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Calls grow for Pete Lacaba to be named National Artist
Original: Pete Lacaba for National Artist. My mother would have approved. https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rapp ler.com/people/a
A campaign is under way urging that Philippine writer, journalist and screenwriter Pete Lacaba be proclaimed a National Artist. A Rappler feature argues he deserves the honor for his contributions to both literature and film, and readers are sharing and endorsing the call, with some noting their own families would have supported it.
Why now: Discussion of candidates for the Philippines' National Artist honor is active, and a new article making the case for Lacaba has drawn attention.
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- Pete Lacaba for National Artist. My mother would have approved. https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rapp ler.com/people/artists/why-pete-lacaba-deserves-national-philippine-literature-film/ · rappler.com@web.brid.gy · 4
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