BALANGAY::, ein fee ee a Pee Gr EL There ate five stages in the process of nomination and conferment. Fits, is the announcement of the Order of Na tional Artists Secretariat (Cultural Center of the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts), that nomi- rations are open. NCCA and CCP then receive nominations he third step is the submis sion of the lst of recommended artists to the President. Next for screening and deliberation. is the issuance of proclamation conferring the rank and title Cn the recommended artists Final stage is the conferment of the Order of National Artists in a ceremony organized by the Secretariat The artists nominat Filipino at the time of nomination, as well as those should be: (1) living artists who are who died after the establishment of the award in 1972 but wete Filipina citizens at the time of their death; @) Artists wha, through the content and form of their works, have contributed in building a Flipino sense of nationhood: (3) Artists who have pioneered a mode of creative expression or style, chus earning distinction and making This award is fourth in precedence among the orders and decorations that constitute the Honors of the Philippines, and equal in rank to the Order of National Scientists and the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan. an impact on succeeding generation of atts) Artists whe have created a substantal and significant body of work and/or consistently displayed excellence inthe practic of telat form, thus eniching atte expresion oF syle: and (5) Arts who enjoy broad acceptance through prestigious national and/or in ternational ognition, critical acclaim and/or reviews of their works, respect and esteem fiom peers. AA National Artist is granted the following honors and privileges: (1) The rank and title of National Artist, as pro- claimed by the President of the Philippines; (2) The insignia of @ National Artist and a citation; (3) A lifetime of emolu: ment and material and physical benefits comparable in val Ue to those received by the highest offers of the land such as: cash awards, monthly benefits, life insurance caverage, state funeral and burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani and a place of honor, in line with protocular precedence, at national state functions, and recognition at cultural events ension, medical and hospitalARCHITECTURE SANTONIO (1976) ‘Fanuary 25, 19012— June 14 1975 He was a pioneer of be modern Philippine architecture, His basic design is grounded. ‘an simpliciry, no clutter. The lines are clean and smooth, and where there are curves, these are made integral to the neluding the maximum use ‘of natural light and cross ventilation, [Antonio's major works include the following: Far Eastern University Administration and Science buildings: Manila Polo Club; Ideal Theater and Lyric Theater, He believed thar the true Philippine Architecture is “the product of wo great reams of culeut, the oriental and the occidental to produce a new object of profound harmony” Every The Philippine BELGRIAGy mar" ~= inal, and of Boating mass Locsin Building isan or identifiable with them« and play of lights. Locsin’s major works include the following: Istana Nurul Iman, the palace of che Sultan of Brunei ‘The CCP Complex itselfs a virvual Locsin Complex with all five major buildings designed by him. F.NAKPIL (1973) re ~ May 7, 1986 He was a pioneer and an innovator ‘of Philippine architecture. In cesence, Nakpit’s greatest contribution ishis belief thar there is such a thing as Philippine Architecture, espousing architecrure reflective of Philippine traditions and culture, Nakpil’s major works include the following: International Eucharistic Congress altar, dome and « second belfry of che Quiapo Church, University of the Philippines Administration and University Library, and the reconstructed Rizal house in lamba, Laguna. ‘ONSO S (2006) ember 5, 1929 — January 29, 2014 He was the pioncer in landscape architecrure—an allied field of architecture-in the Phil Santos, Jr's conteibution v0 modern Filipino landscape architecture was the seminal public landscape in Paco Park. His most recent projects were the Tagaytay Highland Resort, the Mt. Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa, Batangas, and the Orchard Golf and Country Club in Imus, Cavite. v. OZA (2014) 1912-1994 His place in Philippine architecture history is defined by a significant body ‘of modern edifices that address spiritual and secular requirements His name is ro modern ecclesiastical architecture Among his works are the Santo PROF. FELIPE M. DELEON, JR. ‘The belangay Is an ancont Phitpine edged-pegged | ons bos Move than a mare boat i wa more Ike 3 | eel boarng 8 soil th he tam cae mean the smalet potieal unit in the Philos. in the te 1970s: balangoys were oxcavted Butuan OY. AgUsaN et None, than covered the fret wooden water re excva in Southeast Asi They ar a etre © ary Fino cratsranshp and weamartip sil ‘langoy The Piloine Factsheet ie 2 pbiation ofthe Natal Commision