Why don't we recognize distinguished Filipino artists as National Artist when they are still alive?



I don't understand why we don't recognize some distinguished Filipino artists as National Artists when they are still alive? Sometimes we just realize the importance of honoring them after death despite having contributed a lot of their talents that have gained national and international recognitions. Are we afraid to squeeze out from the government funds to support their monthly pension, health and medical benefits? Or maybe the university and political war between the committee? For instance in the Film category, we have plenty of artists who have made a significant body of work -- they are already considered icons who have done over fifty or one hundred films (many of their work have made a mark globally) and have dedicated their whole life on making films. Shouldn't we have considered Mr. Eddie Garcia for a spot here? Having done over six hundred films in seven decades is not a joke! Why haven't we nominated or lobbied him during the previous National Artist induction? Why do we recognize one or two artists only per category every induction? Why not making it, let's say, five National Artists per category when they are truly and worthy of recognition? We have plenty of artists to give honor. We have Ms. Nora Aunor, Ms. Anita Linda, maestro Ricky Lee and Armando Lao (Screenwriters), Lav Diaz, Joel Lamangan and Brillante Mendoza (Filmmakers), and Neil Daza (Cinematographer). Yes these are the Filipino artists who had made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts. Why don't we recognize them while they are still alive?
Do you remember the prolific and award winning Filipino painter, illustrator and cartoonist Mauro Malang Santos who died in 2017 at 89 years old? For a long time, people have lobbied for him to be a National Artist but why is this not happening? There are a lot more from other categories. Just a thought. #EddieGarciaForNationalArtist

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