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Filipino artist Alvin Hipolito presented his made portrait of President Bongbong Marcos.
By Manila Magazine

PBBM Gets Portrait Painted By Artist Alvin Hipolito

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Friday received his portrait painted by artist Alvin Hipolito.

Hipolito presented the portrait painting to Marcos during a courtesy call at Malacañang Palace in Manila, according to a statement from the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS).

“President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Friday expressed gratitude after receiving a portrait of him made by renowned artist Alvin Hipolito,” said Undersecretary Cheloy Garafil, OPS Officer-in-Charge.

Marcos posed alongside his portrait after the turnover ceremony.

Hipolito also painted a portrait of former president Rodrigo Duterte, turned over on Nov. 7, 2016, also at the Palace.

He is the son of the late visual artist Dante Hipolito. (PNA)