Granted, the process of selecting National Artists, whether by committee or by the President's prerogative, has always been flawed. But after looking at the list of the most recent honorees--I mean, come on! Seriously?!
The present NCCA executive director, a newly-minted National Artist for Theater? True, she founded one of the country's finest theater companies, but to be named for that alone? What the hell?! And the sunglass-wearing moviemaker best known for his string of cheap "massacre" movies, a National Artist for Film and Visual Arts?! Naknamputsa naman.
My heart goes out to the other, much more deserving five who have to share the now-tarnished honor. I'm expecting a hell of a storm brewing. If it does, it can turn real bad.
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