Met Theater fire: Landmark escapes with minor damage
On the morning of June 17, a fire broke out in a section of the newly restored Metropolitan Theater in Manila, damaging a room in its Padre Burgos Wing. The
On the morning of June 17, a fire broke out in a section of the newly restored Metropolitan Theater in Manila, damaging a room in its Padre Burgos Wing. The
What’s the original color of the Metropolitan Theater? Bypassers who chance upon the Art Deco structure in Manila usually see a light pink color. But according to architect Timothy Ong
Initially targeted for reopening in 2020, the Manila Metropolitan Theater is finally opening its doors on April 27 as part of the Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines, particularly the 500th
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has denied allegations of corruption in the restoration of the Metropolitan Theater in Manila, its first and biggest conservation project thus far.
Veteran actor Ramon Gil “Chinggoy” Alonso, who carved a long and acclaimed acting career in theater, film and television for nearly four decades, passed away last night at 67,
It’s not just a structure, it’s a repository of memory. It’s part of the national patrimony,” says Gerard Lico, the architect in charge of the restoration of the Manila Metropolitan Theater, better known as the “Met.”
The restoration of the Metropolitan (Met) Theater in Manila kicked off on Saturday with a clean-up drive led by volunteers and the Bureau of Fire Protection.
Dr. Jose Rizal is not alone as a potential casualty of Manila’s changing cityscape.
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