The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) welcomes its new president, businesswoman and philanthropist Kaye Tiñga.
She will assume her duties on June 1, allowing her time to fully acclimate in her new role. Tiñga will take responsibility for the operations of the CCP, working closely with the management.Her presidency was approved by the CCP Board of Trustees, following the election during the board meeting on May 15. She became part of the board after her appointment from Malacañang Palace in April.
She replaced early childhood educator Michelle Nikki Junia, who acted as president ad interim from September 2023 to March 2024.
Championing Filipino design talents, Tiñga is the cofounder and cochair of the Red Charity Gala, a prestigious annual event that aims to celebrate local fashion through the works of renowned Filipino designers. The gala also raises substantial funds for charitable causes, including for the Philippine Red Cross.
A business economics graduate from the University of the Philippines Diliman, with an MBA from Fordham University, she is the cofounder and managing director of W/17, a home furnishing and accessories brand that collaborated with with craftsmen from various regions across the Philippines, including from Cebu, Cavite, Pampanga and Dumaguete. Through her leadership, her brand has been promoting local artisans, cultural skills preservation and economic development.
Nurturing the next generation of creative talents, Tiñga serves as a board member of MINT College, a business and creative arts college and senior high school that provides an innovative learning experience and empowers young people through its pioneering programs such as music, business management, multimedia arts and film and video.
Married to former Taguig Mayor and Congressman Freddie Tiñga, and mother to four children, Tiñga balances her professional and philanthropic activities with her family life, and interests in design and travel.