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- NewsMakers
Asian Cultural Council Philippines celebrates 25 years of supporting Filipino artists
Lawyer and corporate governance specialist Jose Tomas Syquia joins CCP Board of Trustees
British Council supports 10 UK-Philippine collaborations through Connections Through Culture grant programme
Virgin Labfest 2026 opens its stage for new entries
CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art reaffirms Filipino faith behind regional festivals in January
- Flicks
CCP launches ‘Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Mahiwagang Bantay ng Bundok Arayat’
How pioneer Cinemalaya filmmakers started and persisted
12th Active Vista Human Rights Festival opens, themed ‘Espekulasyon’
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
- 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
CCP Thirteen Artists Awards Creative Continuum 1970-2024 exhibit opens to public
‘Imagine Tondo’ provides opportunity to connect with others through creativity
CCP, Arthaland showcase ‘Kwentong Kahoy’; exhibition runs until Dec. 2
CCP opens ‘On Site: Association of Pinoyprintmakers Annual Exhibition’
MONO8 presents CCxLL, exhibit runs until 24 November
- Making Music
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra embarks on historic nine-city UK Tour in May 2025
Resilient tales of love and loss in PPO Concert V: HOPE this February 14
3rd installment of PPO’s 40th concert season on Dec. 6 to feature violinist Diomedes Saraza Jr.
OPM star Ica Frias captivates audiences with latest single, ‘Lagi’
Andrea O. Veneracion Sing Philippines Youth Choir finishes 4th in Tolosa Choral Competition
- Music Makers
- Turning Classical
3rd installment of PPO’s 40th concert season on Dec. 6 to feature violinist Diomedes Saraza Jr.
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
- 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
DOST-PTRI, Bayo Manila partner to turn textile waste into tomorrow’s fashion through TexRev’s ‘Fabric-to-Yarn’ innovation
PUMA announces 3 colorways of the Palermo
PUMA reimagines Speedcat OG with must-cop colorway in ‘Black Pink’
Ternocon 2025 continues the dialogue on the Filipino terno
For its fourth edition, TERNOCON continues mission of preserving and promoting the Philippine dress
- Onstage
CCP The Met: LIVE in HD premieres Jeanine Tesori’s ‘Grounded’ this March at Glorietta 4
Virgin Labfest 2026 opens its stage for new entries
CCP brings Puccini to Dumaguete
Fifth Wall Fest celebrates fusion of art and technology with Alexander Whitley Dance Company and Otmo
REVIEW: Staging the overdramatic Pinoy via PETA’s ‘One More Chance: The Musical’
- 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
3rd installment of PPO’s 40th concert season on Dec. 6 to feature violinist Diomedes Saraza Jr.
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
- 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
REVIEW: Staging the overdramatic Pinoy via PETA’s ‘One More Chance: The Musical’
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’
STAGE
After being recognized as one of the Best of Filipino Theaters in 2023, Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas’ Prinsipe Bahaghari is set to land at the Power...
MUSIC
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FASHION
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FASHION
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MUSIC
Led by their musical director Ily Matthew Maniano, the group secured the First Prize in the Secular Music Category and the Second Prize in...
MUSIC
Lizzie Bett Estrada, a scholar of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, bested the participants from prestigious music conservatoires in England, Scotland, and Wales...
NEWSMAKERS
The grant recipients, consisting of animators and comics artists, will each receive funding tailored to their craft. Animators will benefit from a grant of...
MUSIC
Manila Pianos Artist Series presents OF FOND REMEMBRANCES. Dingdong Fiel's 12th and last solo piano concert for the year featuring favorite piano works of...
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