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NCCA sets aside P76.8M to assist freelance artists during lockdown
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts says it is exploring other ways to help artists and cultural workers, like setting up an 'online market' for their work
Catriona Gray is new National Commission for Culture and the Arts ambassador
Catriona joins Julie Ann San Jose and KZ Tandingan as this year's ambassadors for National Arts Month
Writers urge NCCA to probe alleged sexual assault at Iligan workshop
Over 300 writers sign an open letter calling on the National Commission on Culture and the Arts to conduct a 'thorough and independent' probe considering it had funded the workshop
UMPIL to hold 2019 Writers Congress, Gawad Balagtas awards on April 27
PRESS RELEASE: The event will be held on April 27 at the Silangan Hall of the Cultural Center of the Philippines
MTRCB, NCCA ink memorandum of understanding
The memo aims to help in facilitating and promoting NCCA-funded films
Duterte names 7 National Artists
Larry Alcala, Amelia Lapeña Bonifacio, Ryan Cayabyab, Francisco Mañosa, Resil Mojares, Ramon Muzones, and Kidlat Tahimik will be honored in Malacañang on October 24
Bills seek creation of Department of Culture
Buhay Representative Lito Atienza is opposed to the proposals, saying culture should just be part of the Department of Education
Whang-od awarded 'Dangal ng Haraya'
Whang-od Oggay of Buscalan finally receives an award for preserving and celebrating the traditional art of tattooing
Whang-od to receive Dangal ng Haraya award
Whang-od will be conferred the award in Kalinga on June 25
National Artist for Literature Cirilo Bautista dies
(3rd UPDATE) Malacañang sends its condolences to the family and friends of the late National Artist for Literature Cirilo Bautista
'People's Museum' seeks to preserve identity of Ormoc City
'We need a museum to remind us that we are part of a cultural band and we have a responsibility to our descendants to preserve our past,' says Ormoc Mayor Richard Gomez
Budayaw, a rich ASEAN festival, held for first time in PH
Celebrated in General Santos City, Budayaw cultural festival showcases performances and creative expressions from different ASEAN countries
The Met and PH's historical-cultural corridor
'We need urban renaissance in Manila,' says architect Gerard Lico
Nominations for National Artists 2018 start; Nora Aunor automatically listed
Submissions will be accepted until September 30 2017 and will go through 3 levels of deliberations
WATCH: Interview with Gemino Abad, poet and literary critic
What projects excite internationally-renowned poet Gemino 'Jimmy' Abad? Find out in this episode of 'Akdang-Buhay.'
WATCH: Interview with Cirilo Bautista, National Artist for Literature
Akdang-Buhay: Cirilo Bautista talks about coming full circle from his humble beginnings to giving back to the less fortunate but talented writers
WATCH: Interview with Virgilio Almario, National Artist for Literature
Akdang-Buhay: Rio Alma talks about the factors that shaped his poetry
WATCH: Interview with F. Sionil Jose, National Artist for Literature
Akdang-Buhay: F. Sionil Jose talks about literature, colonialism, and class struggles
House bill seeks to conserve Gabaldon school buildings
The measure aims to preserve the schoolhouses designed by American architect William Parsons and funded through Act Number 1801 by ex Philippine Assembly member Isauro Gabaldon
'Intangible heritage' at 'Department of Culture' isusulong ng NCCA
Masyadong tumutok sa tangible at built heritage ang Pilipinas ayon kay NCCA Chairman Virgilio Almario samantalang makikita ng mga Pilipino ang kanilang matandang sarili sa mga panitikang bayan salawikain at wika
Why PH language chief is disappointed in Maxine Medina
Buwisit na buwisit ako doon eh National Artist Virgilio Almario says of the Philippine candidate s refusal to tap an interpreter during the Miss Universe 2016 pageant
PH dapat seryosohin ang pagsasalin sa higit 100 wika – Almario
Idaraos sa Pilipinas ang pandaigdigang kumperensiya sa pagsasalin sa Setyembre sa pangunguna ng Filipinas Institute of Translation National Commission for Culture and the Arts at Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino
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Freddie Aguilar out; Nat'l Artist Virgilio Almario is NCCA chair
Singer songwriter Freddie Aguilar who campaigned for President Duterte has lobbied for the post but National Commission for Culture and the Arts board members elect Almario
'Fotobam' ang Salita ng Taon 2016
Pinili ng mga eksperto na salita ng taon ang fotobam pandiwa na ang ibig sabihin ay sirain ang eksena sa pamamagitan ng pagsingit sa kuwadro ng kamera habang may kinukunan ng retrato
Lawmakers: NCCA's proposed 2017 budget too low
Wala akong alam na departamento na binawasan ng ganitong kalaking halaga Buhay Representative Lito Atienza says of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts proposed budget
Culture clash: Why Freddie Aguilar isn't ready
I believe his views on Cultural Revolution and Purification will set us back from being participants in a globally connected creative world
Freddie Aguilar suggests solution to Torre de Manila 'photobombing'
Kung ako po ang masusunod ito po ay personal na opinyon ko lang po – para wala nang gulo pagpapalitin ko po yung puwesto ng kalabaw tsaka ni Rizal the singer says
Is Freddie Aguilar up for the NCCA leadership?