for ‘Gute to the Ars Homes wth Agung, the NCCA nowt, ers ao gan {9 eaueatonal nation, Braves andthe general pubs. Balangey. The Phipps Foetaheat ams tobe avossol and conveyor of nowedge on Prine cure. also ‘ns fo broaden curl Reracy among our peop and eriance the undestaning StPhippne ots and cut. Chaman ‘Rene Sanchez Napefas ADELINA M, SUEMTH feos, NCCAPROIEA 01C- Execute Dvector MARLENE RUTH S. SANCHEZ MSA | Pesach Asien Deputy Exente Drecr arin Cone re Ryan c. Arango Stas ArarDomingo Church, Our Lady of Rosary in Tala, Don Bosco Church, the Convent of che Pink Sisters, Pius XII Center, Metropolitan Cathedral ‘of Cebu City and the Meraleo Buildi (Pasig) among others CINEMA LINO BROCKA (1997 “April 3, 1939 - May 21, 1991 He espoused the term “freedom ‘of expression” in the Philippine Brocka’ films include the following: “Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang’, ila: Sa Kuko ng Liwanag”, “Insiang’, “Jaguar”, "Macho Dancer” and “Orapronobis ISHMAEL BERNAL (2001) September 30, 1938 — June 2 1996 Constitution Brocka took his social acivise spice, to the screen leaving bichind 66 films which breathed life and hope for the marginalized sectors of society ~ slumdwellers, prostitute, He was recognized asa director of films that serve as social commencaries and Dold reflections on the existing realities of the serugge of che Filipino, His rt extends beyond the confines of aesthetics. By polishing ins visuals, or innovating, in the medium, he manages co send his message across to fight the censors, ice the artists, give justice to the oppressed, and enlighten as well as entertain the audience. Among his notable ins ate "Hlimala’, “City After Dark’, and "Nunal sa Tubig’ MANUEL CONDE (2009) ‘October 9, 1915 ~ August 11, 1985 He indligenized cinema, by assigning ica history and cculeure ofits own: by revitalizing folk cculeure with urgent issues; by depicting and critiquing Filipino customs, values and traditions according to the needs of the present: by employing and at the same time innovating on the traditional cinematic genres of his time; and by establishing the presence ofthe Filipino cinema in the world, His major works ate: Ihong, ‘Adarna, Prinsipe Tefioso, Siete Infantes de Lara, Genghis Khan and Sigfredo, GERARDO “GERRY” DE LEON (1982) September 12, 1913 —July 25, 1981 Hie was the fire filmmaker to be recognized as a Philippine National Artist. He departed from the conventions of che Tagalog movie, and made use of Expressionist images that are as remarkable in our days as they were innovative in his. His biggest pre-war hic was “Ang Maestra” 5 with Eddie Romero aswriter. He also produced many films including "Daigdig. rng Mga Api,” “Noli Me Tangere,” “El Filibusterismo,” and “Sisa”, “Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo, and “Dyesebel”. RONALD ALLAN K. POE (2006) August 20, 1939 ~ ‘December 12, 2004 He was also known as “FPP”, was a cultural icon of tremendous audience impace and. cinema artist and crafisman-as actor, director, writer and. producer. The image of the underdog and «hero was projected in his films such ‘as Ang Alamat, Ang Pagbabali Lawin including his Panday series and the action adventure films adapted from komiks materials such as Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria, Santo Domingo, and Alupihang Dagat, among others. EDDIE S. ROMERO (2003) Ginema and Broadeast Ars July 7, 1924 — May 28, 2013 He was screenvericer, film director and producer, was the {quintessential Filipino filmmaker whose life was devoted to the areand commerce of cinema spanning Pl three generations of filmmakers. His concepts, ironically, as tated in the National Artist citation “are delivered in an utterly simple syle — minimalist, bur never empry, always calculated, precise and functional, but never predictable.” Among his notable films are “Ganito Kami Noon. Paano Kayo Ngayon?”, “Aguila”, ‘Kamakalawa’, “Banta ng Kahapon”, “Noli Me Tangere” and “Hari sa Hari”.DANCE ICISCA REYES 1O (1973) , 1899 — November 21, 1983 She was che Folk Danes Pioneer. Her research onthe tinsel faa of lal ebro, | as - Ee rele im 1926 thesis ied “Pilppine Folk Dances tnd Games” and aranged specicly for use by teachers and playground instructor in public and pate school Her books inlude the allowing: Gymnastics for Girls; Fundamental Dance Steps and Music and Philippine Fol Dances, Volumes [v0 an OROSA IGCO (1976) 1917 —July 15, 2005 She was dubbed the “Trailblazer”, “Mother of Philippine Theater Dance” and "Dean of Filipino Performing ‘Arts Critics’, pioneer Filipino choreographer in balleti folkloric and Asian styles, has produced for cover 50 years highly original, frst kind choreographies, mostly to her own storylines. These include “The Magic Garden,” “The ‘Clowns,’ “Noli Dance Suite,” and “The Flagellant”, Seen a her most ambitious ‘work isthe dance epic “Filipinescas: Philippine Life, Legend and Lore.” [ON OBUSAN (2006) 1938 — December 21, 2006 He was a dancer, choreographer stage designer, artistic director, a