THE NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES FOR Grace (1956), The Bamboo Dancers (1988) SOME OF VILLA’S POETRY

SOME OF VILLA’S POETRY COLLECTIONS

LITERATURE NICK JOAQUIN (1917-2004) Doveglion: Collected Poems, Poems 55, Poems in
 Considered as the people’s writer because his Praise of Love: The Best Love Poems of Jose
 Before the arrival of Western influences passion for writing embraced the manifold of Garcia Villa First collections of short stories was
early Filipinos already have a rich of group literary works. being Filipinos. published under the title Footnote to Youth:
 The Philippines has a rich collection of fables,  First short story, “The Sorrows of Vaudeville” Tales of the Philippines and Others in 1933.
legends, and myths from the different regions. published in 1937 by Sunday Tribune. EDITH L. TIEMPO (1919-2011)
 The babaylan, the early healers, used chants to  He worked as a journalist for most of his life,  Her literary works are often described as a
please the supernatural beings or spirits to bestow good pioneering in literary journalism. remarkable fusion of style and substance.
health and fortune in the home and fields  Nick Joaquin’s pen name is Quijano de Manila.  She received the greatest honor as a
 When the Spaniards came, they introduced JOAQUIN’S RENOWNED WORKS: The Woman Who Had National Artist for Literature and a recipient of the Carlos
Two Navels, A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino: An Elegy in Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature.
 Christianity and used literature to colonize the country.
Three Scenes, Manila,  Together with her husband, Edilberto K. Tiempo,
 During the American time, English was introduced she founded the Siliman University National Writers
My Manila: A History for the Young,
and Filipinos have grown adept in the usage of the language. Workshop.
The Ballad of the Five Battles,
 Today, contemporary writers are expanding the Rizal in Saga: A Life for the Student Fans, SOME OF TIEMPO’S WORKS Novels: A Blade of Fern
horizon of reality and imagination in their works to reflect the Alamanac for Manileños , Cavite Shadows (1978),The Alien Corn (1992), The Native Coast (1979)
Filipino spirit. F. SIONEL JOSE (1924-2022) Poetry Collections: The Tracks of Babylon and Other
FRANCISCO ARCELLANA (1916-2002) Poems (1966), The Charmer’s Box and Other Poems
 Francisco Sionel Jose is a prolific
 One of the greatest Filipino poets of his generations. Filipino writer whose works have been translated (1993)
 He studied in Tondo Intermediate School. in 20 languages. VIRGILIO S. ALMARIO (1944-)
 While still a student at Florentino Torres HighSchool,  His literary works represent social  Also known as Rio Alma is a Filipino Poet and
he wrote his first story, “The Man Would be Poe”. underpinnings of class struggles and colonialism. historian.
 One of the pioneers of modern Filipino short story in English  He was the founder of the Philippine chapter of  He has translated for theater production
 His short stories are written in lyrical prose-poetic the international organization PEN. some of the famous plays of Nick Joaquin and
form.  In 1999, he was awarded the CCP Centennial international literary artists Bertolt Brecht
Fiction Works: Death in a Factory, A Clown Remembers, Honors for the Arts. and Maxim Gorki.
Divided by Two SOME OF F. SIONEL’S POPULAR NOVELS  His translations of Jose Rizal’s novels were
Some of his poems include; The Other Woman, To Touch The Pretenders – story of a one man’s separation from his considered as the best version by Manila Critics Circle.
You I Touched Her poor background and the dissipation of his wife’s SOME OF ALMARIO’S POETRY WORKS: Makinasyon,
N.V. M. GONZALEZ (1915-1999) prosperous family. Peregrinasyon, The trilogy:
 In 1948, Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzalez received a Rosales Saga that includes: The Pretenders, My (Doktrinang Anakpawis, Mga Retrato at Rekwerdo, Muli, sa
Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship. Executioner,Tree, Mass, My Brother, Po-on. Kandungan ng Lupa)
 He is a famed poet, short story writer, essayist, JOSE GARCIA VILLA (1908-1997) AMADO V. HERNANDEZ (1903-1970)
professor, and recipient of numerous recognitions.  In the 20th century, he is considered as a powerful  He was well-known for his disapproval of social
 Two years before his death, he was literary influence in the country. injustices in the country. Later imprisoned for his
proclaimed as National Artist. His exemplary works  Many people think that his personality and writing participation in communist movement.
have been published in several languages including style are eccentric.  He firmly believed that writers play an important
Filipino, English, Chinese, German, Russian, and  He invented and popularized the comma poems. role in society, acting “as the conscience of society and to
Indonesian.  He described this style as similar to Seurat’s affirm the greatness of the human spirit in the face of
His Famous works: Winds of April (1941), A Season of architectonic and measured pointillism. inequity and oppression”.
