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National Artist Kidlat Tahimik announced he is renouncing his national artist status and returning his medallion to protest changes in the college curriculum that he believes de-emphasize humanities and social sciences.
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Baguio City, Philippines
Who
Kidlat Tahimik (Eric de Guia), Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) Chair Shirley Agrupis
What
National Artist Kidlat Tahimik announced he is renouncing his national artist status and returning his medallion to protest changes in the college curriculum that he believes de-emphasize humanities and social sciences.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:40:00 GMT · 3h 46m ago
Where
Baguio City, Philippines ·
Why
Tahimik is protesting the Reframed General Education Curriculum (RGEC) which he believes prioritizes employable skills over cultural and historical education, calling it a 'regression backwards to our colonial-imposed education.'
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This protest by a prominent cultural figure highlights a contentious debate about educational priorities in the Philippines, potentially influencing public discourse and policy discussions regarding national identity and curriculum development.
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