researcher, archivist and documentary filmmaker who broadened and deepened the Filipino understanding of his own cultural life and expressions He fortified culrual and diplomatic exchanges using the multifarious aspects and dimensions of the ar ‘of dance, Among the productions he choreographed are: “Vamos a Belen! Series”, “Noon Po sa Amin”, “Unpublished Dances of the Philippines”, “Water, Fie and Life,” and “Glimpses of ASEAN”. She isa dancer, choreographer, teacher and director, who makes a great impact on the development and promotion of contemporary dance in che Philippines. Peshaps the biggest contribution of Alice Reyes to Philippine dance is the development of a distinetly Filipino ‘modern dance idiom. Among her ‘major works: Amada, Ata Maranaw Gathering, Iim-Asu, Tales of the Manuva, Rama Hari and Bayanihan Remembered, REYES (1988) 1929 —Auguse 4 1999 She was a choreographer, dance educator and researcher, who spent almost four decades in discovering and studying Philippine folk and ‘ethnic dances. She applied her findings (0 projecta new example of an ethnic dance culture that goes beyond simple preservation and into creative growth, Among the widely acclaimed dances she had staged were the following: Singkil, Vinta, Tagabili, Pagdiwata, Saidsid, Idaw, Banga and Alves de Verbena. FASHION DESIGN RAMON VALERA (2006) (August 31, 1912 — September 1972 His contributions lie in performing his magical seminal innovations on the Philippine temo, producing a single piece of clothing from a four-piece ensemble (blouse, skirt, overskirt, and long scarf). He also ‘constructed the burcerfy sleves (became the terno’s defining feature), giving chem a solid, built-in but hidden support. He unified the components ofthe barot saya {nto a single dress with exaggerated bell sleeves, cinched at the waist, grazing the ankle, and zipped up a the back. HISTORICAL LITERATURE QUIRINO 14, 1910 May 20, 1999 He was a biographer, who had the distinction of having written one of the eariese biographies of Jose Rizal titled The Great Malayan. Quirino’sbooks and articles, span the whole gamut of Philippine history and culeure-from Bonifacio’ trial to Aguinaldo’s biography, from Philippine carcography to culinary arts, from cash erops t0 tycoons and presidenss lives, among so many subjects. His book Maps and Views of Old Manila is considered as the best book on the subject. LITERATURE VIRGILIO S. ALMARIO (2003) ‘March 9, 1944 - He is also known as Rio Alma, a poet, literary historian and cexitic, who revived and reinvented traditional Filipino poetic forms, ‘even as he championed. modernist poetics. He puta face to the Filipino writer in the country, one strong face determinedly wielding 2 pen into ‘uneruths, hypocrisy and injustice. He has published many books, including che seminal Makinasyon, Peregrinasyon, Doktrinang Anakpawis, Mga Retrato at Rekwerdo and Muli, Sa Kandungan ng Lupa, FRANCISCO ARCELLANA (1990) (6, 1916~ Augus: 1, 2002 He was a writer, poet, essayist, critic, journalist, teacher and one of the most important progenitors of the modern Filipino in English shore He pioneered the development of the shore story a a Iyecal prose-poetc form. For Arcellana, the pride of fiton is “that itis able o tender tuth thac sable vo present realty”. Arellanas published works are Poetry and Polities: The State of Original Writing in English in the Philippines Today, some of his short stories ae Frankie, The Man Who Would Be Poe, Death ina Factory, Lina, A Clown Remembers and Now Sleeps the Crimsom Petal. BAUTISTA ly 9, 1941 - Heisa poet, ficronise and essayist with exceptional achievements and significant contributions to the development ofthe country literary ats, Asa teacher of lieracure he broughe poetry and fiction closer tothe people who ocherwise ‘would not have the opportunity to develop their creative talent. He has updaced students and student-writers on lierary developments and techniques particularly in creating innovations in poetic structure and use of metaphor. His ‘major works are Summer Suns, Words ‘and Battlefields, The Trilogy of Saint Lararus and Galaw ng Asoge. LAZARO FRANCISCO (2009) ‘February 22, 1898 ~ June 17, 1980 He developed the socal realist tradition in Philippine fiction. His novels embody the authors commitment ro nationalism. Francisco ‘gained prominence as a writer not only for his social conscience bur also for his “masterful handling ofthe Tagalog language” and “supple prose style”. He put up an arm to his advocacy of Tagalog asa national language by establishing the Kapatiran ng mga ‘Alagad ng Wikang Pilipino (KAWIKA) in 1958, His masterpiece novels—Ama, Bayang Nagpatiwakal, Maganda Pa Ang Daigdig and Daluyong—alfitrs his ‘eminent place in Philippine literature. D R VICENTE ae GONZALES ‘September 8, 1915 November 28, 1999 He was better known, as N.V.M. Gonzalez, fictionist, essayist, poet and teacher, who articulated the Filipino spire in rural and urban landscapes. He used che English language to express, reflect and shape Philippine culture