The Senate, voting unanimously, passed Resolution 490 Tuesday, congratulating and commending Filipino actor Romeo “John” Gonzales Arcilla for winning the coveted Volpi Cup for Best Actor in the 78th Annual Venice International Film Festival. Know more:
The Senate, voting unanimously, passed Resolution 490 Tuesday, congratulating and commending Filipino actor Romeo “John” Gonzales Arcilla for winning the coveted Volpi Cup for Best Actor in the 78Senate Resolution 490 was introduced by Sen. Manuel “Lito” Lapid, an actor himself before he entered politics, with fellow senators as co-authors of the resolution.
“Recognizing the achievement of John Arcilla is in accord with the Constitution’s acknowledgment of the importance of arts and culture in fostering patriotism and nationalism and in promoting total human liberation and development,” Lapid said. Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., another actor turned politician, said the Philippines has once again been catapulted to the world stage with Arcilla’s win. He said being recognized by the Venice International Film Festival, considered as the world’s oldest film fest, was truly an honor. He extolled Arcilla’s acting talent, saying that the Volpi Cup is another Oscar.
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