Thirty-nine (39) Ani ng Dangal Awardees from Architecture and the Allied Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music and Visual Arts from various parts of the country were recently honored at the historic Metropolitan Theater.
This year marks the 17th year the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has awarded Filipino artists, groups, and talents that represented our country and earned recognition in the global stage and competitions.
NCCA Chair Victorino Mapa Manalo, Executive Director Eric Zerrudo, and Subcommission on the Arts (SCA) Commissioner Arvin Villalon led the awarding and personally handed the sarimanok trophy to the awardees. Furthermore, Members of the NCCA Board of Commissioners, SCA committee heads and members and NCCA secretariat graced the prestigious event.
In his welcome speech, Chair Manalo highlighted the significance of the artists’ contribution to both national and global culture.
“They (artists) open doors for future generations of artists, inspiring young talents to pursue their passions with confidence …When they see someone from their homeland winning awards, they believe that they, too, can achieve greatness,” he added.
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