For inquiries, call 832-1125 or email to denmar@ccpap.admu.edu.ph 

 
NCCA holds Natl Arts Month  
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) presents a variety of cultural events for February, the annual arts festival month. Exhibits, art festivals, film showings, musical performances, and concerts are major projects coordinated with the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the Philippine Educational theater Association, government agencies, and various cultural groups. 

Inquire at ncca_cyb@pacific.net.ph 

Iligan writers workshop opens grants 
The Iligan National Writers Workshop (INWW) calls on interested creative writers and literature teachers to apply for fellowship to its 1998 workshop and literature conference.  Generous grants await successful applicants to one of the country's leading creative writing centers. Distinguished writers and teachers make up the panel of the workshop that will be held in the third week of April in Iligan City. The INWW is supported by the NCCA and the MSU-IIT. 

MORE DETAILS or email to ortega@cc1.msuiit.edu.ph 

IPAG announces 1998 season 
Southern Philippines' leading repertory company, the Integrated Performing Arts Guild (IPAG) has announced its repertory and training offerings for this year. Its "Tales From Mindanao" saga continues with new works that will be toured during the whole year. "Tales" is also set for international performances  in North America and Europe. Datu Matu, its offering for the Centennial, will tour in November.  A new play premieres in September in Iligan. New dance works will be presented in a recital in May 1 and 2 before the "Tales" kick-off performances in may 7, 8, and 9. Courses in dance and theater will also be offered starting March 23. 

DETAILS IN IPAG UPDATES  PAGE