Caption: Sofia Michiko Yamamoto
Layout: Ashley Ballesteros

Every February, the country celebrates National Arts Month (NAM) in accordance to the Presidential Proclamation No. 683, signed by then-President Corazon Aquino in 1991, to honor Filipino artists’ creative achievements in various disciplines and pay attention to the richness and diversity of Filipino heritage and culture.

This 2025, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) opens National Arts Month with the theme “Ani ng Sining, Diwa at Damdamin,” which aims to honor the spirit and passion of our artists which play a significant role in our nation’s creativity. This year, NAM honors the beauty that resides in the spirit and passion of the nation.

Happy National Arts Month, Pascians!