PHILIPPINES'NATIONAL  He was the director of the UP Dramatic

Club for 16 years

ARTISTS FOR THEATER  He is also the artistic director of the UP
Mobile Theater, the country’s first
DAISY PARDO HONTIVEROS AVELLANA “theater-on-wheels” where he pioneered
(1999) the concept of theater campus tour.
 He is the first Filipino to have a theater
 “First Lady of Philippine Theater”
named after him: The Wilfrido Ma.
 In 1999, she was named the National
Guerrero Theater of the University of the
Artist of the Philippines
Philippines.
 A versatile artist, she was a director,
 Some of his notable plays are: Half an
actor, and writer.
Hour in a Convent, Wanted: A Chaperon,
 Her first stage script was Sakay (1939)
Forever, Condemned, Perhaps, In Unity,
 Her notable productions are Othello Deep in My Heart, Three Rats, Our
(1953), Macbeth in Black (1959), Casa Strange Ways, The Forsaken House,
de Bernarda Alba (1967), Tatarin and Frustrations.
Portrait of the Artist as Filipino (1955).
 She became most famous for her role of HONORATA “Atang ’ MARQUEZ DE LA
Candida Marasigan in Nick Joaquin's RAMA- HERNANDEZ (1987)
play and film adaptation of Portrait of the
 First Filipina actress and the Queen of the
Artist as a Filipino.
Kundiman and the Sarsuela.
 She directed plays such as Diego Silang
 Named National Artist for theater and
(1968) and Walang Sugat (1971).
music in 1987
 Co- founder of the Barangay Theater
 A talented singer, prolific performer,
Guild
theatrical producer, writer, and talent
ROLANDO SANTOS TINIO (1997) manager.
 She was the producer and the writer of
 “Titan of Philippine Theater” plays such as Anak ni Eva and Bulaklak
 In 1997, He became a National Artist of ng Kabundukan.
the Philippines for Theater and Literature
 He was a poet, translator, script writer, SALVADOR BERNAL (2003)
dramatist, director, actor, critic, set and
 Earned a Philosophy Degree in 1966
costume designer, essayist, and educator.
from the Ateneo De Manila Univ.
 This are the example of his works:film
 He also earned the award of "National
scripts for Now and Forever, Gamitin Mo
Artist For Theater and Design in 2003"
Ako, Bayad Puri and Milagros; sarswelas
 He's the one who organized the
Ang Mestisa, Ako, Ang Kiri, Ana Maria;
Philippine Association of Theater Design
the komedya Orosman at Zafira; and
And Technicians (PATDAT) in 1995.
Larawan, the musical.
 Salvador Bernal's Career began in 1969.
WILFREDO MARIA BARREDO His output included over 300 production
GUERRERO (1997) in art, Film, and Music.
 a Filipino playwright, teacher and theater Examples of his designs
artist. He was named as a National Artist
in 1997  SA BUNGANGA NG PATING
 THE MAGIC FLUTE
 SA NORTH DIVERSION
  LAH BOHEME AMELIA BONIFACIO ( AMELIA
 ANG KIRI LAPEÑA-BONIFACIO) (2018)
 LAPU-LAPU
 LYSISTRATA etc  Known as tita Amel
 A Filipino playwright, puppeteer, and
SEVERINO MONTANO (2001) educator.
 Was a playwright, director, actor and  Known as the "Grande Dame of
theater organizer. Southeast Asian Children's theatre" in
 Founder of ARENA THEATER 1977.
 Considered as one of the titans of  Founder of Teatrong MULAT ng
Philippine Theater. Pilipinas.
 Also established "Legitimate Theater" in  Served as the President of the
the Philippines. International Association of the theatre
 He produced one novel, 150 poems, and for children and Young people- Ph(
ASSITE-PH), and also in Union
50 plays.
Internationale de la Marioutte-
 Earned the award of one of the National
PH(UNIMA-PH).
Artist of the Philippines in 2001
 She Received recognition as a Philippine
 This is the four of his plays that became
National Artist For Theatre in 2018.
tour splates -THE LOVE OF LEONER
 Sepang loca(1957) was her first play
RIVERA - PARTING AT CALAMBA -
followed by With Rooms. Both work
THE LADIES - SENADOR AND
won the award in the wisconsin
SABINA
Playwriting competition
LAMBERTO AVELLANA (1976)

