Dilaab: Candlelit Experiences

20/02/2026

DILAAB: A Candlelit Tribute to the Music of Ben&Ben

Dilaab: Candlelit Experiences opened its first edition of 2026 with an intimate candlelit evening celebrating the music of Ben&Ben. A carefully selected string quartet reimagined beloved Ben&Ben songs set within a glowing circle of candlelight. Happened just days before Valentine's Day, this was an evening for shared stillness, softened hearts, and stories carried quietly in the dark.

8 February 2026
Y Space at the Yuchengco Museum,
Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati City

Photos by Hanani Al Asuncion
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If you want to be part of DILAAB or other Sanghimig Performing Arts Events, check out this link to see which experiences are coming up -- https://linktr.ee/sanghimig

01/02/2026

28/01/2026

DILAAB: A Candlelit Tribute to the Music of the APO Hiking Society

This time, we celebrated the timeless music of the Apo Hiking Society -- songs that have been part of our laughter, friendships, and love stories for decades. From the playful wit of Pumapatak ang Ulan and Ewan, to barkada anthems like Kaibigan and Awit ng Barkada, and the unforgettable love songs Panalangin and When I Met You -- these melodies have shaped what it means to be Filipino.

PIMA Guitar Quartet brought them to life in a whole new way. Their artistry and warmth made these evenings intimate and unforgettable.

11-12 October 2025
Y Space at the Yuchengco Museum
Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati City

Photos by Hanani Al Asuncion
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If you want to be part of Dilaab: Candlelit Experiences or other Sanghimig Performing Arts Events, check out this link to see which experiences are coming up -- https://linktr.ee/sanghimig

28/01/2026

Looking for a Valentine's date without the chaos? ❤️
ph is back with a pre-Valentine’s evening of candlelight, live string music, and museum art... featuring instrumental arrangements of Ben&Ben's most beloved songs.

📆 February 8, 2026, Sunday

Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati.

Limited to 80 seats only!

Click the link in the comments to know more.

20/01/2026

DILAAB: A Candlelit Tribute to the Music of Trina Belamide

In this special edition, we featured the music of Trina Belamide, one of OPM’s most loved songwriters. Her songs have made people smile, cry, fall in love, and feel seen. For a weekend, we brought them to life in a whole new way, through the sound of a string quartet and the glow of candlelight.

9-10 August 2025
Y Space at the Yuchengco Museum,
Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati City

Photos by Hanani Al Asuncion

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If you want to be part of DILAAB or other Sanghimig Performing Arts Events, check out this link to see which experiences are coming up -- https://linktr.ee/sanghimig

16/01/2026

DILAAB: A Tribute to Filipino Music
in celebration of the Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino
(OPM - Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit)

This special candlelit edition celebrates the richness of Filipino music -- from folk and traditional pieces to songs we've all grown up with, played to us by the Musiko Filipino Rondalla Quartet

26 July 2025
Y Space at the Yuchengco Museum,
Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati City

Photos by Hanani Al Asuncion

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If you want to be part of DILAAB or other Sanghimig Performing Arts Events, check out this link to see which experiences are coming up -- https://linktr.ee/sanghimig

12/01/2026

DILAAB: A Candlelit Tribute to Filipino Music
Celebrating the music of Trina Belamide

Now That I Have You
arranged by Darren Vega for String Quartet

Y Space at the Yuchengco Museum
August 2025

10/01/2026

✨ The light returns this February ✨

Dilaab: Candlelit Experiences opens its first edition of 2026 with an intimate candlelit evening celebrating the music of Ben&Ben.

On February 8, a carefully selected string quartet reimagines beloved Ben&Ben songs -- Leaves, Kathang Isip, Araw-Araw, Pagtingin, Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay, Ride Home, and more -- set within a glowing circle of candlelight at the Y Space at the Yuchengco Museum in RCBC Plaza, Makati.

Before the music begins, guests are invited to arrive early and wander through Yuchengco Museum's installations, taking time to slow down, look closer, and ease into the evening.

Happening just days before Valentine's Day, this is an evening for shared stillness, softened hearts, and stories carried quietly in the dark.

🕯️ DILAAB: A Candlelit Tribute to Filipino Music
🎶 Celebrating the music of Ben&Ben
📅 February 8, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM
📍 Main Gallery, Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati

🎟️ Limited seats only
🔗 Reservations via Ticketmelon Philippines: https://linktr.ee/sanghimig

An evening of light, music, and quiet moments -- before and during the music itself.

08/10/2025

🕯️ DILAAB: A Candlelit Tribute to Filipino Music 🕯️

DILAAB is a Filipino word that means “blaze” or “passionate flame.” It speaks of light, warmth, and emotion -- the kind of atmosphere we try to create in every DILAAB event.

