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The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), led by its chairman Arsenio “Nick” J. Lizaso, executive director Al Ryan S. Alejandre, deputy executive director Marichu G. Tellano, and Supervising Officer for Administration Bernan Joseph R. Corpuz, announces the Call for Nominations for the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA).  Tasked with the administration and implementation of the award is the NCCA, the highest policy-making and coordinating body for culture and the arts of the State. The NCCA, through the GAMABA Executive Council, conducts the search for the finest traditional artists of the lands, adopts programs that ensure the transfer of their skills to others, and undertakes measures to promote a genuine appreciation of and still pride among our people about the genius of the Manlilikha ng Bayan. Presently, there are 16 National Living Treasures awardees that reflect the diverse heritage and cultural traditions that transcend their beginning to become part of ...

By special request!  Watch the uplifiting concert online via the Santuario de San Antonio Parish Youtube Channel and Facebook page from Oct. 25, 8pm - Nov. 8, 11pm. Enjoy an hour of listening pleasure from featured artists Rachelle Gerodias-Park and Byeong In Park. This special viewing is for the benefit of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Malabon-Navotas and Santuario de San Antonio Parish’s Outreach Programs. For donations, you may deposit to SSAP Foundation Inc. BPI 0291-0395-96 Paypal: http://tinyurl.com/paypalssap For further details, send a message to ssap_info@yahoo.com.

We've all had our fair share of losses during this time of change. Some more serious than others, but we have all entered the new era with proportionate pieces of memories past.  Imagine this: A drunken night from seems to be decades ago set to lighthearted big band notes. Such is Poblacion as sung by Nicole Laurel Asensio and Chito Miranda. Descriptive lyrics usher in classic visuals. It is a tune that you could play to revisit and reimagine your wilder side without losing that much-needed relaxation that we all need. It's always a pleasure to hear about the creative process of wonderous music, and learning about Poblacion was well worth every second. What started out as lyrics being repeated to guitar strums developed into a quirky narrative that adapted naturally to notes created by selected orchestra music. The creation also evolved with wishing for stars to be part of the project. Nicole shot for them and got for what she wanted. Even if it initially appeared that ...

On October 7, 2007, 15 artist-leaders incorporated and registered the Artists Welfare Project Inc. (AWPI) at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  The SEC registration paved the way to legally and formally assist Filipino artists deal with a number of issues they face, notably rights and welfare concerns. They 15 artist-leaders were Fernando Josef. Nick Pichay. Grace Nono Aves. Glecy Atienza. Ronnie Lazaro, Raul Sunico, Dennis Marasigan, Madeleine Nicolas, Sid Gomez Hildawa, Clotilde Lucero, Rica Arevalo, Rafael Froilan, Jose Victor Torres, Ricardo Eric Cruz, and Rebecca Jose. Board members were Jun Lozada, Emily Abrera and Nes Jardin. The action to legally and formally organize artists was a direct response to the stark reality that thousands of Filipino freelance artists are working without a legal employer-employee relation framework. This precarious situation was not helpful when they need assistance on financial and health issues, for example. Then, there were ...

QUEZON CITY, Philippines—Having successfully conducted two batches of online workshops within the last four months, the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) remains steadfast in strengthening its digital platform to bring theater education and appreciation closer to as many Filipinos as possible. Aimed at providing an avenue for learning and creative expression to professionals of diverse backgrounds from various regions all over the country, Stream 3 of Let’s Get Creative Plus (LGC Plus) is tailored to meet the demands of adults who are looking for professional and personal artistic development in between their busy work-from-home schedules.  Launching this October, and for the final time this 2020, LGC Plus Stream 3 will be conducted exclusively on weekends. Participants can expect to be immersed in a one-of-a-kind learning experience during the workshops’ five 3-hours sessions conducted on Zoom. With an emphasis on practical and on-hand activities guided by PETA’s...