that they’ve released their new single Walang Biruan. Photo from KAIA's Facebook page

Charmie Joy Pagulong - The Philippine Star 

November 10, 2024 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — The members of the P-pop girl group KAIA are grateful for the support that they are getting from other P-pop groups, especially SB19.

In an exclusive chat with The STAR at the Sony Music Philippines office, Charice, Sophia, Angela, Alexa and Charlotte of KAIA detailed how SB19 encouraged and helped them when they were just starting out as a group up until now that they’ve released their new single Walang Biruan.

In fact, Pablo, Justin and Josh hopped on to the Walang Biruan song and performed the dance with them as seen on their social media pages.

The girls shared that SB19 congratulated them upon the release of the track and the music video.

“I think one of the lessons that has stuck with me since we were trainees is that practice makes perfect,” offered Sophia.

“Like me, personally, I know the feeling na when I perform na kulang sa (but lacking in) practice as compared to nakapag-practice talaga. So that’s when I realized that it’s really right. That’s why they perform that way because they do this. I’m inspired to be like that also.”

KAIA is among the performing groups at the international event, Round Festival, in Laos.

Charice, on the other hand, recalled that when they churned out their debut song Kaya, they were too shy to show it to SB19 members. “We showed it (lyrics) to Kuya Pablo and Kuya Josh, and then takot na takot kami like, ‘Don’t read it, don’t read it.’ As in we were embarrassed to show the lyrics to them,” she said.

“But Kuya Pablo read (the lyrics) and he told us not to be afraid or laugh at your work. Your work, whatever that is, that’s where you unleash your artistry. So be confident and believe in yourself.”

Angela confessed that there were times when she felt like she didn’t do her best. “So they told me that whatever happens today, you have to do better next time. It’s like every day is a new day and do your best in every performance,” she said.

“Our resources are not that much as a group. I remember Kuya Justin, who said to me before, to do your best even in the simple things. Pagandahin mo na yung simple.”

She added that Josh would still continue to give them advice to do their thing as a group. “Kuya Josh really believes in us. He would always tell us that we will become famous,” Angela said. “He would always promote us and we’re very happy that he would include us in his shows.”

For Alexa, what she learned from SB19 is to “stay true to yourself.” “Because sometimes, there are some people who would give advice and opinion on what we should do. But at that time, when I experienced that, Kuya Pablo said, ‘It’s their opinion and advice but you don’t have to follow everything most of the time.’ He said that we know better, alam namin yung experience namin and dapat gawin sa mga gagawin namin. So it’s better if you’re the one who will decide on what you should do with your artistry.”

SB19’s Pablo and Justin hop on the Walang Biruan dance challenge with KAIA.

The most memorable advice from SB19 for Charlotte was to not be afraid to make mistakes. “Because in that way, you will improve and grow as an artist,” she explained.

“So if ever you make a mistake, take that as your motivation to do better,” she continued.

“And especially when we were rookies, because they’ve really monitored us since our rookie days. Their simple advice motivated us to do better. Until now, we carried it with us.”

SB19 was one of the reasons why KAIA and other groups entered the P-pop music scene, the group asserted. “We look up to them as our role models and seniors,” said Angela.

KAIA’s Walang Biruan, now out on various platforms, is about confessing your feelings to someone you love.

“Regardless of your gender, when you like a person, you can start telling that person and inform them of how you feel,” expressed Angela.

The bubblegum pop track reflects the group’s “very fun, very youthful, and very energetic” vibes, she added.

Slow Sunday mornings with a Schnoodle

If she could, brand strategist and creative consultant Monique Madsen would invite Martha Stewart over for more Martha hacks and home tips.

BY AA PATAWARAN

Nov 9, 2024 09:36 AM 

AT A GLANCE

• ‘Honestly, after traveling and a few hectic weeks lately, I just want to be at home with my family.’

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THE SUNDAY DRILL

SUNDAY COMFORT Monique Madsen lounging at home in a Natori kaftan

I met Monique Madsen in the middle of nowhere, on the high seas of Hong Kong, aboard the Genting Dream, a 151,300-ton, 335-meter-long, 40-meter-wide, and 18-deck-tall dream of a cruise ship run by Dream Cruises out of the former British colony.  

