President Benigno S. Aquino III conferred the National Artist for Cinema distinction on the late Ronald Allan K. Poe, more popularly known as Fernando Poe, Jr., in ceremonies held in Malacañang on Thursday.
Accepting the award on behalf of the veteran actor widely known for his roles as champion of the common man, were his wife actress Susan Roces and daughter Mary Grace Poe Llamanzares.
In his speech, the President lauded Poe, Jr. not only for his contribution to the movie industry but also for his selflessness and goodness towards his fellowman.
“Sino po bang Pilipino ang hindi nakakakilala kay FPJ? O sino po sa atin ang hindi pa nakakapanood ng kanyang mga pelikula? Kakabit na ng pelikulang Pilipino ang kanyang pangalan, at ‘di-matatawaran ang kontribusyon niya hindi lamang sa pinilakang-tabing, kundi pati na rin sa kalakhang lipunan. At higit pa sa pagiging aktor, higit sa pagiging writer, prodyuser, at direktor, isa siyang Pilipinong mapagkumbaba, mapagmalasakit, at matulungin sa kapwa,†the President said.
“Ganitong prinsipyo nga po marahil ang isinabuhay ni Ronald Allan K. Poe, mas kilala bilang FPJ, kaya’t naging matingkad ang kanyang karera, at nagmistulang alamat ang buhay niyang inilaan sa pagsusulong ng industriya ng pelikula at kapakanan ng kapwa,†he added.
With this distinction, Poe now joins the ranks of other National Artist for Cinema that include directors Lamberto Abellana, Ishmael Bernal, Eddie Romero, and Lino Brocka.
Poe, a co-founder of the Movie Workers Welfare Fund (Mowelfund), produced, directed and starred in over 200 films during his lifetime.
Some of the notable films of his are “Ang Probinsyano,†“Eseng ng Tondo,†“Alamat ng Lawin,†and “Ang Panday.â€
In ending, the President expressed hope more Filipinos will be inspired to emulate the professionalism, dedication and compassion of Poe into their lives.
“Sa paggawad natin ng titulong pambansang alagad ng sining kay FPJ, nawa’y libu-libo pang tulad niya ang umusbong at gamitin ang husay at talino upang iangat ang kapwa Pilipino. Dahil sa pagtutulungan, pihadong mapapasakamay natin ang tagumpay, ilang butas man ng karayom ang ating daanan,†the President said. - PCOO, source
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