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April 14, 2023 02:00 pm.

Following the announcement that HAMILTON will make its Asian premiere at The Theatre at Solaire in Manila starting September 2023, the producers of the Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical are pleased to give fans the opportunity to access tickets before they become available to the general public.

Union Bank of the Philippines has been selected as the Official Sponsor and Pre-Sale Partner for the Manila season of HAMILTON offering exclusive, first access to the hottest ticket in town. 

UnionBank cardholders* can start booking tickets via TicketWorld.com.ph from April 17 to 19, a week before tickets are available to the public . Citi cardholders may also access the exclusive booking period on the same dates. To join the pre-sale, you just need to enter the first six digits of your card .

UnionBank and Citi cardholders will also have an extended pre-sale period of 2 days shared with the HAMILTON waitlist sign-ups from April 20 to 21, 2023 . 

Tickets will be available for performances from September 17 to November 12, 2023 and will go on sale to the general public on April 24, 2023.

Presented in Manila by Michael Cassel Group with GMG Productions, HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now featuring a diverse cast of performers telling the story of the birth of the United States through a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway.

HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre–a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography.

HAMILTON premiered on Broadway in 2015 and went on to win 11 Tony awards, including Best Musical. It has since been seen all over the world including in London’s West End, Puerto Rico, Germany, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and soon, Manila, Philippines.

In the teaser video announcing the Manila premiere, Miranda said: “We have had so many incredible Filipino company members part of the HAMILTON pamilya all over the planet, and now we get to bring the show to your beautiful country very soon! I can’t wait for you to see it.” 

The international tour of HAMILTON is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater, and Michael Cassel. The Manila season is presented by Michael Cassel Group and GMG Productions.

Michael Casse l shared, “The response from HAMILTON ’s fans in Manila since we announced the season has been phenomenal. We can’t wait to get there in September.”

“We are absolutely thrilled that HAMILTON will be making its Asian Premiere in Manila,” said Bob Sewell , co-presenter of HAMILTON in Manila and Producer at GMG Productions. “We can’t wait for Filipino audiences to see this incredible show. We are also so excited to be working with UnionBank who have shared in our enthusiasm from day one.” 

Vishal Kadian , Cards & Loans Head at UnionBank, seconded this sentiment. “We could not be prouder to partner with GMG Productions for HAMILTON Manila’s pre-sale,” he said. “Along with being the Best Digital Bank, we are committed to offering our customers truly amazing and exclusive experiences, and this is just one of many to come.” 

Don’t miss the Asian Premiere of HAMILTON and apply before the exclusive booking period from April 17-19! Visit a UnionBank branch near you or apply online at https://www.unionbankph.com/cards/credit-card/apply . You may also apply for a Citi credit card here: https://www.citibank.com.ph/apply . 

Follow UnionBank’s Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram page for further announcements. To buy tickets, visit TicketWorld . 

* Valid for UnionBank credit or debit cardholders only.

Citibank, N.A., Philippine Branch, has transferred ownership of its consumer banking business to Union Bank of the Philippines. The trademarks "Citi", "Citibank", "Citigroup", the Arc design and all similar trademarks and derivations thereof are used temporarily under license by Union Bank of the Philippines from Citigroup Inc. and related group entities.

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The new staging of one of the most iconic musicals of all time takes the stage in the Philippines, and Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) is once again giving its cardholders a chance to score tickets before everyone!

GMG Productions in association with GWB Entertainment, has announced that Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s globally acclaimed new production of Boublil & Schönberg’s Miss Saigon is coming to Manila for the first time this March 2024. Dedicated to bringing top-tier musical entertainment to Manila, GMG Productions has once again partnered with UnionBank to fan the flames of theatrical passion and give its customers exclusive access as the official presenting sponsor and pre-sale partner of Miss Saigon Philippines.

Get the best seats before they’re gone as UnionBank will be holding a ticket pre-sale event exclusively for UnionBank credit and debit cardholders. From October 23 to 27, 2023, UnionBank card holders can enjoy the exclusive booking period and a 10% discount on their ticket purchase by using the first six digits of their card as a promo code. There will also be another chance for UnionBank cardholders to get their hands on tickets, with the extended pre-sale from October 28 to November 3. 2023.  Tickets open to the public on November 6, 2023. 

Miss Saigon is a retelling of Giacomo Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, moving the story to 1970s Vietnam, where Kim, a young Vietnamese woman, falls in love with an American G.I. named Chris during the final days of the Vietnam War. The story follows Kim as she embarks on her three-year journey to reunite, all while carrying a secret. 

