Arts and Entertainment

KWF to honor hero Emilio Jacinto

KWF to honor hero Emilio Jacinto

April 13, 2019, 5:56 pm

MANILA – The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) will commemorate Philippine hero and writer Emilio Jacinto’s 120th death anniversarythis month. KWF will spearhead on Monday (April 15) its annual Peregrinasyong Jacinto literary pilgrimage to Laguna province’s Magdalena town, where the hero… Read More

Musica FEUropa starts another decade

Musica FEUropa starts another decade

April 10, 2019, 4:37 pm

MANILA -- What started as a heritage event of the European Union (EU) delegation to the Philippines at the Far Eastern University (FEU) in 2009 became what is now known as Musica FEUropa, one of the country’s most prestigious choral competitions. Musica FEUropa, Far Eastern University’s annual… Read More

Tel Aviv brings Israeli talent to 2019 Manila Improv Fest

Tel Aviv brings Israeli talent to 2019 Manila Improv Fest

March 31, 2019, 7:51 pm

MANILA -- Israel has joined the best acts in Asia's improvisational theater bringing the Dodot Ensemble to the 2019 Manila Improv Festival on Sunday. The Dodot Ensemble, consisting of Matan Goren, Tal Zolti, Carmel Neltzer, and Elad Yishay, was formed four years ago after its members won the… Read More

2 showbiz writing masters to receive KWF award

2 showbiz writing masters to receive KWF award

March 30, 2019, 11:06 am

MANILA -- The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) will honor two multi-awarded show business personalities for their contribution to Philippine literature. On April 2, KWF will confer its Dangal ni Balagtas award on singer-songwriter Reynaldo Valera Guardiano, popularly known as Rey Valera, and… Read More

200 student writers to join literary camp in Bataan

200 student writers to join literary camp in Bataan

March 27, 2019, 7:26 pm

MANILA -- About 200 student writers will join the "Kampong Balagtas" literary camp on April 2-4 at the Orion Elementary School in Orion, Bataan. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) said the participants are Grade 7 to Grade 11 students from select regions. "Kampong Balagtas"… Read More

NCCA, NBDB to hold 'book fiesta' next month

NCCA, NBDB to hold 'book fiesta' next month

March 27, 2019, 7:18 pm

MANILA -- The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), in partnership with the National Book Development Board (NBDB), will hold a series of activities and contests with the theme, "Book Fiesta", in April. "Book Fiesta" aims to encourage more people to appreciate Filipino-authored… Read More

NCCA invites public to participate Literature Month activities

NCCA invites public to participate Literature Month activities

March 26, 2019, 5:55 pm

MANILA --  The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is inviting the public to join activities in line with the observance of the National Literature Month (NLM) in April. This year's theme is "buklugan panitikan", derived from a Subanen ritual called "buklog", a thanksgiving… Read More

Book seeks to boost bid for national memory, identity

Book seeks to boost bid for national memory, identity

March 11, 2019, 7:55 am

MANILA -- A new book by National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario aims to help reclaim national memory vital to shaping the country's national identity. The book, "Bakit Kailangan Natin si Pedro Bucaneg?", presents several essays on Philippine intangible cultural heritage (ICH). "In… Read More

Over 3K join K-pop Friendship Concert in Manila

Over 3K join K-pop Friendship Concert in Manila

March 8, 2019, 7:32 pm

MANILA -- More than 3,000 people trooped to the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City for the 2019 K-pop Friendship Concert on Thursday night. The concert is among the activities celebrating the 70th year of bilateral relations between the Philippines and Korea this year. South Korean Ambassador to the… Read More

Kpop groups excited to participate in 1st 2019 friendship concert

Kpop groups excited to participate in 1st 2019 friendship concert

March 7, 2019, 6:26 pm

MANILA -- Three Kpop groups expressed their excitement to be part of the 2019 Kpop Friendship Concert in Manila scheduled at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Thursday evening. Hosted by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Korean… Read More

8 Pinoys vie for Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards new categories

8 Pinoys vie for Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards new categories

February 28, 2019, 7:58 pm

MANILA -- Viacom, Inc. on Thursday announced the eight Filipinos nominated in the two new categories (Favorite Pinoy Internet Star and Favorite Trending Pinoy) of this year's Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards recognizes the kids' favorites in music, television,… Read More

Kpop group shows eagerness to return to PH

Kpop group shows eagerness to return to PH

February 27, 2019, 6:41 pm

MANILA -- South Korean boy group, iKON, has expressed eagerness to return to the Philippines and include the country in its upcoming concert tour. iKON was in Manila on Tuesday evening for the Philippine launch of Samsung S10. It was the group's second time in the country, after holding a concert… Read More

KWF language grant application deadline nears

KWF language grant application deadline nears

February 7, 2019, 7:00 pm

MANILA -- Individual and group researchers, as well as public and private institutions like schools, have until 5 p.m. on February 15 to seek 2019 Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) grants for documenting Philippine languages. Interested parties can send their respective language documentation… Read More

NRCP backs creation of Department of Culture

NRCP backs creation of Department of Culture

February 6, 2019, 7:12 pm

MANILA -- The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) supports Senate Bill No. 1528 that seeks the establishment of a Department of Culture in the country, NRCP president Ramon Razal told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Wednesday."This (bill) will elevate the National Commission… Read More

KCC eyes diversifying cultural exchange via calligraphy exhibit

KCC eyes diversifying cultural exchange via calligraphy exhibit

February 2, 2019, 1:06 pm

MANILA -- The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) eyes diversifying cultural exchange between the Philippines and Korea by mounting a calligraphy exhibit. Dubbed as "Strokes: Beautiful Korean Calligraphy”, the exhibit will run for free at the KCC Exhibit Hall in Bonifacio Global City… Read More

Fans go wild as Blackpink arrives in Manila

Fans go wild as Blackpink arrives in Manila

February 2, 2019, 9:49 am

MANILA – The South Korean girl group, Blackpink, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Friday evening, causing commotion among Filipino fans. Airport authorities tried to stop hundreds of fans from running near the entrance of the arrival area, hoping to get a glimpse of… Read More

PH, SoKor to sign MOU on culture, arts

PH, SoKor to sign MOU on culture, arts

January 30, 2019, 11:59 am

MANILA -- The Philippines and South Korea are slated to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote culture and arts between the two countries. South Korean Ambassador Han Dong-man made the disclosure during a dinner interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) in his residence in… Read More

OPM rock icon Pepe Smith dies

OPM rock icon Pepe Smith dies

January 28, 2019, 12:03 pm

MANILA -- Original Pilipino Music (OPM) rock icon Jose William Feliciano "Pepe" Smith passed away on Monday. He was 71. Smith's passing was confirmed by his daughter, Daisy Smith-Owen, in a post on social media. "Thank you for everything papa bear ko. Thank you for being the best dad in the… Read More

QCinema named best local film fest in 2018

QCinema named best local film fest in 2018

January 24, 2019, 9:45 pm

MANILA -- The Quezon City International Film Festival, dubbed as QCinema, has topped the list as the Best Local Film Festival for film reviewers in 2018. According to PinoyRebyu, a Filipino film aggregators’ website, QCinema garnered a near-unanimous first place for being able to exhibit… Read More

Momoland back in Manila for 1st fan meet

Momoland back in Manila for 1st fan meet

January 24, 2019, 12:55 pm

MANILA -- South Korean girl group Momoland is back in the Philippines for their first fan meet at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday. The group arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) past 10:30 a.m. Thursday via Asiana Airlines flight OZ 701. This is Momoland's third time in the… Read More