by Ace Miel | Jun 26, 2025 | Press Release
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), through the Cultural Exchange Department (CED), brings the 2025 Kaisa sa Sining (KSS) Apprenticeship Program to Bacolod City from July 15 to 24, 2025. Now in its seventh edition, the University of St. La Salle (USLS) will...
by Ace Miel | Jun 26, 2025 | Press Release
Virginity might be a social construct but it rests at the core of Virgin Labfest (VLF). Since its establishment in 2005, the nation’s biggest theater festival has given the word a more intimate yet mature definition. Virginity, within the context of VLF, refers to the...
by Ace Miel | Jun 25, 2025 | Press Release
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) proudly joins the global celebration of Pride Month with a stunning façade lighting display that honors the rich diversity, individuality, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. Starting June 25, the iconic façade of the...
by Ace Miel | Jun 25, 2025 | Press Release
Virginity might be a social construct but it rests at the core of Virgin Labfest (VLF). Since its establishment in 2005, the nation’s biggest theater festival has given the word a more intimate yet mature definition. Virginity, within the context of VLF, refers to the...
by Ace Miel | Jun 25, 2025 | Feature Story, Press Release
Queer representation has always had a home in Filipino theater. Over the years, it evolved from subtle innuendos and comic relief to a more nuanced, empowering portrayal that challenges societal norms and celebrates diverse identities. These plays assert the...
by Ace Miel | Jun 20, 2025 | Feature Release, Press Release
Cultural managers Ma. Lourdes “Tanya” Lopez of Bacolod City in Negros Occidental, Diomar Abrio from Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental and Alphonsus “Al” Dalisay Tesoro of Roxas City in Capiz strongly believe Visayan art and culture will...
by Ace Miel | Jun 20, 2025 | Press Release
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s brilliant arias in “Le Nozze di Figaro” as the sixth installment of CCP’s The Met: LIVE in HD – Season 10 this July 1, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., at Glorietta 4, Cinema 1 in Makati City....
by Ace Miel | Jun 19, 2025 | Press Release
A mother is traditionally seen as the figure who plays a vital role in raising and nurturing us during a certain stage of life. Others would even argue that we need mothers throughout life. The word has long symbolized compassion, unwavering love, strength,...
by Ace Miel | Jun 19, 2025 | Press Release
The Cultural Center of the Philippines brings two powerhouse performances from the National Theatre in London – the gripping drama A Streetcar Named Desire and the war comedy Dr. Strangelove – to the Philippine big screen this June. A Streetcar Named Desire makes its...
by Ace Miel | Jun 18, 2025 | Press Release
Trophies are usually seen as symbols embodying ideals like excellence, perseverance, and honor. They transform struggles and achievements into a tangible, visual experience. But more than just marking one’s victory, trophies are works of art themselves, crafted with...
by Ace Miel | Jun 4, 2025 | Press Release
Part two of a series of profiles featuring the CCP Thirteen Artists Awards 2024 Recipients “A successful artist, to me, means striving to commit to authenticity by addressing issues that resonate with both ourselves and society.” Henrielle Baltazar Pagkaliwangan, CCP...
by Ace Miel | Jun 3, 2025 | Press Release
After intensive deliberation, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) proudly announces the eight (8) aspiring playwrights selected for the Virgin Labfest XX Writing Fellowship Program (VLF XX WFP), which will be held both online and onsite at the CCP Complex...
