National Commission for Culture and the Arts

07/10/2026

Something is waiting to be discovered.

This October, step into the stories, memories, and heritage that connect us.

The 2026 Museums and Galleries Month invites us to look closer at the places that hold our shared stories and the people who keep them alive.

With the theme “Bridging Divides, Preserving the Present for Tomorrow,” we celebrate museums and galleries as spaces where different stories meet, communities come together, and our heritage continues to live.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

SLTS is at LIKHA5!

From traditional music and dance to weaving, crafts, indigenous knowledge, and other forms of cultural expression, the schools of living tradition help ensure that our living heritage continues to thrive—not simply as something to be remembered, but as something to be practiced, shared, and lived.

In a lecture with Ms. Renee Talavera of the NCCA Program Management Division, LIKHA5 attendees were able to learn about the SLT Programs and how they become bridges that connect the tradition of our communities and the new generation.

06/10/2026

The NCCA proudly anchors the last leg of its nationwide Press Conference for the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Call for Nominations in Davao City.

The press conference is set to take place at the Conference Hall of the Rogen Inn on October 9, 2026, this gathering extends a formal invitation to national and local media organizations across Mindanao, alongside cultural institutions, indigenous communities and potential nominating bodies.

As a cornerstone for safeguarding traditional arts, the press conference offers an in-depth look into the GAMABA Selection Process, providing critical guidance on identifying and nominating traditional artists who uphold the importance of the cultural legacy of the nation.

06/10/2026

JOIN LIVE | The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) brings the herald of national recognition to the Visayas region as it hosts the second leg of the Press Conference for the Call for Nominations for the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan.

The second leg of the press conference will take place on October 6, 2026 at the Pagwa Performing Arts Hall at the University of the Philippines Visayas Iloilo City Campus. Members of the national and local press across the Visayas region are cordially invited to cover this monumental milestone in safeguarding the nation’s intangible cultural heritage.

More than an announcement, the press conference will serve as an imperative orientation for nominating organizations, cultural institutions, and heritage advocates. Attendees will gain comprehensive insights into the rigorous GAMABA selection process and the detailed guidelines on how to formally nominate the region's deserving traditional artists.

06/10/2026

LIVE NOW: MGM 2026 Kick Off Ceremony

October 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
The House: The Legislative Museum of the House of Representatives

Join us for the 2026 Museums and Galleries Month Kick-Off Ceremony as we come together to celebrate this year’s theme: “Bridging Divides, Preserving the Present for Tomorrow.”

At The House: The Legislative Museum of the House of Representatives, we begin a month of remembering, learning, connecting, and looking toward the future. Through exhibitions, stories, performances, and conversations, we celebrate heritage as something we all share and help carry forward.

05/10/2026

AND THAT’S A WRAP ON ANTHOLOGY ASEAN ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2026! 🌟🏛️

Three days of seeing architecture from different angles, hearing voices from across the region, and experiencing culture in the heart of Intramuros.

Special thanks to every architect, artist, speaker, partner, and volunteer who helped fill these spaces with life. Thank you also to everyone who made time for Shared Ground—whether you came for a talk, explored an installation, or simply wandered through The Walled City and discovered something new. 👋🏼

Proud to have presented this as part of the ASEAN Cultural Center in Manila (ACCM) program! Here’s to what we build together next! 💕✨

05/10/2026

The nation honors Manlilikha ng Bayan Amparo Balansi Mabanag on her 73rd Birthday.

For many years, Afu Amparo has carried the visual memory of the Ga’dang people in her hands, breathing life into thread, glass beads, and natural components. As both a gumasinnum (weaver) and gumabukat (beadwork maker), her artistry rests upon an instinctual mastery of Ga’dang aesthetics.

She meticulously places each hue to create striking geometric forms, balancing the signature palette of fiery red, brilliant yellow, stark white, and deep black into harmonious compositions that captivate the viewer. Her craft seamlessly bridges time—moving from sacred ceremonial attire to contemporary wearables with equal reverence. Dedicated to the endurance of her community's heritage, Afu Amparo continuously guides younger generations, ensuring that the rhythm of the loom and the cadence of the needle remain vibrant for years to come.

For further insight into the life of MB Amparo Balansi Mabanag, please visit ncca.gov.ph.

05/10/2026

Galleons, forgotten maps, and the secret history of otters. Discover Philippine history’s unexpected stories at our next book talk. 📚

We’re featuring Lio Mangubat’s ‘Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves: Lost Tales from the Philippine Colonial Period, 1565–1946.’

Join the author, creator of the Philippine history podcast The Colonial Dept. and editor-in-chief of Summit Books, for a special talk and book signing at Museo del Galeón! Anvil Publishing will also be selling his books onsite, with 10% off for event guests.

🗓 Saturday, October 10
🏛 Museo del Galeón, SM MOA Complex, Pasay City
🎟 FREE for museum ticket holders
📍 RSVP here: bit.ly/silksilverspicesslaves

Please RSVP to help us prepare for the expected number of guests. Seats are limited!
🎁 The first 20 guests to RSVP and upload proof of an online museum ticket purchase for an October 10 visit will receive a gift!

Galleons, forgotten maps, and the secret history of otters. Discover Philippine history’s unexpected stories at our next book talk. 📚

We’re featuring Lio Mangubat’s ‘Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves: Lost Tales from the Philippine Colonial Period, 1565–1946.’

Join the author, creator of the Philippine history podcast The Colonial Dept. and editor-in-chief of Summit Books, for a special talk and book signing at Museo del Galeón! Anvil Publishing will also be selling his books onsite, with 10% off for event guests.

🗓 Saturday, October 10
🏛 Museo del Galeón, SM MOA Complex, Pasay City
🎟 FREE for museum ticket holders
📍 RSVP here: bit.ly/silksilverspicesslaves
Please RSVP to help us prepare for the expected number of guests. Seats are limited!

🎁 The first 20 guests to RSVP and upload proof of an online museum ticket purchase for an October 10 visit will receive a gift!