The Metropolitan Theater: Architecture, History, and the Life of a National Cultural Landmark

The Metropolitan Theater stands as one of Manila’s most important cultural landmarks. Designed by Juan M. Arellano and opened in 1931, this Art Deco masterpiece reflects Filipino identity through architecture, history, and restoration. This video presents the Met’s full story, from its rise, wartime damage, and long silence to its careful conservation and return as a living national theater.