SOME OF HERNANDEZ’S NOTABLE WORKS: Works: One of his finest literary works is “My Brother’s • Galaw ng Asoge (2004) • The House of True Desire:
Mga Ibong Mandaragit (written while in prison),Bayang Peculiar Chicken”. It is a short story that reveals how much Essays about Life and Literature (2011) • Things Happen:
Malaya,Isang Dipang Langit, Luha ng Buwaya, people perceive things around them. Poems 2012 (2014)
Tudla at Tudling: Katipunan ng mga Nalathalang Tula LAZARO FRANCISCO (1898-1980) PHILLIPINE NATIONAL ARTISTS FOR
(1921-1970),Langaw sa Isang Basong Gatas at Iba Pang  Considered to be an icon Tagalog writing through ARCHITECTURE
Kuwento,Magkabilang Mukha ng Isang Bagol his nationalist and social criticisms.  Philippine architecture is unique in that it reflects
CARLOS P. ROMULO (1898-1985)  In 1958, he founded the Kapatiran ng mga cultural heritage and the demand to adapt to its
 He was an envoy, statesman, soldier, Alagad ng Wikang Pilipino (KAWIKA). environment. Architectural styles in the country reveals
correspondent, writer, and founder of the Boy Scouts  In 1979, the Ateneo de Manila University awarded varieties.
of the Philippines. Francisco the Tanglaw ng Lahi Award of his works.  Traditional Filipino style like bahay kubo
 A reporter at the age of 16 and became a SOME OF LAZARO’S WORKS Novel: • Binhi at Bunga (one-room) hut built using light woven materials to modern
publisher at 32. Bago Lumubog ang Araw • Cesar • Ang Pamana ng and stylish architectural designs.
 Only Asian to be awarded a Pulitzer Prize in Pulubi Sa Paanan ng Krus • Ama • Bayang PABLO S. ANTONIO (1901-1975)
Journalism. Nagpatiwakal Short Stories: • Deo • Ang Idolo • Ang  One of the leaders in modern Philippine
SOME OF ROMULO’S BODY OF WORKS: Beterano • Kapulungan ng mga Pinagpala architecture.
The United (a novel) • I Walked with Heroes (an BIENVENIDO LUMBERA (1932-2021)  His works are simple and functional.
autobiography) • I Saw the Fall of the Philippines  An award-winning poet, librettist, and scholar.  Most of his designs used clean and smooth lines.
• Mother America • I See the Philippines Rise (war-time  His scholarly work in the field of literary history and  If he used curves, these were made integral to the
memoirs) • Forty Years: A Third World Soldier at criticism are foundational texts in Philippine colleges and structure.
the UN and The Philippine Presidents (his universities.  His forms maximized the use of natural light and
records of his encounters with the country’s leaders) SOME OF LUMBERA’S LITERARY AND CREATIVE cross ventilation.
CARLOS L. QUIRINO (1910-1999) WORKS SOME OF ANTONIO’S FAMOUS PROJECTS: • Far
 One of the most talented biographers of his time. • Likhang Dila Likhang Diwa (1993) Eastern University Administration and Science Buildings •
 First Filipino to be recognized as the National • Agunyas sa Hacienda Luisita Pakikiramay (2004) • Manila Polo Club • Ideal Theater • Lyric Theater • Galaxy
Artist in Historical Literature in 1997. Balaybay: Mga Tulang Lunot at Manibalang (2002) Theater • Capitan Luis Gonzaga Building • White Cross
 Most of Quirino’s topics covered war, politics, art, • Sa Sariling Bayan: Apat na Dulang May Musika (2004) Orphanage • Boulevard-Alhambra (now Bel-Air)
business, and agriculture. Tagalog Poetry: 1570-1898: Tradition and Influences in apartments • Ramon Roces Publications
Works: He wrote Man of Destiny (1935), a biography its Development; Philippine Literature: A History and Building (now Guzman Institute of Electronics
about the second president of the Philippines, Manuel L. Anthology; Revaluation: Essays on Philippine Literature; LEANDRO V. LOCSIN (1928-1994)
Quezon. This book is a valuable addition to Philippine and Writing the National/Pang-akda ng Bansa.
