Again...Carlo J. Caparas is NOT a National Artist

Celebrity World by Crispina Martinez-Belen (Section P-2 of the Entertainment Section of the Manila Bulletin December 18, 2011 Sunday issue) featured an article about Ramon “Bong” Revilla’s new Panday 2 movie.

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The article however opened with the following:

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“Senator Bong Revilla and National Artist Carlo J. Caparas cherish past and present collaboration because they have yet to fail when working together.”

Carlo J. Caparas not a National Artist. As far as I know there is still a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on the award being conferred upon him due to irregularities in the selection process and nation-wide protest from several sectors, including the creative community.

You can find out more about the issues on Gerry Alanguilan’s article. Click here.