Police are investigating the abandoned caskets found in five areas across Metro Manila early Friday, Aug. 7, as authorities work to identify those responsible for leaving the items in public places. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said the caskets were discovered in Sta. Cruz,...
Around these parts, it is easy to get lost in the daily cycle of politics. A new controversy trends. Another public debate takes over social media. Another headline pushes everything else aside. Thankfully, somewhere in the middle of all that noise, a healthy, happy diversion. Filipino filmmakers...
For 22 years, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has championed fearless storytelling and nurtured generations of Filipino filmmakers whose works challenge, inspire, and provoke meaningful conversations. This year, the country’s premier independent film festival returns with a...
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has unveiled the official lineup of films competing in its 22nd edition, with nine full-length features and 10 short films set to vie for top honors when the festival returns from August 6 to 16. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the...
Images: Rodel Valiente A WOMAN'S GLOW Purple is the official color for Women's Month as it symbolizes justice and dignity The Main Building and the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will be bathed in vibrant purple this March to commemorate the...
Although Joey Ayala, who was among the recipients of the 2024 Gawad CCP para sa Sining for what he has accomplished in music, might have delivered the most riveting acceptance speech (he was candid, he was clever, and he was funny)—“CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines) po ha , not CPP...
The shoes that the late Zenaida “Nedy” Tantoco wore were too big to fill, especially with her contributions and support to Philippine arts and culture. Her support had profoundly impacted the growth and support of the arts and cultural activities in the country, which the Cultural Center of the...
In celebration of the 41 st National Children’s Book Day (NCBD), the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), in collaboration with the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) feted exemplary works in writing and illustration by giving away the prestigious PBBY-Salanga and...
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 mountains and people – in more places than one. “My parents can sing. We are a typical family who enjoys karaoke,” laughed Estrada. “I started joining choirs...
Films “Moral” and “Duyan ng Magiting” journey to Bulacan State University to provide a unique cinematic experience to young students and film enthusiasts as the CCP Lakbay Sine and Cine Icon will have special screenings of the classic award-winning film by National Artists Marilou-Diaz...
Shortly after marking its first anniversary, the CCP Cine Icons returns for the premiere of yet another must-see classic Filipino film ‘Aguila.’ written and directed by National Artist Eddie Romero and starring National Artist Fernando Poe Jr., on April 3, 1 p.m. at the GSIS Theater. A talkback...
The biggest multi-arts festival in the country collaborates with Metro Manila museums for a cultural and artistic experience, offering insights into Philippine history, heritage, contemporary arts, and more. With Paseo Museo, you can visit numerous museums and galleries by paying and donating...
