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Malacañang names 10 National Artists for 2025 across literature, visual arts, architecture, dance, design, film, theater, and music
(Photo: Imelda Cajipe Endaya | Instagram)
Imelda Cajipe Endaya has become the first woman recognized as a National Artist in visual arts following the proclamation of 10 new National Artists for 2025 today, Sept. 9, 2026.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Proclamation No. 1414, s. 2026, naming the latest recipients of the country’s highest recognition for achievement in the arts.
Imelda Endaya and Nunelucio Alvarado were named National Artists for visual arts.
The new roster also includes Nicanor Tiongson and Gregorio Brillantes for literature; Gabriel Formoso for architecture; Rafael “Nonoy” Froilan for dance; Maria Beatriz “Patis” Tesoro for design; Armando “Bing” Lao for film and broadcast arts; Teodoro Hilado for theater; and Alfredo S. Buenaventura for music.
The 10 new honorees bring together artists, writers, designers, architects, filmmakers, performers, and other cultural figures from different disciplines. — Feliciano Rodriguez III
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