![National Artist for Music Fides Cuyugan-Asensio (seated) surrouned by her students](https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/files/2022/10/365022-300x200.jpeg)
A grand ‘tertulia’ for an opera diva
When soprano Fides Cuyugan-Asensio—opera star, actress, librettist and voice teacher par excellence—was named National Artist for Music in July, there was great rejoicing among her loyal friends and associates through