A special gathering for friends and colleagues in print, broadcast
and online media was organized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines recently to thank them for the continuous support . Held at the Silangan Hall of CCP’s main building, the “A-Press-Ciation
Lunch” is an annual event spearheaded by CCP's
Corporate Communications Division as a token of gratitude to press friends who have
supported the Center through the years.
CCP’s officials led by president Dr. Raul
Sunico, other department heads and division chiefs attended the event. Dr.
Sunico thanked the members of the press for their continued support in
promoting the artistic programs and projects of the CCP. The event was emceed
by Irene Obligacion-Rada, director of the Corporate Communications Division and
host of the classical music radio program Culture Carousel, aired over 98.7 dzfe-fm, the Master’s Touch.
In welcoming 2015 as the year of ASEAN
Integration, the media guests were regaled by the performances of dance artists
from Cambodia and Indonesia as well as the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, one of
the CCP’s nine resident companies, which performed traditional dances to their
delight. The event was attended by ASEAN embassy representatives including the Executive
Secretary to the Ambassador of the Royal Embassy of Cambodia, Minister
Counsellor for Social and Cultural Affairs from Indonesia and the Counsellor of
the Embassy of Malaysia. (Photos by Kiko Cabuena)