Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)
Using theater as a tool for education and social change
Philippine Educational Theater Association, Inc.
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Philippine Educational Theater Association, Inc. is a DSWD-registered social welfare agency that uses theater arts as a medium for education and community engagement in the Philippines.
Mission
To use theatrical arts as a vehicle for education, social awareness, and community development.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), founded in 1967 by Cecile Guidote-Alvarez, is a theater organization using performance and arts education for social development; it received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2017.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in PhilippinesConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) with a partial profile, sourced from PCNC.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 248 education charities in the Philippines it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 69% of similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPhilippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is a registered education nonprofit in Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its registration number is DSWD-SB-R-000081. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)'s official registration number is DSWD-SB-R-000081, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.
Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Philippines is 56/100.
Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is based in Metro Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.
Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is classified as an Education organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a Social Welfare Agency. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and overseen by PCNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Philippine Educational Theater Association, Inc. is a DSWD-registered social welfare agency that uses theater arts as a medium for education and community engagement in the Philippines. Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is classified as an education organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1967.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Philippine Educational Theater Association, Inc. is registered in Philippines. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Philippine Educational Theater Association, Inc. is registered in Philippines. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (20)
Source: Charity website (via AI extraction)
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
FEU Theater Guild's "Bangaw" reminds everyone that "we are the ones who will save or destroy each other." Click the link in the comments section for the full review. - facebook.com
"KISLAP AT FUEGO" AND "CHILDREN OF THE ALGO" RETURNS AT PETA THEATER CENTER - Village Pipol
PETA’s ‘Kislap at Fuego’ and ‘Children of the Algo’ Twin Bill Returns this January - TheaterFansManila.com
'Night at the Theater': Watch 12 theater companies for free in Makati on Feb. 6 - GMA Network
PETA to stage ‘Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 4’ in June 2026; Eugene Domingo to return in theater run - GMA Network
WATCH: “Anino sa Likod ng Buwan” closed its run with the announcement that “About Us But Not About Us” will also be coming to theater. The stage adaptation is set to debut in February 2026. | via Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN News - facebook.com
Why local theater can attract tourism - Manila Bulletin
Smashed Philippines marks milestone in underage drinking awareness campaign - Radio Veritas Asia
ONE MORE CHANCE, THE MUSICAL CAST! 🎶 The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) revealed on Sunday the cast of One More Chance, The Musical, which is set to premiere from April 12 to June 16, 2024 at the PETA Theater Center. Sam - facebook.com
Rappler. . The Philippine Educational Theater Association or PETA is set to adapt the iconic Filipino film One More Chance into a musical. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/theater/peta-confirms-one-more-chance-musical/ - facebook.com
Activity timeline
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How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.
Most common causes in Philippines
Causes charities work on most.
Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
- Officers and trustees
- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 20 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1967
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)
- What is Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)?
- Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is a education social welfare agency, Philippines. Philippine Educational Theater Association, Inc. is a DSWD-registered social welfare agency that uses theater arts as a medium for education and community engagement in the Philippines.
- When was Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) founded?
- Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) was founded in 1967.
- Where is Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) located?
- Headquartered in Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Is Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) trustworthy?
- Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)'s registration number?
- Registration: DSWD-SB-R-000081 (Philippines).
- What is Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)'s website?
- https://petatheater.com/
- Are donations to Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.