 A prominent Filipino Film and Stage

Director PHILIPPINES’ NATIONAL
 He directed more than 70 films in a
ARTISTS
career that spanned six decades.
 President Ferdinand Marcos designated FOR MUSIC
Avellana as the first Filipino National
Artist For Film in 1976. ANTONIO MOLINA (1973)
 Anak Dalita and Badjao are the example • Filipino composer, conductor and music
of Avellanas work administrator. He was named a National
 ANAK DALITA (1956) Artist of the Philippines for his services
 BADJAO(1957) to music.
 Anak dalita was named Best Film at the
1956 Asia Pacific Festival. The first live • Innovated the Philippine music by using
reenactment of Jose Rizal's execution to folk instruments like kulintangan and
be staged on Rizal Day in Rizal Park was gabbang.
directed by Avellana on Dec. 30, 1990 • Molina’s first composition, “Matinal”
(1912), is preserved in an unpublished
volume called Miniaturas, Vol. I.
JOVITA FUENTES (1976) musical compositions, ranging from folk
songs to opera to orchestral works, and
● One of the greatest Filipino vocal talents
was composing up to the year before she
and was also the first Filipino
died, at age 89.
international star in the world of opera.
● As educator, composer, and performer,
● Hailed as “The Maestra” among
Kasilag was known for incorporating
Filipinos. She was respected as a world-
indigenous Filipino music with Western
renowned singer, teacher, song arranger,
influences, thus paving the way for more
and a dedicated arts advocate.
experimentation among Filipino
● She was responsible for producing musicians.
operas in the Philippines with dreams of
COMPOSITIONS
developing the love of opera in the
country. ● Kasilag wrote a lot of compositions
which include folk songs, opera, and
ANTONIO BUENAVENTURA (1988) orchestral works. Her orchestral body of
● Highly acclaimed for his brilliance in work includes “Love Songs,” “Legend of
the field of Music. He took over the the Sarimanok,” “Ang Pamana,”
cudgels of the Philippine Constabulary “Philippine Scenes,” “Her Son,” “Jose,”
and Philippine Army Bands and “Sisa,” “Awit ng mga Awit Psalms,”
transformed them into one of the finest “Fantaisie on a 4-Note Theme,” and
military bands in the world. “East Meets Jazz Ethnika.”

● Buenaventura composed songs, LUCIO SAN PEDRO (1991)

compositions, for solo instruments as
● a master composer, conductor, and
well as symphonic and orchestral works
teacher whose music evokes the folk
based on the folksongs of various
elements of the Filipino heritage.
Philippine ethnic groups.
● Produced a wide-ranging body of works
● One of his most famous compositions
that includes band music, concertos for
was “Pandanggo sa Ilaw.”
violin and orchestra, choral works,
● This once sickly boy who played the cantatas, chamber music, music for
clarinet proficiently has written several violin and piano, and songs for solo
marches such as the “Triumphal March,” voice.
“Echoes of the Past,” “History Fantasy,”
● One of his greatest composition is “Ugoy
Second Symphony in E-flat, “Echoes
ng Duyan”. He also made a poem entitled
from the Philippines,” “Ode to
“Lahing Kayumanggi”
Freedom.” His orchestral music
compositions include Concert Overture, COMPOSITIONS
Prelude and Fugue in G Minor,
● His orchestral music include The Devil’s
Philippines Triumphant, Mindanao
Bridge, Malakas at Maganda
Sketches, Symphony in C Major, among
Overture,Prelude and Fugue in D minor,
others.
Hope and Ambition; choral music Easter
LUCRESIA KASILAG (1989) Cantata, Sa Mahal Kong Bayan, Rizal’s
Valedictory Poem; vocal music Lulay,Sa
● a Filipino composer and pianist who is
Ugoy ng Duyan, In the Silence of the
credited for having written more than 350
Night; and band music Dance of the
 Fairies, Triumphal March, Lahing ● Felipe P. de Leon was best known for
Kayumanggi, and Angononian March translating the lyrics of the Philippine
among others. National Anthem from the original
Spanish to Tagalog.
JOSE MACEDA (1997)
COMPOSITION
● José Maceda was born in Manila on
January 31, 1917. ● De Leon wrote his famous piece
"Payapang Daigdig" the morning after
● He was a Philippine composer of
he woke up to the destruction of the city
interdisciplinary works that have been
of Manila during World War II. He also
perform throughout the world.
wrote the classic songs Bulaklak,
● He was also active in Alitaptap, Mutya ng Lahi and the
enthnomusicologist. kundiman Sarong Banggi.

