Palace condoles with family of National Artist Eddie Romero

Malacanang expressed condolences to the family of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Eddie Romero who passed away around 9 p.m. Tuesday. He was 88.

"The Aquino administration condoles with the family, friends, colleagues, and numerous admirers of Mr. Romero," said Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte in a statement.

An acclaimed National Artist of the Philippines, Valte said, Romero's aesthetic, according to his citation, was "delivered in an utterly simple style – minimalist, but never empty, always calculated, precise and functional, but never predictable."

"His work spanned generations. Mr. Romero influenced numerous filmmakers, both here and abroad, to tread the same path and to aspire for the same sweeping ambitions that he held dear," she said.

"His accomplishments form the legacy that Mr. Romero has undoubtedly left Philippine and global cinema," she added.

Romero directed such acclaimed films as "Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon," "Aguila," "Banta ng Kahapon," and "Kamakalawa." (PNA)