NATIONAL Artist for Sculpture Napoleon Abueva passed away early Friday morning at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in Quezon City. He was 88.

Known as the "Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture,” Abueva was born on January 26, 1930 and hails from Bohol. To date, he holds the distinction of being the youngest National Artist awardee at the age of 46.

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