The pandemic may have substantially pushed back people’s desire for theater because of the lockdowns. But it definitely did not cause the love for theater and theatrical performances to die.


Theatrics are back again

Being the President of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Michelle Nikki Junia has devoted her time, effort and creativity to the enhancement of the Center's artistic projects.

Waraynon, CCP President Michelle Nikki Junia leads children's shows

"Ang gaganda (How beautiful these are)," exclaimed Cutural Center of the Philippines (CCP) President Michelle Nikki Junia at the opening of the year-round exhibit of experimental and abstract works done by outstanding Filipino artists at the National Museum of the Philippines last Tuesday, November 21.

CCP prexy Nikki Junia ‘amazed’ by National Museum’s experimental art exhibit

In a noteworthy celebration of the Philippines' rich cultural tapestry, AF Payments Inc. (AFPI), the pioneering provider of contactless payment solutions in the country, has unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with the National Museum. Introducing the National Museum beep™ cards marks a historic milestone for AFPI and a testament to the company's commitment to preserving and promoting the nation's heritage.


AF Payments Inc. and the National Museum Unveil Commemorative Beep™ Cards

Religious images are seen during an art exhibit entitled “Maria Et Alia”, at the  Atrium, legislative wing of the Quezon City Hall in Quezon City, on Tuesday, October 3. 

MOTHER MARY EXHIBIT

Running from October 6, 2023 to March 30, 2024 is the exhibit of Pinoyprintmakers’ 50th anniversary show called “Tirada:50 years of Philippine Printmaking in 1968-2018” at the CCP@ILOMOCA (Iloilo) Visual Arts.

The power of women printmakers

Arts managers and some National Artists in the country gathered together Thursday afternoon at the Leandro V. Locsin Theater of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in Intramuros to announce the calls for nominations to the Order of National Artist for 2025.

National Artists encourage nominations for 2025 awarding

Halloweens, though an acquired tradition in the Philippines from the Western world, is celebrated by wealthy families and companies in the country every end of October, in preparation for the feast of All Saints and All Souls Days, which fall on November 1 and 2. 

Tanod Lupa is a timely show this Halloween

The Quezon City Government, led by Mayor Joy Belmonte, along with Sylvia Amorsolo Lazo, daughter of Fernando Amorsolo, and Nandy Amorsolo, grandson of Fernando Amorsolo, led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the art exhibition of Amorsolo's artworks made of huge Lego bricks at Quezon City Hall on Monday, October 9.

AMORSOLO EXHIBIT

The Filipino barong got featured on October 24 at CNN by Melissa Magsaysay, daughter of the late nationalist President Ramon Magsaysay in his role of “cementing the barong Tagalog” as the country’s official formal wear.


Filipino Barong: Showing off our culture via CNN

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