 His style of floating volume, and the duality of light
literature, as its subject was undoubtedly one of the CIRILO F. BAUTISTA (1941-2018) and heavy is unparalleled.
most brilliant leaders of the country.  Highly praised poet, fictionist, and essayist.  He designed buildings with a distinguishing
ALEJANDRO R. ROCES (1924-2011)  Palanca Hall of Famer, winning countless awards architecture reflective of Philippine art and culture.
 An exceptional writer of comic short stories. and honors, including the National Book Awards,
 In 30 years, he produced 75 residences and 88
 He wrote several newspaper columns. Gawad Jose Corazon de Jesus, and Gawad CCP
buildings (11 churches & chapels, 48 commercial
 His works have been published in a variety of para sa Sining.
buildings, 6 major hotels, and an airport terminal.
international publications.  In 1998, he was named winner of the Philippine SOME OF LOCSIN’S RENOWNED WORKS:
 A multi-awarded writer, receiving honors and Centennial Prize for Epic Poetry. •Istana Nurul Iman (palace of the Sultan of Brunei •CCP
recognitions including the Rizal Pro Patria Award and the SOME OF BAUTISTA’S WORKS • The Trilogy of Saint Complex with all five buildings •The Cultural Center of the
Gawad CCP para sa Sining. Lazarus (2001) • Believe and Betray: New and Collected Philippines •The Folk Arts Theater •The Philippine
Poems (2006) International Convention Center •The Phil-CITE •The
Westin Hotel 1. Un homme au chapeau (Man with a Hat) •According to NCCA, “polishing its visuals, or innovating in
JUAN F. NAKPIL (1899-1986) 2. Une scene de danse Japonaise (Scene from a the medium, he manages to send his messages across: to
He had a strong faith in the Filipino architect, with the “belief Japanese Dance) fight the censors, free the artists, give justice to the
that there is such a thing as Philippine Architecture. 3. Les boxers (The Boxers) oppressed, and enlighten as well as entertain the
Espousing architecture reflective of Philippine traditions and 4. La place de l’ opera (The Place of L ‘Opera) audience”.
culture. • Showing was done in Salon de Pertierra on Escolta FAMOUS WORKS INCLUDE:
SOME OF NAKPIL’S EXEMPLAR WORKS: •1937 Street. 1.Dalawang Pugad, Isang Ibon (Two Nests, One Bird,1977)
International Eucharistic Congress altar • Reconstructed • Shown using a Gaumont Chrono-photograph projector 2.Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae? (Will I Always Be J
the Quiapo Church in 1930 •Geronimo de los Reyes (60mm). ust a Woman?, 1978),
Building •Magsaysay Building • Rizal Theater • Capitol •First movie shot in the country happened in 1898 by 3.Isang Gabi sa Iyo, Isang Gabi sa Akin (A Night With You,
Theater • Captain Pepe Building •Manila Jockey Club • AntonioRamos using a Lumiere Cinematograph A Night With Me, 1978)
Rufino Building •Philippine Village Hotel • University of imported in Paris. 4.Ikaw Ay Akin (You’re Mine, 1979)
the Philippines Administration Building (Quezon Hall) & •Ramos shot the following films: Panorama de Manila 5.Menor de Edad (Underage, 1979)
University Library (Gonzales Hall) • Reconstructed Rizal (Manila Escape), Fiesta de Quiapo (Quiapo Fiesta), GERARDO “GERRY” DE LEON (1913-1981)
Shrine in Calamba, Laguna Puente de España (Bridge of Spain), and Esceñas • Most awarded film director in themcountry for the
ILDEFONSO P. SANTOS, JR. (1929-2014) Callejeras prestigious Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences
 One of the most recognized landscape architects (Street Scenes). (FAMAS), the country’s equivalent to the Oscars.
