In partnership with The Virgin Labfest, Active Vista presents a compelling theatrical event that confronts the grim realities of Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, which began in 2016 and claimed an estimated 30,000 lives through extrajudicial killings. Featuring three one-act plays, each staged reading offers a distinct reflection on the drug war’s profound effects on Philippine society. The reading serves as both a tribute to the victims and a powerful call to action, highlighting the need for collective remembrance and resistance.

Baseco, Tondo, Manila (With i_space and Youth for Better Baseco)

Jose, a student, leaves his mother a letter to inform her that he’s leaving home to learn why people decide to join the underground movement.