Catbalogan City Tourism, Culture, Arts & Information Office

27/03/2025

For Day Two, the topic discussed was on ‘Traje de Mestiza’ or Mestiza Dress as one of the Philippine period dresses and a demonstration on the proper construction and folding of ‘panuelo’ or handkerchief typically used in period-themed presentations and festivals.

𝘼𝙣 𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙮𝙤 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙜, 𝙠𝙖𝙪𝙥𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣-𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙠𝙪𝙨𝙤𝙜 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙜-𝙤𝙣!

This March as coincided with the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration as led by City Mayor Dexter Uy through the Catbalogan City Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS), the Catbalogan City Tourism, Culture, Arts & Information Office (CTCAIO) is organizing the Gender-Inclusive Cultural Heritage Awareness Training (GICHAT) on Costume-Making on March 26-28, 2025 at Samar National School.

This is a limited and by-invite only training specifically targeted for cultural coordinators, festival contingent managers, local seamstresses, and other identified stakeholders. An accomplished fashion designer and fine arts instructor will lead the training as endorsed by the Local Culture & Arts Council of Catbalogan City (LCAC) and the Catbalogan City Tourism Council (CTC).

Several trainings are slated in the coming months as Catbalogan City prepares for the 2025 Manaragat Festival as this year will focus and highlight another cultural heritage of Catbalogan in its cultural presentations and festival competition.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

27/03/2025

Our Resource Speaker for the Costume-Making Training is Mr. Javy Manayon who is a Licensed Professional Teacher and a notable fashion and costume designer based in Cebu City.

He gained recognition for his intricate designs, particularly in cultural events like Sinulog festival, Philippine folk dance competitions, Regional, National and International pageantry such as Binibining Pilipinas, Mister Friendship International, Miss Top of the World- Plus Size, Misters of Filipinas and Mister Island Tourism Philippines where his works has been featured
prominently. Javy initially made a name for himself through his brand “Tatak Makajibi”, which later evolved into "Javy Manayon Fashion and Costume Designs." His designs are known for their creative flair and cultural significance, often drawing inspiration from local traditions and modern fashion trends.

Javy is a scholar of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in the Graduate Diploma in Teaching the Arts hence, he is very particular about proper construction and silhouette of authentic national period dresses (traje de mestiza) including the evolution of the Philippine terno. In 2022, he represented Central Visayas in CosLab-Costume Design and Laboratory in Slims Fashion and Arts School under the mentorship of Mr. Gino Gonzales. In 2024, he became a semi finalist of the Cebu Young Designer’s competition.

Aside from his work in fashion, Javy has also been involved in community activities and collaborations with various local artists/artisans, designers and photographers, contributing to the vibrant cultural scene in Cebu.

𝘼𝙣 𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙮𝙤 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙜, 𝙠𝙖𝙪𝙥𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣-𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙠𝙪𝙨𝙤𝙜 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙜-𝙤𝙣!

This March as coincided with the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration as led by City Mayor Dexter Uy through the Catbalogan City Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS), the Catbalogan City Tourism, Culture, Arts & Information Office (CTCAIO) is organizing the Gender-Inclusive Cultural Heritage Awareness Training (GICHAT) on Costume-Making on March 26-28, 2025 at Samar National School.

This is a limited and by-invite only training specifically targeted for cultural coordinators, festival contingent managers, local seamstresses, and other identified stakeholders. An accomplished fashion designer and fine arts instructor will lead the training as endorsed by the Local Culture & Arts Council of Catbalogan City (LCAC) and the Catbalogan City Tourism Council (CTC).

Several trainings are slated in the coming months as Catbalogan City prepares for the 2025 Manaragat Festival as this year will focus and highlight another cultural heritage of Catbalogan in its cultural presentations and festival competition.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

26/03/2025

We have officially started our Costume-Making Training as part of the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC)!

𝘼𝙣 𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙮𝙤 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙜, 𝙠𝙖𝙪𝙥𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣-𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙠𝙪𝙨𝙤𝙜 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙜-𝙤𝙣!

