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Official Statement of The Film Development Council of the Philippines on the Conferment of Our New National Artists For Film and Broadcast Arts

The Presidential Proclamation of National Artists for 2022 serves as a victory for Philippine Cinema and gave us a number of firsts. Three artists from the film sector were conferred the great honor of being inducted into the Order of the National Artists of the Philippines, the highest national recognition bestowed upon Filipinos who haveContinue reading “Official Statement of The Film Development Council of the Philippines on the Conferment of Our New National Artists For Film and Broadcast Arts”

Phenomenal Philippine Superstar Nora Aunor Declared National Artist

Malacanang Palace declared eight ( 8 ) new National Artists for 2022, namely Agnes Locsin for Dance, Salvacion Lim-Higgins for Design (Fashion), Nora Villamayor a.k.a Nora Aunor, Ricardo “Ricky” Lee and Marilou Diaz-Abaya for Film and Broadcast Arts, Gemino Abad for Literature, Fides Cuyugan-Asensio for Music, and Antonio “Tony” Mabesa for Theater. On June 10,Continue reading “Phenomenal Philippine Superstar Nora Aunor Declared National Artist”