Kidlat Tahimik renounces National Artist title over CHED curriculum plan (opens original article in a new tab)

National Artist Kidlat Tahimik renounced his title in protest against CHED's proposed curriculum changes that would reduce general education units, drawing criticism over potential loss of humanities subjects.

• Kidlat Tahimik renounced his National Artist title and benefits to protest CHED's proposed curriculum changes
• CHED's plan aims to reduce general education units from 36 to 18, drawing criticism over potential removal of humanities subjects
• The curriculum overhaul was deferred to 2028 after stakeholder concerns were raised