He
said, “ Walang Sugat, the most famous Zarzuela of a whole generation was
greeted with a thunderous applause on gala night—it was a superb
presentation—it was Philippine theater in its true meaning and complete
significance.”
She
said, “ Walang Sugat – pure, sweet—the secret of its success is to be found in
the Filipino basic character—it is to please the old to remember and for the
young to imagine it won’t hurt to see it a second or a third time.”
He
said, “ I have enjoyed immensely and have seen Walang Sugat more than once.”
Jose L. Guevarra, also known as Joe Guevarra, was an unequaled master of this type of column
writing in the Philippines. In short, punchy, staccato paragraphs, he scourged.
Yet, even those he took to task can only respect and admire him.In honor of his
contributions to Journalism, the National Press Club of the Philippines held an
impressive rite in 1990, which it appropriately called “A Tribute to Jose L.
Guevara.” A lifetime member of the NPC, he had always espoused laudable causes
involving freedom of the press. The Manila Overseas Press Club had likewise
accorded him this lifetime membership privilege.
Guevara
had received numerous awards. Among these were: First Prize, Best in Humor,
Catholic Mass Media Award (1983); Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa,
Polytechnic University of the Philippines (1991); Outstanding Son of Batangas
(1979); and Outstanding Son of Manila (1983).
Renato Constantino was an influential Filipino historian. He was a member
of the leftist tradition of Philippine historiography. Apart from being a
historian, Constantino was also engaged in foreign service, working for the
Philippine Mission to the United Nations and the Department of Foreign Affairs.
He
said, “There is no doubt that it is excellent—its success reveals that
Filipinos can appreciate artforms which though belonging to a previous era
still touch the national sentiment.”
He
said, “Don’t miss Walang Sugat, this is amust… I hope the Philippines will be
known through the Zarzuela and not the tinikling.”
She
said, “Walang Sugat—a shining fait accompli (a French term which means -- an accomplished fact)”.
Lina Flor- Trinidad, a radio talent, publicist, columnist and short
story writer at the age of 21, Lina Flor’s drive seemed to know no bounds. She
ventured into numerous areas from 1943 to 1976, writing in several genres for
years at a time. Fictionist, radio and television scriptwriter, society
columnist, essayist, biographer and even poet, this prolific and indefatigable
writer reached millions of readers as well as radio and television audiences
throughout the years.
She
said, “ An old zarzuela for the new generation.”
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