A former editor and associate publisher, Monique is now an entrepreneur, running her own consulting company Modeme as a brand strategist and creative director specializing in personal branding, marketing, digital branding, and social media services.

She’s a true-blue city girl, even in the 18 years she spent discovering the world, making a place for herself in cities like Copenhagen and Shanghai. While she has more control of her time now that she has her own company, Monique is still in love with downtime, treasuring every opportunity to sit back and relax, to live life at a pace that doesn’t anymore involve running in heels. She enjoys dining out with friends, doting on her three-year-old schnoodle, and consuming copious amounts of black coffee if it isn’t happy hour.

BRUNCHTIME With her schnoodle Malthe and her bestfriend, Argentinian consul Fabricio Sordoni

What is your idea of a perfect Sunday?
A very slow morning! I have slow mornings daily as I wake up quite early, but on Sundays, it’s very relaxing to know I can sleep in if I want to.

 

Best Sunday ever in your memory.
Going to the park with my dog Malthe with friends and their dogs too, then heading to Wildflour for brunch or going to the Sunday market together at Salcedo Village. It’s always a leisurely brunch or a late lunch with friends.

 

Best word to describe Sunday.
Slow!

PERK ME UP Wake up to the smell of coffee

Book you would recommend as a Sunday read
I’m not reading a book right now, but on Sunday mornings I love having my coffee while reading “Modern Love” articles in The New York Times before browsing news headlines.

 

What is the most extravagant thing you could think of having or doing on a Sunday? 
I love tinkering around my home, whether tending to my plants, editing my closet, or doing the laundry! It’s the kind of downtime I rarely have these days as I usually end up still socializing on a Sunday.

 

What would be the perfect topic for Sunday brunch conversation? 
I love Sunday brunches with my friends— it’s the best! Conversations span from random everyday things, recent trips, dating anecdotes to more serious subjects like politics, life goals, and career plans.

MARKET DAY Sunday morning a the Salcedo Weekend Market

Best movie or series that once made your Sunday
Great Expectations, the 1998 movie with De Niro, Ethan Hawke, Chris Cooper, and Gwyneth Paltrow. I’m a huge Dickens fan, I buy hardbounds of his when I travel. I know movie versions are usually disappointing but this one is really good. I cried buckets, ugly cried, and it felt so good.

 

A quotable quote about Sunday that’s made for you
“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” It’s a Greek proverb, also a line from one of my favorite Netflix series After Life. I love this because I love trees— and on Sundays I love going to the park.

ALL RISE Breakfast with her Sunday Squad, neighbors and expats, from left, Sebástian Fernández, Daniel Obrado,  Monique, Marian Majer, Jozi Grenz, Mitzi Cañafranca, and superdogs Malthe and Pablo

What does “wear your Sunday Best” mean to you?
Loungewear, my Natori robe, or silk pjs, but if I’m going out for a proper brunch—anything in linen and in white.

 

If you were to write a book about the Sundays of your life, what would be the title? 
There’s not enough hours on a Sunday.

PLAYDATE Monique's three-year-old schnoodle Malthe

Best Sunday companion.
My dog Malthe. I love snuggles in the couch and long, off-leash walks in the park with him. If I could invite someone I find most intriguing, I’d invite Martha Stewart over for sure. Sundays are an errand day and I can never have enough Martha life hacks, like how to get stubborn stains out of my whites, how to store wool and cashmere in this weather, and how to make a mean espresso martini to sip in between chores. I think my dad is the best Sunday companion too. He is the most interesting person to me. He’s a well-read, He’s an early riser who walks two hours every morning and reads up on everything, whether current events or politics or history. He is so old-school and it’s simply refreshing to get the point of view of someone who’s off social media.

 

Best Sunday in your life.
It was with an amazing ex-boyfriend, apples, and coffee, telling stories, and laughing in bed.

 

Worst Sunday in your life.
Well, I’m 41. There’s been quite a few Sundays spent recovering from hangovers due to regrettable nightouts and one too many glasses of mixed drinks.

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT These dogs, meeting in the park, love Sundays too

If Sunday were a flavor, what would this flavor be?
Avocado toasts for brunch. Better yet, eggs Benedict, black coffee, and more black coffee

Where in the world would you like to be next Sunday, if you can just go there by magic?
Honestly, after traveling and a few hectic weeks lately, I just want to be at home with my family.