in the country. NATIONAL ARTISTS FOR FILM • He finished medicine but did not practice it to answer a
 Landscape architecture enhances outdoor public LINO BROCKA (1939-1991) calling in cinema.
spaces, landmarks, and structures by contouring the • His contribution to Philippine Cinema is unparalleled • Ama’t Anak was his directorial debut but his baptism in
environment. With 66 films that “breathed life and hope for the Philippine cinema royalty was in the film, “Ang Maestra”
SOME OF SANTOS’ FAMOUS WORKS: •Paco Park marginalized sectors of society”, according to NCCA. starring Rosa del Rosario and Rogelio de la Rosa.
landscape •Tagaytay Highlands landscape •Harvested countless awards and recognitions here and • He popularized, Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo, Noli Me
•Mt. Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa, Batangas abroad for his films. Tangere, Sisa, Dyesebel, The Gold Bikini, Banaue, and
•Orchard Golf and Country Club in Imus, Cavite •A bounty of stunning images, memorable The Brides of Blood Island.
• Concept of outdoor shopping landscape in Makati conversations that speaks volumes of love, betrayal FERNANDO POE, JR. (1939-2004)
Commercial Center and redemption, pestilence and plenty all pointing •Also known as “Da King” or FPJ, has been given the king
JOSE MARIA ZARAGOZA (1912-1994) towards the recovery and rediscovery of our nation. of Philippine movies.
 He is the country’s 82nd licensed architect. •In 1975, he directed the movie Maynila sa mga Kuko •One of the most admired Filipino film actors of all time.
 His works advanced the progressive ideas of ng Liwanag (considered as one of the Filipino classics •Famous for his role Flavio in the mythical Ang Panday
modernism in rebuilding the Philippines from the ashes of cinema). series.
war in the mid-20th century (Gerald Lico). •His other films include: Wanted: Perfect Mother HE ALSO STARRED IN OTHER FAMOUS FILMS LIKE:
SOME OF ZARAGOZA’S RENOWNED WORKS: •St. John (1970), Tinimbang Ka ngunit Kulang (1974), 1. Apollo Robles (1961)
Bosco Parish in Makati City •Santo Domingo Church in Insiang (1976), Jaguar (1979), Bona (1980), Macho 2. Batang Maynila (Manila Boy, 1962)
Quezon City • National Shrine of the Miraculous Medal Dancer (1988), Ora Pro Nobis (Fight for Us, 1989), 3. Mga Alabok sa Lupa (Dusts in Land, 1967)
•Meralco Building •Greenhills Shopping Center • and Gumapang Ka sa Lusak (1990). 4. Ako ang Katarungan (I Am Justice, 1974)
Restructuring of the Quiapo Church Interior ISHMAEL BERNAL (1938-1996) 5. Tatak ng Alipin (Mark of a Slave, 1975)
THE NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE • Considered to be one of the pillars of 6. Totoy Bato (1977)
Philippine cinema. 7. Asedillo (1971)
PHILIPPINES FOR FILM
• In 1982, he directed the critically acclaimed Himala. 8. Partida (Party, 1985)
On January 1, 1897, the Philippines experienced
its first movies with four films:
• His contribution to Philippine cinema is both liberating EDDIE S. ROMERO (1924-2013)
and aesthetic as he pushes the artistry. •His works, as cited, “are delivered in an utterly simple
style – minimalist, but never empty, always calculated,  Dog Fight HERNANDO R. OCAMPO (1911 - 1978)
precise and functional, but never predictable”.  Pieta (1962) – won bronze medal in Saigon  An exceptional self-taught painter.
•His presence in Philippine cinema is one that is “devoted  Seated Figure (1979) – auctioned at  His works “provided an understanding and
to the art and commerce of cinema”. Singapore’s Sotheby’s awareness of the harsh social realities in the country”.