This March as coincided with the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration as led by City Mayor Dexter Uy through the Catbalogan City Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS), the Catbalogan City Tourism, Culture, Arts & Information Office (CTCAIO) is organizing the Gender-Inclusive Cultural Heritage Awareness Training (GICHAT) on Costume-Making on March 26-28, 2025 at Samar National School.

This is a limited and by-invite only training specifically targeted for cultural coordinators, festival contingent managers, local seamstresses, and other identified stakeholders. An accomplished fashion designer and fine arts instructor will lead the training as endorsed by the Local Culture & Arts Council of Catbalogan City (LCAC) and the Catbalogan City Tourism Council (CTC).

Several trainings are slated in the coming months as Catbalogan City prepares for the 2025 Manaragat Festival as this year will focus and highlight another cultural heritage of Catbalogan in its cultural presentations and festival competition.

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

26/03/2025

𝙈𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 #𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 #𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙒𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮!

For today’s entry, March 26, 2025, employees and staff of City Tourism, Culture, Arts and Information Office (CTCAIO) wore the purple advocacy with a touch of ‘Mabuhay’ gesture.

This in compliance with the memorandum issued by City Mayor Dexter Uy designating all Wednesdays of March as “Purple Wednesdays” in celebration of the National Women's Month Celebration (NWMC).

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

26/03/2025

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐀𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐈𝐑𝐑)

The signing of the VAT refund law by our President and the subsequent signing of the IRR therefore come at an opportune time for our country, where tourism spending is at an all-time high. And we foresee that with the implementation of this VAT refund act, we would be able to inure more benefits for our local tourism stakeholders in the component of shopping tourism.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐀𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐈𝐑𝐑)

The signing of the VAT refund law by our President and the subsequent signing of the IRR therefore come at an opportune time for our country, where tourism spending is at an all-time high. And we foresee that with the implementation of this VAT refund act, we would be able to inure more benefits for our local tourism stakeholders in the component of shopping tourism.

25/03/2025

𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖 𝙝𝙖 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣-𝙖𝙣, 𝙠𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙤𝙥 𝙝𝙞 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙐𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

Reminding all those who registered online and have attended the orientation for the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST, the deadline of submission is only until March 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM through [email protected].

This is being organized by the City Government of Catbalogan headed by City Mayor Dexter Uy as supported by the Catbalogan City Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS) and implemented by Catbalogan City Tourism, Culture, Arts & Information Office (CTCAIO).

Said two (2) competitions are in continuation of the 2025 National Arts Month (NAM) now highlighting the role of women in tourism development for this purple month as endorsed by the Catbalogan City Tourism Council (CTC) and the Local Culture & Arts Council of Catbalogan City (LCAC).

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

25/03/2025

From Department of Tourism - Eastern Visayas Office:

💜Honoring the Women Leaders of DOT 💜

This National Women’s Month, we proudly celebrate the inspiring women at the helm of the Department of Tourism, led by Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, alongside our dedicated Undersecretaries and Assistant Secretaries. Their leadership, vision, and commitment continue to drive progress, shaping a more inclusive and empowered tourism sector.

Here’s to women in leadership—breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and making a lasting impact! ✨💪🏼

💜 Honoring the Women Leaders of DOT 💜

This National Women’s Month, we celebrate the remarkable women at the helm of the Department of Tourism, led by Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, whose leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment continue to drive progress in the tourism industry.

DOT Undersecretaries
🔹 Usec. Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso – Tourism Development Planning
🔹 Usec. Maria Rica C. Bueno – Tourism Standards, Regulations, and Human Capital Development
🔹 Usec. Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakar – Halal Tourism and Muslim Concerns
🔹 OIC- Usec. Eden C. Brion-Bakilan – Administration and Finance, and concurrent Director, Financial and Management Service

DOT Assistant Secretaries
🔹 Asec. Judilyn S. Quiachon – Tourism Regulation, Coordination, and Convergence
🔹 Asec. Czarina Zara-Loyola – Strategic Communications and Public Affairs
🔹 Asec. Christine Joy E. Cari – Tourism Development Planning
🔹 Asec. Sharlene Zabala-Batin – Tourism Digitalization and Resource Generation

Together, these inspiring women are breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and making a lasting impact in Philippine tourism. ✨💪🏼

25/03/2025

From DTI Creative Industries Development Office:



🔊 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐘𝐒! 🔊

Ready to level up your creative journey? Join us for 𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒔: 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒔, an event organized by the Department of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with De La Salle-College of St. Benilde.

