EVENTS
All-female stand-up comedy troupe, Bitches in Stitches Manila, is performing its sophomore show on September 7th at A Fine Mess in Poblacion, Makati.
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- NewsMakers
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
CCP Pasinaya 2025 Open House Festival introduces PALARO, features Pinoy digital games
APWLD opens media fellowship on digitalisation and feminist digital rights and justice for women journalists across APAC region
- 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
‘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
‘In Situ, Performance as Exhibition’ runs from Oct. 15-26 in Metro Manila, Los Baños, La Union
- Making Music
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
Grammy Award-winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio to perform on Nov. 15 at Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati
- 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
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
CCP, Bench start fourth edition of TERNOCON
- Onstage
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’
Virgin Labfest presents 12 new plays for its 2025 season
- 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’
EVENTS
The country’s biggest multi-arts festival gets even more exciting with Palaro, a new festival component featuring the works of the CCP Game and Comics...
EVENTS
The much-anticipated "Campfire Sessions" will feature Cup of Joe, live on August 3, 2024. This event promises a night of cozy fireside chats, delectable...
Dance
A showcase of some of the works of award winning Filipino ballet dancer, teacher and choreographer Tony Fabella will be staged in a Ballet...
Alternative Sounds
The Philippine Madrigal Singers and American group the Swingle Singers will perform at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in a concert billed “TWO...
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The Sining Kambayoka Ensemble, the resident theater company of the Mindanao State University-Marawi City will officially represent the Philippines in the 2013 International Ramayana...
Alternative Sounds
Featuring more than 100 artists and 15 bands from the Philippines, USA, Europe and Asia, the 2nd CCP International Jazz Festival will offer performances...
EVENTS
The Manila Chamber Orchestra Foundation's "Young Artists' Series 2013" has been launched, with 16-year old violinist and prize winner of the National Music Competition...
EVENTS
AMICI, composed of Tomoyo Kobayashi (piano), Kazuki Yamamoto (violin), and Joseleo Logdat (baritone), is slated to perform at Santa Isabel College in the City...
EVENTS
CCP is inviting trumpet players to attend the trumpet workshop to be given by international prize-winning trumpet player Raymond De Leon on Thursday and...
Alternative Sounds
Kabataang Gitarista, the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) Classical Guitar Program for public high school students, will celebrate its first anniversary through a...
EVENTS
A unique blend of musical performances awaits audiences as the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra performs a series of concerts for its 31st Concert Season under...
EVENTS
The films screened at Cinema Is Incomplete are curated, but it is open to suggestions, submissions and collaboration. For the coming weeks, Cinema Is...