MANILA, Philippines - The staging of The Legend of M (Si Maria Makiling at mga Nuno sa Punso) will open come Feb. 1, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Abelardo Hall UP College of Diliman, Quezon City.
The University of the Philippines College of Music Alumni Association (UPCMuAA), in cooperation with the UP College of Music, the Fides Cuyugan Asensio Institute of Music and Arts (FCAIMA), and the UP Office for the Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (OICA) welcomes the viewers of the beautiful musical play as the UP Diliman celebrates its Arts month.
Written by UP College of Music Prof. Emeritus Fides Cuyugan Asensio with music composed by Jeannelle and Raymond Roldan and, The Legend of M is Cuyugan Asensio’s retelling of the legend of Maria Makiling.
Aside from its cultural intent, the musical brings a message of wildlife conservation and environmental preservation which aims to promote good values and character building to the current generation.
“It is our objective to offer and present this work not just for the sole purpose of entertainment but rather to advance our advocacy which is to help educate the youth through music theater and the performing arts to value, protect and care for the environment,†said Greg de Leon, UPCMuAA president.
(For inquiries, e-mail at UPCMuAA@yahoo.com or call (02) 404-0672 or 0921-6829075.)