This activity will bring together educators, students, and industry leaders to discuss creative placemaking in higher education and the collaborative role of government and academe in fostering the success of young creatives.

📅 Date: March 28, 2025 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍Venue: 12F Cinema, Design + Arts Campus, De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, Malate, Manila
🎨 Optional Activity: A guided tour of the Benilde Hub of Innovation for Inclusion (HiFi) will be available after the discussions.

Don't miss out! Register now through this link: https://lu.ma/m6237e6d or scan the QR code below!

🔊 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐘𝐒! 🔊

Ready to level up your creative journey? Join us for 𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒔: 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒔, an event organized by the Department of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with De La Salle-College of St. Benilde.

This activity will bring together educators, students, and industry leaders to discuss creative placemaking in higher education and the collaborative role of government and academe in fostering the success of young creatives.

📅 Date: March 28, 2025 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍Venue: 12F Cinema, Design + Arts Campus, De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, Malate, Manila
🎨 Optional Activity: A guided tour of the Benilde Hub of Innovation for Inclusion (HiFi) will be available after the discussions.

Don't miss out! Register now through this link: https://lu.ma/m6237e6d or scan the QR code below!

24/03/2025

𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖 𝙝𝙖 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣-𝙖𝙣, 𝙠𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙤𝙥 𝙝𝙞 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙐𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

Reminding all those who registered online and have attended the orientation for the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) PAINTING CONTEST, the deadline of submission is only until tomorrow, March 26, 2025 at 05:00 PM at Catbalogan City Tourism, Culture, Arts & Information Office (CTCAIO).

This is being organized by the City Government of Catbalogan headed by City Mayor Dexter Uy as supported by the Catbalogan City Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS) and implemented by Catbalogan City Tourism, Culture, Arts & Information Office (CTCAIO).

Said two (2) competitions are in continuation of the 2025 National Arts Month (NAM) now highlighting the role of women in tourism development for this purple month as endorsed by the Catbalogan City Tourism Council (CTC) and the Local Culture & Arts Council of Catbalogan City (LCAC).

𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙐𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣!

24/03/2025

𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐆 𝐒𝐀 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐒

Ang larawan na ito ay lumalabag sa Batas Republika Blg. 8491 o ang "Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines. Ang watawat ng Pilipinas ay simbolo ng pagka-Pilipino at ng ating bansa, kaya naman bigyan natin ito ng mataas na respeto.

Laging tandaan, ang panata ng bawat Pilipino ay dapat #𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐒𝐚𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭

24/03/2025

JUST IN: Malacañang declares April 1, 2025, a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid'l Fitr

24/03/2025

𝗣𝗛 𝗩𝗔𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 - 𝗗𝗢𝗧 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has expressed optimism that the newly implemented Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund for Non-Resident Tourists Law will significantly enhance the country's tourism sector.

Frasco's remarks came after the ceremonial signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Republic Act No. 12079 on March 24 at the Department of Finance (DOF) in Manila.

This landmark legislation, signed into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in December 2024, establishes a VAT Refund System enabling non-resident tourists to reclaim VAT on local purchases amounting to at least PHP 3,000. To qualify, these goods must be physically taken out of the country within 60 days of purchase.

Frasco emphasized that this initiative not only aims to make the Philippines a more attractive shopping destination but also to stimulate economic growth by encouraging increased tourist spending.

