The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) emphasizes its significant role in promoting Luzon’s artistic scene by providing 85 projects dedicated to the region, backed by over ₱81 million in funding through the 2025 Competitive Grants Program. 

NCCA allocates ₱81-M for Luzon art projects

After many years of the Philippine government's conferment of National Artist awards to Filipino artists from various fields, actor and director Efren Reyes, Jr. recently complained of the criteria set generally by the monitoring, nomination, evaluation and selection committees.

Efren Reyes, Jr. Suggests The National Artist Of The Philippines' Criteria Be Revised

The Kahilwayan Dance Troupe from Santa Barbara has once again proven its exceptional talent and dedication to cultural preservation with their stellar performance during the flag ceremony at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol on June 24. 

Kahilwayan Dance Troupe Shines As Guardians Of Iloilo's Cultural Heritage

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On June 23, 2024, the 67th anniversary of Hugan-an's Hinilawod Recordings was celebrated, recognizing the work of anthropologist Felipe Landa Jocano. This event held special significance as the recordings were recently added to the UNESCO Memory of the World Asia Pacific Register, highlighting the cultural importance of Hinilawod, an epic that preserves the rich oral traditions of Panay Island.

67th Anniversary Of Hinilawod Recordings

Patuloy na isabuhay at isadiwa ang mga naiwang aral ni Dr. Jose Rizal, ang Pambansang Bayani.

Mga aral ni Rizal, muling sinariwa

Even if television, film and theater actress Madeleine Nicolas is from Calauag, Quezon, the town doesn't own her.


Madeleine Nicolas shoots a film, enjoys trike ride, Sampalok Lake in San Pablo City

Award-winning multimedia artist Kiri Dalena will stay in Europe, particularly in Germany, to hold a solo exhibition at the Neuer Berliner Kunstverein in Berlin from December 7, 2024 to February 2, 2025.

Pinay artist to grace exhibit in Germany

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), along with the Capiz Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office and in partnership with the Municipal Government of Sapian, brought Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) 2024 to Capiz.


NCCA, Capiz LGU tunes first LMP outside NCR

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