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‘National Artist award for Dolphy should go through process’

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Despite the clamor to declare Dolphy a National Artist, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) insists on the proper process

MANILA, Philippines – Despite the clamor to declare Dolphy a National Artist, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) said the conferment of the award should go through the right process.

“We fully recognize and appreciate his artistic contributions in the country — encompassing several generations. He was able to lighten the burden of living for many Filipinos because of his sense of humor which appeal very much to the Filipinos, and alleviate national pain, especially during times of crisis,” the NCCA said in an official statement released Thursday, July 12.

“While the NCCA recognizes the clamor for the conferment of the National Artist Award to him, the policy stands that any nominee should go through the process of selection, which we have earlier explained to the public,” the agency said.

The said honor is conferred upon an individual with significant contributions to the nation’s culture. The award is administered jointly by the NCCA and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and conferred by the President.

“In this light, the NCCA is one with the whole nation in praying for the soul of Dolphy, a true gem of the film and television industry,” it added.

Despite his decades-long career in both film and television, the country’s King of Comedy was not named a National Artist while he was still alive. He was nominated back in 2009, but did not get past the selection committee.

The NCCA statement also echoes the sentiments of those close to Dolphy, who said the legendary actor should be conferred the award, but not be given any preferential treatment. – Rappler.com


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