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Showing posts with label Cultural Center of the Philippines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cultural Center of the Philippines. Show all posts

Monday, February 6, 2023

Cultural Center of the Philippines begins much-needed transformation


CCP President Margie Moran-Floirendo with various equipment for the Main Theater. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN


Beginning this year, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is closed to make way for its much-needed three-year redevelopment. The goal is to transform the iconic structure into a state-of-the-art center for artistic excellence and cultural celebration.

The CCP is already over 50 years old and so retrofitting and refurbishment are necessary for it to continue to perform its roles as the premier national institution promoting Philippine arts and culture.

The planned redevelopment will retain the iconic architecture and focus on structural improvements including upgrading its fire, drainage, electrical and environmental protection systems as well other building codes.

Moreover, the project is a climate change adaptation measure that will integrate sustainable features to improve energy and water efficiency, to name a few. "The building has gone through leaks, corrosions, and flooding and other issues from various typhoons and earthquakes over the years. We are also looking at technological and aesthetic upgrades responsive to CCP's future programs and activities, particularly the comfort, safety and overall experience of performers, audiences, employees and other stakeholders," CCP president Margie Moran-Floirendo said in a statement.

CCP will also add facilities to make the building gender-responsive and inclusive for persons with disabilities, senior citizens and more, fulfilling its vision of being a globally competitive, self-sustaining and future-ready destination.

The initial budget of P900 million was allocated for the rehabilitation of the CCP Main Building, initially coming from the proposed budget for an Artist Center. The Pasay City Government is set to give the greenlight to kick off the first phase of the project, concentrating on the improvement of the center's main performance venues — Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino and Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo — as well as the relocation of offices and theaters. This will take up about 40 percent of the budget, while the rest will be appropriated for the second phase, which will cover the repair of facilities such as the hydraulic lift, Freight elevator, LED lights, Rigging system, acoustics. But given the scale and ambitions for the project, more funds may be needed.

Throughout the project, CCP reaffirmed that it will continue its operations and will take it as an opportunity to work with artistic communities and bring its programs closer to the people in different parts of the country. On top of continued live performances and training, CCP will also strengthen its online presence.

"We hope that through our increased geographical presence and more outreach activities, the public will know that we are relentless in offering arts and cultural experiences for people from all walks of life. While we are temporarily closing our home, our commitment to fulfill our duties will even be intensified," said Moran-Floirendo added.

The redevelopment of CCP supports the national priority to accelerate the reopening of travel and the economy and the creation of jobs. It also aligns with the CCP's mission as the premier arts and culture institution of the Philippines to strengthen the Philippine brand.

"We are rebuilding a center for culture and arts that will push the country forward. We request everyone's support and trust that the endeavor will set the stage for further creative and cultural development as well as international collaborations, showcasing the unique talent and spirit of the Filipino," Moran-Floirendo ended.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

CCP turns to TikTok to champion Filipino arts and culture

by Manila Bulletin Entertainment

Photo shows TikTok Philippines Head of Entertainment Alex Soon (second from left, seated) and Head of Public Policy Toff Rada third from left, seated) together with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Atty. Krischelle Matas (CCP Legal Office), Alexander Cortez (CCP Technical Advisor for Artistic Matters), CCP Board Trustee Benedict Carandang, CCP Board Trustee Marivic del Pilar, CCP Artistic Director Dennis Marasigan (from left, standing), CCP Board Trustee and Vice Chair Michelle Nikki Junia, CCP President Margie Moran-Floirendo, CCP Board Trustee Junie del Mundo, and Atty. Lorna Kapunan (CCP Board Trustee) (from left, seated) during the memorandum of understanding signing.

TikTok Philippines, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, recently entered into an understanding with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) to support the preservation and modernization of the arts and culture in the country by bringing traditions closer to the masses.

Through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), TikTok would organize specialized training and joint events with CCP, as well as promotions across different communication platforms.

This is in line with CCP’s thrust to provide avenues that encourage Filipino artistic expression and content creation through TikTok and other forms of new media, manifested through its project series such as Kanto Kultura, a celebration of culture and the arts featuring Filipino artists.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Goethe Institute Turns 50 - Goethe Institut wird 50! (Part II)

The Goethe-Institut Manila 50th Anniversary celebration meant everything: meet people, meet good old friends - but the most important thing: learn more about Philippine-German relations. Goethe and Rizal, and much more.

The round table discussion on the roles of international institutions and art communities moderated by Jay Cruz was very interesting indeed. The part "Music of Rizal" after the opening speeches of the German Ambassador and the director of the Goethe Institut was really touching. Sometime later followed documentary film screenings such as "As told By Butterflies" by Nawruz Paguidopon, or "Entablado" by EJ Mijares.

Another unique part was the presentation of commemorative stamps. I would like to thank the Director of the Goethe-Institut in the Philippines, Mr. Richard Kuenzel for his friendly and immediate permission to publish some parts of his second speech:

"Please allow me to touch a very precious chapter of this year's celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Goethe-Institut in the Philippines. As you all know, this is also the year of the 150th anniversary of the National Hero of the Philippines, Dr. Jose Rizal. The Postmaster of our host country as well as the National Historic Commission encouraged us to have a commemorative stamp printed which underlines the very special relationship between Dr. Rizal and Germany. Not only studied dr. Rizal in Heidelberg ophtalmology and has his most important work "Noli me tangere" printed 1887 in Berlin. Not only was the last remaining copy of the film "Noli me tangere' (1961, Gerardo de Leon) restored 1996 in the Federal Film Archive in Koblenz/Germany and was passed to the late President Cory Aquino, and not only put in the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Goethe-Institut all efforts into restoring the two manuscripts "Noli me tangere" and "El Filibusterismo" - resting in the national Library - by experts and trainers from Germany, but beyond these facts Dr. Rizal did open his heart to very important facets of life in Germany at the end of the 19th century, and by doing so established the actual first substantial cultural relations between our two countries. 

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To conclude the presentation of the stamps commemorating the very tender personal relationship to germany, in which Rizal compared the feeling of exotism with a friend, I should like to draw your extension on Rizal's last poem which he wrote in the night before his execution. Hidden in a kerosine lamp, he gave the paper to his sister Trinidad, the last person to visit him in the cell. "There is something in it," he whispered. - MI ULTIMO ADIOS was soon after translated into German by Pastor Karl Ullmer in 1897. "Last farewell" - "Letztes Lebewohl"."

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Cultural Center of the Philippines - PIANIST RAUL SUNICO IS NEW CCP PRESIDENT

Cultural Center of the Philippines - PIANIST RAUL SUNICO IS NEW CCP PRESIDENT

When it came to Philippine Classical Music, I got really honoured to meet Raul Sunico,



who obtained the degrees of Bachelor of Music (cum laude) among many others. He later obtained his Master of Music degree from the Juillard School of Music in New York under Sascha Gorodnitzki.

In the Philippines, he was a winner of the Manila Symphony Young Artists Auditions.

Because of him I learned more about Philippine classical music.

Check it out also here

www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com