● He was a piano prodigy and his ability to ● He also composed the first full-length
play the instrument was outstanding. Filipino opera, Noli Me Tangere, and
subsequently El Filibusterismo.
● There are 3 points that make Maceda
really special : LEVI CELERIO (1997)

● 1. The deepness of his understanding of ● He is a composer, lyricist, poet and also

cross-Asian indigenous a resourceful person because he used the
leaf as a musical instrument.
● 2. He was not just a practitioner,but also
a real thinker ● He was a film actor who appeared in
various films of the 1950s and 1960s.
● 3. He had a very unusual gigantic,
balloon-like imagination. ● He was awarded the title of national
artist for music and literature in 1997 by
COMPOSITION Philippine President Fidel Ramos, who
cited the prolific and composer for
● Usually performed as a communal
writing music that was a perfect
ritual, his compositions like Ugma-
embodiment of the heartfelt sentiments
ugma(1963), Pagsamba (1968), and
and valued traditions of the Filipino.
Udlot-udlot (1975), are monuments to
his unflagging commitment to COMPOSITION
Philippine music. Other major works
include Agungan, Kubing, Pagsamba,  Pasko na Naman
Ugnayan, Ading, Aroding, Siasid, and  Ang Pasko ay Sumapit
Suling-suling.  Kahit Konting Pagtingin
 Ang Pipit
FELIPE DE LEON (1997)
 Itik-Itik
● He was a prolific composer and was  Duwangin Mo Hirang
awarded the title National Artist of the
ERNANI CUENCO (1999)
Philippines for music posthumously in
1997. ● A composer, film scorer, musical
director, and music teacher, he wrote an
● He was a prodigious composer and
outstanding and memorable body of
known for Filipinizing Western Music
work that resonates with the Filipino
form.
 sense of musicality and which embody non-Western traditions in the
an ingenious voice that raises the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
aesthetic dimensions of contemporary
● Embedded in the works of this period
Filipino music.
are the people-specific concepts central
● Cuenco played with the Filipino Youth to the ethnomusicological discipline, the
Symphony Orchestra and the Manila translation of indigenous musical
Symphony Orchestra from 1960 to systems into modern musical discourse.
1968, and the Manila Chamber Soloists
● He composed “Tuksuhan” and “Tula-
from 1966 to 1970.
tula", the first madrigal choir pieces to
● He completed a music degree in piano join a previously Western-limited
and cello from the University of Santo repertoire.
Tomas where he also taught for decades
until his death in 1988. FRANCISCO FELICIANO (2014)
● He brings "Asianness" in his music,
especially from Philippines, which
COMPOSITIONS contributed to bringing awareness from
all over the world about its rich
● His songs and ballads include “Nahan,
inspiration.
Kahit na Magtiis,” and “Diligin Mo ng
Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa,” “Pilipinas,” ● He incorporates the many subtleties of
“Inang Bayan,” “Isang Dalangin,” rhythmic vitality and intricate
“Kalesa,” “Bato sa Buhangin” and interweaving of lines inspired from the
“Gaano Kita Kamahal.” The latter song songs of our indigenous tribes.
shows how Cuenco has enriched the
● He first exploded into the Manila
Filipino love ballad by adding the
spotlight with the opera “La Loba
elements of kundiman to it.
Negra.” Other prize-winning works
ANDREA VENERACION (1999) include “Pokpok Alimpako,” the ballet
“Yerma,” “Sikhay Sa Kabila ng Paalam
● She founded the Philippine Madrigal
Singer. (Beyond the Farewell),” “Jose Abad
Santos,” and “Ashen Wings.”
● She’s also an adjudicator in numerous
international choral competitions. RYAN CAYABYAB (2018)
● She is highly esteemed for her ● Cayabyab excels as a composer of the
achievements as choirmaster and choral eclectic, the modern, and popular music.
arranger.
● His learned, skillful, and versatile
● She leads the spearheading of the musical style spans a wide range of
development of Philippine choral music. genres: from conservatory or art
compositions such as concert religious
music, symphonic work, art song, opera,
Ramon Santos (2014) and concerto to mainstream popular
idioms in the music industry and in live
● He contributed greatly to the quest for contemporary multimedia shows
new directions in music, taking as basis (musical theater, dance, and film).
 ● Among his many works, is the theater VICTORIO EDADES (1976)
musicals of "El filibusterismo (1993)"
and "Noli Me Tángere (1995)"  Father of Modern Philippine Painting
 Transitioned from Amorsolo’s idyllic
landscape into more sobering picture of
Philippine Society
 Emplys dark colors and depicted the dirt
NATIONAL ARTISTS FOR and sweat of laborers
VISUAL ARTS VICENTE MANANSALA (1981)
FERNANDO AMORSOLO (1972)  First abstractionist on the Philippine Art
Scene
 First Filipino who was awarded with
 Master of the style cubism and an
Order of National Artist
illustrator
 Grand Old Man of Philippine Art
 Brought the cultures of barrio and city
 Known for craftsmanship and mastery in
together
the use of lights
 Developed a style of Transparent
 Painting depicts ideal Philippine rural
cubism
life and set up
CESAR LEGASPI (1990)
CARLOS “BOTONG” FRANCISCO (1973)
 His art uses daring colors
 Renowned for his large scale mural
 Artworks depicts anguish and
paintings of historic pieces
dehumanization of beggars and laborers
 He used geometric forms and linear
in the city
painting
 His works is led to the acceptance and
 Most notable works is The Progress of
popularity of modern art
Medicine in the Philippines (1953)

