Congratulations to UPFI alumna Bianca Balbuena (as film producer) and lecturer Baby Ruth Villarama (for her film, “Sunday Beauty Queen”) for being two of the recipients of the Ani ng Dangal Awards for Cinema from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Organized by NCCA, led by its chairman and National Artist Virgilio Almario and, executive director Rico Pableo Jr., deputy executive director Marichu Tellano, and Commissioner for the Arts Teddy Co, the Ani ng Dangal (meaning, Harvest of Honors) Awards recognizes artists, cultural workers and works that have earned international awards and accolades during the past year.

Ani ng Dangal Awards was launched in 2009 and is given as honor and recognition to artists whose works and achievements have placed the Philippines among the best in the world.

Once again, congratulations Bianca Balbuena and Baby Ruth Villarama!

Source: http://www.manilatimes.net/iza-calzado-tops-ani-ng-dangal-awardees/383807/