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Alun Alun Dance Circle

Cultural development and skills training through dance in Metro Manila

Alun Alun Dance Circle, Inc

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About Alun Alun Dance Circle

Alun Alun Dance Circle, Inc. is an organization in Marikina City focused on cultural development and capacity building through dance and performing arts. Accredited by the DSWD as a civil society organization, it operates within the National Capital Region and provides skills development in the performing arts.

Founded
Headquarters
Marikina City
Operating in
Philippines

Mission

To foster cultural development and build individual capacity through dance training and arts education in Metro Manila.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
Philippines

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The AlunAlun Dance Circle, Inc. (ADC) was established in 1999 by Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa and registered as a non-profit in 2000. Based in Marikina, it works to revive and sustain the ancient Filipino pangalay dance style through instruction, research and performances.

The AlunAlun Dance Circle, Inc. (ADC) was established in 1999 by Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa and registered as a non-profit in 2000. Based in Marikina, it works to revive and sustain the ancient Filipino pangalay dance style through instruction, research and performances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Philippines
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
Peer average: 51

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for PCNC / DSWD deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Alun Alun Dance Circle has a partial profile, sourced from the DSWD.

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  • GiveRadar's profile for Alun Alun Dance Circle draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the Philippines it tracks. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
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  • financial records
  • a contact email (present for 38% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Alun Alun Dance Circle is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Marikina City, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its registration number is 2016-041. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Alun Alun Dance Circle's official registration number is 2016-041, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.

Alun Alun Dance Circle has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 41 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in Philippines is 51/100.

Alun Alun Dance Circle is located in Marikina City, Philippines. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Alun Alun Dance Circle is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Philippines.

According to GiveRadar's records, Alun Alun Dance Circle is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and overseen by PCNC. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Alun Alun Dance Circle, Inc. is an organization in Marikina City focused on cultural development and capacity building through dance and performing arts. Accredited by the DSWD as a civil society organization, it operates within the National Capital Region and provides skills development in the performing arts. Alun Alun Dance Circle is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1999.

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Leadership

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President

Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Philippines

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services 951
Education 248
Health 240
Community Development 136
Arts & Culture this charity 53
Religion 39
Environment 36
Disaster Relief 33
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Most common causes in Philippines

Causes charities work on most.

Youth Development 512
Children 445
Eldercare & Aging 442
Health 296
Education 295
Women 146
Disaster Relief 113
Scholarships 89

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
Officers and trustees
Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) - 1 disclosed in the public registry.

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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1999
Not available · 4
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Alun Alun Dance Circle

What is Alun Alun Dance Circle?
Alun Alun Dance Circle is a arts & culture nonprofit organization based in Marikina City, Philippines. Alun Alun Dance Circle, Inc. is an organization in Marikina City focused on cultural development and capacity building through dance and performing arts. Accredited by the DSWD as a civil society organization, it operates within the National Capital Region and provides skills development in the performing arts.
When was Alun Alun Dance Circle founded?
Alun Alun Dance Circle was founded in 1999.
Who leads Alun Alun Dance Circle?
Cecilia Bulaong- Garucho President serves as President.
Where is Alun Alun Dance Circle located?
Headquartered in Marikina City, Philippines.
Is Alun Alun Dance Circle trustworthy?
Alun Alun Dance Circle has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Alun Alun Dance Circle's registration number?
Registration: 2016-041 (Philippines).
What is Alun Alun Dance Circle's website?
https://pangalaydance.com
Are donations to Alun Alun Dance Circle tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.