HERNANDO OCAMPO (1991)

GUILLERMO TOLENTINO (1973)
 Was one of the leading radical
 Famous sculpture from his time
modernist in the country
 Famous works; Oblation, and the
 His artworks focused on the harsh
Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan that’s
reality of life
stands as a symbol of Filipinos cry for
 He also used science fiction and
freedom.
fanstasy as the basis for his works
NAPOLEON ABUEVA (1976)  His works are his masterpiece genesis,
Slum Dwellers, man and Carabao, and
 At age 46, youngest to receive the
the Resurrection.
award.
 Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture
 He utilized all kinds of materials
ARTURO LUZ (1997)
 Shaped the local sculpture scene of now
 Kiss of Judas (1955)  His works exemplifies simplicity and
sophistication.
 Credited with elevating the Filipino
aesthetic vision, and his work is elegant
 and economic, employing minimalism, ABDULMARI ASIA IMAO (2006)
geometric abstracts, and invoking
universal reality.  A sculptor, painter, photographer,
ceramist, documentary filmmaker,

cultural researcher, writer, and
Art: Candle Vendors
articulator of Philippine Muslim art, and
JEREMIAS ELIZALDE NAVARRO (1999) culture.
 Most notable sculpture is Sarimanok
 His visual arts spans a variety of media
(1973)
techniques from drawing to sculpting.
 Combines these media to create his own FEDERICO AGUILAR Y ALCUAZ (2009)
distinct artwork.
 Known mainly for his gestural paintings
 Few of his major mixed media works
in acrylic and oil, as well as sketches in
includes I’m Sorry Jesus, and I Can’t
ink, watercolor, and pencil.
Attend Christmas This Year.
 Works highly favored the ease, and
ANG KIUKOK (2001) pleasure conveyed by his choice of light,
color and composition.
 Art styles; cubism, surrealism, and
expressionism
 Work was noted for depicting rage and
FRANSISCO COCHING (2014)
violence with subjects such as rabid
dogs or the crucified Christ in agony.  Dean of Filipino Illustrators, and son of
 His works include Pieta (1962), and noted Tagalog Novelist and Illustrator
Seated Figure (1979) Gregorio Coching.
 Used geometric forms and linear in
JOSE JOYA (2003)
painting
 Pioneer of abstract Impressionism in the  Master storyteller in images and in print.
Philippines.
LAURO “LARRY” ALCALA (2018)
 His works are inspired by Philippine
landscapes, suich as green paddies, and  His comic strips spiced up the slices of
golden fields of harvest. Filipino Lives with witty illustrations
 Art; Dimension of Fear (1965). executed throughout his 56 years of
cartooning.
 Most Iconic work; Slice of life