•His most recognized work, “Ganito Kami Noon...Paano VICTORIO C. EDADES (1895 - 1985)  Invented a new mode of perception that
Kayo Ngayon?” is his love letter to his country.  Father of Modernism in Philippine Art. demonstrated the atmosphere and the wildlife of the
•His other works are: Kamakalawa (classic film), Jose  His colors were dark and gloomy. country.
Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere in a 13-part series, Aguila,  He used movement and bold colors.
 Most of his subjects are Filipino laborers in
Hari sa Hari, Lahi sa Lahi, Isumpa Mo Giliw, and
everyday situations. SOME OF OCAMPO’S POPULAR WORKS:
Faces of Love.
 His paintings depict the working class in “rough,  Nude with Candle and Flower
THE NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
bold impasto strokes, and standing tall and singular in his  Ina ng Balon
FOR VISUAL ARTS advocacy and practice.  Kasaysayan ng Lahi
 In the Philippines, visual arts can be characterized SOME OF EDADES’ REMARKABLE WORKS:  Man and Carabao
as a mixture of western and native cultural influences. The Sketch, Poinsettia Girl, The Wrestlers, Portrait of the  Revelation 8
 Today, along with the inspirations from other Professor, Japanese Girl  Ancestors
countries, Spanish influence is still apparent in the works CESAR LEGASPI (1917 - 1994)
of Filipinos.  Fiesta
 Pioneer of the Neorealist movement FERNANDO C. AMORSOLO (1892 - 1972)
NAPOLEON ABUEVA (1930 – 2018)
 His works paved way for the birth of modern art in  First national artist of the Philippines and
 Born in Tagbilaran, Bohol, and considered as the Philippines.
Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture. heralded as the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”.
 He made “use of the geometric fragmentation  Started art education as an apprentice at the
 Youngest awardee to receive the National technique, weaving social comment and juxtaposing the
Artist award. age of 13.
mythical and modern into his overlapping,  Most of his works depicted the rich rural
 His works used varied materials ranging from interacting forms with disturbing power and intensity”.
hardwood to coral and adobe. landscape of the Philippines.
SOME OF LEGASPI’S RENOWNED WORKS: SOME OF AMORSOLO’S EXTRAORDINARY
SOME OF ABUEVA’S FAMOUS WORKS: Tree Planting, Man and Woman, Reclining Nude,
 The Transfiguration at the Eternal Gardens WORKS:
Gadgets  Rice Planting
Memorial Park VICENTE S. MANANSALA (1910 - 1981)  Defence of a Filipina Woman’s Honor
 Water Buffalo
 Born in Macabebe, Pampanga.  Planting Rice (1946)
 Bronze image of Teodoro M. Kalaw
 Illustrator and cubist painter.  Sunday Morning Going to Town (1958)
(found in National Library
 His paintings depicted the barrio and city together, CARLOS “BOTONG” V. FRANCISCO
 Death masks of Benigno Aquino, Jr. and
according to NCCA, as “as visions of reality teetering on (1912 - 1969)
Fernando Poe, Jr.
the edge of abstraction”.
ANG KIUKOK (1931 - 2005)  Muralist from Angono, Rizal.
 He was trained in Paris and at the Otis School of
 Year of Conferment: 2001  Famous for his outstanding depiction of historical
Drawing in Los Angeles.
 Born to an immigrant Chinese parents pieces.
 One of the most talented and energetic figures  He’s artistic genius in turning “fragments of the
SOME OF MANANSALA’S FAMOUS
In 1960’s. historic past into vivid records of the legendary courage of
MASTERPIECES: the ancestors of his race”.
 His works are “imbued with nationalist fervor  Madonna of the Slums
And sociological agenda” (NCCA). SOME OF BOTONG’S IMPRESSIVE WORKS:
 Jeepney  Blood Compact
SOME OF KIUKOK’S EXEMPLAR WORKS:  Birdman
 Geometric Landscape (1969)  Bayanihan sa Bukid
  First Mass at Limasawa And the Seal of the Republic of the Philippines. painter, ceramist, photographer, writer, and cultural
 Magpupukot SOME OF TOLENTINO’S BRILLIANT SCULPTURES: researcher.
 The Martyrdom of Rizal  Oblation  He incorporated native motifs and designs.
