It is no surprise that the name of Vilma Santos cropped up on the list of nominees for National Artist. Even without a formal recognition, Ate Vi has long been a national treasure in Pinoys’ hearts. Singer/songwriter Joey Ayala and cartoonist Nonoy Marcelo are also in the running for the prestigious award.
The Order of National Artists is the highest national recognition given to Filipinos who have made significant contributions to the development of dance, theater, visual arts, literature, film, broadcast arts and architecture and allied arts.
The order is administered by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippin…
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