Stuff to Do (03/20/26)

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Get Exploding Galaxies’ new imprint, anthology

INDEPENDENT press Exploding Galaxies is launching a new imprint, e.g., and their first anthology, this month. The anthology is a collection of works from e.g.’s maiden year, featuring contributions from some of the most talented contemporary Filipino writers and artists. The collection includes the personal writings of the late Vicente L. Rafael, an eminent postcolonial historian whose academic works shaped Philippine and Southeast Asian historiography. The launch on March 20, 6 p.m., will be held in part in his memory, with drinks, small bites, and live readings by writers Alvin Yapan and Christian Jil Benitez. Interested guests can RSVP via tinyurl.com/egAnthology. The event will be held at WHYNoT, 4^th Floor Karrivin Studios, Makati.

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Visit Netflix’s activations for K-pop group BTS’ comeback

NETFLIX has curated a three-day fan activation in various Metro Manila locations, in celebration of BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG, a live airing of the group’s comeback special taking place on March 21, 7 p.m. The zones — located at the ground level of Glorietta, Makati; level three of SM Mall of Asia, Pasay; and level four of TriNoma, Quezon City — will be open from March 20 to 22, and they will include Netflix x BTS photobooth pop-ups.

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Check out the POP QC bazaar at Gateway Mall

IN CELEBRATION of Women’s Month, Araneta City has partnered with the local government of Quezon City to promote women entrepreneurs through a bazaar. The Proudly Original Products of Quezon City (POP QC) bazaar will be held from March 20 to 22, at the activity area at the upper ground floor of the Gateway Mall. The three-day event will feature women entrepreneurs with interesting products like bags, accessories, and home decor.

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Learn from a printmaker’s perspective

THE M is hosting a printmaking talk centered on the work of multi-awarded Filipino artist, printmaker, and board member of the Philippine Association of Printmakers, Ambie Abaño. Her prints were exhibited at Art Fair PH 2026 in an exhibit titled Beyond Body. The artist will share her insights on exploring the evolution of the human form, namely the transformations our bodies undergo through life. It will also delve into her journey as a printmaker and her advocacy for the practice, taking place within Femme Homage, The M’s newest exhibition featuring works by women artists from their permanent collection. The workshop will take place on March 21, 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the 3^rd floor South Gallery in Metropolitan Museum of Manila in BGC, Taguig. It is meant for those aged 13 years old and up. Register for P550 via the link https://metmuseum.helixpay.ph/products/m-conversations-beyond-body-a-printmakers-perspective?group=programs.

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Join Best Buddies Philippines’ 1^st Friendship Walk

BEST BUDDIES Philippines Foundation, Inc. will host its first-ever Friendship Walk in Metro Manila on March 22, 6 a.m. to noon, at the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater, BGC, Taguig City. The event marks a milestone for the organization as it brings the world’s largest walk for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to the heart of the nation’s capital. The event will include a warm-up with Best Buddies participants and Special Olympics Pilipinas, a Friendship Walk through BGC with marching band accompaniment, the Best Buddies Friendship Concert featuring musicians and dance troupes of Best Buddies School Chapters, the Inclusive Friendship Village showcasing products, talents, and services by and for the PWD community, the Community Building Corner with booths for partner organizations, and Interactive Activity Zones including a photobooth, craft corner, and jungle gym area. While the event is free, registration is required at bestbuddiesph.org/friendship-walk-2026. Participants are encouraged to fundraise through a tiered donation system starting at P1,500, with incentive packages including Best Buddies merchandise, grocery vouchers, gift certificates from sponsors, and memberships to LIFELINE 16-911 emergency services. Building on the success of the Cebu Friendship Walk held on March 29, 2025, which drew at least 1,200 inclusivity experts, student leaders, and community heads, the 2026 Metro Manila event aims to welcome 1,500 participants for a day of celebration, awareness, and fundraising. The Friendship Walk is the premier flagship event celebrated by Best Buddies chapters across the globe with nearly 100 events/walks held each year around the globe, raising millions of dollars to support friendship, leadership, and employment programs for individuals with IDD. Since its establishment in 2020, Best Buddies Philippines has impacted 63,309 lives through 21 active chapters, including 19 schools and two citizen groups. The organization was appointed in June 2025 as a member of the Advisory Committee for Learners with Disabilities with the Department of Education, positioning it as a strategic partner in implementing the Inclusive Education Act (Republic Act No. 11650).

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Shop and run to celebrate Lazada’s birthday

LAZADA Philippines is celebrating its 14^th birthday sale, offering LazFlash Deals of up to 90% off as well as vouchers worth up to P2,000. There are also exclusive offers from LazMall and global brands across beauty, electronics, fashion, home, and everyday essentials. Shoppers will also have access to 5,000 new arrivals from global brands such as d’Alba, RedChef, Giordano, Momcozy, and more. To bring the celebration beyond the app, Lazada will also host the Lazada Run Wellness Fest on March 22, a community run and wellness street festival expected to gather over 1,000 participants including run clubs, media, content creators, and brand partners, featuring wellness activities, brand experiences, and giveaways. Download the Lazada App to see more details.

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Watch sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary

THE film Project Hail Mary is now showing in Philippine cinemas. It takes viewers on a journey light years away from our own galaxy, in a film adaptation of Andy Weir’s hit sci-fi novel of the same name. Longtime collaborators Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are at the captain’s seat as producers and directors of the film. It follows science teacher Ryland Grace (played by Ryan Gosling), who wakes up in a spacecraft far away from the solar system. He is meant to save humanity from a mysterious lifeform that seems to be draining the sun of its energy, and encounters an unlikely ally in the middle of his research. The film also stars Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, and Milana Vayntrub.

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Watch a Taiwanese supernatural horror film

MUDBORN, a supernatural horror blockbuster in Taiwan, is now in Philippine cinemas through Encore Films Philippines. The mystery-thriller tells the story of a (virtual reality game developer (played by Yo Yang), who accidentally brings home a broken clay baby doll from a haunted house. His pregnant wife (Cecilia Choi) is an artifact conservator who becomes obsessed with the doll and continues restoring it, even as strange and terrifying events unfold in their family.

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Watch ONE PIECE: Into the Grand Line on Netflix

ONE PIECE: Into the Grand Line, Netflix’s high-seas pirate adventure, is back for Season 2. It follows Luffy and the Straw Hats who set sail for the Grand Line, a legendary stretch of sea where danger and wonder await. The episodes follow their encounters of bizarre islands and formidable new enemies. ONE PIECE is a live action pirate adventure created in partnership with Shueisha and produced by Tomorrow Studios (an ITV Studios partner) and Netflix.