Rehabilitation Update
RISING ANEW: INSIDE THE CCP MAIN BUILDING’S REHABILITATION AHEAD OF ITS REOPENING
As the Cultural Center of the Philippines prepares for its much-anticipated reopening later this year, major rehabilitation works continue to revitalize the iconic CCP Main Building. The effort goes beyond surface improvements, undertaking a comprehensive renewal that preserves its historic character while upgrading it for the demands of the present and future.
Designed by National Artist for Architecture Leandro V. Locsin, the CCP Main Building is a landmark of Philippine brutalism, celebrated for its bold concrete forms and commanding presence along Manila Bay. Decades of cultural milestones have cemented its status as a national treasure, making its careful restoration both a responsibility and a tribute.
The rehabilitation strengthens the building’s structural integrity and replaces aging mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with more efficient, resilient technologies. At the same time, conservation efforts meticulously protect defining architectural elements to ensure the original vision remains intact.
When it reopens, the CCP Main Building will stand renewed — safer, more sustainable, and better equipped to serve artists and audiences alike. More than a restoration, the rehabilitation project affirms the country’s enduring commitment to preserving its cultural and architectural legacy for generations to come.
World-Class Performances
VERSATILE – THE PPO’S
41ST SEASON
CONCERT VII: “OPERA”
The PPO celebrates the drama and beauty of the operatic stage in Opera. Soprano Katerina Mina performs iconic arias from Verdi, Giordano, and Puccini, framed by powerful orchestral works including Verdi’s La forza del destino Overture and Puccini’s Adagietto in F major. Led by conductor Grzegorz Nowak.
March 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM
CCP @ Metropolitan Theater
Tickets: P3,000 | 2,500 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 800
TANGHALANG PILIPINO’S “MABINING MANDIRIGMA:
To mark its 10th anniversary, the multi-awarded Mabining Mandirigma: A Steampunk Musical returns to the stage with a braver, more intimate staging. Led by Shaira Opsimar as Apolinario Mabini, the musical traces Mabini’s life and ideals of unity and nation-building. Also featured in the cast are Arman Ferrer and David Ezra, returning to alternate as Emilio Aguinaldo, along with the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company. Written by Nicanor Tiongson, with music by Joed Balsamo and direction by Chris Millado, the musical closes Tanghalang Pilipino’s 39th season.
March 6 to 29, 2026 | 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez
(CCP Black Box Theater)
Tickets: P 2,000 | 1,800
VERSATILE – THE PPO’S
41ST SEASON
CONCERT VIII: “CODA”
Experience a powerful finale to a remarkable season. Concert VIII – Coda brings the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra’s 41st season to a thrilling close at the Metropolitan Theater. Under the baton of Maestro Grzegorz Nowak, the Orchestra delivers an evening of sweeping emotion and electrifying intensity, featuring acclaimed violinist Diomedes Saraza Jr. as soloist. Don’t miss this spectacular season finale!
April 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM
CCP @Metropolitan Theater
Tickets: P3,000 | 2,500 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 800
[ARTWORK LOAN] A SYNERGY OF VENTURES: THE POSTWAR ART SCENE
In commemoration of the Fernando Zóbel Birth Centennial, the Ateneo Art Gallery and the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines presents an exhibition focusing on the years immediately following the Second World War until the 1960s, a pivotal period in the development of Philippine modern art.
Ongoing until April 26, 2026
Mondays to Saturdays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mrs. Chung Te Gallery, Soledad V Pangilinan Arts Wing, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Enriching Performing Arts (February Highlight)
CCP PASINAYA 2026 KICKS OFF NATIONAL ARTS MONTH WITH RECORD ATTENDANCE
CCP Pasinaya 2026 was a resounding success, reaffirming its place as the country’s largest multi-arts open house festival. Drawing a total of 52,357 viewership: 48,360 in NCR and 3,997 across regional sites, CCP Pasinaya mounted 170 performances and 72 workshops, featuring 2,708 artists from 144 groups in NCR, supported by 300 volunteers and 550 staff. Presented across the CCP Complex, 17 partner museums and galleries, four extension venues, and three provincial sites, CCP Pasinaya once again embodied its “See-all-you-can, Workshop-all-you-can, Network-all-you-can, Pay-what-you-can” spirit, uniting artists and communities nationwide in an inclusive and vibrant celebration of Filipino creativity.
