The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Under Presidential Proclamation 1906, signed in 2009, the month of October is declared ‘National Indigenous Peoples Month’ in celebration, recognition, and protection of the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs)/IPs. For 2024, the theme of Dayaw is “Katutubong Filipino: Pagtibayin ang Tagumpay 2030 (Indigenous Filipinos: Strengthening the Success by 2030) which highlights how the celebration … Read more
NCCA Composition Prize NCCA opens its Call for Entries to the 2024 Composition Prize! The deadline for submission is on December 28, 2024. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Composition Prize is a biennial award given to winning and/or deserving composers for each category. Initiated in 2016, it is a competition on … Read more
SALVADOR BERNALNational Artists for Theater Design Salvador Bernal is celebrated for his contributions to over 300 productions, utilizing locally sourced materials like bamboo and abaca. Known for his resourcefulness, Bernal redefined Filipino theater design, making it accessible even on limited budgets. He trained a new generation of designers through his work at the University of … Read more
ALICE REYESNational Artists for Dance A pioneering figure in Philippine dance, renowned for her transformative work as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and director. Her career began with classical ballet training under Rosalia Merino Santos and later expanded into folk dance with the Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company, as well as modern dance in the United … Read more
Rama, Hari is more than a rock opera ballet—it is a convergence of the finest talents in Philippine arts, realized by five National Artists. The creative mastery of Alice Reyes (Dance), Ryan Cayabyab (Music), Bienvenido Lumbera (Literature), Rolando Tinio (Theater and Literature), and Salvador Bernal (Theater Design) has shaped this cultural masterpiece. Inspired by the … Read more