Maluso Of The Past - Basilan Studies Center

18/05/2026

Pantahan or 'Andayan' is a stilt structure built atop the shallow parts of coastal Maluso that stretched across. Made of wooden or concrete-reinforced pillars that served as its foundation, the platform is built with bamboo and wooden beams as flooring and support. These structures were vital for the drying process of huge batches of fish catches. As a coastal community dependent on fishing, Maluso has offered many opportunities to the natives and migrant families alike, owning this pantahan were akin to owning a small farming plot for livelihood.

Photo credits: BecomingFilipino

17/05/2026

📣 CALL FOR PROPOSALS: NCCA COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM 2027

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) officially opens the Call for Proposals for the CY 2027 Competitive Grants Program.

📅 DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION
31 August 2026 (Monday)
11:59 PM (Philippine Standard Time)

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Anchored on Republic Act No. 7356 or the NCCA Charter, the program provides financial assistance to individuals, cultural workers, NGOs/POs/IPOs, NGAs, LGUs, SUCs, and organizations whose projects contribute to the development, protection, preservation, promotion, and dissemination of Philippine arts and culture.

For the complete copy of the call for proposals, visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mwe8cVyT-_uhJ4IR9rTcTbCn8r855w-m/view

NOTE: All proponents must first secure NCCA Accreditation and must not have any unliquidated grant or derogatory record with the NCCA or any government agency.

Project proposals with complete requirements may be submitted via email or courier.

📍 SUBMISSION DETAILS
Program Management Division (PMD)
National Commission for Culture and the Arts
Room 5B, Fifth Floor, NCCA Building
633 General Luna Street, Intramuros, Manila

For more information you may call or email:
☎️ (02) 8527-5535 local 524, 541, and 507
📧 [email protected]

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01/05/2026

Pagpupugay sa Manggagawang Basileño!

Hardworking and young Yakan men as latex (rubber) gatherers of Basilan, circa 1920's

03/04/2026

Maluso Women Parishioners with Priests, circa 1960s