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- NewsMakers
CCP, PBBY celebrate National Children’s Book Day (NCBD) this July
CCP, CITEM introduce ‘Navigate the Touring Circuit’ capacity-building program
Cultural Center of the Philippines brings events, artists to regions through ‘Kaisa sa Sining’ program
Two new VLF Anthology books to be released on June 26
CCP extends deadline for literary submissions to 43rd edition of Ani
- Flicks
Piling Obrang Vidyo celebrates 20th year, themed ‘Tayo Ang Pelikula’; showcases local culture, stories by Filipinos for Filipinos
‘CCP Cine Icons: Eddie Romero @ 100’ to highlight Nat’l Artist’s body of work
Filipino animated short film on a Maguindanao folktale wins in two international short film festivals
Bacolod Film Festival opens call for ‘Stories with a Smile’
Bacolod Film Festival calls for entries
- Movies
Filipino animated short film on a Maguindanao folktale wins in two international short film festivals
Co-opting the OFW story via ‘We Don’t Dance for Nothing’?
That shaky attempt to tackle abortion via ’12 Weeks’
Missed opportunities via the confused ‘Ang Mga Nawalang Pag-asa at Panlasa’
Discovering dialogue-driven storytelling via ‘The Dust in Your Place’
- FilmMakers
- Celebs
The legend of Tessie Agana: Unveiling the Golden Age of PH Cinema
Sorsogon artists pay homage to Bicolano actor and stuntman, Alexander Flores Despi
How to keep your cool under stress: Tips from some of todays biggest stars
Celebrities who have been caught drink driving and what we can learn from them
Cinemalaya puts the spotlight on Jaclyn Jose
- Art Attack
‘Kayuminonai (the deliberate erasure of something unnatural)’ scheduled until Aug. 30
‘DAGITAB/DIGITAL: SIKAT’ light show runs until July 21
MONO8 presents ‘Between Grief and Hope, An Archipelago’ group exhibition
Leeroy New’s ‘Mebuyan’s Colony’ now at Cultural Center of the Philippines
Instituto Cervantes opens exhibit on Nebrija, the grammarian who helped to preserve Filipino vernacular languages
- Making Music
The blossoming into music of Adrian Ong
CCP presents ‘Triple Threats’; features Carla Guevara Laforteza, Shiela Valderrama Martinez, Tanya Manalang Atadero
Tracing CCP scholar Lizzie Bett Estrada’s musical journey
‘OST Symphony: K-Drama in Concert’ slated on June 29
From heartbreak to heart full of love, Keenan Te is hopelessly in love in new single ‘24/7’
- Music Makers
The blossoming into music of Adrian Ong
Tracing CCP scholar Lizzie Bett Estrada’s musical journey
From heartbreak to heart full of love, Keenan Te is hopelessly in love in new single ‘24/7’
CCP scholar wins Kathleen Ferrier Society Bursary for Young Singers
Polish conductor Maestro Grzegorz Nowak announced as new PPO music director, principal conductor
- Turning Classical
PPO to celebrate Yuletide Season with Handel’s Messiah at CCP on December 16
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra serenades audiences with classical music via online Recital Series
PPO to stage fifth Chamber Music Concert on April 30
PPO’s virtual pocket performance on April 16 to focus on gospel music
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra to stage next series of online concerts on March 19
- Alternative Sounds
Satanic Togas releases split 7″ with Zoids via Goodbye Boozy Records
The Routes drops video for title track from new album ‘Mesmerised’
Simulated Youth’s debut EP ‘Just Your’ turns idea of artist and song relationship upside down
How Sick Thoughts is doing sleazy, spit-riddled punk Rock ‘n Roll right
Killer Kin sings to make Rock ‘n Roll feel dangerous again
- Fashion
CCP, Bench start fourth edition of TERNOCON
TernoCon 2025 presents the terno with 20th Century Philippine visual arts
Utilizing athletes to shape fashion: Learning from MNML’s approach
Minana Esports, Team Manila unveil streetwear collaboration celebrating Filipino culture
Stay cool and dapper with these stylish picks from HLA
- Onstage
Virgin Labfest presents 12 new plays for its 2025 season
‘Ganito Na Kami Noon, Paano Na Ngayon?’ slated on July 5-7
CCP’s ‘Tara, laro ta(y)o’ interweaves traditional games and dances
Second season of CCP NTL to premiere from June 25 to May 27, 2025
‘Red Bull Dance Your Style’ street dance competition returns
- Dance
‘Red Bull Dance Your Style’ street dance competition returns
CCP brings together dance groups to showcase the diverse Philippine dance heritage
Applications now open for selection of National Performing Arts Companies
RAMA HARI returns onstage, opens 2024 season of Alice Reyes Dance Philippines
‘Koryolab 2023: In the Round’ presents contemporary dance works by Filipino choreographers
- Plays
VLF returns to live stage with 12 new work
Sining-lahi Polyrepertory to stream ‘Mula sa Kulimliman’ on March 28, 30 and April 1
Langgam Performance Troupe premieres [KOSMOS]
Sining-Lahi Polyrepertory to hold Apprentices Batch 2019-2020’s culminating activity, ‘The Maze Trilogy’
Peta’s ‘CARE DIVAS’ streaming this November
- Musicals
PETA returns with Rody Vera’s musical farce ‘Walang Aray’
Musical-narrative series ‘Still’ ready to move viewers this year
Peta’s ‘CARE DIVAS’ streaming this November
Andrew Lloyd Webber offers free musicals via YouTube during Covid-19 lockdown
5 Reasons to consider why you should watch PETA’s ‘Rak of Aegis’
- Turning Classical
PPO to celebrate Yuletide Season with Handel’s Messiah at CCP on December 16
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra serenades audiences with classical music via online Recital Series
PPO to stage fifth Chamber Music Concert on April 30
PPO’s virtual pocket performance on April 16 to focus on gospel music
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra to stage next series of online concerts on March 19
- Tools&Goods
Canon’s top of the line EOS R system camera is geared up to ace the action
Canon launches EOS R1 as first flagship model for EOS R SYSTEM
Sony Electronics announces compact wide-angle FE 16-25mm F2.8 G zoom lens
DJI launches Avata 2
Sony releases Alpha 9 III, world’s first full-frame Image Sensor Camera with Global Shutter System
- Reviews
NEWSMAKERS
VLF 19: Pintog runs from June 12 to 30, 2024, at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP Blackbox Theater). Theater shows will be at 2pm,...
