This July, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Intramuros Administration bring history and heritage to life within the walls of the historic Walled City with Ganito Na Kami Noon, Paano Na Ngayon?, a bold theatrical work from the CCP Out-of-The-Box Series, set to open the Intramuros Evenings on July 19, 2025, 6:30 PM at Centro de Turismo, Intramuros, Manila.
Written by Jose Victor Torres and directed by CCP artistic director Dennis Marasigan, this devised theater piece draws inspiration from the works of three National Artists: Alejandro Roces (We the Filipinos Are Mild Drinkers), F. Sionil Jose (Po-on), and Eddie Romero (Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?).
Featuring the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company, the story is set in the 1950s and follows Kulas, an aging farmer detained on suspicion of leading the Huk. He finds himself entangled in questions of identity, memory, and change.
Ganito Na Kami Noon, Paano Na Ngayon? features stellar performances by Arjhay Babon, Jonathan Tadioan, Marco Viaña, Mark Lorenz, Sarah Monay, Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan, Anya Evangelista, and Rey Correjado.
Ohm David takes charge of the set design, with Meliton Roxas Jr. for lighting, TJ Ramos for sound, Winter David for video graphics, Daniel Gregorio for costumes, and Rommel Serrano for overall styling.
As the IA celebrates their 46th year of stewardship, preservation, and vibrant promotion of the country’s famous walled city, their revival of Intramuros Evenings with the CCP not only enriches the cultural landscape of Intramuros, but also strengthens the long-standing partnership between the two institutions who have always championed the enduring legacy of Philippine arts and culture.
“Ganito Na Kami Noon, Paano Na Ngayon? is an appropriate opening for the revival of Intramuros Evenings as it looks back at history to provide insight into our past,” said director Marasigan.
First held in 1996, Intramuros Evenings share a long history with the CCP as it used to feature performances from CCP resident companies including the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), Ballet Philippines, and Tanghalang Pilipino.
Intramuros Evening: Ganito Na Kami Noon, Paano Na Ngayon? is free and open to the public, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
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