(2007). In addition to her work with the Tao Foundation, Grace—between 2014 and 2015—also headed the Artists Welfare Project, Inc., a national non-profit corporation established to contribute to Philippine artists’ wellbeing by 1) tapping into government agencies that provide welfare benefits to Filipino citizens; and by 2) pushing for legislation that will provide long-term solutions to Filipino artists’ vulnerable conditions. Awards Grace has been recognized for her musical, scholarly, and cultural leadership work. She has received over forty-five awards, including: Gintong Aklat Book Awards Jaime Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards National Book Awards University of the Philippines Alumni Association TOWNS Foundation TOYM Foundation National Press Club Catholic Mass Media Awards Katha Awards Awit Awards Filipino Music Video Awards Women of Distinction Awards Outstanding Cuyapeno Awards Philippine Jaycees Mabuhay Filipino Achievers Council Notes References External links Living people People from Agusan del Sur Filipino traditional musicians Harvard University faculty New York University alumni Yale University alumni University of the Philippines Baguio alumni University of the Philippines Diliman alumni Academic staff of the University of the Philippines Diliman Asian Cultural Council grantees 1965 births