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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 9) – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) changed the birth date of National Hero and painter Juan Luna to Oct. 25, 1857 based on his baptismal record, contrary to other sources which state the date on October 23 and 24.
MANILA, Philippines — Amid an international slump, the appetite for Filipino art is as voracious as ever.
MANILA, Philippines — The blockbuster Prado show – that had thrown a spotlight on a Philippine-born artist for the first time in Madrid since the glory days of Juan Luna – is coming to Asia for the very first time at the Ayala Museum beginning Sept. 9.
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The city government of Silay in Negros Occidental has offered P25,000 in exchange for information leading to the recovery of a stolen painting of national artist Fernando Amorsolo.
OUTSTANDING designs that exemplified restoration, community and inclusivity won the top awards during the recently concluded 2024 Good Design Award Philippines, held at The Globe Tower, Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. The Malasakit Gran Prix Award winner, the First United Building in Escolta, Manila, was lauded for showing the power of restoration and adaptive reuse in driving urban regeneration.
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The 1936 painting “Mango Harvesters” of National Artist Fernando Amorsolo was stolen by two guests at the Hofileña Museum at Cinco de Noviembre street in Silay City, Negros Occidental.
MANILA, Philippines — The restored First United Building (FUB), one of the oldest buildings in Escolta, Manila, was hailed the winner of the Malasakit Gran Prix Award, the highest prize, at the 2024 Good Design Philippines on Saturday.
MANILA, Philippines — Leon Gallery, in partnership with the Asian Cultural Council, recently concluded the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) Auction 2024. It was the ninth year of collaboration between the gallery and the cultural group, and the auction turned out to be a huge success.
THE new Senate building (NSB) in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, obtained high certification from the Berde Green building rating by the Philippine Building Council (PBC) and is ready for occupancy in January 2025.