and Philippine sensibility. His ‘major works include: The Winds of April, Seven Hills Away, Children of the Ash-Covered Loam and Other Stories, The Bamboo Dancers and The Bread of Salt and Other Stories. AMADO V. HERNANDEZ (1973) "September 13, 1903 ~ March 24, 1970 He was poet, playwright, novelist and one ofthe Filipino weiter who practiced “commivced at Hemander’ contribution to the development of Tagalog prose is considerable he stripped Tagalog of ies ornate character and ‘wroce in prose closer tothe colloquial than the “oficial” style permitted. His works include Mga Ibong Mandaragi, Bayang Malaya, Isang DipangLangit, Luha ng Buwaya, Amado V. Hernandez: Tudla at Tudling: Katipunan ng mga Nalathalang Tula 1921-1970, Langaw sa Isang Basong Gatas at Iba Pang Kuwento ni Amado V. Hernandez. NICK JOAQUIN (1976) ‘May 4, 1917 — Apel 29, 2004 isc the English guage “Joao to deseibe his Fosgne Seni favored Bagh ox hier of Englsh bed on iiinisms Hecveklo Taber wit hat Joes sgsdance in Pilippine sti Inet s explorton ofthe Pillpine sale a ter Sead probing ino the pathology of oil changes. Among fio wads re The Woman Who Had Two Neves, A Manila, My Manila: A History for the Young, The Ballad of the Five Battles, Rizal in Saga, Almanac for Manileios, Cave and Shadows. FE SIONIL JOSE (2001) December 3, 1924 - His writings, when taken collectively can best be © described as epic Ic is consistent in espousing the aspirations of the Filipino~for national sovercignty and social justice that guarantees the value of his oeuvre. His five-novel masterpiece, the Rosales saga, consisting of The Pretenders, ‘Tree, My Brother, My Executioner, Mass, and Po-on, captured the sweep of Philippine history simultaneously narrating the lives of the Samsons whose personal lives intertwine with the social struggles of the nation, BIENVENIDO LUMBERA (2006) Apa 11, 1932 — He is poet who introduced to Tagalog lterarure what is now known as Bagay poetry, a landmark aesthetic tendency that has helped to change the vernacular poetic tradition. Asa libretist for the Tales of the Manuva and Rama Hari, he pioneered the eveative fusion of fine arts and popular imagination Asa scholar, his major books inelude the following: Tagalog Poetry, 1570- 1898: Tradition and Influences in its Development; Philippine Literature: A History and Anthology, Revaluation: Essays on Philippine Literature, and some libretto Hari and Noli Me Tangere. ALEJANDRO R. ROCES (2003) July 13, 1924 ~ May 23, 2011 He was a short story vwriter and essayist, and the country’s best titer of comic short stories. He focused on. the neglected aspects of the Filipino cultural heritage. He brought to public acention /sfestas and the aesthetics ofthe cou helped popularize several local fiestas, He campaigned to change the country’s Independence Day to June 12, caused the change of language from English t0 Filipino in the country’s stamps, ccurreney and passports, and recovered Jose Rizal’s manuscripts when they were stolen, He is known for his work “My Brother's Peculiar Chicken.” His other works include : We Filipinos are Mild Drinkers, OF Cocks and Kites, Fiesta and Something to Crow About. CARLOS P. ROMULO(1982) January 14, 1898 - December 15, 1985 His mulifaceced career spanned 50 years of public service as educator, soldier, university president, journalist and diplomat. He was the only Asian 10 win Americas coveted Pulitzer Prize in Journals of articles predicting the outbreak of World War Il, Romulo, inal, wrote and published 18 books, range of literary works which included “The United (novel), 1 Walked with Heroes (autobiography). I Saw the Fall cof the Philippines, Mother America, See the Philippines Rise (va fora series EDITH L. TIEMPO (1999) April 22, 1919 - August 21, 2011 She was a poet, ficrionist, teacher and literary critic and one of the finest Filipino writers in English whose works were characterized by a rematkable fusion of style and substance, of craftsmanship and insight. Hee poems are intricate verbal ransfigurations of significant experiences. Her language has been marked as “descriptive butuunburdened by scrupulous detailing” Philippine Army Band to is Former PADILLA DE Tiempo's works include: The Litle prestige. His compositions inch: By (1997) Marmoset, Bonsai, A Blade of Fern, the Hillside, Triumphal March, Ode to 1912 — December 2, 1992 “The Native Coast, the Alien Corn and Freedom, Concert Overture, Mindanao ‘The Charmer’s Box and Other Poems. Sketches and Symphony in C Major, among others He was a composer, and a schol |OSE GARCIA condi [LLA (1973) 0 (1997) who utilized the essence ‘August 05, 1908 — February 7, 1997 1910 —April 2, 2002 of Filipino fol music ‘The prodigious body He was considered Hevasa prolife oF De Leons musica as one ofthe finest ict for decades. compositions art songs, contranpocmy foes He effonlealy wrote Sper, concerts and the lyrics of countless music for all occasions), popular songs such have become the fll expesion of Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan, the