Philam Life Theater
The Philam Life Theater, also styled Philamlife Theater, was a performing arts venue at 1440 United Nations Avenue in the Ermita district of Manila, the Philippines. It opened in 1961 as the Philam Life Auditorium and was designed by Filipino architect Carlos Arguelles as part of the corporate headquarters for Philam Life insurance company. The International Style concert hall in the eastern annex of the Philam Life Building is known for its superior acoustics and elegant interior. It served as Manila's cultural center for almost a decade and has played host to world-renowned musicians, choirs and symphony orchestras over its 52-year history, including Renata Tebaldi, Franco Corelli, Marian Anderson, Pinchas Zukerman and Cecile Licad. The theater also served as the home of the Manila Symphony Orchestra, the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra and the Philippine Educational Theater Association.

In 2012, SM Investments subsidiary SM Development Corp. purchased the entire Philam Life Manila complex including its theater and announced its plans to redevelop the property into a condominium complex. Philam Life vacated the property and relocated its headquarters to Bonifacio Global City in April 2013, and its customer service center to Bay City in June 2013.
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performing arts venue
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United Nations Avenue
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Ermita
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Manila
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Carlos Arguelles
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Philam Life
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International Style
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acoustics
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Renata Tebaldi
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Franco Corelli
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Marian Anderson
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Pinchas Zukerman
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Cecile Licad
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Manila Symphony Orchestra
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Manila Philharmonic Orchestra
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Philippine Educational Theater Association
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SM Investments
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Bonifacio Global City
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Bay City
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Philam Life Theater
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