Filipino artists such as Lea Salonga, Monique Wilson, Joanna Ampil, Jon Jon Briones, Rachelle Ann Go, Isay Alvarez-Seña, Leo Valdez, Aicelle Santos, and Red Concepcion have all been a part of the classic stage production over the years, along with countless other homegrown talents who have showcased the incredible depth of talent within the Filipino community. 

Miss Saigon lands in the Philippines on March 23, 2024, at The Theatre at Solaire in Paranaque City.

Apply for a UnionBank credit card today for exclusive access to future events and promos! To learn more, visit www.unionbankph.com/cards/credit-card/ and check out the pre-sale FAQs here . – Rappler.com

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Union Bank of the Philippines has been selected as the Official Sponsor and Pre-Sale Partner for the Manila season of HAMILTON offering exclusive, first access to the hottest ticket in town.

UnionBank cardholders * can start booking tickets via TicketWorld.com.ph from April 17 to 19, a week before tickets are available to the public. Citi cardholders may also access the exclusive booking period on the same dates. To join the pre-sale, you just need to enter the first six digits of your card .

UnionBank and Citi cardholders will also have an extended pre-sale period of 2 days shared with the HAMILTON waitlist sign-ups from April 20 to 21, 2023 .

Tickets will be available for performances from September 17 to November 12, 2023 and will go on sale to the general public on April 24, 2023.

Presented in Manila by Michael Cassel Group with GMG Productions, HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now featuring a diverse cast of performers telling the story of the birth of the United States through a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway.

HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre–a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography.

HAMILTON premiered on Broadway in 2015 and went on to win 11 Tony awards, including Best Musical. It has since been seen all over the world including in London’s West End, Puerto Rico, Germany, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and soon, Manila, Philippines.

In the teaser video announcing the Manila premiere, Miranda said: “We have had so many incredible Filipino company members part of the HAMILTON pamilya all over the planet, and now we get to bring the show to your beautiful country very soon! I can’t wait for you to see it.”

The international tour of HAMILTON is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater, and Michael Cassel. The Manila season is presented by Michael Cassel Group and GMG Productions.

Michael Cassel shared, “The response from HAMILTON ’s fans in Manila since we announced the season has been phenomenal. We can’t wait to get there in September.”

“We are absolutely thrilled that HAMILTON will be making its Asian Premiere in Manila,” said Bob Sewell , co-presenter of HAMILTON in Manila and Producer at GMG Productions. “We can’t wait for Filipino audiences to see this incredible show. We are also so excited to be working with UnionBank who have shared in our enthusiasm from day one.”

Vishal Kadian , Cards & Loans Head at UnionBank, seconded this sentiment. “We could not be prouder to partner with GMG Productions for HAMILTON Manila’s pre-sale,” he said. “Along with being the Best Digital Bank, we are committed to offering our customers truly amazing and exclusive experiences, and this is just one of many to come.”

Don’t miss the Asian Premiere of HAMILTON and apply before the exclusive booking period from April 17-19! Visit a UnionBank branch near you or apply online at https://www.unionbankph.com/cards/credit-card/apply . You may also apply for a Citi credit card here: https://www.citibank.com.ph/apply .

Follow UnionBank’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/unionbankph/ , Twitter https://twitter.com/unionbankph , and Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/unionbankph/ for further announcements. To buy tickets, visit TicketWorld: https://premier.ticketworld.com.ph/default.aspx .

* Valid for UnionBank credit or debit cardholders only.

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Following the announcement that HAMILTON will make its Asian premiere at The Theatre at Solaire in Manila starting September 2023, the producers of the Tony ® , Grammy ® , Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical are pleased to give fans the opportunity to access tickets before they become available to the general public.

Union Bank of the Philippines has been selected as the Official Sponsor and Pre-Sale Partner for the Manila season of HAMILTON offering exclusive, first access to the hottest ticket in town.

UnionBank cardholders * can start booking tickets via TicketWorld.com.ph from April 17 to 19, a week before tickets are available to the public. Citi cardholders may also access the exclusive booking period on the same dates. To join the pre-sale, you just need to enter the first six digits of your card .

UnionBank and Citi cardholders will also have an extended pre-sale period of 2 days shared with the HAMILTON waitlist sign-ups from April 20 to 21, 2023 .

Tickets will be available for performances from September 17 to November 12, 2023 and will go on sale to the general public on April 24, 2023.

Presented in Manila by Michael Cassel Group with GMG Productions, HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now featuring a diverse cast of performers telling the story of the birth of the United States through a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway.

HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre–a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography.

HAMILTON premiered on Broadway in 2015 and went on to win 11 Tony awards, including Best Musical. It has since been seen all over the world including in London’s West End, Puerto Rico , Germany, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and soon, Manila, Philippines.

