by Ace Miel | Jul 3, 2024 | Press Release
After its successful three-week run for its 19th edition, with sold out shows and high turnouts of audiences, the Virgin Labfest marches on to its milestone season in 2025, with 12 new plays culled from over 200 submissions. Co-presented by the Cultural Center of the...
by Ace Miel | Jul 3, 2024 | Press Release
True to its mandate of providing a safe space for art practitioners to hone their skills and nurture their brands of self-expression, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) introduce...
by Ace Miel | Jun 26, 2024 | Press Release
Giuseppe Verdi’s opera, La Forza del Destino (The Power of Fate or The Force of Destiny), has long captivated audiences with its enigmatic portrayal of destiny. Set against the backdrop of Vienna, Verdi delves into themes of love, death, and betrayal through the...
by Ace Miel | Jun 25, 2024 | Feature Article, Press Release
No dream is too big when you have the courage to pursue it. For UK-based, classical soprano Lizzie Bett Estrada, her dreams can move mountains and people – in more places than one. “My parents can sing. We are a typical family who enjoys karaoke,” laughed Estrada. “I...
by Ace Miel | Jun 22, 2024 | Press Release
A new play mines the works of three National Artists as it examines Filipino identity through the years. This July 5 to 7, the Cultural Center of the Philippines presents the second edition of the Out-Of-The-Box Series, kicking off with Ganito Na Kami Noon, Paano Na...
by Ace Miel | Jun 21, 2024 | Feature Release, Press Release
CREATING art is a collaborative process. One cannot create a theater production, a dance recital, or a music concert without a community, with various stakeholders, to back you up. Linkages and connections are as important as the artmaking processes. Three cultural...
by Ace Miel | Jun 20, 2024 | Press Release
TERNOCON, a terno-making convention and contest, commences with its first workshop-mentoring for the finalists on June 17-22, 2024, at the Training Center of the Baguio Country Club. The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Bench/Suyen Corporation, pursue its...
by Ace Miel | Jun 20, 2024 | Press Release
In its unwavering commitment to celebrate and uphold Filipino heritage, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) proudly presents the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) at Tacloban City’s Sangyaw Festival. Revived in 2008 by the Tacloban City government, the...
by Ace Miel | Jun 19, 2024 | Press Release
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Philippine-South Korean diplomatic relations, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and the Korean Cultural Center Philippines (KCC) present OST Symphony: K-Drama in...
by Ace Miel | Jun 15, 2024 | Press Release
An artist’s legacy is an invaluable contribution to society and collective history – their art stands the test of time. For the late National Artist for Film Eddie Romero, his work lives on to be celebrated anew by generations and generations of audiences, more so now...
by Ace Miel | Jun 15, 2024 | Press Release
Believing in the importance of dance and arts in general in the lives of every Filipino, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) embarks on another milestone project, dubbed Tara, Laro Ta(y)o, that aims to preserve what is inherently Filipino and promote the...
by Ace Miel | Jun 14, 2024 | Press Release
Just when you thought you couldn’t get another chance to experience your favorite Virgin Labfest plays from the theater festival’s previous editions, the Cultural Center of the Philippines is releasing a new anthology book, Mga Piling Dula Mula Sa Virgin Labfest...
