HR00110: A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING THE EIGHT NEW MEMBERS OF THE ORDER OF NATIONAL ARTISTS FOR 2022
This resolution congratulates and commends the eight new members of the Order of National Artists for 2022, who were officially announced on June 10, 2022, by virtue of Proclamation No. 1390. The new National Artists are Agnes Locsin for Dance, Salvacion Lim-Higgins for Design (Fashion), Nora Villamayor (Nora Aunor) and Ricardo "Ricky" Lee and Marilou Diaz-Abaya for Film and Broadcast Arts, Gemino Abad for Literature, Fides Cuyugan-Asensio for Music, and Antonio "Tony" Mabesa for Theater. The Order of National Artist is the highest national recognition conferred upon Filipinos for their distinct contributions to the development of Philippine arts and culture.
The recognition of these individuals as National Artists has a profound impact on the Filipino people by celebrating and preserving the nation's rich cultural heritage. These artists serve as beacons of commitment, creativity, passion, and talent, inspiring young artists to develop their own visions and ideas. Their works and legacies showcase Filipino excellence across various art forms to the world, enriching the country's cultural identity and fostering a sense of national pride.