Singer-host Regine Velasquez admitted she was flattered by calls from Filipinos to name her a National Artist though she believes others are currently more qualified to receive the recognition.
MANILA, Philippines — Singer-host Regine Velasquez admitted she was flattered by calls from Filipinos to name her a National Artist , although she believes others are currently more qualified to receive the recognition.
"Parang nahihiya ako, parang there are artists who are more qualified," Regine admitted. "I don't think I'm qualified yet." Fourteen of the 81 Filipinos that have been named National Artists were recognized for their contributions to music including Ryan Cayabyab, Levi Celerio, Ramon Santos, Jovita Fuentes, Felipe de Leon, Antonio Molina and most recently Fides Cuyugan-Asensio.
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