 Fiesta  Bonifacio Monument (in Caloocan) SOME OF IMAO’S NOTABLE WORKS:
ARTURO “ART” R. LUZ (1926 - 2021)  Figures of Jose Rizal (in UP)  Sarimanok
 Prominent printmaker, sculptor, and art  President Quezon (in Quezon Memorial)  The Naga
administrator.  President Magsaysay (in GSIS Building)  The Ukkil
 He is minimalist and used geometric abstract that “ JOSE T. JOYA (1931 - 1995)  The Industry Brass Mural and Mural Relief on
exemplify an ideal of sublime austerity in expression and  Former dean of the College of Fine  Filmmaking (Manila City)
form”.  Arts of UP, Jose T. Joya initiated abstract FRANCISCO COCHING (1919 - 1998)
 He pioneered in professionalization of the art expressionism.  Comic book creator with 53 comic book novels.
Galleries that “set a prestigious influence over  His masterpieces showed “dynamic spontaneity”  Unable to finish his studies, he took his
generations of Filipino artists” and “quick gestures” of action painting. apprenticeship at Liwayway magazine.
SOME OF ARTURO’S BEST WORKS:  His works were influenced by the tropical  His fanciful stories captured the
 Bagong Taon landscapes of the country’s beautiful islands. popular imagination.
 Man with Guitar SOME OF JOYA’S INSPIRING MASTERPIECES: SOME OF COCHING’S FAMOUS WORKS:
 Self-Portrait  Nanking  Hagibis
 Cities of the Past  Hills of Nikko  El Indio
 Black and White mural (can be viewed in the hall  Mariveles  Don Cabarde
of CCP’s Bulwagang Carlos V. Franciso)  Beethoven Listening to the Blues  Pagano
JERRY ELIZALDE NAVARRO (1924 - 1999)  Cityscapes  Dumagit
 Born in Antique whose works are painter, sculptor,  Granadean Arabesque  Lapu-lapu
graphic designer, printmaker, and mask- maker in  Biennial  Bulalakaw
hardwood which “merge the human and the animal”. BENEDICTO “BENCAB” R. CABRERA (1942) THE NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
 He represented the Philippines at the Sao Paolo  Brilliant painter who has “upheld the primacy of FOR MUSIC
Biennale in Brazil for sculpture. drawing over the decorative color”. • There were no descriptions of Philippine music
SOME OF NAVARRO’S ILLUSTRIOUS WORKS: during the pre-colonization times.
 First experienced of the arts transpired through
 I’m Sorry Jesus his older sibling, Salvador. • Musicologist Corazon Canave-Dioquino states,
 I Can’t Attend Christmas This Year “subsequent
 As lyrical expressionist, he represented the
 Homage to Dodjie Laurel Philippine society. reports made by friars, civil servants and travelers include
 A Flying Contraption for Mr. Icarus SOME OF BENCAB’S GREATEST CONTRIBUTIONS: descriptions of instrumental and vocal music.
 Singkil  Sabel • She identified these instruments as “gongs of
 Is He the Man?  Madonna with Objects (1991) various kinds of size and shapes, drums, flutes of different
 The Seasons  Studies of Sabel (1991) types, zithers, lutes,clappers, and buzzers”.
GUILLERMO E. TOLENTINO (1890 - 1976) • As for vocal music, she enumerated “epics relating
 People Waiting (1989)
 Master in classical sculpture, having been “a genealogies and exploits of heroes and gods; work songs
 The Indifference (1988)
product of the Revival Period in Philippine art”. related to planting, harvesting, fishing; ritual songs to drive
 Waiting for the Monsoon (1986)
 He was trained and educated in the Royal away evil spirits or to invoke blessings from the good spirits;
ABDULMARI ASIA IMAO (1936-2014)
Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. songs to celebrate festive occasions particularly marriage,
 A native of Sulu was a remarkable sculptor, birth, victory
 He designed the medals for Ramon Magsaysay
at war, or the settling of tribal disputes; mourning
songs for the dead; courting songs; and children’s • First National Artist for Music FELIPE PADILLA DE LEON (1912-1992)
game songs”. • Trained to play piano at five (5) and famous Italian • Multitalented musician who was a composer, a
• Canave-Dioquino described Philippine music as Singer Salvina Fornari mentored her to be a star. conductor, and a scholar.
