‘Aquino’s flimsy logic and arrogant moralism are not enough bases to withhold the award that Aunor deserves as an artist.’
Artists’ group rejects Aquino’s justification for Nora Aunor snub
Tags: National Artist
Satur C. Ocampo | Perceptions
By Satur C. Ocampo At Ground Level | The Philippine Star Today it has been a full year since I began writing this weekly column on Aug. 21, 2010. In this piece — the 52nd in as many weeks – let me look back and share with you, dear readers, certain reactions to what I…
Slideshow: Groups Mourn Arroyo’s Choices for National Artists
Groups Mourn Choices for National Artists
National Artist Fiasco ‘Defiles’ Culture – Critics
Though there had been some controversy in past conferments of the National Artist Award, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s blatant political accommodation this year tainted the much-revered cultural institution, according to dissenting artists. View slideshow of protest
Nouveau Riche at Pagpapangalan sa Condos
Ang ipinapangako ng nouveau riche na kultura ay hindi aktwal na pag-angat kundi ang akses lamang sa simulacrum ng modernong mundo. Hindi nga ba’t ang unit sa kondo ay isang simulacrum na rin—walang permanenteng lupang kasama, titulo at karapatan lamang sa aktwal na unit na binili, na sa pagtanda ng building ay pagyao na rin…
Botong and San Pedro: Angono National Artists Sharing Same Death Anniversary
The greatness of Carlos “Botong” Francisco and Lucio San Pedro becomes doubly admiring because their feet remained on the ground even after they had achieved iconic status. They mirrored and represented a generation of Angono whose parents – despite being fishermen, farmers and duck raisers – were trained and disciplined to value the meaning of…