Glaiza Lee
Cultural Center of the Philippines: Arts and culture’s timeless trailblazer
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) has been on one fabulous ride of evolution and resilience since it first threw open its doors...
Gawad CCP Para sa Sining 2024 to celebrate the best in Philippine arts
Working at the Cultural Center of the Philippines has introduced me to a world filled with talented and passionate individuals and groups, whose dedication...
A revolt under the Balete tree.
“While I write the land with chiseled words, they wrote the land with their blood.” – National Artist F. Sionil Jose
For its 38th theater...
Dancing for Giselle’s innocent love
For Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, it is a staple for a ballet company to include ballet classics in its programming to develop...
Beyond the spotlight: The unsung heroes who make Cinemalaya possible
Cinemalaya’s Awarding Night marked the end of the festival, celebrating the best of Philippine filmmaking. Yet, behind the scenes, countless individuals—from production managers to...
Rediscovering Manila
When the pandemic hit the Philippines, everything seemed to be at a standstill. Being a person imbued with wanderlust, being unable to travel made...
In search of Filipino identity
With the submission of nominations for the Order of the National Artists closing last June 30, I’m looking forward to knowing who will be...
Embrace the artistry of nature
With the metro’s vibrant art scene, today is the perfect day to visit local exhibits. Two exhibits are currently ongoing, both drawing inspiration from...
