National Parks Development Committee

08/10/2026

Leave the headphones at home and catch “Luneta Plays: OPM Live Sessions,” featuring James Andrew! 🎸✨

📍 Flower Clock Plaza, in front of Mabini Hall, Rizal Park Luneta
📅 9 October 2026
⏰ 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Bring the besties and let’s make Friday sound better. 🎸🇵🇭

07/10/2026

“𝘎𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥, 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.” ✨

This message took center stage during the 4th session of PARKonversations Live! last 2 October 2026, held at The Gallery, Rizal Park Luneta, with Ms. Dina H. Loomis as Resource Speaker for the discussion, “Presence, Power, and Public Spaces: Communicating Dignity and Inclusion Across Generations.”

An internationally recognized professional speaker and trainer, Ms. Loomis shared her insights on active aging, personal presence, communication, leadership, and the role of inclusive public spaces in fostering dignity and confidence among older adults.

Held in celebration of Elderly Filipino Week, the session brought together senior citizens, community advocates, and participants for a meaningful conversation on how public spaces can better welcome, connect, and empower every generation.

Through PARKonversations Live!, the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) continues to open conversations that remind us that our parks are spaces not only for recreation and heritage, but also for presence, power, and public dignity.

07/10/2026

📻 Maraming salamat sa pagtatampok mula sa DZBB 594 Super Radio sa Balitang Balita sa Dobol B ni Manny Vargas

Inaanyayahan ng National parks Development Committee (NPDC) ang publiko na mamasyal sa Rizal Park Luneta at makiisa sa iba’t ibang activities ngayong Oktubre, kabilang ang mga concert, learning session, history walk, at ang nalalapit na LUNETAkutan. 🎃

🎙️ Pakinggan ang bahagi ng programa tungkol sa mga aktibidad sa parke sa 55:45 timestamp.
🔗https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HsHGbGNp8/

Para sa iba pang detalye at updates, bisitahin ang official page ng NPDC.

07/10/2026

🚨 ATTENTION PARK PROFESSIONALS AND ADVOCATES!

As the Philippine Parks Congress (PPC) marks its 5th year, we are taking professional development to the next level. Eligible participants will soon be able to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points at the 2026 PPC!

Yesterday, the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC), led by Executive Director Cecille A. Lorenzana, and Sustainable Accessible and Free Water (SAFE) Droplet, Inc., Executive Director Angelito H. Bisquera, Jr., signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to advance their shared efforts in securing CPD accreditation for the 2026 Philippine Parks Congress.

Through this partnership, SAFE Droplet, Inc. will provide technical assistance and support to the NPDC in the application of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation for the 2026 PPC, ensuring that the event will offer an enriched platform for capacity-building, expert knowledge-sharing, and future-forward collaboration among park advocates and licensed professionals across the nation.

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🗓️ SAVE THE DATES:
5th Philippine Parks Congress
23-25 November 2026
Quezon City, Pasig City, and Makati City

Follow our social media accounts for updates and registration details coming soon!

07/10/2026

Cheers to seven years of proudly raising our National Flag at the tallest flagpole in the Philippines, here at Rizal Park Luneta! 🌿✨

Let us continue the tradition of honoring the Philippine flag, the symbol of our identity, courage, and unity as a nation.

May it always wave high to inspire every Filipino! 🇵🇭

06/10/2026

Earlier this afternoon, His Excellency Karol Nawrocki, President of the Republic of Poland paid his respect to the Filipino people through a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Monument in Rizal Park Luneta.

President Nawrocki was warmly welcomed by Military Host RADM Peter Jempsun V. De Guzman PN, Civilian Host Manila Vice Mayor Angela Lei “Chi” I. Atienza, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Chief of Protocol Assistant Secretary Ariel Rodelas Peñaranda, and National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) Executive Director Cecille A. Lorenzana.

The wreath-laying ceremony is a tradition and part of the diplomatic protocol for visiting Heads of State and members of the diplomatic corps before proceeding to Malacañan Palace for arrival honors accorded by the President of the Philippines.

06/10/2026

The celebration of the best of Filipino music and dance continues! 🎶💃🇵🇭

Join us this Sunday at Concert at the Park for “Salinlahi: Ang Puso at Diwa ng Kulturang Pilipino,” featuring the talented student performers of the University of Batangas!

📅 11 October 2026 (Sunday)
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Open-Air Auditorium, Rizal Park Luneta
🎤 Host: Ms. Queen Semana
🎫 Admission is FREE!

Experience a rich showcase of Filipino heritage through music, song, and dance to be performed by the following groups under the University of Batangas Culture, Arts, and Publications Office:
✨UB Indayog Kultura
✨UB Dance Company
✨UB Chorale
✨UB High School Rondalla
✨UB High School Stringers

Bring your family and friends, and see you at the park!
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Started in April 1978, is the agency's longest-running cultural program, bringing our rich heritage of classical and Philippine music to the public. Over the years, the show has evolved into a musical tradition that features choirs, dance groups, orchestras, and bands from both visiting foreign and local artists.

05/10/2026

The 7th Anniversary of the Stop and Salute Flag Raising Ceremony was held this morning at the Independence Flagpole, the tallest flagpole in the Philippines at Rizal Park Luneta, bringing together partner organizations, guests, and the public in a shared expression of respect for the Philippine flag. 🇵🇭

The ceremony marked another year of Stop and Salute, continuing a tradition that calls on us to pause, stand with respect, and honor the Philippine flag as a symbol of our identity and unity as Filipinos.

The National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) extends the agency’s appreciation to all who joined this year’s celebration and to all who made the program more special through their participation and support.

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Photos under the flag may be accessed here: https://shorturl.at/2DMIE

04/10/2026

Join us as we celebrate the 7th anniversary of the Stop and Salute Flag Raising Ceremony, a monthly tradition which has brought Filipinos together to pause and pay tribute to our national flag.

📅 5 October 2026 (Monday), 8:00 AM
📍 Independence Flagpole, Rizal Park Luneta
🎟️ FREE Admission & OPEN to the public

See you, mga kababayan! 🇵🇭

Seven years of saluting one flag that brings us together. 🇵🇭

Join us as we celebrate the 7th anniversary of the Stop and Salute Flag Raising Ceremony—a monthly tradition that brings Filipinos together to pause and pay tribute to our national flag.

📅 05 October 2026 (Monday), 8:00 AM
📍 Independence Flagpole, Rizal Park Luneta
🎟️ FREE admission and OPEN to the public

For seven years, we have gathered beneath one flag to honor what it stands for: our independence, our shared history, and our love of country.

This Monday, let us raise it once again with pride. See you, mga kababayan! 🇵🇭