“The signing of the VAT refund law by our President and the subsequent signing of the IRR therefore come at an opportune time for our country, where tourism spending is at an all-time high. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, in comparison with our ASEAN neighbors, tourists that come to the Philippines spend the highest per capita at no less than 2,073 US dollars. And we foresee that with the implementation of this VAT refund act, we would be able to inure more benefits for our local tourism stakeholders in the component of shopping tourism,” said Secretary Frasco, who served as a principal witness to the signing.

“What the speed of the signing of the law and the signing of the IRR indicates is this, that under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., this is a government that listens, that acts and that puts forth the welfare of the Filipino people first and foremost,” the Tourism Chief emphasized.

Secretary Frasco also underscored the broader economic impact of the measure: “We foresee that the ripple effect of the implementation of this law will be vast—not only in terms of retail, but most importantly, in terms of the sectors that this will benefit from generated income from shopping, accommodations, transport, and other related services.”

She expressed gratitude to President Marcos for his decisive action in signing the VAT Refund Law and acknowledged the coordinated efforts of the different government agencies and the private sector. “Thank you for always articulating what you believe our country needs in order for it to arise in terms of global competitiveness. And we hope that by our continued collaboration, we can ensure that the Philippines emerges as a tourism powerhouse, that it deserves to be,” Secretary Frasco concluded.

The ceremonial signing was led by DOF Secretary Ralph Recto, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Deputy Commissioner Marissa Cabreros. Also serving as witnesses were Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) Secretary Frederick Go and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque.

Also present during the ceremonial signing were representatives from key agencies and tourism stakeholders, including DOT Chief of Staff and Undersecretary Shahlimar Hofer Tamano; Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) Acting Chief Operating Officer Patrick Joel M. Cinco; Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) General Manager and CEO Roberto “Bob” Zozobrado; Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles; Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Director Dennis Morales; and other government officials.

Joining from the tourism and retail sectors were Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) President Junel Andaya Divina; Megaworld Hotels and Resorts Group General Manager Arturo Boncato Jr.; and Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) President Roberto S. Claudio Sr.

Also in attendance were Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) President Arthur Lopez; PHOA Executive Director Benito Bengzon Jr.; Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Philippines Chapter Chairperson Maria Paz Alberto; and Philippine Tour Operators Association Inc. (PHILTOA) President Arjun Shroff, among others.

24/03/2025

From National Museum of the Philippines:

📢📢📢 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒!!!

The National Museum of the Philippines in partnership with the Lopez Museum and Library is pleased to announce the 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐘𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐔𝐌 on 08 April 2025, 9 AM to 12:30 PM at Gallery II, 2F National Museum of Anthropology.

This symposium builds upon the Getty Conservation Institute’s Managing Collection Environments Initiative (https://www.getty.edu/projects/managing-collection-environments-initiative/) with special instruction from GCI Scientist, Vincent Laudato Beltran.

It introduces advances in managing indoor climates for collections in museums, galleries, archives, and libraries, particularly in balancing preventive conservation needs with sustainability. The National Museum of the Philippines and the Lopez Museum and Library will also present two Philippine case studies.

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐖 by scanning the QR code on the poster or accessing the registration link: https://bit.ly/MCESymp25

This symposium is FREE and open to all interested individuals. Limited slots only.

For inquiries, please contact Jonnalyn Ruaya or Angelyn Lasalita at [email protected] or +632 8298-1100 local 1028 and 2001.

📢📢📢 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃!!!!

The National Museum of the Philippines in partnership with the Lopez Museum and Library is pleased to announce the 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐘𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐔𝐌 on 08 April 2025, 9 AM to 12:30 PM at Gallery II, 2F National Museum of Anthropology.

This symposium builds upon the Getty Conservation Institute’s Managing Collection Environments Initiative (https://www.getty.edu/projects/managing-collection-environments-initiative/) with special instruction from GCI Scientist, Vincent Laudato Beltran.

It introduces advances in managing indoor climates for collections in museums, galleries, archives, and libraries, particularly in balancing preventive conservation needs with sustainability. The National Museum of the Philippines and the Lopez Museum and Library will also present two Philippine case studies.

This symposium is FREE and open to all interested individuals. Limited slots only.

