They are our flag-bearers wherever they go," said music educator-artist Michelle Nikki Junia as a way to explain why she believes that arts-related government agencies like the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), where she now serves as president, should support local talents like the popular four-member Filipino boy group SB19. "We need to acknowledge mainstream artists like SB19," said the new CCP chief, who was elected president by the CCP Board of Trustees on Aug. 16. "They are our ambassadors. I was so pleased when they performed on the front lawn of CCP [in December 2022] with the Bayanihan (Dance Company). They integrated dance steps from our indigenous peop...Keep on reading: CCP to scout, train Pinoy talents the K-pop way