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Maligcong Rice Terraces: Bontoc’s Gem Aims for National Cultural Treasure Status
The majestic Maligcong Rice Terraces in Bontoc, Mountain Province is eyeing the distinguished honor of becoming a certified National Cultural Treasure, the same status held by the world-renowned Ifugao Rice Terraces. Gracing the northern part of the Philippines, the expansive terraced fields, carved gracefully into the Kupapey mountainside, stand as a testimony to the rich Cordilleran culture, beckoning both the young and the old to embrace a heritage rooted in community and harmonious living with the land.
CONTEST: Filipino Writers’ Prize worth Php250k now accepting entries
The contest for the 2023 Filipino Writers' Prize worth Php250,000 is now accepting entries for the biennial award given out by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
Heneral Tuna’s cat adventures continue in self-authored children’s book
Animated hero Heneral Tuna is all set to reveal his cat adventures on Earth in a new book penned by the blue alien himself.
Get to Know the Philippines’ 8 new Filipino National Artists
The Philippines has declared eight Filipino icons in dance, fashion design, film and broadcast arts, literature, music, and theater as the country’s newest National Artists.
UNESCO recognizes community schools preserving Filipino indigenous traditions
The communities-based School of Living Traditions in the Philippines is now inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Register of Good Safeguarding Practices in recognition of its goal to preserve Filipino indigenous tradition and culture to the youth.
SB19 named new NCCA Youth and Sentro Rizal Ambassadors
The Pinoy-pop idols of SB19 are the newest Youth and Sentro Rizal Ambassadors for the Philippine National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
LOOK: Lapulapu Ang Datu ng Mactan musical onstage as MET reopens after 25 years
The Filipino musical “Lapulapu, Ang Datu ng Mactan” will be streamed to the public for free on October 24, 2021, to commemorate the quincentenary of the historic battle of Mactan at the newly-conserved Metropolitan Theater (MET) in Manila, its maiden production in 25 years.
Filipino animated series Heneral Tuna teaches Pinoy values to children
Meet "Heneral Tuna" the lovable alien cat who is on a mission to steal hearts and conquer the world but instead discovers Filipino culture and values.
PREVIEW: Jose Rizal 1st virtual walking tour of Madrid with Filipina historian
Here's a preview of the first-ever Jose Rizal virtual walking tour of Madrid guided by a Filipina historian.
Catriona Gray new web series ‘Kultura 101’ showcases Filipino arts and culture
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has started hosting a web series dedicated to Philippine Arts and culture titled, “Kultura 101”.
Manila’s Metropolitan Theater reopens for Battle of Mactan quincentenary
The iconic Metropolitan Theater (MET) in Manila is set to reopen this year with celebratory events leading to the quincentennial or 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan on April 27, 2021.
You can now join Philippine festivals via online Fiesta Filipinas
The “Fiesta Filipinas” online event series will be simulating all the experiences of Philippine festivals to bring Filipino culture and celebrations closer to Filipinos around the world despite the limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How to Track your Philippine National ID delivery
Here's how to track the delivery status of your Philippine National Identification (PhilID) card.
