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Cultural Centre of the Philippines – 20 Years of Preserving and Promoting the Arts and Culture of the Philippines

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All countries strive to protect its own individual culture and lifestyle for it carries with it the unique identity of its citizens. The state of Philippines is no different. Having recognised the importance of preserving the arts, crafts and culture of the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos of the Government of the country established the Cultural Centre of Philippines in 1996. As it is located in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, the cultural centre can be visited by tourists residing in any Manila Hotel in Makati, and is easily accessible from a number of hotels, including the Berjaya Makati Hotel in Manila.

While the headquarters in Manila was designed by the National Artist for Architecture, it was established with the express purpose of preserving, developing and promoting the culture and the arts of the Philippines. Therefore, the cultural centre conducts a number of artistic programmes that includes the publication and distribution of print material with information on arts and culture, the production of various performances, carrying out of cultural research and conducting festivals and exhibitions relating to the arts and crafts.
The Cultural Centre provides support to the Philippine High School for the Arts as well as the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival and hosts a number of resident companies including the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, the Ballet Theatre, the National Music Competitions for Young Artists Foundation and many more. As a result of its widespread influence, the cultural centre offers facilities and performance venues and the National Theatre, i.e. The Theatre of the Performing Arts, is their flagship venue. Other satellite venues include the Angelo King Center for the Performing Arts which was established in 2000, and the Assumpta Theatre on the campus of Assumption Antipolo.

As a government owned and government controlled corporation, the Cultural Centre maintains a strong focus on preserving the arts, crafts and culture of the Philippines.

Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+

The Invigorating Nightlife in Metro Manila

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The cosmopolitan capital of the Philippines, Manila is bustling with life in a combination of cultures and flavors it offers an endless list of places to see and unforgettable experiences. The city is filled with shops museums, churches and parks. Some of the main tourist attractions in the city are Intramuros which is the ruins of an ancient Spanish settlement and also houses the Manila Cathedral, the Rizal Park which has some of the best museums, bayside restaurants and an open air theater which is also frequently used for picnics. If you are looking to shop its best you visit the market stalls at which everything can be bargained for.


This lively city is famous for its nightlife that lasts till dawn. Many parts of Metro Manila has created their own nocturnal hangouts, among them is the up market and sophisticated Makati city which is a one stop dinning, shopping and entertainment district. It has massive malls and towering buildings targeted to the fashionable and chic high society, the restaurants and bars here have their own quirky taste in entertainment and dinning which caters to locals and foreigners alike, the Café Havana, Absinth Bar and Temple Bar are few of the hot night spots that are throbbing with music and high spirits. Nakpil Street in Malate is where the young crowd goes to party, the streets here are packed with restaurants, discos and street party’s where you can have simple and unpretentious fun. The hotels have their own entertainment with live bands and lounges.


The most happening nightlife in the whole of Southeast Asia is Manila. The place has an interesting selection to suit any mood or occasion, if sitting at a bar and sipping a drink is what relaxes you visiting Hobbit house, Tabu, Conway’s bar or if you like to catch the local artist performing the 70’s Bistro is another happening place to be in. The list goes on so if you visit the Philippines for business or pleasure don’t miss out on the best night spots, the frenzied music and the vivacious crowd that will only make you crave for more.


Spending your leisure or business trip at a long stay apartment Manila will let you have the luxury of being in close proximity to experience the stimulating nightlife the city has to offer. Somerset Salcedo with its comfortable and modern facilities will only make your nightlife more enjoyable. Residing in Serviced Apartments Manila will make it more convenient for your travel in the city.