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Meralco Theater

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Meralco Theater is a theater located at the compound of Meralco, Ortigas Avenue in Pasig, Philippines. It used to be known as the Meralco Auditorium.[1]

Former names
Meralco Auditorium
OwnerMeralco
Capacity1,500
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Former names
Meralco Auditorium
AddressMeralco Building, Ortigas Center
Ugong, Pasig, Metro Manila
Philippines
OwnerMeralco
Capacity1,500
TypeTheater
Construction
OpenedMarch 22, 1969 (1969-03-22)
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Meralco Theater hosted within the Meralco Building

It seats over 1,500 people[2] and hosts concerts, plays, musicals and events.[3][4]

History

The Meralco Theater was inaugurated on March 22, 1969. It was designed by Filipino architect José María Zaragoza and forms part of the larger Meralco Building, which was completed a little earlier. The 14-story building, theater and adjoining buildings form are part of the Ortigas Center CBD.[5]

The graduation ceremony of politician Imee Marcos took place at the theater, according to University of the Philippines Cebu history professor Madrileña de la Cerna.[6]

In 2024, Meralco Theater completed an interior renovation.[citation needed]

From October 2025 to April 2026, the theater has been the production location for TV5's musical countdown-variety show, Vibe.

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