arts


Painting Contest: Bayaning Bayan Project centers on bringing Epic Heroes back

In arts we see colors, images, characters, perspectives and history. It’s also through creative expression  why Juan Luna, Fernando Amorsolo, Francisco Botong, Jose ‘Pitok’ Blanco, and Nemesio Miranda are famous. With Bayaning Bayan Project painting contest of National Commission for Culture and the Arts’ (NCCA) and Philippine Cultural Education Program (PCEP), […]


What’s on National Heritage Month, Taoid Program of NCCA?

Ang  Mayo ay ang tinaguriang  National Heritage Month at para sa selebrasyon na ito ay nakipagtulungan ang  National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) sa mga instiusyon gaya ng University of Sto. Tomas (UST), ang pinakamatandang pamantasan sa Asya,  para sa sariwain  at mapaghusay ang pagkilala sa mga pamana […]


Asia’s Got Talent: El Gamma Penumbra, Junior New System and 2 More Filipinos

These days my inspirations are Filipino contestants in Asia’s Got Talent especially Junior New System and El Gamma Penumbra.  Of course I also admire Gerphil Flores at Gwyneth Dorado. Why? (May I address these to those asking why Filipinos always say “I’m proud to be Filipino”) Because I appreciate talent and triumph through hardship and perseverance. We know that […]


So You Can Dance? Maki-Yugyugan Para sa Kultura ng Bayan!

Most of Filipinos are born dancers. With dancing we can express our sentiments about the music of our lives.  In coming International Dance Day and  National Dance Week,  National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) with special participation of Prima Ballerina Lisa Macuja – Elizalde will stage  Yugyugan para sa […]


Pinoy Music Artist: Meet and Greet Soul Siren Nina

Ten years ago, I was so into Kitchie Nadal’s music, liked Acel Bisa‘s soothing voice and singing Nina‘s renditions of old songs. They’re part of new generation of Filipino artists that gave new milestone sa local Music scene. Remember that from 2001 to 2009, we got new popular bands din apart […]


Hoshi Advisory: February is National Arts Month

Valentine’s day is coming and lahat ng affected ay nagpi-prepare para maging special naman ito.  I believe ito yung date na nasa iyo if you want  it extraordinary que sweetheart kang katabi o wala. Ngayon dun tayo sa event that possibly a way to let you give, feel, experience or […]