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Five reasons you should check out The Manila Improv Festival

Gabe Mercado
Posted at Mar 19 06:24 PM

Quezon City will play host to over 50 improv groups from around the world, with the PETA Theater Center as ground zero. Here are some of comedian and festival producer Gabe Mercado’s recommendations Read more »

How PETA's 'Charot' changed 'Goin' Bulilit' alumnus CJ Navato

Totel V. de Jesus
Updated as of Mar 17 11:26 PM

Playing a disaffected youth in the ongoing play with music by the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) titled "Charot," Star Magic talent CJ Navato said he has learned a lot from the character he is playing, named appropriately, Millennial Boy. Read more »

'Important for youth to use their voice vs threats to democracy'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 25 11:06 PM

The fight to preserve the country's democracy continues even after the bloodless revolution 33 years ago.    Read more »

When Armida met Lino

Armida Siguion-Reyna
Updated as of Feb 17 05:08 PM

In this tribute to her friend, Lino Brocka, we get a glimpse of the great director’s intensity, but also of the life and passion of Armida Siguion-Reyna as both actress and movie producer. Read more »

Theater review: 'Charot!' is PETA's hilarious riff on charter change

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 15 06:11 AM

The main story of "Charot!" follows eight individuals who were on their way to their polling precinct to vote. Read more »

Ahead of May polls, PETA stages election comedy 'Charot'

Totel V. de Jesus
Posted at Feb 08 06:11 AM

"Charot" is set on election day with a motley crew of voters stuck on EDSA with only a few hours left before the closing of precincts.  Read more »

Top US court upholds California foie gras ban

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 08 07:51 AM

WASHINGTON - The US Supreme Court upheld California's foie gras ban on Monday, ending a long legal battle between animal rights activists and defenders of the delicacy. Read more »

'Lakbay Baybay', inilunsad

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 19 02:06 AM

Game ka ba sa isang kakaibang adventure, kasama ang pamilya at barkada? Read more »

PETA goes all out political for latest theater season

Totel V. de Jesus
Posted at Sep 28 06:15 AM

“A lot of the chosen productions will talk about the themes of truth, historical revisionism, human rights and EJK, martial law, the elections and people’s participation." Read more »

Paglipat kay Maali sa isang sanctuary, muling ipinanawagan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 02:54 AM

Matapos mag-viral ang leong tila nangingisay sa Manila Zoo, muli namang nanawagan ang mga animal rights group na ipasara ang Manila Zoo. Read more »

Dapat bang ipasara na ang Manila Zoo?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 02:52 AM

Ikinabahala ng animal welfare groups ang nag-viral na video ng isang leon sa Manila Zoo na tila nangingisay.  Read more »

Manila Zoo closure sought after lion's seizure on video

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 01:24 AM

MANILA – Animal welfare groups are calling for the closure of Manila Zoo after a video of a lion allegedly experiencing seizures made rounds online.    Read more »

Why playwright Rody Vera joined the cast of 'Rak of Aegis'

Totel V. De Jesus
Posted at Jul 07 06:04 AM

Many were surprised when the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) introduced Rody Vera among the new cast members of its long-running hit “Rak of Aegis.” Read more »

PETA hosts craft beer tasting for a cause

Kara Santos
Posted at Jun 13 05:39 PM

“Drink beer. Save animals.”   Read more »

'Rak of Aegis' is back: Here's a reason to go watch it again

Vincent Garcia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 23 05:00 PM

When "Rak of Aegis" returns later this year for its sixth run, no doubt that the question on everybody's mind is, "What's new?"  Read more »

Theater review: 'Changing Partners' makes triumphant return to PETA stage

Jeeves de Veyra
Posted at May 18 07:58 PM

“Changing Partners” has come a long way.  Read more »

'Aging Partners' to follow 'Changing Partners'?

Totel V. De Jesus
Posted at May 17 08:12 PM

There are followers of the stage musical who are already curious about what happened to its two characters Alex and Cris. Are they going to end up together as they age? Would the sequel’s title be “Aging Partners?” Read more »

How 'Changing Partners' musical opened doors for Anna Luna

Totel V. de Jesus
Updated as of May 10 03:06 PM

Anna Luna is in cloud nine nowadays.  Read more »

US court rules monkey does not own selfie copyright

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 25 02:20 AM

A US court has ruled that a monkey who snapped a selfie on a wildlife photographer's camera does not own the copyright to the image. Read more »

Animals rights groups smell blood as fashion labels go fur-free

Anne-Laure Mondesert and Fiachra Gibbons, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jan 04 02:23 PM

With more and more fashion houses going fur-free, San Francisco banning fur sales in the city and British MPs considering outlawing all imports of pelts after Brexit, the signs do not seem good for the industry.  Read more »