Pursuant to Presıdential Proclamation No. 439, the National Heritage Month (NHM) is celebrated every month of May, recognizing the need to create among Filipinos the consciousness, respect and love for the legacy of the Filipino culture and history. The NHM theme for this month is “Mga Kwentong Pamana”, featuring fun, informative and culturally enriched Filipino stories for reading and viewing purposes.
Sentro Rizal of the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) in coordination with the Philippine Embassy in Ankara, shares the following links of these materials which can be accessed online especially during this pandemic situation:
I. Reading materials for the children:
• Isang Metro (Kwentong Pambata ukol sa Covid) kwento ni Kate Del Rosario at Guhit ni Dandin Espina
https://www.up.edu.ph/uplb-publishes-free-to-download-childrens-ebooks-on-covid-19-prevention-and-control-measures/
• Ang Maskara ni Miko, kwento ni Kate Del Rosario at Guhit ni Rachelle Ann Fabula
https://www.up.edu.ph/uplb-publishes-free-to-download-childrens-ebooks-on-covid-19-prevention-and-control-measures/
• Other children`s e-books which can be access using this link
https://philippineculturaleducation.com.ph/kuwentong-supling/
• Paper crafts series for children consisting of models of Philippine iconic landmarks:
https://ncca.gov.ph/childrens-corner/ncca-paper-craft-series/
II. Online originally created Filipino movies for viewing:
• 1957 Kalyehera by Fred Daluz
https://vimeo.com/user83013343
• Cinema One full movies and documentaries:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJFaenX3L_-9jk6OraTsrbu94vLrrn-qu
• Regal Entertainment, Inc movies:
https://www.youtube.com/user/regalcinema/videos
• TBA studios movies:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChh0rmwGvToBd3owvN2vRMg/videos