sentiments and aspirations of the Bakya Mo Neneng, Filipino in times of strife and of peace, SaLibis Ng Nayon, making him che epitome ofa peoples regudless of race of language. Villa, introduced the reversed consonance rhyme scheme, including he Galawgrws Pasko jpusican, His music include: Mariang comma poems that NaNaman, Sana Making Overture, Roca Encamtada made fll use ofthe KaManNacwroon, — Onheseratak: Payapang Daiglig puncnaion maskin Weneymaray Tana Na‘Toma.and Ang Pasko Na Nanam, Neches Buera, Abs'y aninnorave,poeic way. Vila wasalso Pasko ay Sump. Pilipino, Lapang Tinaboas, and the Towa fo the tame of ie angoe, operatic tmasterpoce, Noli Metangace Vill works include: Have Come, Am JOSON ced El Fiibusteremo Here, Footnote to Youth, Many Vales, NCO (1999) Poems by Doveglion, Poems 55, Poems 1936 — July 11, 1988 co in Praise of Love: The Best Love Poems 10 (2014) of Jose Garcia Villa as Chosen By Himself, among others. i A rary 1941 ~ 19 September 2014 film scores, musical MUSIC director and music teacher, he wrote His lifetime bringing out the unique NINO R. an oustindingand sounds of our indigenous NAVENTURA (1988) memorable body of music in compositions, 1904 — January 25, 1996 works that resonate having high technical = with che Filipino demanideccqual ta che sense of musicality compositions of masters He vigorously pursued and which embody an ingenious voice anywhere in the world, Pe a rmuseal acer that mises the seshetic dimensions of onributed tothe wikanurweeing caeempanry Bipion casfe, Hleworlt’ gwaricis oF people laballte Wee commitment ro include "Nehan, Kahit na Magis” and the Asian and Philippine cultura 4 advancing the “Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Ubaw na 4s rich source of inspiration and fronciers of Philippine Lupa.’ *Kalesa,” “Bato sa Bubangin’ 4 celebration of our ethnicity, He music. In 1935, and “Gaano Kita Kamahal.” clevated the Filipino artistry into one Buenavencura joined that is highly esteemed by the people Francisca Reyes all over the world. His major works Aquino wo conduct are: Ashen Wings, Shay sa Kabila research on fllsongs ng Pealam, La Loba Negra, Yerma and dances that le cits popularization Pamugun, Polpok Alimpako. He also conducted and restored theFUENTES (1976) 1895 — August 7, 1978 Her portrayal of Cio-cio San in Giacomo Puccini’s Madame Butterfly at Ikaly’s Teatro Municipale di Piacerza, has been hailed as the “most sublime interpretation of the part’, which made the scarcely heard of Philippines, known in Europe. She embarked fon a string of music performances in Europe essaying the roles of Liu Yu in Puccini Tarnador, Mimi in Puccini's La Boheme, Irs ip Pietro Mascagni’ Iris, the tide role of Salome (which composer Richard Strauss personally offered to her including the role of Princess Yang Gui Fe in Li Tai Pe) 1A, G (1989) 1917 — August 16, 2008 She was an educator, composer, performing artis, administrator and cculcural entrepreneur of national and international caliber, who involved herself wholly in sharpening the Filipino’ appreciation of musi. She pioneered the tak of discovering Filipino roots through fusing ethnic music and ‘Western influences (incorporating indigenous Filipino inscruments in orchestral productions). Her works are ‘Toccata for Percussions and Winds, Divertissement and Concertante, Love Song Cycle, Legend of the Sarimanok: and Dularawan A (1997) 1917 — May 5, 2004 He was a composes snusiclogit, teacher and performes, ‘who explored the musicality ofthe Filipino deeply. Maceda embarked on a lifelong dedication co the understanding and popularization of Filipino traditional music, Macedas experimentation alo freed Filipino musical expresion fiom a strictly Eurocentric mold. Usually performed as 4 communal rial, his compositions like ‘Ugma-ugma (1963), Pegsamba (1968), and Udlotudlot (1975), are monuments to his unfagging commitment so Philippine music. Other major works include Agungan, Kubing, Pagsamba, Ugnayan, Ading, Aroding and Siasid. 10 IA (1973) 1894 - January 29, 1980 He was a versatile ‘musician, composer and music educator, who was the last of the musical triumvirate of Abelardo and Santiago. He was a pioneer in the use of folk music in large musical compositions. He is credited for introducing, such innovations as the whole tone scale, pentatonic scale, exuberance of dominant ninehs and eleventh cords, and linear counterpoints. His compositions include: Hatinggabi, Misa Anconiana Grand Festival Mass, Ang Batingsw, Kundiman-Kundangan; Amihan, ‘Awit ni Maria Clara, Larawan Nitong Pilipinas, among others. C990) | 1913 = March 31, 2002 He was a composer, conductor, and A teacher whose works incorporated folk elements and traditional musical form. His commitment and work in chorale ‘usic, contributed to the vigorous development of chorale singing and ‘opened a cteative outler to Filipino communities all over the country. His music include: Malakas at Maganda ‘Overture, Easter Cantata, Sa Mahal Kong