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Gemino Henson Abad is a literary critic from Cebu. He is also a co-founder of the Philippine Literary Arts Council. He is the author of several anthologies of poetry and essays, including Past Mountain Dreaming and Poems and Parables, both of which won the National Book Award. His historical anthologies of Philippine poetry in English … Read more

Nora Cabaltera Villamayor: National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Congratulations National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor! (Born May 21, 1953) Nora Aunor is conferred the Order of National Artist for her award-winning portrayal of everyday realities and aspirations of the common man in some of the most important Filipino films. Nora … Read more

Lino Brocka (April 3, 1939 – May 22, 1991) is a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts. Catalino “Lino” Ortiz Brocka, director of film and broadcast arts, espoused the term “freedom of expression” in the Philippine Constitution. Brocka took his social activist spirit to the screen leaving behind 66 films that breathed life and … Read more

Congratulations to National Artist for Dance Agnes Locsin! Agnes Locsin (Dance) is conferred the Order of National Artists Award for her work, achievements, and influence in the field of dance which spurred a growing interest in neo-ethnic style among young Filipino dancers. Agnes Locsin is a choreographer, director, and teacher. She is dubbed as one … Read more

8 National Artists for 2022 Nora Aunor (film) Fides Cuyugan Asensio (music) Ricky Lee (film and broadcast art) Agnes Locsin (dance) Gemino Abad (literature) Salvacion Lim Higgins (fashion design) Marilou Diaz-Abaya (film) Antonio ‘Tony” Mabesa (theater) You may want to read: National Artist for Theater