Ampalaya Monologues is back, and this time it’s bringing all the hugot, chaos, and side-splitting laughs you didn’t know you needed. This year’s edition, ‘Pag‑ibig Lang ’Yan, Malayo sa Bituka’, happens at 4:00 PM at Teatro Marco in Maginhawa, Quezon City, on Singles Awareness Day.
Since day one, Ampalaya Monologues has been for those who’d rather laugh at love than pretend to like overpriced roses or heart-shaped everything. This year, The Country’s Hugot Group is cranking it up with spoken word, monologues, and music, plus stand-up comedy, improv, and drag performances. The show aims to capture love in all its messy, chaotic glory.
Performances to Watch
Ampalaya Monologues’ own Mark Ghosn, Janine Lloce, Yel Agsalud, JP Ortiz, Nhad Alday, Abigail Reynes, Jin Mikado and Rai dela Cruz lead the lineup. Joining them are stand-up comic JM Bigol, Improv Sessionistas, musician JustJamesBro, and drag queen Salmo Nella, bringing pure Filipino-style heart and laugh energy to the stage. The whole chaotic feels fest will be hosted by Tris Tan, ensuring your night is full of laughter, music, and relatable pangs of the heart that feel like your favorite hugot meme come to life.
Why It Matters
Ampalaya Monologues’ Anti-Valentine’s shows have grown into safe spaces for anyone looking for something fun to do on a day that screams classic couple goals. By mixing comedy with storytelling, heartbreak turns into catharsis, tears become laughter, and being single suddenly feels like a lifestyle to celebrate.
So whether you’re single, recovering from your last heartbreak, or just done with Valentine’s Day clichés, ‘Pag‑ibig Lang ’Yan, Malayo sa Bituka’ promises a night of chaotic fun, gut-busting laughter, and unapologetic honesty about love. Tickets are available now on the Ampalaya Monologues’ official Facebook page.