National Commission for Culture and the Arts

In commemoration of the 30th death anniversary of National Artist Ishmael Bernal.

Ishmael Bernal is respected as a filmmaker whose creations offer sharp social critiques and bold reflections on the struggles encountered by Filipinos. His artistic pursuits go beyond simple visual allure. By elevating imagery and employing inventive techniques, he adeptly conveys his messages: championing the fight against censorship, freeing artists, pursuing justice for the underprivileged, and both enlightening and entertaining his audience.

The Metropolitan Theater, together with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Panasonic Projection and Display Asia Pacific Philippines held the production of the 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙡𝙖 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙨: 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙙 last May 30, 2026 at the historic theater in Manila.

As the cherry on top of the month long celebration of National Heritage Month, the production showcased Filipino women throughout—quite literally—space and time. The iconic caryatids of the Metropolitan Theater as well as notable figures in Philippine history such as Jose Rizal and Gabriela Silang came to life with a delightful mix of song and dance numbers.

The production ended with a fashion show featuring the works of Rommel Padillo Serrano, Norman Peñaflorida, and Santi Obcena

Joining the night of celebrating womanhood was NCCA Deputy Executive Director Bernal Joseph Corpuz who gave a few words before the production started.

Written by Nicolas Pichay, under the direction of Rem Zamora, and from the original music of Vincent A. de Jesus, the Manila Carnival Queens: Celebration of Filipino Womanhood honors Manila’s Carnival Queens in the national stage through learning, experiencing, and most of all, remembering.

In celebration of the solo exhibition 𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗸𝗯𝗮𝘆: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, the NCCA Gallery is hosting an afternoon of art, conversation, and community collaboration. 🦅🦅

Led by acclaimed visual artist and biodiversity advocate Bing Famoso , this event features the Philippine Eagle Community Mosaic Mural. Attendees will have the opportunity to paint an individual canvas tile. When gathered and assembled, these individual pieces merge to unlock a grand, collaborative depiction of the critically endangered Philippine eagle—a beautiful testament to the power of bayanihan and our shared ecological responsibility.

The afternoon will begin with an intimate, guided gallery walkthrough and a brief artist talk, where Bing will share insights from her global advocacy journey.

Details to remember:

📍Date: June 16, 2026
📍Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
📍Venue: NCCA Lobby, Intramuros, Manila
📍Admission: FREE

Note: To maintain an intimate and focused learning environment, the workshop is limited to 30 participants. We encourage interested attendees to register early to secure a slot.

Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/b8d9D5vkAYD59TCz6

Celebrating Eid'l Adha through culture, learning, and meaningful dialogue. ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Robinsons Galleria for this year's Eid'l Adha celebration. Through exhibitions, discussions, and cultural activities, we came together to honor the values of sacrifice, compassion, generosity, and understanding.

Together, let us continue building bridges across cultures and communities.

Soar into a journey of art, ecology, and collective responsibility through 𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗸𝗯𝗮𝘆: The Philippine Eagle and Our Collective Future 🦅 🦅

Filipina visual artist and biodiversity advocate Bing Famoso presents her 11th solo exhibition at the NCCA Gallery this June 2026. Through large-scale paintings and immersive installations, the exhibition reflects on the fragile state of biodiversity and the shared role we play in protecting the Philippine eagle and its habitat.

Visit the NCCA Gallery at the Ground Floor of the NCCA Building, 633 General Luna St., Intramuros, Manila. The exhibition opens on June 6, 2026 and runs until June 30, 2026.

💐Mula saribuhay, kulay bahaghari!🌈

Celebrating freedom, power, and the vibrant colors of life this Pride Month!

Happy Pride from your allies at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Living Heritage: Cultural Identity Dialogues yesterday!

Missed the conversation? We’ve got you covered! ✨

As part of the ASEAN Lectures this Heritage Month, catch the recorded session premiere on:

📅 31 May 2026 (Sunday)
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 page 📺

Revisit the conversations, reflections, and shared stories on cultural identity, living heritage, and the communities that keep traditions alive.

See you online! 👀

Every performance begins with a first step. 👣

From practice to performance, revisit the journey behind the performance that wowed and inspired ROUND 2026 audiences to step up, dance, and celebrate the power of movement.

Balikan kung saan nag-umpisa ang unang hakbang pasulong! 🔥

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