Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
MAY 22, 1991
Film director Catalino "Lino" Ortiz Brocka passed away.
He made 66 films which expressed his being a social activist.
Some of his notable films include "Santiago" (1970), "Wanted: Perfect Mother" (1970), "Tubog sa Ginto" (1971), "Stardoom" (1971), "Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang" (1974), "Maynila: Sa Kuko ng Liwanag" (1975), "Insiang" (1976), "Ang Tatay Kong Nanay" (1978), "Jaguar" (1979), "Bona" (1980), "Macho Dancer" (1989), "Orapronobis" (1989), "Hahamakin Lahat" (1990) and "Makiusap Ka sa Diyos" (1991).
He received numerous awards and citations which included those given by the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards, and Cannes Film Festival.
Direk Lino Brocka was born on April 3, 1939. In 1997, he was posthumously named National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts and was the founding president of the Kapisanan ng mga Direktor ng Pelikulang Pilipino (KDPP).
He directed Dolphy, Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos, Susan Roces, Philip Salvador, Hilda Coronel, Boots Anson Roa, Eddie Garcia, Jay Ilagan and a lot more.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
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