BENEDICTO R. CABRERA (1973)

 His career started in the mid-sixties as a

lyrical expressionist. PHILIPPINES’ NATIONAL
 His solitary figures of scavengers
emerging from a dark landscape were ARTISTS FOR DANCE
piercing stabs at the social conscience of
a people long inured to poverty and
dereliction.
FRANCISCA REYERS AQUINO (1973)
 Christened the emblematic scavenger
figure “Sabel”  First Filipina to be awarded as the
national artist for dance
 Folk Dance Pioneer
  Awarded the Republic award Merit  Artistic Director of the First Asian
 Mother of Philippine Dancing Dance Company in 1982.
 Taught Tiklos and Tinikling  Directed a Documentary for the Cultural
 Thesis: The Philippine Folk Dances and Center of the Philippines (CCP) entitled
Games “sayaw”
 Notable works; Vamos a Belen! Obra
Maesta, Noon po sa Amin, Saludo sa
LEONOR O. GOQUINCO (1976) Sentenyal.

 Cristina Luna (Trailblazer) ALICE GARCIA REYES (2014)

 Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critics
 Honorary Chair of the Associaltion of  Born in a musical family.
ballet Academies of the Philippines  Stage the first modern dance concert at
(ABAP) the Cultural Center of the Philippines
 Founding member of the Philippine Main Theater in February 1970.
Ballet Theater  Known for the RamaHari Cinderella
 Mother of Philippine Theater Dance  Biggest Contribution is the development
 Pioneered the blending of flok dance of Filipino modern dance idiom.
and ballet, founded the Fipinesca Dance  Notable Works; Amada, At a Maranaw
Company in 1958. Gathering, Itim-Asu, Tales of the
Manuvu, Rama Hari, at Bayanihan
Remembered.
LUCRECIA REYES-URTULA (1988)
AGNES DAKUDAO LOCSIN (2022)
 A choreographer and dance director
 Artistic director for Dance at the Folk  6th Artist to be awarded a National Artist
Arts Theater for Dance.
 Adopted indigenous dance traditions to  Choreographer, Director, and Teacher
the exactions of the modern stage and  Most progressive contemporary
performance of her works choreographers in the Philippines
 Took Ballet lessons under Francisa  Received Gawad CCP Award para sa
Reyes-Aquino. Sining in 2013, and Alfonzo T. Ongpin
 Took part of the Bayanihan Philippine prize for Best Book on Arts for her book
Dance Company. Neo-ethnic Choreography.
 Notable works; Singkil, Tagabili,  Notable Works; La Revolucion, and The
Pagiwata, Salidsid, Idaw, Banga and Groundbreaking Igorot.
Aires de Verbena

RAMON AREVALO OBUSAN (2006)

 The Old Man Scholar

 From Legaspi Albay.
 Promoted the Philippine Ethnic Dances
and preformed them with respect and
Authenticity.
 Founded ROFG (Ramon Obusan
Folkloric Group)