Highest Honour
ormer President Rodrigo Duterte conferred eight new National Artists, recognising the undisputed legacy they have left throughout the years in the shaping of the Filipino nation’s soul—the arts and culture. The living National Artists, representatives of those who were posthumously awarded, as well as their fellow “children” of the arts from various fields, companies and cultural institutions gathered at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ main theatre last June 29 to celebrate this momentous occasion. Filled with heart-warming speeches and performances giving tribute to the latest roster of Philippine art scene icons, the night dazzled with everyone’s love for the Filipino arts. “It is true that there are many Filipinos who are talented in the arts
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