The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Remembering the life and works of National Artist for Music Lucrecia R. Kasilag on her 14th death anniversary. Lucrecia Kasilag was an educator, composer, performing artist, administrator, and cultural entrepreneur of national and international caliber, who involved herself wholly in sharpening the Filipino’s appreciation of music. She pioneered the task of discovering Filipino roots through … Read more
On November 15, 2018, the Manila Cathedral will be one of the venues for the 36th Concert Season, 2018-2019 of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. There will be a live telecast of the concert for the public at Plaza Roma. This is in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, the … Read more
Today, August 7 is the 40th death anniversary of Jovita Fuentes. Jovita Fuentes is a national artist for music. She was born on February 15, 1895, and passed away on August 7, 1978. Long before Lea Salonga’s break into Broadway, there was already Jovita Fuentes‘ portrayal of Cio-cio san in Giacomo Puccini’s Madame Butterfly at … Read more
LAGASLAS is an activity of TAGA-ALOG, ILOG PASIG: BALIK TANAW, BALIK SIGLA! a campaign by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts – a creative campaign for the promotion of Ilog Pasig as a space for cultural identity and collective memory. On this occasion, a children’s story writing workshop will be held. Are you … Read more
Four (4) original pilipino music composition are required to be played by all radio stations in the Philippines with musical format programs. Executive Order Number 255 which was signed by President Corazon Aquino on July 25, 1987, provides that all radio stations in the Philippines with musical format programs must broadcast a minimum of four … Read more