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  CEBU CITY, Cebu, Nov. 13 (PIA) -- The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) held the Visayas leg of their Values School Caravan at Lahug Elementary School, Cebu City on November 13, 2023. This is in line with the national observance of the 2023 Filipino Values Month, also dubbed as "Balay Pinoy.” Balay Pinoy aims to promote educational and entertaining programs in selected schools nationwide, educate the students about the 20 Filipino values, and instill appreciation on the diverse culture and traditions of the country. The event featured the official launching and turnover of the Heneral Tuna Picture Book Series from NCCA to the Department of Education (DepEd) in Cebu. Through fun yet thought-provoking stories, the Heneral Tuna series demonstrates how Filipino values are intertwined throughout everyday life. The NCCA used literature and animation to share Filipino ideals among the new generation of Filipinos, with the goal of upholding, instilling, and promoting t...

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- Nakigsabut ang  Department of Health (DOH)   ot sa D epartment of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), ug National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)  sa paghimo, paggamit, pagdumala, ug promosyon sa himsog nga mga parke ug publikong  open space  niadtong Martes, Enero 23, 2023 sa  Taguig Lakeshore Comple x sa syudad sa Taguig. Ang maong  Joint Administrative Order  naglatid sa promosyon sa luwas ug malungtaron nga bukas nga mga luna tungod kay kini positibo nga makaapekto sa pisikal nga kalihokan ug sosyal ug mental nga kaayohan, pagpalambo sa kalidad sa hangin o makatabang sa pagsuhop sa mga epekto sa pagbag-o sa klima, pagpakunhod sa pagkaladlad sa kasaba, ug posibleng pagpakunhod sa publiko, p...

National Commission for Culture and the Arts Chairman Arsenio Lizaso (R) delivering his message during the 2022 National Arts Month Virtual Press Conference held Jan. 26, 2022. (Screenshot from NCCA FB Live) CEBU CITY, Cebu, Jan. 27 (PIA) -- The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) during its virtual press conference held Jan. 26 presented a preview for the upcoming celebration of the National Arts Month 2022 this February. This year’s event marks the 31st National Arts Month with the theme “Sining ng Pag-Asa” in recognition of the arts as a source and expression of hope as shown in the creative ways on how the Filipinos respond to the effects of the pandemic, natural calamities, and other social realities, as well as the arts role in improving the Filipino community life. NCCA Chairman Arsenio Lizaso, in his message, recognized arts as a sign of hope to every Filipino especially during these difficult times. “I always believe in the healing power of arts and the 2022 Na...