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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 within the confines of the classroom. Over time, it developed into an intentional pursuit; one that gave her direction,...
CCP Board initiates dialogue on strengthening the future of Philippine contemporary art
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...
VLF XXI opens doors for aspiring Writing Fellows until April 30
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)....
PPO CONCLUDES 41ST SEASON IN CONCERT VIII: “CODA” FEATURING VIOLINIST DIO SARAZA
The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra stages a grand finale for its 41st season with Concert VIII: Coda on April 17, 2026, 7:30pm, at the Metropolitan Theater. Under the baton of music director and principal conductor Maestro Grzegorz Nowak, the concert season finale...
STORIES OF DEVOTION AND REFLECTION UNFOLD ON THE CCP CHANNEL THIS HOLY WEEK
Observing Holy Week is deeply embedded in the Philippines arts and culture as Filipinos commemorate the life, death, and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. But beyond its religious definition, the season calls for reflection and heartfelt reconnections. Embodying the poignant...
APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SPYC BATCH 5!
The Sing Philippines Youth Choir (SPYC) is officially accepting applications for Batch 5. To all singers and choristers, this is your opportunity to join one of the country's most vibrant choral communities! 📍 Application Guidelines:...
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...
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 the Megatrade...
Counter-Archives of a Film Guerrera: Sari Dalena Retrospective Opens March 6 at UPFI; Exhibit and Masterclass Follow March 28
Quezon City, Philippines — From March to May 2026, a multi-site retrospective presents the cinema of filmmaker and professor Sari Dalena across the University of the Philippines Film Institute (UP Diliman), Mowelfund Film Institute, University of the Philippines...
CCP Channel empowers Filipino women in diverse digital contents this March
Expanding access to Philippine arts and culture and celebrating womanhood, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) unveils a selection of exclusive performances, original productions, and award-winning films honoring the struggles, strengths, and memories of...