Published September 10, 2020, 9:21 AM
by Diwa C. Guinigundo
A technocrat as a Filipino National Artist?
In theater arts, and in the person of Bienvenido M. Noriega, Jr, why not?
The Order of National Artist— Order ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining — is awarded to individuals who have made significant share in the development of Philippine arts. This covers music, dance, theater, visual arts, literature, film, broadcast arts, architecture and allied arts. In its field, it is the highest recognition by the republic. It is conferred by the President upon the recommendation of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
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