Sta. Ursula Parish Church in Binangonan, RizalThe National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has declared the Sta. Ursula Parish Church in Binangonan, Rizal, as a National Cultural Treasure for its centuries-old history and immense religious significance.Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Cruz Santos,...
It was a birthday celebration like no other. Noted and award-winning folk artists from across the country, along with government dignitaries from the field of culture and the arts, gathered in Ilocos Norte to extend their best wishes to Magdalena Gamayo as she celebrated her 100th birthday.Magdalena...
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Gallery proudly opened its doors on July 8 to present the "Beyond Brass" exhibit by Cameron Castrillo. Veronica Amboni, head of the Cultural Heritage Section (CHS) of the NCCA, delivered the welcome remarks, followed by a message from Charlie...
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is now accepting exhibition proposals for its 2025 NCCA Gallery and Exhibition Program. Applications open on June 30, 2024, and the deadline is August 31, 2024.Since 2009, the NCCA Gallery in Intramuros has provided a space for young and...
The period preceding the arrival of Magellan on the island of Homonhon in 1521 is traditionally regarded and taught as prehistoric in Philippine history. Since the Spaniards systematically destroyed all written records of the native population, information and archeological evidence are sparse,...
GAMABA Magdalena continues to weave the finest inabel textiles (Photo courtesy of NCCA)In celebration of Filipino artistry and craftsmanship, the third edition of Likha will showcase the country’s Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awardees in a special section featuring their exemplary...
As the Philippines celebrates Filipino Food Month every April, there's no better way to honor it than, of course, by serving Filipino delicacies. Leading the festivity is Newport World Resorts, the first integrated resort in the Philippines, in collaboration with the National Commission on...
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), led by the National Committee on Language and Translation (NCLT), announced the winners of the Rolando S. Tinio Translator’s Prize on April 2, 2024.This award aims to give greater prominence to the translation of texts and works written in...
CEBU CITY – The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has stepped into the controversial issue involving the construction of a bus station for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project here.The NCCA has sent a letter to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) seeking the stoppage of...
Photo shows (L-R): Mindanao writers Mindanao-based writers Caezar Ripa, Sigrid Gayangos, Jesa Suganob, and Gab Olaya, talk about creative writing, publishing and distribution of written worksAs a cultural and historical center in the south, Zamboanga comes as the perfect host city in celebration of...
November 2023 was a busy month for the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) as it celebrated Filipino Values Month with a slew of activities celebrating the values that shape Filipino society, capped by a digital poster making contest featuring Heneral Tuna, the witty and fierce blue...
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 Culture...