In the teaser video announcing the Manila premiere, Miranda said: “We have had so many incredible Filipino company members part of the HAMILTON pamilya all over the planet, and now we get to bring the show to your beautiful country very soon! I can’t wait for you to see it.”

The international tour of HAMILTON is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater, and Michael Cassel. The Manila season is presented by Michael Cassel Group and GMG Productions.

Michael Cassel shared, “The response from HAMILTON ’s fans in Manila since we announced the season has been phenomenal. We can’t wait to get there in September.”

“We are absolutely thrilled that HAMILTON will be making its Asian Premiere in Manila,” said Bob Sewell , co-presenter of HAMILTON in Manila and Producer at GMG Productions. “We can’t wait for Filipino audiences to see this incredible show. We are also so excited to be working with UnionBank who have shared in our enthusiasm from day one.”

Vishal Kadian , Cards & Loans Head at UnionBank, seconded this sentiment. “We could not be prouder to partner with GMG Productions for HAMILTON Manila’s pre-sale,” he said. “Along with being the Best Digital Bank, we are committed to offering our customers truly amazing and exclusive experiences, and this is just one of many to come.”

Don’t miss the Asian Premiere of HAMILTON and apply before the exclusive booking period from April 17-19! Visit a UnionBank branch near you or apply online at https://www.unionbankph.com/cards/credit-card/apply . You may also apply for a Citi credit card here: https://www.citibank.com.ph/apply .

Follow UnionBank’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/unionbankph/ , Twitter https://twitter.com/unionbankph , and Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/unionbankph/ for further announcements. To buy tickets, visit TicketWorld: https://premier.ticketworld.com.ph/default.aspx .

* Valid for UnionBank credit or debit cardholders only.

Citibank, N.A., Philippine Branch, has transferred ownership of its consumer banking business to Union Bank of the Philippines. The trademarks “Citi”, “Citibank”, “Citigroup”, the Arc design and all similar trademarks and derivations thereof are used temporarily under license by Union Bank of the Philippines from Citigroup Inc. and related group entities.

For inquiries about the sponsorship, you may get in touch with the UnionBank Corporate Media Group: [email protected]

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Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre – a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography.

Hamilton premiered on Broadway in 2015 and went on to win 11 Tony awards, including Best Musical. It has since been seen all over the world including in London’s West End, Puerto Rico, Germany, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and soon, Manila, Philippines. 

In the teaser video announcing the Manila premiere, Miranda said: “We have had so many incredible Filipino company members part of the Hamilton pamilya all over the planet, and now we get to bring the show to your beautiful country very soon! I can’t wait for you to see it.” 

The international tour of Hamilton is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater, and Michael Cassel. The Manila season is presented by Michael Cassel Group and GMG Productions.

Michael Cassel said: “The response from Hamilton’s fans in Manila since we announced the season has been phenomenal. We can’t wait to get there in September.”

Bob Sewell, co-presenter of Hamilton in Manila and Producer at GMG Productions, shared: “We are absolutely thrilled that Hamilton will be making its Asian Premiere in Manila. We can’t wait for Filipino audiences to see this incredible show. We are also so excited to be working with UnionBank who have shared in our enthusiasm from day one.” 

Vishal Kadian, Cards & Loans Head at UnionBank, seconds this sentiment. “We could not be prouder to partner with GMG Productions for Hamilton Manila’s pre-sale,” he said. “Along with being the Best Digital Bank, we are committed to offering our customers truly amazing and exclusive experiences, and this is just one of many to come.” 

Don’t miss the Asian Premiere of Hamilton and apply before the exclusive booking period from April 17 to 19! Visit a UnionBank branch near you or apply online at https://www.unionbankph.com/cards/credit-card/apply . You may also apply for a Citi credit card here: https://www.citibank.com.ph/apply . 

Follow UnionBank’s Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/unionbankph/ and Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/unionbankph/ for further announcements. To buy tickets, visit TicketWorld: https://premier.ticketworld.com.ph/default.aspx .  – Rappler.com

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Bills targeting book bans raise concerns about the penalties libraries could face

Bills against book bans are gaining traction in state legislatures around the country — and with them have come worries about the potentially negative impact on libraries themselves.

The number of banned books across the country saw an almost two-thirds increase in 2023 from the previous year, to more than 4,200 titles, according to a new report from the American Library Association . The free speech advocacy group PEN America found that last school year, about 30% of the book titles being challenged in schools included characters of color or discussed race and racism, while another 30% presented LGBTQ characters or themes. In addition, almost half the banned books featured themes or instances of violence or physical abuse, and a third contained writing on sexual experiences between characters.

The rise in book bans has prompted lawmakers to push back with bills in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and New Mexico. They follow Illinois and California, where such legislation has been signed into law.

