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Year 2 in virtual space: Teatro Europa opens in PH

Year 2 in virtual space: Teatro Europa opens in PH

July 17, 2021, 5:13 pm

MANILA – Laughter, giggles, tears, anguish, sighs, trepidation. These are some of the emotions expected to fill up the (virtual) air, as Teatro Europa returns after its success last year. Teatro Europa comes back this year with table reads running from July 16 to 30, while full video… Read More

Spanish Embassy hosts online concert for quincentennial

Spanish Embassy hosts online concert for quincentennial

May 5, 2021, 6:07 pm

MANILA – The Spanish Embassy in Manila is hosting a free online concert called the Guitarras del Mundo (World Guitars) to join the Philippines in celebrating the quincentennial of the first circumnavigation of the world. The Spanish Embassy on Wednesday said the event would be streamed on May 7… Read More

2021 Viva Europa pushes through to bring EU culture closer to PH

2021 Viva Europa pushes through to bring EU culture closer to PH

April 22, 2021, 6:00 pm

MANILA – Despite the pandemic, the European Union (EU) is pushing through with its 2021 Viva Europa, a series of activities to bring European culture closer to the Filipino people. EU Ambassador to Manila Luc Véron said the bloc wants to continue showcasing its unique cultural diversity and… Read More

Filipino comic artists urged to join Japan manga contest   

Filipino comic artists urged to join Japan manga contest  

April 13, 2021, 8:16 pm

MANILA – Dreaming of creating the next big manga hit? The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs opens the submission for the 15th Japan International Manga Awards. The Japanese Embassy in Manila invites Filipino manga artists to submit their entries and win a trip to Japan for approximately 10… Read More

KCC enjoins public to make Pinoy cuisine with kimchi 'twist'

KCC enjoins public to make Pinoy cuisine with kimchi 'twist'

March 31, 2021, 6:18 pm

MANILA – As the country observes the Filipino Food Month in April, the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) is inviting everyone to join the "My Kimchi Recipe Challenge", wherein participants would put a twist to a Filipino cuisine by including kimchi in it. On Wednesday, KCC… Read More

Learn Kpop dance, win P40-K in KCC's  logo making contest

Learn Kpop dance, win P40-K in KCC's logo making contest

March 9, 2021, 4:16 pm

MANILA – As it celebrates its 10th year in the Philippines, the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) announced on Tuesday the launching of a logo-making contest, and other activities lined up such as dance and martial arts lessons. Until April 16, interested individuals may submit their entries to the… Read More

EU launches PH cycling tour, fora for Women's Month

EU launches PH cycling tour, fora for Women's Month

March 9, 2021, 12:10 pm

MANILA – The European Union Delegation in the Philippines is launching several activities to celebrate the 2021 International Women's month, including a cycling tour, a series of film screenings, dialogues, and roundtable discussions that advocate for gender equity and gender equality. “It is… Read More

KZ Tandingan's 'Gabay' on Spotify Friday

KZ Tandingan's 'Gabay' on Spotify Friday

March 4, 2021, 9:50 pm

MANILA – "Gabay", the first Filipino track to be used in the Disney film "Raya and the Last Dragon", is set to be heard on Spotify on Friday. Singer KZ Tandingan was chosen to showcase her talent for this track, which is about trust, strength, and unity. As the film was inspired by various… Read More

Filipina sisters behind Masungi Georeserve bag Vanity Fair award

Filipina sisters behind Masungi Georeserve bag Vanity Fair award

March 2, 2021, 6:15 pm

MANILA – Filipina sisters Ann and Billie Dumaliang, two of the persons behind the Masungi Georeserve are among the five winners of the 2021 Vanity Fair Changing Your Mind Travel Awards. The citation, published on the celebrated magazine's Hollywood Issue, focuses on individuals who continue to… Read More

September declared ‘PH Film Industry Month’

September declared ‘PH Film Industry Month’

