Yugto Theater Ensemble Proudly Presents Dating Stranger

Wazzup Pilipinas!

"Love is like a loop, even tangled chances… This is for us to decipher."

This love month, Yugto Theater Ensemble's (YTE) latest offering entitled "DATING STRANGER" will be joining Fringe Manila 2018 in celebration of the national arts month. “Dating Stranger” is a twin bill production in collaboration with Mapua Tekno Teatro (MT2). The twin bill production's title can be read in two ways, in english as “Dating a stranger” and in filipino tag-lish “’Dating’ stranger” meaning “Formerly a stranger”. This production showcases, MT2 Dramafest17’s multi-awarded play “Date”, and YTE’s “Hello Stranger”. This twinbill production aims to showcase the complexity of love in two different scenarios. It shows two different perspective depicting how and why people choose to stay or to let go. Everything still boils down to love. 

Here are the synopsis of the said performances:

Mapua Tekno Teatro’s “Date” Written by Jean Gladys Vicente | Directed by Anggoy Jalla

"February 14 is definitely a remarkable date for Jen and Jed. They first met in a restaurant during Valentines day and their anniversary also falls on that date. It has been their tradition, more like a ritual frankly, to celebrate their “First-Day-of- Meeting” Valentines day/anniversary in the only restaurant that they love. For the third time, they will eat and reminisce their memories. For the second time, some-one is not making new memories. For the first time, someone will stop—maybe."

Yugto Theater Ensemble’s “Hello Stranger” Written by Julio Garcia | Directed by Antonio Luis Mercado

"Two old friends, Tupe and Pat, attends a ‘love mixer’ event. During the event, the two shared laughter about their memories. They had drinks and played games facilitated by the event’s host. As the event progressed though, little by little, their past mistakes unravels that will prompt them to suddenly decide whether they should stay as friends or just be strangers."

DATING STRANGER shall have its run on February 14, & 15 10:30am & 3:00pm at Mapua University (Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila City) and February 23, 24, & 25, 7:30pm at Dulo MNL (4992 P. Guanzon St. Poblacion, Makati City)

Tickets are priced at Three Hundred and Fifty Pesos (Php350.00)

For more information and details visit our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/yugto.yugto and our event page: https://goo.gl/NsQ9Qv

For tickets reservations, show-buying and sponsorship inquiries, contact Ren Ren Billiones (+63 977 841 6940) or e-mail yugto.theater.ensemble@gmail.com

You can also purchase tickets for our Dulo MNL shows at https://www.ticketworld.com.ph

Gateway Cineplex Lets Couples Celebrate Love with Fun and Games

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Araneta Center, Gateway Cineplex and Ali Mall Cineplex are giving couples 18 years old and above a thrilling chance to “Celebrate Love with Fun and Games” at the Gateway Activity Center this February 10, Saturday, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Planning on surprising your loved one with a movie treat and a fancy dinner this Valentine’s Day? Why don’t you make things more exciting and work—or should we say, play—together to score that romantic deal for free?

Araneta Center, Gateway Cineplex and Ali Mall Cineplex are giving couples 18 years old and above a thrilling chance to “Celebrate Love with Fun and Games” at the Gateway Activity Center this February 10, Saturday, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Couples will have to participate in five games that are custom-made to test their coordination, cooperation and willingness to go the extra mile for the amazing prizes in store. These games are cake-eating contest, kiss off game, egg game, newspaper dance and perfect match. Who said Valentine’s Day celebrations always have to be the usual? These games will definitely spice things up for participating pairs.

The winning couple will win hotel accommodation at Novotel Manila Araneta Center for Valentine’s Day, movie passes that can be used in both Gateway and Ali Mall Cineplex, dinner date at iHOP and Max’s Restaurant, and organic skin care products and fragrances from New Looks.

The Gateway Cineplex and the Ali Mall Cineplex are the first and only real Cineplex in the Philippines. They offer an unforgettable viewing experience to moviegoers with their large screens, incredible sound system, imported seats and wall-to-wall carpets.

“Celebrate Love with Fun and Games” is only the first of many other activities lined up in Araneta Center’s celebration of the love month. For more updates, visit www.aranetacenter.net.

The Flying Circus Aerosuperbatics WingWalkers at #PIHABF22

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Wingwalking is a stunt done up in the air on top of a plane but it has never been done on Philippine soil, errr air, yet. But now we recently witnessed a jaw-dropping display of acrobatic manoeuvres from these team of stunt men and pilots at the 22nd Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta #PIHABF22!

We've seen a female celebrity connected with a popular TV station tried itbout herself even days before the actual event scheduled from February 8 to 11, 2018 so we are extremely envious of her very special opportunity. But Gretchen Ho claimed it hurt her a bit though it was surely all worth it because noone else is probably as lucky as her.

The Flying Circus Aerosuperbatics WingWalkers, the world's only aerobatic formation wing walking team, performed manoeuvres like loops, rolls, stall turns and even inverted flight for the first time in the Philippine skies!

Pilots Martyn Carrington and Dave Barrell are well-trained based on their performance on the first day of the event. But our hearts also go for the ones who walked on the wings of the plane.

Well not literally walking, but they seem warriors up there on top of their flying machines ready to rage war against the enemies.

According to their official Facebook page, WingWalking always requires a high level of health and fitness. Diet plays an important role in this process. So I could imagine the need to be physically fit, but also the courage to withstand the fury of the wind smashing on to your face, plus the adrenaline within you either spiking, or you could just faint from the fear, when the plane twists or turns. Ciuld you even raise a foot or two? I know you'll be tightly strapped in safety but your nerves should be as tough as steel to even try it.

Requirements to those who wants to fly with them:

*Minimum passenger age 18 years
*Height limit 6'1"
*Weight limit 85kgs

Gretchen Ho is an athlete all her life so she is fit and fab enough to manage such a feat. However, I don't think somebody with my weight and body shape could even allow the plane to get off land.

Congratulations, WingWalkers! You are a great addition to the #PIHABF22 event dubbed as the Weekend Where Everything Flies!

Visit www.aerosuperbatics.com/beawingwalker for more detailed information on their wingwalking experiences.


Photography by Collin Yap