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Botong centennary celebrated with snapshots of Angono life
THE CULTURAL Center of the Philippines (CCP) celebrated National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco’s 100th birthday through a photography exhibit titled CCP Collection Preview: Carlos “Botong” Francisco and the Angono Environs at the Bulwagang Fernando Amorsolo from May 14 to June 3.
The pictures were taken by Dick Baldovino, a prominent photographer known for his portraits of National Artists.
The photographs framed excerpts from Botong’s life and work, as well as the humble life of those who reside in the fishing village of Angono, where Francisco grew up.