Bayan, Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, ‘Triumphal March and Lahing. Kayumanggi (2014) 1941 - He isa composer, conductor and musicologist, who is currently the country’s foremost exponent of contemporary lipino music. Embedded in his work, are che people-specific concepts central to the ethnomusicological discipline, the trandation of indigenous musical systems into modern musical discourse, and the marriage of Western and non-Western sounds. He is instrumental in espousing 1 modern Philippine music rooted in old Asian practices and life concepts. His major works are, Rituwal ng, Pasasalamat, PENOMENON, Parangal kay SW, 'Bad, Daragang Magayon, Dw’Gey.O. (ON (1999) July 9, 2013 Her indispensable contribution ro Filipino musica heritage was the founding ofthe Philippine Madeigal Singers, st choral g70up winning ice inthe European ‘grand prix, and the speatheading of the development of Philippine choral music. She organized 2 cultural outreach program ro provide ‘music education and exposure to the art of choral singing. in several provinces. She teansformed che madrgal fom an ealian renaissance musical form ro versatile ‘ehicle of Philippine musical hough, feelings and creative imagination, ‘THEATER ‘DAISY _AVELLANA (1999) "January 26, 1917 ~ May 12, 2013 PB Sie was an actor, i director and a write She elevated legcimate theater and dramatic ans toa new level of excellence by staging and performing in breakthrough productions of dlassc Filipino and foreign plays and by encouraging the establishment of performing groups and the professionalization of Filipino theater. She was best remembered a8 Candida Marasigan in che sage and film versions of Portrait of the Artistas Filipino. Her directorial credits include Diego Siang, and Walang Sugat. ‘Among her screenplays are Saleay and Portrait of the Artistas Filipino. LAMBERTO V. _AVELLANA (1976) | February 12, 1915 ~ April 25, 1991 He was a director for theater and film, who was called = “The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies.” He was the first ro use the motion picture camera to establish @ point-of-view, a move that revolutionized the techniques of film narration. In his fm Sakay, he demonstrated a kind of visual that established a new filmic language “The frst Filipino filmmaker atthe Cannes International Film Festival, showing his film Kandelerong Pilak. Among his directed fis released worldwide are Sergeant Hasan, Destination Vietnam, and The Evil ‘Within. SALVADOR nena (2003) “January 7, 1945 — October 26, 2011 Salvador Bernal was a theater designer designed more than 300 productions distinguished for their originality since 1969, Sensitive to the budger limitations ‘of local productions, he harnessed the design potential of inexpensive local materials, pioneering for maximizing the use of bamboo, raw abaca, abacafibes, hhemp twine, rattan inks and gauze cacha. His ‘major set designs were Rama at Sita, chain Pilipinas Cirea, Dalagang Bukid, Banaag at Sikat, Rajah Sulayman, Abaniko, La Traviata, Tomaneg at ‘Aniway and Pagkahaba-haba man ng. Prusisyon sa Simbahan din ang Talo Baan “ATANG” RAMA (1987) "January 11, 1902 July 11, 1991 She as the Queen of Kundiman, then, already 74 years old singing “Nabasag ‘na Banga” which she sang asa 15- year old girl in the sasuele Dalagang, Bukid. The same sarsuela, became the fiese Tagalog film, and she became the first actress essaying the same role. She believes that sarswela and kundiman vas honored express best the Filipino soul. Among the songs she premiered or popularized were Pakiusap, Ay, Ay Kalisud, Kung ibig Ka Madaling Araw, and Mutya ng Pasig. “WILFRIDO MA. GUERRERO (1997) fanuary 22, 1911 — April 28, 1995 He was the founder and artistic director of the UP Mobile “Theater he pioncered the concept of ‘heater campus tour. By bringing theatre to the countryside, he made possible for students and, audiences in general to experience the basic grammar of saging and acting in familiar and fiendly ways through his plays thar umorously reflect the behavior of the Filipino, His plays include Half an Hourin a Convent, Wanted: A Chaperon, ‘Condemned, Deep in My Heart, Three Rats, Our Strange Ways, The Forsaken House, SEVERINO MONTANO (2001) Jan. 3, 1915 — December 12, 1980 He was a playwright, director, accor, theater organizer and the forerunner in institusionalizing ‘legitimate theater” in the Philippines. Taking up courses and geaduare degrees abroad, he honed and shared his expertise with his ccountrymates. He established a graduate programm at che Philippine Normal College forthe taining of playwrights, directors, technicians, actors, and designers. He aso established the Arena Theater Playwriting Contest. His published works include: The Lave of Leonor Rivera, But Not My Sons Any. Longer, Gabriela Silang, The Merry Wives of Manila, ‘he Ladies and the Senador and Parting at Calamba. ROLANDO S. TINIO (1997) March 5, 1937 —July 7, 1997 He was a playwright, thespian, poet, teacher, critic and translator, who marked his career swith prolific