Arts and Entertainment
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
NCCA continuously aid artists; prepares programs digitally
August 27, 2020, 6:24 pm
MANILA -- The National Commission for Culture and the Arts' (NCCA) provision of cash assistance to cultural workers affected by the pandemic is still ongoing, and it has also rolled out programs digitally, chairman Arsenio “Nick” Lizaso said Thursday. In a virtual presser with Presidential… Read More
TV host Kuya Wil gives P5-M aid to over 3K PUJ drivers
August 19, 2020, 7:59 pm
MANILA – Television host and actor Wilfredo “Willie” Revillame gave away PHP5 million pesos worth of donations to public utility jeepneys (PUJ) drivers, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Wednesday. In a Facebook post, the LTFRB said Revillame, fondly… Read More
Laurice Guillen, Nick Lizaso named MMFF Execom members
July 29, 2020, 4:56 pm
MANILA – Two renowned film directors have been appointed to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee (Execom) on Tuesday, days after Film Develop Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chair Liza Diño was removed from the panel for alleged attempts to take over the chairmanship of… Read More
Glee star's body recovered in California lake
July 14, 2020, 1:34 pm
WASHINGTON – A body found in a southern California lake was that of actress Naya Rivera, who starred in the hit TV show Glee, who has been missing for nearly a week, law enforcement confirmed Monday. Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub said the body was recovered earlier Monday morning floating… Read More
FDCP chair reiterates importance of safety in production
July 1, 2020, 7:33 pm
MANILA – Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) chair Liza Diño-Seguerra on Wednesday reiterated the importance of observing safety measures and following the guidelines in production. During the Laging Handa briefing, Diño said the clarificatory guidelines that the FDCP issued… Read More
Oscars 2021 postponed by 2 months over Covid-19
June 16, 2020, 1:20 pm
LOS ANGELES – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday that the 93rd Oscars ceremony, scheduled to be held on Feb. 28 in 2021, will move to April 25 "as a result of the global pandemic caused by Covid-19." "For over a century, movies have played an important role in… Read More
FVR biographer named Rotary International district governor
June 4, 2020, 6:34 pm
MANILA – Melandrew Velasco, biographer of the family of former President Fidel V. Ramos, was elected the next Rotary International District 3780 Governor. District Governor Bernandette “BH” Herrera on Wednesday confirmed Velasco’s recent election as governor for Rotary Year 2022-2023.… Read More
Online film fest, stargazing for Viva Europa 2020
May 24, 2020, 7:33 pm
MANILA – The European Union (EU) is launching its first-ever virtual cultural fair featuring an online film festival, stargazing and the diverse Euro-Pinoy concert. Chargé d’ Affaires Thomas Wiersing of EU Delegation to the Philippines said the Viva Europa 2020 event aims to showcase the… Read More
NCCA eyes online platforms as pandemic affects many workers
May 21, 2020, 7:29 pm
MANILA -- The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) will look for ways on how online platforms could be maximized, as many of the cultural artists and workers were greatly affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, officials said Thursday. In a virtual presser,… Read More
NCCA explores various platforms to reach more people
March 5, 2020, 8:00 pm
MANILA – In its bid to bring its message to more people, especially the millennials, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is currently exploring various platforms that seem more appealing to the audience. "We are looking for ways to entice more audience, the millennials,"… Read More
First NCCA teleserye highlights Filipino values
March 4, 2020, 6:08 pm
MANILA -- Nineteen values important among Filipinos will be the highlight of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts' (NCCA) first teleserye (soap opera), "Project Destination". In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Tuesday, NCCA deputy executive director Marichu… Read More
Beauty, culture highlight Korean group's PH events
February 21, 2020, 1:31 pm
MANILA -- Hallyu (Korean wave) fans in the Philippines have something to look forward to this 2020 -- events that would highlight beauty, culture, and music. The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) would organize "Chok Chok Korea" in April for Filipino fans of K-pop idols to hear… Read More
‘Parasite’ makes Oscars history, also wins 4 awards
February 10, 2020, 4:06 pm
WASHINGTON -- Bong Joon-ho's seething satire of economic privilege and class disparities became the first non-English language film to win Best Picture in the Academy Awards' 92-year history Sunday, also walking away with the night's largest Oscars haul. The black comedy thriller of a grifter… Read More
Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas dies aged 103
February 6, 2020, 3:35 pm
WASHINGTON -- Legendary actor Kirk Douglas has died at the age of 103, his son, actor Michael Douglas, confirmed Wednesday. "It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and I announce that Kirk Douglas left us today at the age of 103," Michael said on Instagram. "To the world, he was a legend,… Read More
Miss U, singer named new NCCA ambassadors
January 28, 2020, 8:40 pm
MANILA – The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) on Tuesday introduced Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and singer Julie Anne San Jose as its new Arts and Music ambassadors, respectively. The two new NCCA ambassadors were introduced in a press conference where officials led by… Read More
NCCA urges Filipinos to be proud of PH arts, culture
January 28, 2020, 8:18 pm
MANILA -- National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) chairman Arsenio “Nick” Lizaso on Tuesday urged the public to be proud of and nourish Filipino arts and culture. "We are rich in culture. Don't be afraid to bring it around. We should be proud of them (arts and culture) and nurture… Read More
CCP chief named as new NCCA chair
January 17, 2020, 3:46 pm
MANILA -- The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) welcomes its new chairman, Arsenio “Nick” Lizaso. Lizaso, the concurrent president of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), was elected by the Board of Commissioners of the NCCA during the most recent Board Meeting held… Read More
Siakol guitarist announces he is quitting band
December 31, 2019, 4:37 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Is popular Pinoy rock band Siakol headed for a breakup? It appears so when the group's guitarist, Anthony “Miniong” Cervantes, announced on Tuesday that he was quitting the band, which has become synonymous with the rock scene that dominated the country in the 1990s. Siakol was… Read More
Taguig City dad vows to promote arts, culture, film
December 25, 2019, 3:26 pm
MANILA - - Taguig City’s mayor has affirmed the city government’s commitment to Philippine cinema as it hosted for the very first time in 45 editions, the Metro Manila Film Festival’s (MMFF) star-studded Parade of Stars. “The city of Taguig affirms its commitment to the arts, to culture… Read More
