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Rocco Nacino, Floyd Tena to star in gritty drama ‘TIRIK’ for Cinemalaya 2026 Filmfest

MANILA, Philippines (March 11, 2026) — Acclaimed actor Rocco Nacino and seasoned performer Floyd Tena have been cast to portray the central duo in the film ‘TIRIK’ (To Set Upright), an official full-length finalist for the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.  Directed by...

32 Filipino artists honored at 18th Ani ng Dangal Awards for Global Achievements in the Arts

Art as a personal journey.  This phrase defined the dedication of the thirty-two (32) artists honored with the Harvest of Honor at the 18th Ani ng Dangal Awards held at the Metropolitan Theater Ballroom on February 27, 2026. The National Commission for Culture and the...

CCP and USTSHS reinforce ties to empower the next generation of Filipino students and educators

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the University of Santo Tomas Senior High School (USTSHS) have officially formalized their continuing partnership and collaboration through the signing of a five-year contract aimed at revolutionizing arts education in the country. Represented by CCP President...

HONNE and NIKI collaborate on new version of “Location Unknown” for HONNE’s 10th Anniversary

GRAPHIC MUSIC | Philippines (March 6, 2026) — HONNE celebrate their 10-year anniversary with a reimagined version of their iconic track “Location Unknown”, featuring Indonesian-born, LA-based singer-songwriter NIKI. Released in 2018, the song quickly became a fan favourite – this collaboration offers a fresh take while preserving...

CCP joins PBF 2026 with a brilliant curation of Philippine arts and culture

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), in partnership with the National Book Development Board (NBDB), brings the excellent collection of classic CCP titles to the Philippine Book Festival (PBF) this March 12 to 15, 2026, from 10 am to 8 pm, at...

Philippine Book Festival 2026 strengthens its commitment to the growth of local publishing

THE National Book Development Board (NBDB) is all set for the 4th Philippine Book Festival (PBF)— the country’s only marketplace dedicated exclusively to all-Filipino books and published works, and a shared third place for publishers, writers, illustrators, readers, educators, and industry stakeholders. The...

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FDCP gathers stakeholders for Film Industry Conference 2025

The Film Development Council of the Philippines recently hosted the Film Industry Conference 2025 at Lanson Place in Pasay City. The event brought together filmmakers,...

‘ECHOES OF CROATIA IN THE PHILIPPINES’ concert all set on October 14

The Far Eastern University Center for the Arts and the FEU Institute of Arts and Sciences (IAS), in partnership with the soon to open...

CCP scholar Kaya Mendoza and chasing artistic calling beyond the stage

Violinist and music educator Kaya Mendoza, one of the many scholars of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), found her fondness for melodies...

Queen of Asian Hip-Hop Awich releases cinematic music video for “Fear Us” feat. Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA and Joey Bada$$

The reigning queen of Japanese Hip-Hop, Awich, has released the highly anticipated music video for “Fear Us” together with RZA — the architect of the legendary hip-hop crew “Wu-Tang...