The veteran singer songwriter says he was called by Duterte s executive assistant Bong Go about the possibility of heading the National Commission for Culture and the Arts
Online petition seeks to preserve PH culinary heritage
The Philippines has all the right ingredients to become an international culinary destination So long as we can cultivate a homegrown appetite for and interest in our local cuisine global recognition will soon follow says chef Jam Melchor
Museo Pambata: Are we having casino for a neighbor?
UPDATED Nina Lim Yuson president of the children s museum raises the alarm again that building a gaming casino in a heritage building like the Army Navy Club violates the National Cultural Heritage Act
April is National Literature Month in the Philippines
Ang Abril ay Buwan ng Panitikan ng Filipinas
DPWH scraps plans to move Anda Monument
Following an outcry from heritage conservationists the DPWH will no longer push through with its proposal to convert Anda Circle into an intersection
Restoring the MET, reviving culture
Buildings are not just structures They anchor our collective memory and are documents of our national identity says the head architect of the MET project
SolGen now declares Torre de Manila illegal
Reversing an earlier position the Solicitor General is now saying Torre de Manila should be demolished
July 21 oral arguments on Torre de Manila to proceed
The Supreme Court is hearing a case filed by the Knights of Rizal seeking to have a condominium demolished because it threatens the visual dominance of the Rizal Monument
NCCA to DMCI: P20M Torre de Manila lawsuit 'ridiculous'
The NCCA says the developer of the controversial high rise building did not stop construction when it issued a cease and desist order in January
SC stops construction of Torre de Manila
3rd UPDATE The temporary restraining order takes effect immediately Oral arguments on the case starts on June 30
Tekken 7's Josie Rizal skirts line between controversy, approval
Responding to comments following the reveal of Josie Rizal along with Tekken characters Jin and Devil Jin Namco Bandai Producer Katsuhiro Harada says around 94 of the feedback has been positive
Patricia Evangelista receives NCCA's Ani ng Dangal award
The National Commission on Culture and the Arts recognizes Patricia Evangelista s compelling work and reporting on disaster and conflict in the Philippines
Pope trust rating, morality survey, Charlie Hebdo | The wRap
7 out of 10 Filipinos trust Pope Francis Abortion and affairs are top moral no nos for Filipinos A new Charlie Hebdo cartoon comes out
DMCI: Only SC can stop Torre de Manila
The developer of the controversial condominium dubbed as the national photobomb says the project will continue unless the court halts it
Heritage advocates hail Torre de Manila suspension order
Calling the Torre de Manila a papal eyesore the Knights of Rizal Senator Pia Cayetano and cultural activist Carlos Celdran welcome the NCCA s suspension order
Noel Cabangon pushes for Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino proclamation
Musician Noel Cabangon is hopeful that President Benigno Aquino III will sign the proclamation order by the end of 2014
National Artist for Music Francisco Feliciano dies
The late artist founded the Asian Institute of Liturgy and Music and was the president of the Samba Likhaan Foundation
NCCA announces PH rep to 56th Venice Biennale
Patrick Flores’ curatorial proposal titled Tie A String Around the World is the official Philippine participation at the 56th Venice Art Biennale 2015
#GlendaPH: Rehab funds needed for country's arts high school
Almost a month since Typhoon Glenda made landfall in the country the Philippine High School for the Arts PHSA is still running on generators
2nd DIWANG: Sagisag Kultura ng Filipinas Competition
Layunin ng kompetitsyon na ito na mapalaganap at maipakilala ang mga Sagisag Kulturang Filipino at upang mapahalagahan ng bawat Filipino ang kanyang identidad bilang lahi
Netizens on Nora Aunor: National Artist or National Saint?
Netizens air their support for or disdain toward Malacañang s refusal to name actress Nora Aunor a National Artist
