The Superstar standard: Who measures up for National Artist?
A film columnist argues that Vilma Santos, Rosa Rosal, Dolphy and Eddie Garcia deserve recognition as National Artists for Film and Broadcast Arts, citing…
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More screen icons who deserve the National Artist nod
: From Gina Alajar and Jaclyn Jose to Joseph Estrada, Maricel Soriano and Gloria Romero, a film columnist makes the case for recognizing more icons of…
Inside the Architecture of National Artist Gabriel Formoso
Gabriel “Gabby” Formoso’s posthumous National Artist recognition highlights his lasting influence on modern Philippine architecture and the buildings that…
My encounters with National Artists
A personal look at National Artists Nicanor Tiongson, Ricky Lee and Bienvenido Lumbera, revealing little-known stories and memorable encounters beyond their…
Who gets to be a National Artist?
The lasting love of the Filipino people proves a simple truth: an artist does not need a government medal to be a true national treasure.
National Artist Resil Mojares, pillar of Visayan letters, dies at 83
National Artist for Literature Resil B. Mojares died at 83, leaving a lasting legacy in Philippine history, literature, cultural studies and Visayan…
National Cinema Day: Can nostalgia bring us back?
National Cinema Day aims to bring Filipinos back to theaters, but changing viewing habits, streaming, rising costs and convenience are reshaping the future of…
National Cinema Day promises a special one-day treat for moviegoers
National Cinema Day promises a one-day-only surprise as cinema stakeholders unite to bring Filipinos back to the big screen.
A treasure trove of Philippine cinema
The selection moves across genres and styles, bringing together canonical works, commercial hits and popular films that have become part of Filipino cultural…
New book maps Philippine cinema’s greatest movies
A new book gathers 127 landmark titles from 1937 to 2020 and invites readers to revisit the country’s cinematic history.
Philippine cinema mourns Pepito Rodriguez, matinee idol of the 1960s, at 83
Veteran actor and former matinee idol Pepito Rodriguez dies at 83 due to pneumonia. A leading man of the 1960s, he is remembered for his work with Rosemarie…
Remembering EDSA through Philippine cinema
The People Power Revolution of 1986 motivated generations of filmmakers to reflect on tyranny, resistance, and the enduring struggle for freedom. From Martial…
Eight cinema artists receive Ani ng Dangal award
‘Growing up, I hated my mother. Being raised into a Catholic school and a patriarchal community, I could not grasp into the idea of being left by my own mother…
National Artist Virgilio Almario eyes Quezon City as Poetry Capital of the Philippines
Literary and poetry-related programs and projects are being planned at the heart of which is the celebration on National Poetry Day.