PETA’s Online Theater Workshops

THE PHILIPPINE Educational Theater Association (PETA) is holding a series of online theater workshops starting Aug. 17 until Sept. 5. Topics include introductions to visual arts and writing, acting workshops for screen and theater, and creative musical theater. For more information and to register, visit or contact betitasarmiento@petatheater.com or via 0926-406-6858.

French horn at PPO Instrument Petting Zoo

THE PPO Instrument Petting Zoo continues with its live online program with the spotlight on the French Horn on Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. via the PPO Facebook page. French horn player Jay-Ar B. Mesa, a member of the horn section of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), will talk about the French horn and demonstrate how it is played. Mesa will also perform classical pieces suited for the French horn. The PPO Instrument Petting Zoo, a project of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the PPO, aims to promote appreciation for musical instruments of the orchestra and its music among children and families. It is held every Sunday at 4 p.m., and runs for several months.

Ballet Philippines holds masterclass

BALLET PHILIPPINES’ Masterclass by the Masters this week features Victoria Ananyan, a Principal Dancer at Les Ballet de Monte Carlo, on Aug. 7, 4 p.m. For details go to

ENCHANTED KINGDOM’S Kiddie Chef Challenge 2020: Recipes from Home Edition is an online challenge open to all aspiring little chefs ages four to 12 years old who want to show off their culinary skills. The child’s food entry, made using Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog, SPAM Luncheon Meat and/or Magnolia products inspired by one of EK’s seven themed zones (check the official website for information on EK’s zones

can be shared until Aug. 11. Winners will be announced on Aug. 14, and will receive four Regular Day Passes each plus a special gift basket from EK partners. To join one must first “like” Enchanted Kingdom’s official Facebook page. All entries must have the complete recipe (including the participating products used) and a photo collage of the finished dish with participant’s photo while cooking. Post the photo at EK Kiddie Chef Challenge FB post’s comment section, and use the hashtags: #EKKiddieChef, #iloveEK and #EKatHome. For more information, visit Enchanted Kingdom’s official website and Facebook page at and or click to know the complete contest mechanics.