09/11/2026
𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡
Keeping Filipino culture alive means appreciating its value and passing it on to the next generation.
This was reflected in the “DIWANG: Sagisag Kultura ng Pilipinas – Kundiman Album Launch,” held on November 5, 2026, at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila. Organized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through the Philippine Cultural Education Program (PCEP), the event celebrated Filipino musical heritage through live performances of winning Kundiman compositions from previous DIWANG competitions.
The Kundiman is a traditional Filipino art song that expresses love, devotion, and longing and has become part of the country's musical and cultural identity. Bringing these compositions to new audiences keeps this tradition alive and ensures that future generations continue to appreciate it.
As an ex-officio member of TEC, the NCCA brings culture and the arts into the Council's broader work in strengthening teacher education in the Philippines.