“religious music connected to and outside the Catholic • Before Lea Salonga became a Broadway and West • His works have “Filipinized Western music forms”.
liturgy and a European-inspired secular music adapted by End superstar, Jovita Fuentes performed roles in • His works include concertos, sonatas and marches.
the Filipinos and reflected in their folk songs and major productions such as Mimi in Giacomo Puccini’s • Some of his works include Mariang Makiling Overture,
instrumental music”. La Boheme and Princess Yang Gui Fe in Li Tai Pe. Orchesteruk, and Lupang Tinubuan, and the opera
• During American period, she explained that Philippine • She was one of the cast of Madama Butterfly (New adaptation Noli Me Tangere.
music changed when music started to be taught in York Production). LUCRESIA R. KASILAG (1917-2008)
schools, zarzuela entered the scene, and Filipinos were JOSE MACEDA (1917-2004) • Native in La Union, and a renowned Filipino composer.
exposed to pop culture, which “gave rise to music • Highly acclaimed Filipino composer and • Her legacy in Philippine music is, “to discover the
created by Filipino using Western pop forms”. ethnomusicologist. Filipino roots through ethnic music and fusing it
ANTONINO R. BUENAVENTURA (1904-1996) • Personalities working in ethnomusicology have training Western influences” (NCCA).
• His legacy, according to NCCA, is a musical in music, cultural anthropology, legend, performance • She created the Bayanihan Folk Arts Center for
Career “that spanned seven decades of unwavering studies, dance, and cultural studies (music research and theatrical presentations.
commitment to advancing the frontiers of Philippine music”. interdisciplinary). • She popularized orchestral music: Her Son, Jose,
• He popularized folksongs by creating music • His works have resulted in a vast collection of Sisa, and the Legend of Sarimanok.
based on the wide array of folksongs from various ethnic recorded music taken from the remotest regions in ANTONIO J. MOLINA (1894-1980)
groups in the Philippines. the country. • Dean of Filipino Composers
• He brought the Philippine Army Band back to its former • Most of his compositions were performed in a • Multitalented musician, writer, and music educator.
glory, which was recognized as “the only communal ritual like; “Ugma-ugma” (1963), “Pagsamba” • He was the last of the musical triumvirate.
band that can sound like a symphony orchestra”. (1968), and “Udlot-udlot” (1975). His other famous • At a young age, he learned to play violencello.
• His notable works include Ode to Freedom, compositions are “Ugnayan”, “Aroding”, and • He was able to play for the Manila Grand
Echoes of the Past, Echoes from the Philippines, History, “Suling-suling”. Opera House.
Fantasy, and Triumphal March. LUCIO D. SAN PEDRO (1913-2002) • He taught some Filipino artists such as Felipe
ERNANI J. CUENCO (1936-1988) • Educator, master conductor, and a brilliant composer. Padilla de Leon.
• According to NCCA, had written, “an outstanding • In his works he, “evoked the folk elements of the • “Hatinggabi” (serenade) can be credited to him.
and memorable body of works that resonates with Filipino heritage”. • He also popularized, “Kung sa Iyong Gunita”, “Awit
the Filipino sense of musicality and which embodies • He led local bands such as the Banda Angono Numero ni Maria Clara”, and “Larawan Nitong Pilipinas”.
an ingenious voice that raises the aesthetic Uno, the San Pedro Band of Angono, and the Peng ANDREA O. VENERACION (1928-2013)
dimensions of contemporary Filipino music”. Kong Grand Mason Concert as master conductor. • She founded the Madrigal Singers.
• Aside from being a musician, he is also a • Some of his popular works include The Devil’s Bridge • Creator of the Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music
music teacher, a composer, a musical director, (orchestral music), “Sa Mahal Kong Bayan” (choral music), (AILM) Chorale.
and a film scorer. Lahing Kayumanggi (band music), and “Sa Ugoy ng • By founding the Madrigal Singers, she has been
• As a film scorer, he composed music for the Duyan” (vocal music), a famous lullaby. responsible for “spearheading of the development of
films Wild, Wild, Jess and El Vibora (Best Music LEVI CELERIO (1910-2002) Philippine choral music” (NCCA).
