By Zaldy Comanda
BAGUIO CITY – The city government commended and congratulated Eric De Guia, popularly known as ‘Kidlat Tahimik’ for being named a National Artist for Film and awarded the Order of National Artist last October.
Kidlat Tahimik (FILE PHOTO / ZALDY COMANDA / MANILA BULLETIN)
‘Kidlat Tahimik’ is a son of former Mayor Virginia Oteyza De Guia and considered to the “father of Philippine independent cinema’.
The recognition is bestowed to Filipinos with significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts.
Mayor Mauricio Domogan signed city council Resolution number 359, series of 2018 commending the renowned local artist.
“In order to forge new paths and direction for future generations of Filipino artists and keep the city’s momentum for its artistic accomplishments and cognizant of artistic geniuses, it is incumbent upon the city government of Baguio to give credit and encouragement to renowned and respected Baguio-based Filipino artists,” the resolution stated.
Fondly called ‘Tatay’ by the city’s local indie filmmakers and artists, De Guia started his film career with the independent film ‘Perfumed Nightmare’ (Mababangong Bangungot) that won the International Film Critic’s Prize in 1977 at the Berlin Film Festival.
He served as University of the Philippines-Diliman Student Council president and later earned his Master in Business Administration Degree at Wharton Business School in Pennsylvania, USA.
De Guia also worked in the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris, France.
Kidlat Tahimik (FILE PHOTO / ZALDY COMANDA / MANILA BULLETIN)
‘Kidlat Tahimik’ is a son of former Mayor Virginia Oteyza De Guia and considered to the “father of Philippine independent cinema’.
The recognition is bestowed to Filipinos with significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts.
Mayor Mauricio Domogan signed city council Resolution number 359, series of 2018 commending the renowned local artist.
“In order to forge new paths and direction for future generations of Filipino artists and keep the city’s momentum for its artistic accomplishments and cognizant of artistic geniuses, it is incumbent upon the city government of Baguio to give credit and encouragement to renowned and respected Baguio-based Filipino artists,” the resolution stated.
Fondly called ‘Tatay’ by the city’s local indie filmmakers and artists, De Guia started his film career with the independent film ‘Perfumed Nightmare’ (Mababangong Bangungot) that won the International Film Critic’s Prize in 1977 at the Berlin Film Festival.
He served as University of the Philippines-Diliman Student Council president and later earned his Master in Business Administration Degree at Wharton Business School in Pennsylvania, USA.
De Guia also worked in the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris, France.