NEWSMAKERS
The Gawad CCP Para Sa Sining is the highest award given by CCP to artists or groups of artists in dance, music, theater, film...
FLICKS
The competition is open to all Filipinos. Entries must have been completed not earlier than April 30, 2023, and should have a maximum running...
NEWSMAKERS
The program aims to provide selected performing arts organizations and companies with training and mentorship on the technicalities of touring such as strategic planning,...
NEWSMAKERS
Three cultural leaders from Nueva Vizcaya, Zambales, and Sorsogon realize the importance of belonging to a cultural network such as the Kaisa sa Sining...
NEWSMAKERS
Landing on your bookshelves on June 26, 2024, 5 pm at the CCP Bulwagang Roberto Chabet (CCP TIG Gallery), the fourth installment of the...
NEWSMAKERS
The latest volume will feature multilingual literary works with the theme Zambales, preferably from writers who were born, raised, lived, or currently living in...
ART ATTACK
The exhibition considers objects as stimuli for unnatural conditions that have been deliberately erased, what Fuyuki distinguishes as concealed ideologies pervading our daily lives....
ART ATTACK
Running until July 21, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, this innovative light show extends the celebration of National Flag Day and Philippine...
ART ATTACK
MONO8 is pleased to present Between Grief and Hope, An Archipelago, a group exhibition curated by Emerging Islands. It features works by Alaga, Bree...
ART ATTACK
Raising environmental awareness and championing green initiatives, Mebuyan's Colony is a large-scale immersive environment that combines New’s fascination with science fiction and Philippine mythology, reflected in...
ART ATTACK
Until 12 June, Instituto Cervantes is hosting at its Intramuros branch the exhibition Nebrija en Filipinas, dedicated to celebrating the cultural contributions of Nebrija (1444-1522).
MUSIC
Having his orchestral debut with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) at the age of 17, Adrian Ong plowed through performance after performance. In May...
MUSIC
For this year’s edition, the Triple Threat Concert Series features the Leading Women of Philippine Musical Theater - Carla Guevara Laforteza, Shiela Valderrama Martinez,...
MUSIC
No dream is too big when you have the courage to pursue it. For UK-based, classical soprano Lizzie Bett Estrada, her dreams can move...
MUSIC
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Philippine-South Korean diplomatic relations, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the National Commission for Culture and the Arts...
STAGE
o-presented by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Tanghalang Pilipino Foundation Inc. (TP) and the Writer’s Bloc Inc., the playwrights festival of untried,...
STAGE
This July 5 to 7, the Cultural Center of the Philippines presents the second edition of the Out-Of-The-Box Series, kicking off with Ganito Na...
STAGE
Featuring six dance films, the project explores how the joyous spirit of traditional games can be woven and intertwined with the dynamism of Philippine...
STAGE
Through the partnership of the CCP with National Theatre Live and Ayala Malls, the second season of CCP NTL will premiere at Ayala Malls...
Dance
The winners of each qualifier will advance to the National Finals, happening on September7. The winning finalist will proudly represent the Philippines in the...
FLICKS
As Piling Obrang Vidyo marks its 20th year, the festival embraces the theme “Tayo Ang Pelikula,” highlighting the vibrant tapestry of Filipino culture through...
FLICKS
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), in partnership with the Society of Filipino Archivists for Film (SOFIA) and in cooperation with ABS-CBN Sagip Pelikula,...
FLICKS
Written and directed by Nelson “Blog” Caliguia Jr., Sulayman is a story that revolves around the sacrifices the heroes make to save the lives...
FLICKS
The festival accepts short film scripts of any genre, such as romance, drama, comedy, or horror, in any Filipino language with English translation. Entries...
FASHION
The fourth edition of TERNOCON will again feature the balintawak but the emphasis will focus on and draw inspiration from the works of the...
FASHION
For the past years, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Bench/ Suyen Corporation have partnered with a common goal to popularize the...
FASHION
Mnml's impact on the fashion industry extends beyond its own success, inspiring a new era of collaboration between fashion houses and athletes. As the...
FASHION
By merging Team Manila's signature urban aesthetic with Minana Esports' unique vision, the result is a limited-edition collection of streetwear that effortlessly embodies the...
TOOLS&GOODS
The EOS R1 harnesses the power of a 24-megapixel back-illuminated (BSI) stacked CMOS sensor to elevate images to an impressive 96-megapixels with its unique...
TOOLS&GOODS
The EOS R1 is a mirrorless camera geared toward professionals that brings together Canon’s cutting-edge technology and combines top-class performance with the strong durability...
TOOLS&GOODS
This latest addition delivers sharp imagery from 16 mm through 25 mm while maintaining a maximum aperture of F2.8 over the entire zoom range....
TOOLS&GOODS
Designed specifically for content creators and production professionals, the DJI Avata 2 is set to provide an adrenaline-pumping immersive FPV drone experience with even...