The Philippine Daily Inquirer, founded on Dec. 9, 1985, as part of the “mosquito press,” helped dismantle the Marcos dictatorship in February 1986.
Former and incumbent senators yesterday paid tribute to Helena Benitez, a former senator, long-time educator and advocate for Philippine arts and culture who passed away Thursday at the age of 102.
The National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has bestowed on outgoing Sen. Edgardo Angara the “Dangal ng Haraya” award, the highest distinction the body gives to an individual or institution, for his “invaluable contributions” to Philippine arts and culture.
Politically incorrect!” said a protective friend who heard that I was attempting an article on former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos’ contribution to arts and culture. “Where angels fear to tread!” cautioned another. “Basta bahala ka dyan,” she continued. “Di ka naman anghel, Darna ka.” Thank you.
