THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) said the media lost restraint and “respect for the truth” in reporting about the supposed delisting of superstar Nora Aunor from the roster of candidates for the title of National Artist, and committed “gross exaggerations.”

In a letter to President Benigno Aquino 3rd, NCCA chairman Felipe de Leon Jr. also said the public uproar, particularly among supporters of the veteran actress, was caused by the “media hype” related to the President’s decision.

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