CPAR

The National artist gold-plated medallion minted by

THE NATIONAL ARTIST AWARD– is the highest the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
national recognition given to Filipino individuals who
have made significant contributions. a. 200,000 – minimum cash award
o Music b. Lifetime personal monthly stipend 30,000
o Dance
o Theater A place of honor, in line with particular procedure, in
state functions, national commemorations
It was established under PROCLMATION NO. 1001
dated 1PRIL 27, 1972 Nomination procedure

FERNANDO AMORSOLO (National Artist for Visual a. DANCE – choreography

Arts) – first awardee b. MUSIC – composition
c. THEATER – direction/production design
The award is conferred every 3 years through a d. VISUAL ARTS – painting, sculpture,
vigorous deliberation and selection process printmaking, photography, installation
e. LITERATURE – poetry, fiction, essay,
NCAA – National Commission for Culture and the Arts journalism
and Cultural Center of the Philippine (CCP) are f. FILM & BROADCAST ARTS –
conferred by the President of the Philippines cinematography, editing, camera work
g. ARCHITECTURE, ALLIED DESIGN –
Vision architecture design, interior design, industrial
Unusual insights achievement art design, landscape architecture and fashion
measured design
Creativity and imagination
Technical proficiency 73 National Artists

Objective of the Award National Artists Controversies

a. Significant contributions to the cultural 1. 1982: FERDINAND MARCOS –CARLOS P.

heritage of the story ROMULO (for literature)
b. Accomplishments at its highest level and to
promote creative expression as significant to 2. 1997: FIDEL V. RAMOS created new category
the development of a national cultural identity – historical literature – CARLOS QUIRINO
c. Dedicated their lives to their works to forge 3. 1999: JOSEPH ESTRADA– ERNANI CUENCO
new parts and directions for future for Music
generations of Filipino artists 4. 2003: GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO named
writer
Honors and Privileges ALEJANDRO ROCES a National Artist for
Literature
The rank and title of National artist; as proclaimed by
President of the Philippines
 5. 2006: Arroyo conferred the award on the late HONORATA "ATANG" DELA RAMA (N.A 1987)
SENATOR FRANCISCO “SOC” RODRIGO (for  Queen of Kundiman and Queen of Sarswela.
writing poetry and translating plays) and  Atang firmly believes that the sarswela and
sculptor and painter ABDULMARI ASIA IMAO the kundiman expresses best the Filipino soul.
as a form of “political accommodation”  “Dalagang Bukid” – which became the first
full-length Tagalog film.
6. 2009: Arroyo named as National Artists  She was a Bodabil performer, an indigenized
filmmaker CARLO MAGNO JOSE CAPARAS, form of vaudeville which featured a
theater stalwart CECILE GUIDOTE- hodgepodge of musical numbers, short-form
ALVAREZ, architect FRANCISCO “BOBBY” comedy, and dramatic skits (even magical
MANOSA, and fashion designer JOSE acts).
“PITOY” MORENO– all not part pf the
shortlist given by the NCAA-CCP ANTONINO BUENAVENTURA (N.A 1988)
 Music Director of the UST Conservatory of
/// Music in 1961 and UE School Music of Arts
NATIONAL ARTISTS FOR MUSIC in 1964.
 Buenaventura’s music was influenced by
ANTONIO MOLINA (N.A 1973) different ethnic Philippine folksongs. He
 He was also known as the Claude Debussy of also created a minuet in 1937 largely based
impressionism in music. from Igorot tunes.
 He founded the CEU String Quartet.  Around 1930, he composed the music of
 Hatinggabi: a serenade for solo violin and pandanggo sa ilaw
piano accompaniment.  He led the Philippine Constabulary band and
Ana Maria: a special sarzuela presentation. then later the Philippine Army band
 As a member of the faculty of the UP
Conservatory, he had taught many of the LUKRESIA R. KASILAG (N.A 1989)
country’s leading musical personalities and  Wrote more than 200 compositions,
educators like Lucresia Kasilag and Felipe folksongs, opera and orchestral works
de Leon.  Known as “Tita King” and was a member of
“Kasilag Rondalla”
JOVITA FUENTES (N.A 1976)  She was known for incorporating indigenous
 Philippines’ first female national artist Filipino music with Western influences;
 first Filipino international star in the world Filipino instruments into orchestral
of opera. productions.
 In April 1925, Fuentes made her international  She founded the Bayanihan Folk Arts Center
debut as Cio Cio San in Puccini’s Madama for research and theatrical presentations.
Butterfly, staged in Italy’s Teatro Municipale
di Piacenza. LUCIO SAN PEDRO (N.A 1991)
 She founded various music associations such  known as a “romantic nationalist”
as Asociacion Musical de Filipinas, the Bach  He incorporated Philippine folk elements in his
Society of the Philippines, and the Artists’ compositions with Western forms and
Guild of the Philippines harmony.
 He wrote symphonic music, band, vocal,  Founded the UP Center for
choral, music-theater, chamber, movie Ethnomusicologist
music.  He wrote papers that enlightened scholars,
 He is known for the glorification of the both Filipino and foreign, about the nature of
Filipino soul in his compositions. Philippine traditional and ethnic music.
 His famous works include "Uggoy ng duyan  Maceda Archives received a recognition from
(1943)", "Lahing kayumanggi, 1916 the UNESCO Memory of the World.
(nationalistic symphonic Poem)", "Simbang  His works include "Pagsamba (1968)",
gabi" and "Sa mahal kong bayan” "Ugmaugma(1963)" "Udlotudlot (1975)"

