Culture and Arts Notebook

By Faithfulyn C. Colian Nestled in a small sitio of Barangay Ambassador, Tublay, Benguet, lies Sto. Niño, a place that tells a story of resilience, transformation, and cultural preservation. It is a place very close to my heart because it…

Manila, Philippines — The nation mourns the loss of National Artist for Literature Resil B. Mojares, who passed away on September 5, 2026, just a day after his 83rd birthday. In honor of his legacy, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared…

Manila, Philippines — The Metropolitan Theater (MET) came alive on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, as it hosted the opening of the 35th Philippine-Korea Cultural Exchange Festival, marking another milestone in the decades-long diplomatic ties and cultural kinship between the two…

The artist reception of the Material Explorations Exhibit was officially held at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts Gallery last September 7, 2026. The solo exhibit features two-time featured artist Jandy A. Carvajal, a visual artist and educator.…

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) strengthened their partnership to protect the country’s cultural properties and heritage resources through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed Thursday, September 10, at Camp BGen Rafael T. Crame…

Across the Kholpetua River in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, lies Gabura. To reach the villages of this union adjacent to the Sundarbans, one must cross the river by trawler from Neel Dumur Ghat to Chokbara Ghat on the other side. Beyond lies…

Manila, Philippines – The floodgates of the theater have reopened again for the homecoming of the ethno-pop-rock modern zarzuela Ambon, Ulan, Baha, written by multi-awarded playwright Frank G. Rivera, this September 26 and 27, 2026, at the Metropolitan Theater (MET).…

By Marina T. Bid-ing The journey back to my hometown has always felt different from any other trip. In late November of 2024, I traveled home through the familiar winding roads of Halsema Highway, following the long stretch of mountains…

Apo Bukat: A living archive of traditional health, resilience, and quiet service whose hands have anchored the remote mountain communities of Mankayan for over two decades. Photo: Rubenson B. Bilag.​ By Rubenson B. Bilag The Rhythm of the Ridges In…

By  Cherrie Ann S. Pintado In the small municipality of Bagulin, La Union, the quiet mountain village of Tagudtud, where I was born and raised, hides a special spot, a cozy little area that is a wind-blown secret: the Kudal…