24/03/2025

24/03/2025

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: MARCHÉ INTERNATIONAL DU FILM D’ ANIMATION (MIFA) SEA ANNECY PITCH WORKSHOP 2025

Filipino professionals in the animation industry are invited to submit their animated projects for the Southeast Asia (SEA) Annecy Pitch Workshop 2025!

One (1) selected Filipino project will also have the exclusive opportunity to join a workshop mentorship program in Kuala Lumpur and pitch at the MIFA Annecy Animation Market held from June 10-13 this year.

To be considered for selection, submit your project using this link:
fdcp.ph/sea-annecy2025-call

Take a chance to join the exciting SEA Annecy Pitch Workshop at MIFA now!

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 28, 2025

24/03/2025

From Film Development Council of the Philippines:

CALLING ALL PASSIONATE ACTORS IN NEGROS AND THE VISAYAS REGION! THE MEISNER CRASH COURSE FOR ACTORS GOES TO BACOLOD! 🎭

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Meisner Studio Manila are excited to announce that the Meisner Crash Course for Actors is making its debut in Bacolod – marking the first regional stop of this highly anticipated workshop.

Running from May 14 to 18 at the Cinematheque Centre Negros, this 5-day intensive workshop offers aspiring actors the chance to immerse themselves in the Meisner Acting Technique guided by seasoned Meisner teachers.

Participants will engage in dynamic lecture sessions, hands-on breakout activities , and a culminating recital, all designed to deepen their craft and enhance their skills.

This event is presented by the Film Development Council of the Philippines through FDCP Film School and Cinematheque Centre Negros, in partnership with Meisner Studio Manila, The Negros Museum, and Negros Cultural Foundation, Inc.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to elevate your acting talent!

APPLY NOW, limited slots available!
LINK: fdcp.ph/Meisner2025-CCN

24/03/2025

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𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐒𝐀: The Philippine Creative Economy climbed even higher with a 7.3% increase in the GDP that marks a staggering growth of 8.7% in 2024!

₱𝟏.𝟗𝟒 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍—that’s how much Filipino creativity is fueling our economy, according to the latest press release of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Shoutout to all for driving this incredible growth! 🎉

24/03/2025

From National Commission for Culture and the Arts:

The Regional Development Council MIMAROPA Special Committee on Culture (SCC), the first region that established an SCC, is launching a Logo Making Contest to establish a distinct and meaningful visual identity that represents the committee’s mission of promoting, preserving, safeguarding culture, heritage, history and the arts in the MIMAROPA Region.

The contest is open to all Filipino citizens currently residing in the Philippines, aged 18 and above, to submit original creative logo inspired by the culture, history, heritage, and the arts in MIMAROPA.

The process of the contest will be done online, from submission of entries to selection and announcement of winners.

The submission of entries will begin at 6:00 PM on March 03, 2025 and will close at 11:59 PM on April 4, 2025. Late submissions will be automatically disqualified as indicated on its electronic time stamp.

For the guidelines and other further details about the contest, interested participants may check out the details via https://ncca.gov.ph/2025/03/03/call-for-entries-mimaropa-scc-logo-making-contest/

The Regional Development Council MIMAROPA Special Committee on Culture (SCC), the first region that established an SCC, is launching a Logo Making Contest to establish a distinct and meaningful visual identity that represents the committee’s mission of promoting, preserving, safeguarding culture, heritage, history and the arts in the MIMAROPA Region.

The contest is open to all Filipino citizens currently residing in the Philippines, aged 18 and above, to submit original creative logo inspired by the culture, history, heritage, and the arts in MIMAROPA.

The process of the contest will be done online, from submission of entries to selection and announcement of winners.

The submission of entries will begin at 6:00 PM on March 03, 2025 and will close at 11:59 PM on April 4, 2025. Late submissions will be automatically disqualified as indicated on its electronic time stamp.

For the guidelines and other further details about the contest, interested participants may check out the details via https://ncca.gov.ph/2025/03/03/call-for-entries-mimaropa-scc-logo-making-contest/