artistic productions. Asa stage director, his original insights in the seripes handled, brought forth productions notable for their visual impact and intellectual eogency. He revived traditional Filipino drama, yg old theater forms like the sarswela and opening a ceasure-house ‘of contemporary Western drama. Among his works are: Now and Forever, Gamitin Mo Ako, Bayad Puri, Milagros, Ang Mestisa, Ako, Ang Kiri ‘Ana Maria, Orosman at Zafira and Larawan, he musical, VISUAL ARTS NAPOLEON V. ABUEVA (1976) January 26, 1930 - He is considered as the Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture, being adepr in either academic representational style ‘or modem abstract, utilizing almost all kinds ‘of materials. Among the cay innovations Abueva introduced in 1951 was what he refered to as “buoyant sculptute” ~ sculpture meant to be appreciated from the surface of a placid pool. His major works include Kaganapan, Kiss of Judas, Thirty Picces of Silver, The Transfiguration, UP Gateway, Nine Muses, Sunburst, Pitong Diwata ar the UP frculty center, and the National Heroes Shrine, Mc. ‘Samat, Bataan. FEDERICO AGUILAR Y ALCUAZ (2009) June 6, 1932 — February 2, 2011 He was known for his gestural paintings in acrylicand oil. As sculptor, he rendered abstract and figurative i works in ceramics, tapestries and even in elie seulpeures mace of paper and mixed media. His ‘works are highly favored for its studied refinement and the ease and pleasure conveyed by his choice of light, color and composition with its playful expressionist and cubist elements. FERNANDO C. AMORSOLO (1972) May 30, 1892 — April 24, 1972 He was the frst, National Artist, with the oficial tile “Grand Old Man of Philippine Ar.” Amorsolo developed the backlighting, technique that became his trademark where Figures, a cuscer of leaves, spill of Iair, che swell of breast, are seen aglow on canvas, His tation underscores all his years of creative activity which have “defined and perpetuated a distincr element of the nation’s artistic and cultural herieage.” His major works include: Maiden in a Stream; El Ciego; Dalagang Bukid: ‘The Mestiza; Planting Rice; Sunday Morning Going to Town; Antipolo Fiesta and Afternoon Meal of Rice Workers. BENEDICTO R. CABRERA (2006) April 10, 1942 - He ("Bencab") upheld che primacy ‘of drawing over the decorative color. He has christened the emblematic scavenger figure “Sabel”, ‘which for him, is ‘melancholic symbol of dislocation, despair and isolation--the personification of human dignity threatened by life’ viisscudes, and the vast inequities of Philippine sociery. His exploration of form, finding bis way ‘out ofthe late neo-realism and high abstraction of the sixties contributed to the potency of figurative expression in Philippine art. He has championed the marginalized Filipino in his most characteristic works. His works include ‘The Larawan Series and Sabel. FRANCISCO COCHING (2014) January 29, 1919 — September 1, 1998 He was acknowledged as the “Dean of Filipino Mus master storyteller im images and in print. His illustrations and novels are produces of that happy combination of fertile imagination, a love of storytelling, and flawless drafismanship. He synthesizes images and stories informing Philippine folk and popular imagin His works teflcer the dynamics brought about by the racial and class confi in jon of culeure Philippine colonial society in the 19th century. Among his works are Lapu- Lapu, Sagisag ng Labing Pilipi Marabini, Haring Ulopong, Pusakal, Talipandas and El Vibora. VICTORIO C. EDADES (1976) December 23, 1895 ~ March 7, 1985 He emerged as the “Father of Modern Philippine Painting, with distorted human figures in rough, bold impasto strokes, and standing tll and singular in his advocacy and practice cof what he believes is creative art. He also introduced a liberal arts program. that offers subjects as art history and foreign languages chac will lead to a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Among. his works are The Artist and the Model, Portrait ofthe Professor, Japanese Girl, ‘Mother and Daughter, The Wrestlers, Poinsettia Ciel CARLOS “BOTONG” V. FRANCISCO (1973) November 4, 1912 — March 31, 1969 He single-handedly revived che forgotten art ‘of mural and remained its mos distinguished practitioner for nearly three decades. His uncering eye for composition and anromy, the lush tropical sense of color and an abiding faith in the folk values typified by che townspeople of Angono became the hallmark of his art. His major works include the following: The Mural in ‘Manila City Hall, Maria Makiling, ‘The Invasion of Limahong, Muslim Betrothal, First Mass at Limasawa, The Martyrdom of Rizal, Bayanihan, and Sandugo. ABDULMARI ASIA IMAO (2006) January 14, 1936 — December 16, 2014 He was a sculptor, painter, photographer, documentary film maker, cultural researcher, writer, and articulator of a Philippine Muslim art and culture. “Through his works, the indigenous ‘uli sarimanok and naga mosis have bbeen popularized and instilled