February 2, 2024
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines Baguio – Benguet Chapter has sought the help of UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, Irene Khan on threats of libel and red tagging. The NUJP, in a position paper said “We have two concerns that add on to the risk we face in […]
January 27, 2024
In honoring the artistic excellence and acclaiming the uniqueness and diversity of Filipino heritage and culture, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), led by its chairman Victorino Mapa Manalo, executive director Oscar G. Casaysay, and deputy executive directors Marichu Tellano and Bernan Joseph Corpuz, will spearhead the celebration of National Arts Month […]
January 20, 2024
Gawad Alternatibo Para sa Pelikula at Video, the longest running independent film competition in Asia, continues to celebrate alternative cinematic storytelling with a call for submissions for its 36th edition. Deadline for the submission of entries is on April 30, 2024 at 11:59pm. The competition is open to all Filipinos. Entries must have been completed […]
January 13, 2024
After two decades of celebrating Philippine independent filmmaking, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. open the screens for submission to the Short Film Category of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2024. The deadline for submissions is on or before 6 pm on March 8, 2024. country’s biggest independent film […]
January 6, 2024
After being recognized as one of the Best of Filipino Theaters in 2023, Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas’ Prinsipe Bahaghari is set to land at the Power Mac Center Spotlight Blackbox Theater, Circuit Makati, on January 19- 21 and 26-28, 2024. Prinsipe Bahaghari is the Filipino puppetry adaptation of the well-loved modern classic The Little Prince […]
December 30, 2023
Lemlúnay: Pagunita sa Gunita (Lemlúnay: A Reminder for Memory) is the latest collection of poetry by National Artist for literature Virgilio S. Almario, launched on December 2, 2023, capping a prolific year for the former chairman of Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). This year, Almario launched Mga […]
December 16, 2023
I first went to Bugnay, Kalinga in 2006, unsuspecting of protocol and the impact of the martyr’s grave I planned to visit. Covering the Tinglayan, Unoy Festival, our group decided to take a side trip to the barangay Bugnay, the home of Macli-ing Dulag, celebrated pangat (Chieftain) of Butbut Tribe in Kalinga. So, we went […]
December 2, 2023
The SM Foundation (SMFI) celebrated the graduation of its 397 scholars from the class of 2023, including 8 summa cum laude, 72 cum laude, 55 magna cum laude, and 26 academic distinction awardees. Held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, the presentation of graduates served as a mark of the significant milestone in […]
November 26, 2023
Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace journalists? The media landscape is revolutionized with the advancement of AI, from content creation to consumer engagement, it has made its presence felt. Some sectors or, should I say naysayers, predict the demise of journalism because of AI. I say otherwise, there is no death of journalism, as it is […]
November 18, 2023
Understanding the cultural and social importance of lullabies in Philippine society, the Cultural Center of the Philippines continues its mission to reintroduce Philippine indigenous lullabies to contemporary audiences and developing nurturers that are grounded in songs and hele through its Himig Himbing project. Spearheaded by the CCP Arts Education Department, through its Audience Development Division, […]