This year’s Tanghal Tertulia offers a rare opportunity to witness live performances by National Artists Fides Cuyugan-Asensio, Ricky Lee, and Ryan Cayabyab.
Set against the scenic backdrop of the UP (University of the Philippines) Executive House Amphitheater, this magical evening of music, literature, and film will take place on March 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
“The University of the Philippines has always been a vibrant hub where the arts and culture flourish,” said UP President Angelo Jimenez. “The presence and performances of our National Artists remind us that art is not confined to museums or history books. It is alive, evolving, and continues to shape the soul of our nation. Tanghal Tertulia is a tribute to this living tradition.”
Launched in December 2023, Tanghal Tertulia was conceived as a tribute to UP’s National Artists. The inaugural event in February 2024 honored Gémino Abad (Literature), Virgilio Almario (Literature), and Ramon Santos (Music) through poetry readings, musical performances, and literary tributes. Its success paved the way for this year’s installment, which will feature performances inspired by the honorees’ body of work, brought to life by acclaimed UP artists and groups, including Lara Maigue, Nick Pichay, Aicelle Santos, Bianca Lopez-Aguila, Ervin Lumauag, Poppert Bernadas, the UP Jazz Ensemble, the UP Dance Company, and Iskollas.
The event is organized by the UP Office of the President, in collaboration with TVUP, the UP College of Music, the Philippine Association of University Women (PAUW), the President’s Committee on Culture and the Arts (PCCA), and the UP Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs.
Tanghal Tertulia is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. To ensure a wider audience, the event will also be livestreamed worldwide via TVUP, UP’s official internet television network: https://www.youtube.com/@TVUPph and https://www.facebook.com/TVUP.ph/.
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