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Cebu honors National Artist Resil Mojares with flags at half-mast
The death of acclaimed writer and National Artist for Literature Dr. Resil Mojares prompted Cebu Province to observe official mourning on Monday. Governor Pamela Baricuatro ordered provincial flags lowered in tribute to the literary icon.
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CEBU CITY — The Philippine flag flew at half-mast at the Cebu Provincial Capitol on Monday, Sept. 7, as the province paid respects to Dr. Resil Mojares, the esteemed National Artist for Literature.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro issued Executive Order No. 49, directing all Capitol employees to lower the national flag in honor of Mojares' passing. The symbolic gesture reflected the region's recognition of his significant contributions to Philippine letters and cultural heritage.
Mojares, a celebrated author and historian, had earned widespread acclaim throughout his career for his literary works and scholarly research exploring Philippine culture and society. His death marked the loss of a prominent voice in the country's intellectual and artistic landscape.
The half-mast display served as a public acknowledgment of Mojares' legacy and his role in shaping the nation's literary discourse. The mourning period underscored the profound impact the National Artist had on both Cebu and the broader Filipino cultural community.