Experts are raising concerns, however, as some of the legislation would fine school districts or withhold library funding if their provisions are not followed, such as in Illinois and California. The enforcement measures could especially be a threat to public schools and libraries that are underfunded and understaffed, they say.

“It always is a concern when you put funding on the line for any reason,” said Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom.

“We would not want to see bills that are overly prescriptive that make it difficult for smaller communities or rural communities to receive their funding."

She added, "Our big concern is not creating a system that would make it so onerous to comply with the bill that it makes it difficult for libraries with fewer resources."

Budgetary constraints also can give rise to circumstances that could be misread as violations of state laws, experts say. For example, titles may be removed or go missing from the shelves of schools or public libraries when the books are damaged or lost or there’s no money in the budget to purchase them. Personnel shortages also can prevent libraries from staffing panels that review books or instructional materials for approval or disapproval. Some experts argued that such problems could be unfairly weaponized against schools or public libraries, which have experienced increased criticism and scrutiny as part of the growing movement to ban books.

Illinois’ new law requires that state libraries adopt the American Library Association’s long-standing Library Bill of Rights, which says that reading materials cannot be banned, removed or restricted due to "partisan or doctrinal disapproval," or, alternatively, a similar statement prohibiting the banning of books. If public libraries don’t adopt such guidelines, they become ineligible for state grant money, which makes up a substantial part of their budgets.

When asked about the concerns over the law, Illinois state Sen. Laura Murphy, a Democrat who co-sponsored the measure, said in a statement to NBC News that by adding the threat to funding to the legislation, lawmakers were "intentional in establishing a mechanism to hold libraries accountable and sending a clear message that there would be a recourse for those who seek to ban books."

She added that the law's enforcement gave it more of a backbone and was a way to "further demonstrate our support for librarians” who back efforts to keep an inclusive range of book titles available.

Emily Knox, an associate professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, said that she believes connecting funding to Illinois’ bill is necessary for its effectiveness.

“That’s what gives the bill any teeth at all,” she said. “Libraries and schools need more money, but because funding is so precious to public institutions, you don’t want to do things that jeopardize the possibility of getting funding from a source like the state. So it does make a big difference.”

Knox said claims that the funding could be weaponized against libraries in the state if they are targeted for not having certain titles on the shelf are inaccurate based on the wording of the legislation.

“The bill says that [libraries] have to support the ALA Bill of Rights and have a process in place for reconsidering books. It doesn’t say what the outcome of that process is,” she said.

Since the Illinois bill just mandates the policy to taken up by libraries, rather than specifying what specific books should or shouldn't be on the shelves, libraries can’t be targeted for lacking book titles, Knox said.

And the law is already proving effective, she said, noting that the director of the public library in Metropolis, Illinois, was dismissed last month in part for challenging the library board’s decision to conform to the state’s law and adopt the ALA Bill of Rights, which the board said was necessary to do in order to receive state grants that the library needs.

California’s law focuses on penalizing school districts if books are determined to have been rejected from their library shelves for discriminatory reasons, which would result in financial penalties from the state Education Department. Gov. Gavin Newsom said the law aims to protect access to books which “reflect the diverse experiences and perspectives of Californians.”

Caldwell-Stone warned that in a national environment in which librarians face growing criticism about the types of books they provide, laws against book bans must consider the potential pitfalls and burdens on library staff.

Some state lawmakers have reconsidered the inclusion of financial penalties for libraries in their bills amid the fears of unintended consequences. In New Jersey, legislators dropped that language from their bill after librarians expressed concerns.

State Sen. Andrew Zwicker, a Democrat who sponsored the b ill , said that he grew concerned about the potential impact of such penalties after hearing from several librarians about the criticism and scrutiny they've received amid the increasing challenges to various book titles.

Washington and Oregon have advanced legislation against book bans that focus on school districts, but neither includes fines like California's law. Washington’s bill is waiting for Gov. Jay Inslee’s expected signature, and Oregon’s measure has been passed by the state Senate.

Both bills would prohibit the exclusion of instructional materials for including information on the role or contributions of individuals and groups protected from discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation and other characteristics.

Washington state Rep. Monica Stonier and Oregon state Sen. Lew Frederick, Democrats who introduced their respective bills, explained that their measures would simply enact vetting processes for books that are already being used in school districts across the state, unifying those district protocols while adding anti-discriminatory protections.

Lawmakers in support of the laws in Washington and Oregon say that they plan to see how California’s enforcement provisions play out before considering adding a fine to their bills.

“We already have a way to do this, there doesn’t seem to be a need to set up another one,” Frederick said. “I think this is a simple approach because it just says you can’t discriminate."

Kyla Guilfoil is an intern for NBC News Digital Politics.