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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
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...
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As its attempt to tell a story about abortion in the Philippine context, Anna Isabelle Matutina's "12 Weeks" is, in a word, shaky. Lemme...
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Is Kevin Ayson's "Ang Mga Nawalang Pag-asa at Panlasa" a film on Ilocano cuisine, PR mat for the "saviors" of Ilocano culture, or "buhat-bangko"...
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David Olson's "The Dust in Your Place" tells the story of a comic strip illustrator and a writer (Chaye Mogg and Boo Gabunada) talking...
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Kevin Mayuga's "Ate O.G." tells the story of a servant who, while looking after her "amo" at the time of COVID-19, also has to...
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The (true) story of Remedios Gomez (played by Carina Febie Agustin), a former beauty queen who became a commander of the Hukbalahap (when Japan...
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Kyle Nieva's dark comedy "Kids on Fire" tells the story of J.C., a prepubescent boy who - while on a religious camp - basically...
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"Namnama en Lolang (Grandmother's Hope)" - by Jonnie Lyn Dasalla - is a simple story of a "lola" (grandmother), Keyag Kudyaman, who lives with...
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"Ang Pagdadalaga ni Lola Mayumi" - by Shiri de Leon - tells the story of a menopausal woman (known in her community as a...