Rep. Javi Benitez files resolution honoring KATSEYE’s Sophia for Coachella milestone

Negros Occidental’s 3rd district representative Javier Miguel Benitez has filed House Resolution No. 951, commending Sophia Laforteza, leader of global girl group KATSEYE, for her milestone performance at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. This is noted as one of the first performances by Filipinos at the festival, highlighting KATSEYE’s growing global profile, including Grammy nominations. The resolution aims to recognize Laforteza’s contributions to promoting Filipino talent internationally and calls for greater recognition of Filipino creatives in the cultural sector. Benitez, who chairs the House Special Committee on Creative Industries, emphasizes supporting the creative economy as part of broader efforts to strengthen the Philippines’ cultural presence abroad. The measure formally honors Laforteza for inspiring aspiring Filipino artists and bringing pride to the country.