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Every piña fiber, abacá, and jusi fabric woven into a barong Filipino carries the struggles of being acknowledged as the Philippine national dress for men. Along with them, the nation’s fight for acceptance and freedom is reflected in patterns drenched in Philippine culture and tradition.  “The barong Filipino overcame...

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) ushers in the Christmas season by illuminating the iconic facade of its Main Building with a striking Lubenas parol from Pampanga alongside a belen logo, forming a centerpiece that embodies the enduring spirit of the Christmas...

Taguig City, Philippines — Panunuluyan: A Musical Journey of Faith and Giving brings to life a cherished Filipino Christmas tradition that retells the journey of Joseph and Mary in search of shelter on the night of Christ’s birth. Presented as a Filipino sarsuela,...

The creative economy contributed an estimated 7.3 percent of the Philippines’ GDP in 2024 according to the Philippine Statistics Authority to highlight the growing role of creativity in business and culture. Filipino brands and creators are challenged to adapt without losing the authenticity...

The first time a child saw him—the children’s author—in person, they blurted out, “Buhay ka pa pala, Sir.” Genaro Gojo Cruz, or “Sir Gene” as his students called him, laughs every time he tells that story. For many young readers, authors exist only as names on...

The Film Development Council of the Philippines recently launched a comprehensive, long-term plan, dubbed “The Big Picture: Roadmap for the Future of the Film Industry of the Philippines.” The Philippine Film Industry Roadmap, developed in partnership with international consultancy Olsberg SPI, is a monumental...