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What the world says about Marlene Aguilar - read on.... “I am one of Marlene Aguilar’s avid admerers. Her books on Philippine art are wonderful!”– H.T. RetzlaffDeputy Prime Minister, Samoa __________ “Myths and Legends of the Philippines is a great book. Upon opening the book I looked for the Legend of the Warrior Queen from Ilocos Norte, alias Marlene Aguilar. For no one has done more to capture the imagination of the Filipino people and to instill pride in their heritage and art than Marlene. I salute her passion, tenacity and talent for making dreams a reality.” – John AustinExecutive Director, World Bank __________ “At an international poverty forum hosted by the Asian Development Bank in February 2001, with over 30 countries in attendance, I saw this woman stand up against the international institutions that purport to serve the worlds developing countries. And she told the representatives of these supposedly august bodies that they do not have the balls to do the right thing for the poor and by her country, the Philippines. I said I want to meet that woman.Her name was Marlene Aguilar.” – Oktay HagverdiyevDirector, Cabinet of Ministers, Government of Azerbaijan __________ “Marlene continues to be a symbol of hope for all Filipinos!” –Garry WisemanDirector, United Nations Development Program, Suva, Fiji _______ “Marlene Aguilar’s aggressive effort to promote the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines is amazing. She reminds us of the impressive achievements of Filipino artists.” –Christopher BrowneDivision Chief, SE Asia & Pacific, International Monetary Fund _______ “Marlene Aguilar is a dynamic force for a better Philippines.” –Ben GrahamMarshall Islands Ambassador to the United States of America _______ Somebody has to take the firing line. For the Philippines, it is Marlene Aguilar.” – Kaleb UduiMinistry of Finance, Gov’t of Palau __________ “The woman is a live wire!” –Loida Nicholas LewisChairwoman and CEO, TLC Beatrice International Holdings, Inc. __________ “Marlene Aguilar is a female Che Guevarra, a true guerillera leading the Philippine cultural revolution.” –Richard StanleyBoard of Directors, Asian Development Bank __________ “Marlene’s speech entitled “Healing the Soul of the Nation” is a great speech and I couldn’t agree more. I can’t believe they keep teaching Filipino students these lies.” – Claudia BuentjenSenior Capacity Development Specialist, Asian Development Bank __________ “Marlene’s essay entitled, Men in Boxes in the Name of Peace is excellent!” –Dr. Ron CrocombeAuthor and professor emeritus, Pacific Studies, University of the South Pacific Consultant for the United Nations, World Bank and Asian Development Bank for over 30 years __________ “I wonder how she knew more about me in a few minutes than people who are close to me and whom I’ve known for many years. She told me about my future and helped me see the path to success.” – Reichert J. ThandaAid Policy and Coordination, Directorate Department of National Planning and Monitoring, Governmentt of Papua New Guinea __________ “When I met Marlene, I sat next to her and she read my aura. She told me about my past and my present. She was 100% right!” –Mary-Jane Foliaki MoalaMinistry of Finance, Gov’t of Tonga __________ “I thank Marlene for sharing with us her gifts.” –Lily-Anne HomasiMinistry of Finance, Gov’t of Tuvalu We need more Filipinos like Marlene Aguilar.” –Eugenia ApostolFounder, Philippine Daily Inquirer __________ “Whenever I hear the name Marlene Aguilar, I think of the names of three Filipina heroines—the Warrior Queen from Ilocos Gabriela Silang, Teodora Alonzo and Melchora Aquino. The name Marlene Aguilar has inspired many Filipino painters and sculptors.” - Napoleon AbuevaNational Artist, Philippines __________ “When she declares, “The reason that I have spent 10 years of my life promoting Philippine art and culture is I believe art and culture is the soul of the nation,” you listen. When she tells you, “All the artists I’ve supported in the past 10 years have made it; I see what can become of them and the country they paint so well. To the best of my knowledge, I have not been wrong,” you pay attention. And when she looks straight into your eyes and says, “I give my energy to the unknown young artists because they are the future of the Philippines. I believe that as the new generation grows, there will be a Philippine renaissance and we will again be one of the top nations in Asia. Always, through art,” you believe. Because Marlene Aguilar never has to eat her words.” –Nini YarteEditor, Manila Times __________ “Marlene gives the blood of life to those close to her. She gives them life they have never known. This is her role for the people of the Philippines. She will free her people from ignorance and ease their pain and suffering. She is not human like the rest of us. I believe she is one of the Buddhist saints reincarnated. She will sacrifice herself for mankind. And from the lowest to the highest places, men shall bow their heads in honor of her name.” –Chona Caymo Buddhist geomancer, palmist, psychic __________ “From the ruins of despair and destruction, Marlene will unite her people and create a golden era in the Philippines. She will become an icon of hope and peace to her people. The world will know her and learn to love her. She will be immortalized.” –Paulie CaoiliBuddhist geomancer, clairvoyant __________ “Marlene has passion and spirit that has no equal. She is like a bright star with endless light.” –William Billy KingPhilippine King of Fine Dining __________ “Keep on fighting Marlene.” –Jullie DazaJournalist-author __________ “Marlene is psychic.” –Monica FeriaEditor in-chief, Mirror magazine __________ “Marlene is the keeper of knowledge. She is a special lady with special talent, a gift to us from God.” – Mauricio DomoganPhilippine House of Representatives, Baguio City __________ “I wish I could do for the Philippine political community what Marlene has done for the art community.” – Jess ParedesPhilippine House of Representatives