Traditions and cultures of members of indigenous communities will take the spotlight in the programs of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) this October in time with the celebration of the National Indigenous Peoples (IP) Month. (Photo from National Commission for Culture and...
There’s a new general in town With a spaceship landing on Earth, an alien leader planning for domination, and chaos brewing in a small town—it seems the world is about to meet its doom. Sounds like a good plot straight out of a graphic novel, right? But what we are about to witness involves no...
An exhibit that highlights hope for a renewed life In our days of isolation due to the health crisis, there are organizations that value the essential role of art continues to play in our lives. In its various expressions, art makes our existence meaningful especially at a time like this pandemic....
An ode to deep-rooted Filipino Values Today, Aug. 25, 2021, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), in partnership with the Negros Cultural Foundation (NCF), is launching “Sine Halaga Film Festival.” It showcases 12 Filipino films that highlight our very own cultural values...
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) will be launching today, Aug. 25, its new online film festival dubbed "Sine Halaga" that will feature films highlighting Filipino cultural values. Sine Halaga Film Festival Director Elvert Bañares said the virtual film fest, organized in...
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) will once again breathe life into Filipino folk tales through an online storytelling event in time with the celebration of this year’s “Buwan ng Wika.” (Photo from National Commission for Culture and the Arts) The program, dubbed “Sa...
NCCA SUDI Awards Technical Working Group and NCCA Secretariat (from left, front): Ryan Cayabyab, Twinky D. Lagdameo, Isabelle Tee;(back) Mike L. Constantino, Bayang Barrios, Ma. Dinah Aguilar Remolacio, Noel Ferrer, Dr. Felipe de Leon Jr., Nino Selibio, and Ferdinand Isleta. Aiming to recognize...
ENDEAVOR Sonny Coloma In mid-2020, House Deputy Speaker and Sorsogon Representative Evelina Escudero proposed the creation of a separate Department of Culture. This was prompted by the clamor for higher levels of budgetary support to agencies under the National Commission on Culture and Arts...
A new musical entitled "Lapulapu, Ang Datu ng Mactan" is set to be staged at the Metropolitan Theater (MET) next month, the first production to be mounted in the newly-renovated playhouse. (Photo from National Commission for Culture and the Arts) National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)...
The late Eddie Garcia and Tony Mabesa--two legends of Philippine cinema--will be among the artists who will be bestowed with this year's "Ani ng Dangal" award, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) announced. The late Eddie Garcia (left) and Tony Mabesa (File photo) The Ani ng...
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is now accepting entries for this year's ASEAN Philippines Digital Art Contest in time with the celebration of the ASEAN Month in August. (Photo from ASEAN Philippines Facebook) (Photo from ASEAN Philippines Facebook) "The NCCA calls on...
These days, dressing comes with a prize. Literally! Photo from @famph_ Filipino fashion is here and it is not reigning. Even after months in pandemic, our local style has endured and continues to innovate with the help of modern fashion designers. These creatives have resuscitated the terno ,...