Award 1982 and FAMAS). • Highly talented lyricist with more than 4 000 songs FRANCISCO FELICIANO (1941-2014)
• He is also known for his love ballads such as “Kalesa”, under his name. • Prolific composer of over 30 major works.
“Bato sa Buhangin”, “Gaano Kita • He was also known as an excellent leaf player. • Studied music composition at the University of the
Kamahal”, and “Inang Bayan”, which were enhanced • He is also famous lyricist for love songs as “Saan Ka Philippines, the Hochschule der Kuenste in Berlin,
by adding the elements of kundiman to the song. Man Naroroon” and “Ikaw”. He also wrote “Misa de Germany, and the Yale University School of Music.
JOVITA FUENTES (1895-1978) Gallo” and “Pasko na Naman”.
• He composed operas including La Loba Negra, Ashen Firebirds, The Clowns, and Noli Dance Suite. And Juliet, Amada, Itim-Asu, Bayanihan Remembered,
Wings, Sikhay Sa Kabila ng Paalam (Beyond the  Inspired by the dance of the Igorots, the Moros And Mga Babae.
Farewell), and Yerma. And Christians.
• He received the John D. Rockefeller Award in Music LEONOR O. GOQUINGCO (1917-2005)
Composition in 1977.  Also known as Cristina Luna, has been dubbed
THE NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES as the Trailblazer, Mother of Philippine Theater Dance,
FOR DANCE and Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critics.
 The diversity of Philippine dances, as “manifested in  Gifted with many talents like playing piano, scene
different dynamics and form, grew out of the various and costume design, sculpture, acting, direction, dance,
contexts and experiences of the people”. and choreography.
 Tinikling is one of the oldest dances in the country.  Pioneered in blending folk dance and ballet,
 Tinikling derives from the movements of the making the latter more viable.
tinikling bird as it wanders on grass stems and  Her famous choreographies include; The
crushes several branches of trees. Firebirds, The Clowns, and Noli Dance Suite.
 Other popular dances like, Binasuan,  Inspired by the dance of the Igorots, the Moros
Cariñosa, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, and Maglalatik. And Christians.
FRANCISCA R. AQUINO (1899-1983) RAMON OBUSAN (1938 - 2006)
 Pioneer of Filipino folk dances.  He is a dancer, choreographer, stage designer,
 She is a teacher, nationalist, and first Filipina and artistic director.
to be awarded of the Order of the National Artists  In 1972, he established the Ramon Obusan
for Dance. Folkloric Group (ROFG).
 In the 1920s, she conducted research on  This group performed dance productions and
Filipino dances. Rituals from ethnolinguistic and indigenous groups
 Her 1926 thesis entitled, “Philippine Folk Dances Including those from natives of Cordillera, the Bagobo,
and Games”. the Aeta, the Meranaw (Maranao, and the T’boli.
 She received several awards, which include the LUCRESIA REYES URTULA (1929-1999)
Republic  Dance director of the Bayanihan Philippine
 Award of Merit awarded by Former President National Folk Dance Company (now Bayanihan Dance
Ramon Magsaysay and a Cultural Award from United Company) considered as the oldest dance company
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in the country.
(UNESCO).  Some of her most recognized dances are the
LEONOR O. GOQUINGCO (1917-2005) Singkil, Vinta Tagabili, Pagdiwata, and Salidsid.
 Also known as Cristina Luna, has been dubbed as ALICE REYES (1942 -)
the Trailblazer, Mother of Philippine Theater Dance, and  Founder of Ballet Philippines, the country’s
Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critics. Premier ballet dance company.
 Gifted with many talents like playing piano, scene  She trained abroad at the Colorado College
and costume design, sculpture, acting, direction, and Sarah Lawrence College.
dance, and choreography.  She received grants from the John D. Rockefeller
 Pioneered in blending folk dance and ballet, III Foundation and the Music Promotion Foundation
making the latter more viable. of the Philippines.
 Her famous choreographies include; The  She choreographed the Cinderella and Romeo