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He said this as he described the outstanding contribution of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts to the industry.
Last September 11, renowned screenwriter Ricky Lee launched his latest book entitled Quiapo Ilalim at the Manila International Book Fair 2026 in Pasay City.
Before the reading of excerpts by celebrities led by the likes of Agot Isidro, Angel Aquino, Shaina Magdayao, among others, Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Director General Paolo Villaluna gave a brief message.
He first noted that the first installment of the book, the popular Trip To Quiapo, that was launched back in 1998, had led to the rise of many other writers.
Villaluna also emphasized that “timeless artists are not just creators, but they are also teachers,” highlighting the free workshop conducted by the National Artist for aspiring filmmakers.
