MANILA – Cultural ties between the Philippines and South Korea continue to flourish with a number of Korean exhibits and workshops introducing Korean art to Filipinos.Last week, the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) partnered with the National Museum of the Philippines to host a... Read More
MANILA – Camarines Sur 2nd District Rep. Gabriel Bordado Jr. on Wednesday underscored the importance of art to Filipinos, saying it plays a valuable role in strengthening “our sense of nationalism.”As the country celebrates National Arts Month, he said the government should gear up... Read More
CITY OF CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro – Artworks by persons deprived of liberty (PDL) from the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm (SPPF) will be displayed in the town plaza of Sablayan in Occidental Mindoro province as part of the National Arts Month celebration this February."In every artistic... Read More
MANILA–People's Television Network (PTV) anchor Joee Guilas was adjudged Best Male Newscaster at the PMPC 35th Star Awards for TV held last Saturday. Guilas is the first from the government sector to win in that category in the 35 years of the Star Awards, according to Philippine Movie Press... Read More
MANILA – The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) on Wednesday bestowed on music icon and top sugar businessman Jose Mari Chan the “FFCCCII Lifetime Achievement Award” during the “Pandesal Forum” in Quezon City.The FFCCCII... Read More
MANILA – From the process of carefully curating what flowers and leaves to use down to the philosophy that brings the pieces into one structured floral art, just about anything related to Ikebana brings anyone closer to nature.This is one of the reasons Maria Theresa Calunsod, president of the... Read More
MANILA – China continues to push for more people-to-people and cultural exchanges with the Philippines.Celebrating the ancient trade ties between the two countries, the Chinese Embassy in Manila held a "museum night" Wednesday, with Ambassador Huang Xilian touring the Ayala Museum exhibit... Read More
MANILA – The Philippine culture and food were put on spotlight at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Festival in Kenya last week.The Philippine Embassy in Nairobi, as part of the ASEAN Nairobi Committee (ANC), joined the Embassies/High Commission of Indonesia, Malaysia, and... Read More
SEOUL, South Korea–P-Pop (Pinoy popular music) idol groups are on the rise with SB19, BINI, BGYO, MNL48 and ALAMAT, to name a few, paving the way for the game-changing genre in the country.It is trendy, catchy, and visually appealing to resonate with its relatively young fanbase but beyond... Read More
MANILA – Singer-songwriter Daniel “Danny” Javier of the popular trio, APO Hiking Society has passed away. He was 75.This was confirmed by Javier's daughter Justine Javier Long on Monday, who said he died from "complications due to his prolonged illnesses."“In life, as in his... Read More
MANILA – France and the Philippines are set to feature arts, culture, and cuisine as they highlight the "diversity" of their 75-year-old relations from October to January 2023.In a presser on Tuesday, French Ambassador to the Philippines Michèle Boccoz and Foreign Affairs Assistant... Read More
MANILA – The European Union (EU) Delegation to the Philippines is bringing free European films to Iloilo under its Cine Europa film festival from Oct. 5 to 13.The fest started on September 14 in Manila and runs until the end of October, going hybrid this year as it also sets foot in Cebu City... Read More
MANILA – Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Singapore are set to screen seven films, capturing their traditions and culture at the September Pacific Alliance Movie Nights next week.The Embassies of Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Singapore in the Philippines, in partnership with Red Carpet Cinema... Read More
MANILA – Seoul on Saturday launched a Korean cultural festival in Makati City to allow Filipinos to experience Chuseok or Korean Thanksgiving Day.The event, dubbed as Korea Festival 2022, will run from September 10 to 11 at Glorietta in Makati.The Korean Embassy in Manila said the event aims... Read More
BAGUIO CITY – Spanish Charge d’ Affaires Carmela Barcia said Felix Lope de Vega Carpio’s play “Fuente Ovejuna” which was staged at Saint Louis University here on Saturday has a plot that applies to the present day. The play is part of the Teatro Europa, the annual... Read More
MANILA – In observance of the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) Week every fourth week of July, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) will organize a "Concert at the Park" at 6 p.m. on July 24."This is an open-air activity. We will showcase different genres of music. Kundiman,... Read More
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Friday announced the first four film entries for the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2022, the 48th year of the annual cinematic celebration.In a statement, the MMDA said the MMFF 2022 is led by its selection committee with... Read More
MANILA – The Korean Cultural Center (KCC), the official cultural arm of the Korean Embassy in Manila, will soon resume its face-to-face classes, which are aimed at expanding understanding and appreciation of Korean culture among Filipinos.The KCC Philippines at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig... Read More
SEOUL – Aside from being a superstar with many chart-topping hits and a global fandom, BTS has strongly influenced the world with its heartfelt messages of consolation and hope for youth and those against Asian hate crimes.The band made its first big stride toward the move in November 2017,... Read More
MANILA – Seeking closer cultural ties with the Philippines, India reintroduces to Manila the Jataka Tales, the oldest and best known Indian literature featuring the Buddha in different forms until he attained enlightenment, this time in the form of a podcast, free of charge.The Indian Embassy... Read More
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