Get to Know the Next 10 Nat’l Artists

Get to know the next 10 nat’l artists

MANILA, Philippines — Ten Filipino cultural luminaries are entering the esteemed circle of national artists, making up the largest single batch of awardees since the honors were established in 1972. Through Proclamation No. 1414, series of 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has conferred the Order of national artists on the following: • Nicanor Tiongson (for […]...Keep on reading: Get to know the next 10 national artists

Filmmakers hail Bing Lao’s ‘Long-Overdue, , well-deserved’ national artist honor

Filipino filmmakers have welcomed the posthumous proclamation of screenwriter Armando “Bing” Lao as National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, saying the recognition honors not only his body of work but also his role in mentoring generations of film talents.

Get to know the Philippines’ 10 new national artists

Among the newly named national artists are four luminaries who are being conferred with the honor posthumously

10 new National Artists of the Philippines named

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has named 10 new National Artists of the Philippines through Proclamation No. 1414 s. 2026.

UPD has 4 new National Artists - University of the Philippines Diliman

Of the 10 new National Artists declared, four are from UP Diliman (UPD). On Sept. 9, the Office of the President through Proclamation No. 1414, declared Imelda Cajipe-Endaya, Rafael “Nonoy” Froilan, Armando “Bing” Lao (posthumous), and Nicanor G. Tiongson, PhD as National Artists for visual arts, dance, film and broadcast arts, and literature, respectively. This […]

Armando “Bing” Lao honored as National Artist; filmmakers pay tribute to his legacy

The Philippine film community is celebrating the posthumous conferment of the National Artist honor on acclaimed screenwriter, and director Armando “Bing” Lao.