Congratulations to Prof. Purissima Benitez-Johannot, editor of the book “The Life and Times of Purita Kalaw Ledesma,” and Prof. Patrick Flores and Prof. Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez, who wrote articles for the book. The book was recently named Best Book on Art at the National Book Development Board’s 37th National Book Awards.
Prof. Benitez-Johannot is Lecturer at the Department of Art Studies. Prof. Flores and Prof. Legaspi-Ramirez are Professor and Assistant Professors in the department, respectively.
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