February 4, 2021, 5:00 pm

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a proclamation declaring the month of September as the “Philippine Film Industry Month” to recognize the invaluable contribution and sacrifices of all stakeholders and sectors of the film industry.” Duterte, in his Proclamation 1085 signed on… Read More

NCCA, Catriona Gray introduce 'Kultura 101'

NCCA, Catriona Gray introduce 'Kultura 101'

February 3, 2021, 7:29 pm

MANILA – Arts ambassador and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), will showcase the "Kultura 101" web series on February 20, as the country celebrates Arts Month. In a virtual presser Wednesday afternoon, Gray said this… Read More

Find time for passion, MMFF’s Tagpuan star Alfred Vargas says

Find time for passion, MMFF’s Tagpuan star Alfred Vargas says

December 30, 2020, 6:50 pm

MANILA – Actor-turned-politician Alfred Vargas urged the public to continue doing their passion despite the busy schedule with their chosen vocation. “It is a different kind of thrill, of happiness that you feel when you do your passion. Kaya kapag may panahon na medyo bakante na pwedeng… Read More

Film body urges production firms to prioritize workers' safety

Film body urges production firms to prioritize workers' safety

December 22, 2020, 6:39 pm

MANILA – Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) chair Liza Diño-Seguerra on Tuesday asked production outfits to prioritize safety and observance protocols, following reports that some production workers have contracted coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) at work. In a Laging Handa… Read More

Knowledge Channel partners with NCCA for 'Wikaharian'

Knowledge Channel partners with NCCA for 'Wikaharian'

December 15, 2020, 8:33 pm

MANILA – Knowledge Channel and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) on Tuesday announced a partnership for the "Wikaharian" --an animated series of lessons for Grade 1 students. In a virtual presser, NCCA deputy executive director Marichu Tellano said the partnership would… Read More

Twilight Glory ‘a must-read’ book for Filipinos: Lambino

Twilight Glory ‘a must-read’ book for Filipinos: Lambino

November 25, 2020, 4:04 pm

MANILA – Presidential Assistant for Northern Luzon Raul Lambino on Wednesday cited the historical significance of a newly published book “Twilight Glory: A Tribute to Heroes and Veterans” as a must-read book for every Filipino. Lambino, who is also the administrator and chief executive… Read More

Senate adopts resolution mourning death of actress Mila del Sol

Senate adopts resolution mourning death of actress Mila del Sol

November 17, 2020, 7:20 pm

MANILA – The Senate on Tuesday adopted a resolution expressing its profound sympathy and sincere condolences to the family of veteran actress Clarita Villarba Rivera, popularly known as Mila del Sol. Rivera Del Sol, dubbed as the “Queen of the Golden Age” of Philippine cinema, passed away… Read More

Film fest in 2020: From big screen to virtual

Film fest in 2020: From big screen to virtual

November 14, 2020, 5:49 pm

MANILA – Cinemas have been forced to close as the pandemic virtually halted life as we know it, compelling everyone to stay at home and avoid any risk of infection. It likewise put on hold highly anticipated film festivals where up-and-coming movies often emerge. However, for the EU Delegation… Read More

KCC, Smart team up to give front-liners a treat

KCC, Smart team up to give front-liners a treat

October 11, 2020, 7:47 pm

MANILA – Giving back to front-liners battling the pandemic is something that organizations and companies do in their own simple ways these days. The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) has just joined this roster, by launching the "K-Healing: Overcome Together" campaign that aims to… Read More

NCCA seeks proposals for Competitive Grants Program

NCCA seeks proposals for Competitive Grants Program

September 11, 2020, 7:19 pm

MANILA – The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) on Friday called for proposals for the 2021 Competitive Grants Program. Submissions will be accepted until September 30.  In a virtual presser, NCCA Cultural Communities and Traditional Arts section head Renee Talavera said the… Read More

NCCA sees surge in project proposals using online platforms

NCCA sees surge in project proposals using online platforms

September 8, 2020, 3:28 pm

CEBU CITY – The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is opening its doors for competitive grant applications for culture, arts and music projects that will be implemented using the online platform under the new normal amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis. Veronica… Read More