Press Room
How CCP TAA recipient Vien Valencia attunes his art to life’s challenges
“Tayo ay nabubuhay para makiugnay sa kinabibilangan natin, para umusisa at magpalalim ng kaalaman.” Vien Valencia, CCP Thirteen Artists Awardee Through his alternative archive projects that consistently elevates traditional processes, visual artist Vien...
Curiosity and Connection: Derek Tumala and his artistic journey
“Our practice serves as a model on how to live and articulate what life or living is all about.” Derek Tumala, CCP Thirteen Artists Awardee 2024 As a child, visual artist Derek Tumala, one of the 2024 CCP Thirteen Artists Award recipients, has always been...
‘Cinemalaya 21: Layag sa Alon, Hangin, at Unos’ navigates the evolving tides of Philippine cinema
PRESS RELEASE Continuing the tradition of bold storytelling, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival sets sail once more from October 3 to 12, propelled by the unwavering strength of the Filipino spirit amidst change and turbulent times. Embracing the...
PPO begins ‘Versatile’ season with diverse repertoire in Concert I: Ouverture
PRESS RELEASE PPO begins ‘Versatile’ season with diverse repertoire in Concert I: Ouverture The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), the country’s leading musical ensemble, kicks off its 41st season with CONCERT I: OUVERTURE on September 12, 2025, 7:30 p.m., at...
CCP and KACES conduct workshop for teachers on culture and arts-based education
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), through its Arts and Education Department (AED), partners with the Korea Arts and Culture Education Service (KACES) to conduct IN TONDO, a two-week workshop for artist-teachers and socially disadvantaged youth from August...
CCP Cultural Exchange brings the 2025 Kaisa Sa Sining Apprenticeship Program to Bacolod City
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...
‘Devirginized’: The ‘Virgin’ Playwrights of CCP’s VLF XX: Hinog and their bold narratives
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...
CCP upholds diversity and gender equality with a façade lighting this Pride Month
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...
‘Devirginized’: The ‘Virgin’ Playwrights of CCP’s VLF XX: Hinog and their naked narratives
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...
Staging truth: LGBTQIA+ stories and bold direction at CCP’s Virgin Labfest XX: HINOG
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...