This October, DILAAB becomes part of Design Week Philippines 2025, organized by the DTI - Design Center of the Philippines. With the theme "Towards Ginhawa", the festival highlights design as a pathway to well-being, balance, and connection. In the same spirit, DILAAB offers music as a shared space for listening, remembering, and belonging -- a way to experience harmony together under the glow of candlelight.

In this special edition, we're celebrating the timeless music of the Apo Hiking Society, whose songs have become part of the soundtrack of Filipino life. Jim Paredes, Boboy Garrovillo, and Danny Javier gave us music that could make us laugh at life's little quirks one moment, then hold us in quiet reflection the next. They sang about rain falling on ordinary days (Pumapatak ang Ulan), the innocence and impatience of youth (Batang-Bata Ka Pa), and the joy of togetherness (Kaibigan & Awit ng Barkada). Just as easily, they gave us love songs that remain among the most enduring in OPM -- Panalangin, Show Me a Smile, and When I Met You.

For one weekend, we're bringing these classics to life in a whole new way -- through the artistry of the PIMA Guitar Quartet, featuring Patrick Roxas, Iqui Vinculado, Monching Carpio, and Adrik Cristobal. Known for their expressive arrangements and dynamic performances, PIMA offers a fresh, intimate take on APO's music, reminding us why these songs continue to resonate across generations.

More than a performance, this is a space for connection, reflection, and ginhawa. Whether you grew up singing APO with your barkada or are just discovering them now, we'd love to share this evening with you.

🕯️ October 11 & 12, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM
📍 Y Space at the Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati

🎟️ Reservations via Ticketmelon Philippines:
https://www.ticketmelon.com/sanghimig/4dilaab2025/

🎟️ Reservations via Yuchengco Museum Shop:
https://yuchengcomuseum.org/product/dilaab-apo-oct-11-12/

Limited seats only. Don’t miss this evening of light, music, and memory.

04/10/2025

✨ A little glimpse of what DILAAB feels like ✨

The sound of Filipino music reimagined. The feeling of being part of something warm and unforgettable.

We're back next weekend with a brand new edition -- this time celebrating the timeless songs of the APO Hiking Society, performed by the PIMA Guitar Quartet.

🕯️ October 11 & 12, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM
📍 Y Space at the Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati

🎟️ Reservations via Ticketmelon Philippines:
https://www.ticketmelon.com/sanghimig/4dilaab2025/

🎟️ Reservations via Yuchengco Museum Shop:
https://yuchengcomuseum.org/product/dilaab-apo-oct-11-12/

Limited seats only. Don’t miss this evening of light, music, and memory.

03/10/2025

🕯️DILAAB: A Candlelit Tribute to Filipino Music🕯️

DILAAB is a Filipino word that means “blaze” or “passionate flame.” It speaks of light, warmth, and emotion—the very atmosphere we create in every DILAAB event.

This October 11 & 12, 2025, Dilaab: Candlelit Experiences becomes part of Design Week Philippines 2025. Produced by Sanghimig Performing Arts in partnership with Y Space at the Yuchengco Museum, this edition embraces the festival theme Towards Ginhawa, highlighting design as a pathway to well-being, harmony, and lightness in how we live, connect, and create together.

In support of the creative industries celebrated during Design Week, DILAAB offers music as a shared space for listening, remembering, and belonging—an intimate harmony under the glow of candlelight.

📍Main Gallery, Y Space at the Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati
📅October 11 & 12, 2025 (Saturday & Sunday) — 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes | Doors open 30 minutes before showtime
👤For ages 10+ | Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Wheelchair accessible |🪑Free seating | 🎟️ Only 80 seats per show

✨𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬% 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗔𝗕. 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿 @𝗱𝘁𝗶.𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗚 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲.

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03/10/2025

We're honored to share that DILAAB has been included in the Kultura Calendar of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)!

This is a reminder of what DILAAB has always been about -- celebrating Filipino music in new and intimate ways, while creating spaces where light, sound, and memory come together.

Join us this October 11 & 12 at the Y Space at the Yuchengco Museum as we pay tribute to the timeless music of the Apo Hiking Society, reimagined by PIMA Guitar Quartet under the glow of candlelight.

🕯️ October 11 & 12, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM
📍 YSpace at the Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati

🎟️ Reservations via Ticketmelon: https://www.ticketmelon.com/sanghimig/4dilaab2025/
🎟️ Reservations via Yuchengco Museum Shop: https://yuchengcomuseum.org/product/dilaab-apo-oct-11-12/

Limited seats only. Don’t miss this evening of light, music, and memory.