Continued Collaboration
CCP CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH USTSHS
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the University of Santo Tomas Senior High School (USTSHS) formalized their continuing partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on February 10, 2026, at the UST Main Campus.
The signing was led by CCP President Kaye C. Tinga and UST Rector Magnificus Very Rev. Fr. Richard Ang, OP, reaffirming both institutions’ shared commitment to cultural enrichment and creative excellence.
Gracing the event are: Rev. Fr. Ermito G. De Sagon, OP, Regent of the UST Senior High School; Assoc. Prof. Mary Erika N. Bolaños, PhD, Principal, UST Senior High School; Prof. Rodrigo A. Litao, PhD, Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction; Hazel A. Misola, LPT, MBA, Assistant Principal for Student Formation; Mena Angela M. Oliveros, MAEd School Secretary; Juan Carlos G. Santos, MLit Music, Arts, and Design Program Chair; and Justin Ira G. Ong, MBA, Field Experience Coordinator.
Also present during the signing are: Dennis Marasigan, CCP VP and Artistic Director; Ronnie B. Mirabuena, Chief of the CCP Audience Development Division; Lino B. Matalang, Jr., Supervising Culture and Arts Officer from CCP Audience Development Division; and Ian Darwin N. Wong, Senior Culture and Arts Officer from CCP Audience Development Division.
Anchored on CCP’s mission to expand access to arts education and community engagement, the partnership aims to strengthen arts education and appreciation for Senior High School educators and students under the Arts and Design Track.
Initiated by the Arts Education Department, the CCP will provide various capacity-building and art education programs such the Sining Alamin which develops art appreciation through performances and artistic activities; Arts Online Talk which provides online lectures and discourses by renowned artists, experts, art educators, and managers on cultural awareness and creative industry; and the Arts Academy which is a specialized module for basic education teachers
CCP Partnership Spotlight
The CCP extends its heartfelt gratitude to Globe Telecom, our valued institutional partner, and the Museum Foundation of the Philippines Inc., our major sponsor in providing transportation for the Paseo Museo, for their generous support of CCP Pasinaya 2026.
We also thank our supporters, festival partners, and venue and museum partners, whose collaboration and dedication made this year’s festival meaningful, accessible, and celebratory of Filipino creativity and community.
Your commitment to standing with us has helped bring the arts closer to the Filipino people.
Thank you.
THE CCP CHANNEL IS NOW LIVE!
You can now experience the richness of Filipino arts and culture anytime, anywhere through the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ official streaming platform. The CCP Channel offers exclusive access to award-winning films, world-class performances, and original productions that showcase the best of Filipino creativity.
For only Php99 per month or Php599 per year, you can enjoy unlimited streaming of curated content that brings the CCP experience straight to your screen.
Celebrate Filipino artistry and be part of this cultural movement. Subscribe now and start streaming at ccpchannel.culturalcenter.gov.ph.
Partner with CCP
The CCP invites visionary institutions and brands to join our roster of Institutional Partners in showcasing world-class Filipino artistry. As we continuously innovate flagship programs, expand regional outreach, champion, arts education, and forge valuable partnerships, we welcome both cash and non-cash sponsorships that strengthen artistic excellence and community access.
Your support may come in the form of financial grants, in-kind services, logistics, technology solutions and/or premium products to upgrade our productions and audience experience.
In return, partners receive strategic brand visibility, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and alignment with an established national cultural institution committed to creativity, innovation, and nation-building.
For more information, email partnership@culturalcenter.gov.ph or send a message to +639935405264.
Together, we can create an impact.