in the consciousness ofthe Filipino nation and other peoples as original Filipino creations. Among his works are Industry Brass Mural, PNB, San Fernando, La Union, Mural Relief on Filmmaking, Manila City Hall, Industrial Mural, BSP, San Fernando, La Union, Sulu Warriors, Sulu Provincial Capitol. JOSE T. JOYA (2003) June3, 1931 May 1, 1995 He was a paineer and multimedia artist who distinguished himself by creating an authentic Filipino abseract expressionist idiom h ‘ that eranscended its = foreign provenance. His use of rie paper in collages promoted transparency, a common characteristic of folk art. He espoused the value of kineric energy and spontaneity in painting which became significanc artistic values in Philippine art, Among his compositions are Granadean Arabesque, Space ‘Transfiguration, Hills of Nikko, Dimension of Fear, Naiad, Torogan and Cityseape. ANG KIUKOK (2001) March 1, 1931 - May 9, 2005, He was one of those who came at the heels ofthe pioneering smodernist during the 605, he blaze a formal and iconographic path of his own through works of high ‘sual impact and compelling meaning. He crystal vivid, cubist figures the teror and angst, shaped inthe furnace ofthe politcal turmoil of those times, He pursued a syle of esprsion imbued with humanis fervorand socal concern, Some of his works include: Geometric Landscape, Face, (Crucifixion, Pieta and the Seated Figure. CESAR LEGASPI (1990) April2, 1917 April, 1994 He was a pioneer "Neo- Realist” ofthe country, and remembered for his singular achievement of refining cubism in the Philippine context. He belonged to the so-called Thirteen Moderns" and later the “Neo-realsts, He made use of the ‘geometric fragmentation technique, weaving social comment and juxtaposing the mythical and modern inco his overlapping, interacting forms with power and intensity. His works include Gadgets, Gadgets Il, Diggers, Idols of the Third Eye, Facade, Ovary, Flora and Fauna, Triptych, Flight, Bayanihan, Struggle, Avenging Figure, Turning Point, Peace and The Survivor, ARTURO R. LUZ (1997) November 20, 1926 - He isa paineer, sculptor, and designer, who created masterpieces that exemplify an ideal of sublime restraine in expression and form, From the Carnival series to the later Cyelisepaincings, he produced works that elevated Filipino aesthetic vision to new heights of sophisticated simplicity: He inspired and developed a Filipino artistic community tha nurtures impeccable, minimalist designs. Among his other significant paintings ate Vendador de Flores, Procession, Night Glows, Cities of the Past, Imaginary Landscapes and his ‘muta painting Black and White. VICENTE S. MANANSALA (1981) January 22, 1910 ~ August 2, 1981 His paintings are described as visions of reality teetering on the edge of abstraction Manansala believes that che beauty of arcis in the process, in the moment of doing a particular painting, closely associating it with the act of making love. His distinct contributions to the world of artis transparent cubisim which he introduced in the eaily 60%, in his Bird Series ‘Manansalis works also include A Cluster of Nipa Hut, Banaklaot, Market Venders, Madonna of the Slums, Sill with Green Guitar, Via Crucis, ‘Whirr and Homage to Pieter de Hooch’ Interior of a Dutch House. J. (EREMIAS) ELIZALDE NAVARRO (1999) May 22, 1924 — June 10, 1999 He was a proficient painter and sculptor. His masks carved in hardwood merge the human and the animal; his paintings consises of abstracts and figures in oll and watercolor, and his assemblages fuse found objects and metal parts, He has done a series of figurative works drawing inspiration from Balinese arc and culture, demonstrating his power as a master of colors. His major works include: Pm Sorry Jesus, I Can't Attend Christmas This Year, Homage to Dodj Laurel, The Seasons and A Flying Contraption for Me. Learus. HERNANDO R. OCAMPO (1991) April 28, 1911 ~ December 28, 1978 He ara ag per tod eg eb ot pro-war “Thine Modem ochre the oune of His wots cae an swe of te han socal rales inh counsy and contributed to the rise of the Si nial pt ering the potato Hsbc wpe bythe he, longa is of Philip clral and rata ile an Inde maon Philippine modem an Hepler cin acing the Phiipine Gale the county i. His we ince Genes in CCP Main Theat, Clery, Shon Dellan, Min tod Caren, Anges Klay Ancestors, ‘The Resureton Bacdop ad Fest GUILLERMO ESTRELLA TOLENTIN¢ (1973) July 24, 1890 - July 12, 1976 He belongs toa period when Filipinos firmly assercedtheie dignicy and independence from colonial rule resulting in ‘works of majestic, heroic style and idealism, such asthe UP Oblation, acknowledged as his masterpiece and The Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan which stands as an enduring symbol of the Filipinos ery for freedom. Other works include the bronze figures of President Quezon at Quezon Memorial, life-size busts of Jose Rizal ar UP and UE, and the marble statue of Ramon Magsaysay in GSIS Building, He also designed the seal of che Republic of the Philippines.