Angono
Art mecca greenlits NAM’s Art Fridates series By Earl D.C. Bracamonte Angono, the art capital of the Philippines, together with the National Commission for Culture & the Arts (NCCA), formally opened the Art Fridates shows in celebration of National Arts Month 2026. The local government unit of Angono brought art to life, in both visual and performing arts, as shown by Angono artists. Paintings, from celebrated works of Nemi Miranda to still life expressions by other Angono painters, were on display at the exhibition hall. “Artists arise from deep impulse to make our history. The government stands with Filipino artists in perfecting their crafts; so much so that they contribute to national progress,” said Pres. Bongbong Marcos in a video message. Art is more than what we see in museums and galleries as it mirrors the Filipinos’ way of life. “Artists give pride to our art history. The life works of Angono National Artists like Carlos “Botong” Francisco (Visual Arts) and Lucio ...
