The National Commission for Culture and the Arts ( NCCA ) Announced that they are analyzing the steps regarding the use of the name and image of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal in Tekken 7 character " Josie Rizal" .
In a statement Thursday , said by NCCA Chairman Felipe de Leon Jr. , who will work their agency to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines ( NHCP ) to discuss the matter .
De Leon also clarified the statement that can be find in Facebook provided by theinsight of Dr. Leodenito Cañete about issues with " Josie Rizal , " does not represent the position of the NCCA.
De Leon also said that Cañete is no officer or member of the NCAA national committee.
Instead , Cañete is one of the member of Bayaning Bayan project, a painting competition under the Philippine Cultural Education Program of the NCCA.
Prior to this , NCCA Secretariat clarified That Cañete , is not official in NCCA, which as previously reported .
"Josie Rizal " is the first Filipino character in " Tekken " series , trained in fencing and Filipino martial art, tai chi , kick boxing said Katsuhiro Harada Bandai Namco Games .
Cañete criticized such character of " Josie Rizal" because of its short concise costume and dyeing of textile garments which is based on the colors of the flag of the Philippines.
He said also that he plans to take steps to correct the false impression that might be caused by " Josie Rizal" the image of Dr. Rizal and the Philippines.
source: GMA
In a statement Thursday , said by NCCA Chairman Felipe de Leon Jr. , who will work their agency to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines ( NHCP ) to discuss the matter .
De Leon also clarified the statement that can be find in Facebook provided by theinsight of Dr. Leodenito Cañete about issues with " Josie Rizal , " does not represent the position of the NCCA.
De Leon also said that Cañete is no officer or member of the NCAA national committee.
Instead , Cañete is one of the member of Bayaning Bayan project, a painting competition under the Philippine Cultural Education Program of the NCCA.
Prior to this , NCCA Secretariat clarified That Cañete , is not official in NCCA, which as previously reported .
"Josie Rizal " is the first Filipino character in " Tekken " series , trained in fencing and Filipino martial art, tai chi , kick boxing said Katsuhiro Harada Bandai Namco Games .
Cañete criticized such character of " Josie Rizal" because of its short concise costume and dyeing of textile garments which is based on the colors of the flag of the Philippines.
He said also that he plans to take steps to correct the false impression that might be caused by " Josie Rizal" the image of Dr. Rizal and the Philippines.
source: GMA