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By Asha Gutierrez With the aid of LoveYourself, T he Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) in its 52nd Theater Season responds to the ongoing HIV epidemic in the Philippines by launching the #ActingOnHIV campaign with Rody Vera’s anthology drama Under My Skin , directed by Melvin Lee, as the frontliner. Together with LoveYourself, its long-time advocacy partner, The Red Whistle, also support this movement in the theater community. The #ActingOnHIV campaign reaches out to audiences through art, as an immersive experience that promotes the importance of HIV treatment while debunking myths and misconceptions about the virus. It focuses on the empowerment of Persons Living With HIV through workshops, exhibits, an online EduSeries, and learning outcomes with HIV experts back-to-back with every show of Under My Skin, the campaign serves to not only enamour, but to educate as well. The play features authentic characters whose struggles the audience can resonate with even they do ...

The Philippine Educational Theater Association's (PETA) hit comedy musical Rak of Aegis is making its fifth comeback, running from June 17 to August 28, 2016 with a total of 82 shows. This spectacular theater showcase also comes as PETA gears toward its 50th year celebration. The popular production has garnered over 20 awards and citations since it opened in 2014,  including Outstanding Original Musical, Outstanding Musical Direction, and Outstanding Stage Direction Outstanding Original Libretto, to name a few. The new season will see the Rak ensemble reprise their roles as the colorful Villa Venizians, with two wickedly talented new Aileens - The Voice runner up Alisah Bonaobra and actress Tanya Manalang. Shows run from June 17 to August 28, every Tuesdays to Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays to Sundays at 3 and 8 p.m. at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City. Catch the June 19 (Sunday), 8 p.m. show . Twenty percent of ticket sales sold to LoveYourself members for this show wil...