Singer Wisp to hold show in Manila in December

BY JONATHAN HICAP

Nov 9, 2024 03:59 PM

  

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American shoegaze phenomenon Wisp (real name Natalie R. Lu), will be coming to Manila for a show in December. 

She will hold her “Wisp Live in Manila” on Dec. 5 (Thursday), 8 p.m. at the SM North EDSA Skydome. 

Since the release of her viral debut track “Your Face,” Wisp has been building a unique following, especially on TikTok, where her melancholic, lush sound struck a chord with fans worldwide.   

Wisp (Instagram) 

Garnering over 81 million streams on Spotify alone, “Your Face” set the stage for her breakout into the music scene. Her subsequent singles, including “Tangled Dreams,” “Once Then We’ll Be Free,” and “See You Soon,” have further cemented her as a must-listen for shoegaze and alternative music fans.

This year, she released her debut EP, “Pandora,” with each of the six tracks, including the beloved “Your Face,” taking listeners on a journey through atmospheric soundscapes and poetic reflections on love, longing, and liberation. 

Wisp’s voice floats above each melody, creating a snowdrop effect—delicate yet intense, gentle but unforgettable. 

The “Wisp Live in Manila” will offer an immersive live performance, drawing audiences into her world of dreamy visuals, textured instrumentals, and evocative vocals. 

Wisp’s live shows have been described as cathartic experiences, where every note reverberates with raw, unfiltered emotion. For Manila, she promises to deliver a night that embodies her ethereal aesthetic, inviting attendees to lose themselves in the dreamlike quality of her music.

Tickets to “Wisp Live in Manila” are available at SM Tickets outlets nationwide or online at smtickets.com. 

Pixie dust dance magic: Ballet Philippines’ Peter Pan

BY PHILIP CU UNJIENG

Nov 10, 2024 02:01 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• It’s a fun, entertaining classical ballet that showcases Filipino terpsichorean talent: Peter Pan, as conceptualized by BP’s artistic director, Misha Martynuk.

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An excerpt from Ballet Philippines 'Peter Pan'

Ballet Philippines (BP) has a December surprise that should help bring added Christmas joy to this year’s holiday season. It’s a fun, entertaining classical ballet that showcases Filipino terpsichorean talent: Peter Pan, as conceptualized by BP’s artistic director, Misha Martynuk. 

Ballet Philippines President Kathleen Liechtenstein was ready to remind us that the Dec. 6-8 performances at Solaire will also be our chance to watch what they’ll be bringing, along with Limang Daan, to cities such as Athens and Vienna next March, as Ballet Philippines will embark on a European tour. 

Ballet Philippines’ President Kathleen Liechtenstein

As Misha Martynuk explained, this Peter Pan ballet is his version, inspired by the original JM Barrie story. It will be a ballet for children, but it will also be something adults will appreciate. There will be a classical ballet approach with classic discipline and technique. Still, he’ll (Peter) be flying - and they plan to use elements in the original story such as the crocodile, Tinkerbell, and NeverNeverLand. 

A different cast for each performance is something new that Misha will employ for this Peter Pan. It stands to be one of the biggest productions mounted by Ballet Philippines, and the promise is to make each performance magical. 

Ballet Philippines’ Artistic Director Misha Martynuk.

In the interview portion of the media event, Misha was asked what his biggest challenge has been since he took over the reins of BP’s artistic direction. Without batting an eyelash, he immediately responded that it would have been Limang Daan, which was staged in March of this year. 

As a history of the 500-year struggle of the Filipina, and with an Igorot woman, an overseas Filipina nurse, and a non-binary shaman as the lead characters, this Filipiniana ballet had him researching to understand the context better and give justice to his dance direction. 

Ballet Philippines’ Peter Pan at The Theatre at Solaire this December.

As for Kathleen, she fondly remembers how successful and inspirational Limang Daan was, and that’s precisely why it’ll be part of what will be performed when the company tours Europe and Japan next year. She mentioned how full-length Filipino ballets, inspired by folklore from Mindanao and Batanes, are presently on the proverbial drawing board.  

And for now, we have a new, exciting Peter Pan to look forward to this December!