This phrase defined the dedication of the thirty-two (32) artists honored with the Harvest of Honor at the 18th Ani ng Dangal Awards held at the Metropolitan Theater Ballroom on February 27, 2026. In the field of Architecture and Allied Arts, five (5) awardees were recognized for their outstanding international achievements. Also honored was Merlie M. Alunan, recipient of the 2025 International Writers Award from the Royal Society of Literature (RSL). The Ani ng Dangal, or Harvest of Honor, is a state recognition conferred by the NCCA as one of the culminating highlights of National Arts Month (NAM), celebrating the global achievements of Filipino artists and cultural workers. The Ani ng Dangal trophy is stylized sarimanok conceptualized by National Artist for Visual Arts Abdulmari Imao, which represents the Filipino artist’s achievements in the global stage.

Source: The Guardian March 06, 2026 22:16 UTC