“Don’t wait for change to happen; be the initiative for that change,” says the Philippine film and television heartthrob, Piolo Pascual, best known for his leading roles in high-grossing films and popular TV shows. Now at 46, Pascual is demonstrating his versatility as he transitions to the musical theatre stage. He debuts in ‘Ibarra, The Musical’ as Crisostomo Ibarra, a character from Jose Rizal’s famous novel ‘Noli Me Tangere’.
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WATCH: Brocka, Bernal Filipino film classics screening for free in cinemas
Here’s where to watch Filipino film classics by Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal, Manuel Conde, Gerardo de Leon, Eddie Romero, Fernando Poe, Jr., and Kidlat Tahimik screening for free in cinemas nationwide in celebration of National Heritage Month in the Philippines this May 2022.
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LIST: 4 Must-Read Books About Philippine History by Filipino authors
Here are four books written by Filipino authors to help you understand and learn more about Philippine history, for as it is said – we can only move forward if we remember our past.
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Jose Rizal’s Ibarra, Maria Clara novel characters inspire Burdang Lumban face masks
The characters from national hero Jose Rizal’s Spanish-time Philippine novels have inspired a new line of face masks showcasing Philippine embroidery from Laguna under the Burdang Lumban collection.
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Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere Opera set for stagings in international theatres
“Noli Me Tangere, The Opera,” based on Filipino hero Jose Rizal’s 19th-century novel depicting societal cancer, has received multiple invitations for stagings both in the Philippines and around the world. The Filipino Opera staged by J&S Productions broke box office records at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) during its stagings in March and […]
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Google Doodle celebrates Jose Rizal’s 158th birth anniversary
The Google Doodle for June 19 celebrates the 158th birth anniversary of Filipino hero Jose Rizal. The popular internet browser’s home page displays an image of Jose Rizal with his words that inspired the Philippine nationalist movement. The Doodle featuring the 19th century author also includes a quill pen, described by Google as “a powerful […]
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Philippines’ 1st full-length opera Noli Me Tangere returns to CCP
Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not), the Philippines’ first full-length opera based on the 19th century novel of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, is back on stage at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in Pasay City for an all-new production. CCP, the country’s cultural performance center which is also offering International Women’s Month […]
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