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For Toni Go-Yadao and Marco Viaña, the festival directors of Virgin Labfest (VLF), keeping the collaborative spirit of the country’s pioneering theater festival of untried, untested and unstaged one-act plays is the most important task they have to accomplish. They...

This National Heritage Month, the CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art (CCP EPA) highlights seven Filipina culture bearers and traditional craft artists whose historic contributions preserve the country’s rich cultural legacy. These exemplary individuals, who translate...

Nominations for the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining are now open to the public. The Gawad CCP Para Sa Sining is the highest award given by CCP to artists or groups of artists in architecture, dance, film and broadcast arts, literature, music, theater, and visual arts who...

Mari Dance presents the restaging of its acclaimed production a dance in a day in a dance, a full-length contemporary dance work that brings together five choreographies by choreographer JM Cabling developed through the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) dance...

Embodying the spirit of interconnectedness this National Heritage Month, the CCP Channel curates a thoughtful selection of digital content that highlights the rich Philippine heritage. Aligned with this year’s theme, “Roots and Horizons: Our Shared Heritage, Our...

The Virgin Labfest (VLF) officially comes of age in its 21st edition, stripping down all pretense of innocence while showcasing the bold Filipino voice and spirit. As it nurtures emerging and established playwrights, directors, actors, and designers, it revels in the...

With its diverse and rich flavors rooted in indigenous cultures and influences, Filipino cuisine reflects the country’s history and abundant culture. From iconic savory dishes to regional fares, Filipino food offers not only to satiate hunger but also tells the story...

Violinist and music educator Kaya Mendoza, one of the many scholars of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), found her fondness for melodies within the confines of the classroom. Over time, it developed into an intentional pursuit; one that gave her direction,...

What is the most essential building block for the future of the Cultural Center of the Philippines in the visual arts? This question set the tone for the recent Philippine Arts Roundtable organized by the country’s premier cultural institution, bringing together a...

The Virgin Labfest (VLF), the theater festival of untried, untested, and unstaged one-act plays, is now accepting applications for its Writing Fellowship Program (WFP). Applications can be submitted until April 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Philippine Standard Time)....