Tribute to National Artist for Sculpture Napoleon Abueva at CCP | February 24, 2018

The Cultural Center of the Philippines pays tribute to the late National Artist for Sculpture Napoleon Abueva through a state necrological ceremony to be held on February 24 (Saturday), 8:30a.m., at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater). It will be followed by an internment at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

"Marawing Salamat: The Best of Opera & Fashion for Marawi" at CCP | April 6, 2018

The biggest names in Philippine opera and fashion are all set for the magnificent production of “MARAWING SALAMAT – The Best of Opera & Fashion for Marawi,” an extraordinary synergy of the high art of opera and the popular art of fashion for a noble & worthy cause.

Tribute to our Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, confidently beautiful with a humble heart

Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach's victory being crowned Miss Universe 2015 was such an overwhelming and uplifiting spirit for the Philippines, and to all the Filipinos around the world, after a 42-year drought of the coveted title. If you know what Pia has gone through since she first competed in Binibining Pilipinas 2013 (Miss Philippines 2013) winning only as 1st runner-up and competing again in 2014 but did not win any title, you will understand more how her achievement means to her and to this nation.

Tanghalang Pilipino presents Mario O'Hara's "Stageshow" | October 10-20, 2012

Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) pays tribute to the stage artists of yesteryears through its 3rd theater season offering entitled Stageshow, a grand musical play slated on October 10-21, 2012, 3pm and 8pm, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater).

Celebrating RJ Rosales: A Eulogy Service in Singapore (Dec. 12, 2011)

A Eulogy Service called Celebrating RJ Rosales is organized by the friends and family of the Filipino-Australian actor-singer in Singapore on December 12, 2011 at 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This will be held at Kallang Theatre, Reception Room at 1 Stadium Walk.

There will be an open mic for everyone who would like to: a.) Share stories or memories of RJ; b.) Read or share a poem; c.) Sing a song or two; or d.) If you are too shy to sing, dedicate a song of your choice.

In lieu of flowers, cash donations for the family will be collected. You can also bring along your favourite photo memory of RJ, if you have any.

RJ Rosales dies in Australia; My Tribute for RJ Rosales

News shocked the theater and entertainment circles in the Philippines, Singapore and Australia. RJ Rosales, Filipino-Australian singer, actor and thespian dies in Sydney, Australia on December 5, 2011. He was 37.

Roseo Jose “RJ” Rosales (March 24, 1974 – December 5, 2011) finished a BS degree in Mathematics from the University of Western Sydney and worked as a banker in Australia. RJ had his first break in show business when he joined the cast of the Australian production of Miss Saigon in 1996 as part of the ensemble.

Moviemov: The 1st Italian Film Festival in Manila (Nov 9-13, 2011)

Italian Embassy in Manila presents Moviemov: The 1st Italian Film Festival to be held on November 9-13, 2011 at Greenbelt 3 (Cinemas 3, 4 & 5) in Makati City. Moviemov is a travelling festival supported by the General Direction for Cinema of the Italian Ministry of Heritage and Culture, in collaboration with the Italian Embassies in Bangkok and Manila, as well as Institutional and Private Partners, whose aim is to show in Asia the best of Italian cinema today and in the past.

The organizers of this festival have decided to make the screenings of this film festival FREE to the public so that there will be bigger participation among students and the youth as well. Some workshops and review meetings will likewise be free for everyone. This first offering of the Italian Film  Festival gives an opportunity for cultural exchange of dialogues among Italian and foreign writers, actors, filmmakers & producers.

Steve Jobs’ Commencement Speech to Standford University Graduates (2005)

Steve Jobs (February 24, 1955-October 5, 2011) was the co-founder and CEO of Apple and formerly Pixar Animation. He was born in San Francisco, California.

The video above shows his delivering the commencement speech to the graduates of Stanford University in 2005. It was very inspiring indeed how his life turned around to become one of the most successful people across the globe and whose invention made an impact to the world and influenced a great deal of people's imagination.

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NCCA & CCP pay tribute to National Artist for Literature Edith Tiempo on Sept. 7

From the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP):

THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) pay tribute to the late National Artist for Literature Edith Tiempo on September 7, 2011, Wednesday, 10am at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater). Necrological Rites for Tiempo were held in Dumaguete City last August 29.
         
The event includes readings of poems, reminiscences, and music performances by friends of the late National Artist.
         

Rizal Awards: Call for Nomination

In history, we look at the significance of all the people who fought for the freedom that we are all enjoying now. We look at their contributions to society, what made them distinct and what made them particularly special. Out of the hundreds of heroes, popular or unsung, who risked their lives for the country’s freedom, one person stood out with his writings and inspirational ways. - Dr. Jose Rizal -  

This year, as we celebrate 150 years of Rizal’s greatness, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines calls for nominations to the Rizal Awards. It is being extended to individuals and groups that:

(1) Spearheaded projects that  support the Rizalian concept of love of country and fulfillment of our duties of citizenship;

(2) Achieved meritorious individual recognition in various professions, which promote, teach and disseminate the same through proven competence leading to the general benefit of the individual, community, and the country at large in the light of Rizal’s teaching and way of life; and

(3) Promoted and encouraged civic and citizenship responsibility as model citizens—incorruptible patriots with the virtue of resisting temptations and misuse of wealth, influence, rank, or power.

CCP celebrates Dr. Jose Rizal's 150th birthday

In commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of the Philippines’ national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, various activities will be presented at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) from June 14-17, 2011.

• The thirteen (13) episodes of CCP’s telemovie Noli Me Tangere by National Artist Eddie Romero will be shown at the CCP Dream Theater from June 14-17, 2011 complemented with lecture-discussions for teachers by prominent resource speakers.
• "Mga Kwentong Rizal," a storytelling session for children/youth will be held at the CCP Multi-Purpose Hall, while Rizal’s books and videos will be mounted at the CCP Library. 
• An exhibition of paintings on Rizal by J. Pasena will be on view at the Main Gallery (June 17-August 21).
• A mural exhibit by Pilipinas Street Plan to be shown at the 2nd floor hallway (June 17-July 31). 
• Malou Jacob’s documentary Si Jose at Si Andres will be made available on line for public viewing thru the CCP website beginning May 27 to June 30.

 

NCCA & CCP pay tribute to Alejandro Roces

Alejandro Reyes Roces

(July 13, 1924 - May 23, 2011)

He was 86 years old.

THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will pay homage to the late National Artist for Literature Alejandro Reyes Roces in “Pagdadalamhati ng Bayan” (necrological services) on Friday, June 3, 2011, 9:00 a.m.  at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater).

Roces, short story writer and essayist, was the country’s best writer of comic short stories. His widely popular anthologized “My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken” taken from his short story collection entitled “Of Cocks and Kites”, painted a portrait of a Filipino as a noble person endowed with innate intelligence, patience and compassion.  

EMC & CCP launch Nationwide Digitization Project of CCP Materials

EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) launched a nationwide digitization project last March 2, 2011 held at CCP, Manila. This project aims to convert and integrate CCP’s entire audio-visual collection of Philippine arts and culture into digital and emergent forms so that these can be more accessible to more researchers and writers today and beyond.

"Watching the Wheels: A Birthday Tribute to John Lennon" at Ayala Museum

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