Launched this month was Lemlúnay: Pagunita sa Gunita (Lemlúnay: A Reminder for Memory) , the latest collection of poetry by National Artist for Literature Virgilio S. Almario. The launch caps a prolific year for the former chairman of Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino and National Commission for...
Dubbed by many as “the queen of Philippines handwoven textiles," the piña has been used in making the country’s traditional garbs and other artisanal products. The art of making the textile is getting the spotlight it deserves as it is now inscribed on the United Nations Educational,...
The Far Eastern University (FEU) is now home to “National Cultural Treasures” after six buildings of its buildings were declared as such by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). Special heritage marker recognizing FEU as a National Cultural Treasure through Museum...
CAVITE – An artwork inspired by overcoming life’s challenges won first place at the National Sculpture Competition hosted by the local government unit of Cavite City and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) on Monday, Sept. 26. Mayor Denver Chua, NCCA representatives, and...
Director Emmy Lou Versoze-De, DICT; Usec. Rowel S. Barba; Marichu G. Tellano, NCCA's Deputy Executive Director for Administration and Aupport Services and the Arts; Congressman Christopher "Toff" de Venecia, IPOPHIL; Director Paulo Tugbang, DOT; and Dr. Julius Leano Jr., DOST. The National...
The culture of the Philippines’ northern region made its way to the south as the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) unveiled the “Panaglaga Ti Ladga: Weave Transcending Time,” a Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) fashion exhibition dedicated to celebrating the life and...
In 1992, the Philippine government, through the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), shed light on the many cultural bearers of folk art through the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA). Also known as the National Living Treasure Awards, GAMABA recognizes Filipino artisans,...
In a fast-paced society where development is continuously moving toward progress, is it still important for us, especially for the youth, to look back and preserve our heritage and culture? This is exactly what the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), wants to answer in this...
In celebration of the National Heritage Month with the theme “Heritage: Change and Continuity,” the Filipino Heritage Festival Incorporated (FHFI) together with the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts (NCCA) have officially launched the 4th FHFI Essay Writing Contest—Youth...
The recently concluded National Arts Month (NAM) celebration of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) was a veritable feast for the eyes and ears. The month-long activities for NAM culminated in a dance festival held in Silay, Negros Occidental last April. Sayaw Pinoy director...
Reuben Laurente, an acclaimed performer and former member of vocal group The CompanY, is now showcasing his artistic skills as a visual artist through his first solo exhibit titled, "Pilipino Ako, Ito Ang Aking Lahi" (I am a Filipino, this is my race) under the auspices of the National Commission...
With the theme "Divergence + Convergence," Cinema Rehiyon 15 × Montañosa Film Festival had successfully rolled out in Baguio City last March 2023. Numerous filmmakers across the country came together to showcase their works and support the city government's objective to establish an interwoven...