FELIPE DE LEON (N.A 1997) ANDREA VENERACION (N.A 1999)

 He was a composer and conductor of classical  A lyric soprano soloist, accomplished pianist
music, and wrote music for the sarswela. and accompanist.
 Musical Compositions: sonatas, marches,  Two of her indispensable contributions in
and concertos culture and the arts include the founding of
 Known as a nationalist composer, he sought the Philippine Madrigal Singers and the
to express the Philippines' cultural identity spearheading of the development of
through his compositions Philippine choral music
 Composed popular Christmas carol "Pasko Na  She is the founder and first conductor of the
Naman", and two opera, "Noli Me Tangere" Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music (AILM)
and "El Filibusterismo” Chorale
 She is recognized as an authority on choral
LEVI CELERIO (N.A 1997) music and performance and has served as
 He wrote more than 4,000 Filipino songs adjudicator in international music
 He is also known for using the leaf as a competitions
musical instrument which led to being
recognized as the "only man who could play ERNANI J. CUENCO (N.A 1999)
music using a leaf" by the Guinness Book of  Composer, film, scorer, musical director and
Records music teacher
 He composed OPM song like "Ikaw", "Kahit  Pres. Joseph Estrada discovered him and
Konting Pagtingin", "Saan Ka Man asked to do the musical scorings of his
Naroroon?“, and wrote the lyrics of the movies.
famous Filipino lullaby ”Sa Ugoy ng Duyan” .  His works embody a Filipino sense of
 He also composed folk songs including "Ang musicality that contain the classical sound of
Pipit", "Itik-Itik", and "Waray-Waray" and the the Kundiman
famous Christmas carol "Ang Pasko ay  His popular and well-loved compositions are
Sumapit“ “Gaano Kita Kamahal” and “Bato sa
Buhangin”
JOSE M. MACEDA (N.A 1997)  He collaborated with Levi Celerio for the
 He is a composer, musicologist, teacher, song “Gaano Kita Kamahal” in the same
performer, pianist, anthropologist and movie title.
ethnomusicologist.
FRANCISCO FELICIANO (N.A 2014)
 Avant Garde composer and conductor for  the “Mother of Philippine Folk Dance” and
band and chorus. organized the Philippine Folk Dance Society.
 He composed hundreds of liturgical pieces,  50 basic steps and 200 folk dances of
mass settings, hymns, and songs for worship. various modes and colors.
 He founded the Asian Institute for Liturgy  Pandanggo sa Ilaw, Tinikling, Cariñosa and
and Music in Quezon City, a school for church Singkil, all which Reyes-Aquino documented
musicians. in her time.
 He was the musical director of the movie "Ang
Bukas ay Atin" which directed by Lamberto LEONOR OROSA GOQUINGCO (N.A 1976)
Avellana.  She was dubbed the “Trailblazer”, “Mother of
Philippine Theater Dance” and “Dean of
RAMON P. SANTOS (N.A 2014) Filipino Performing Arts Critics”
 currently the country’s foremost exponent of  After World War 2, she organized the
contemporary Filipino music. Philippine Ballet, where she brought to life
 Contributed greatly to the quest for new Noli Me Tangere onstage.
directions in music, taking as basis of  In 1958 she founded the Filipinesca Dance
nonWestern traditions in the Philippines and Company.
Southeast Asia.  Her works include "Vinta!, Morolandia"
 His works include Ding Ding Nga Diyawa, (choreographed in 1938); Festival in
Nabasag na Banga Maguindanao (depicting a Muslim royal
 gamelan music of Java. wedding)

RYAN CAYABYAB (N.A 2018) LUCRECIA REYES URTULA (N.A 1988)

 known as Mr. C  A choreographer, dance educator and
 His works range from commissioned full- researcher, who spent almost four decades in
length ballets, theater musicals, choral pieces, the discovery and study of Philippine folk and
a Mass set to unaccompanied chorus, and ethnic dances.
orchestral pieces to commercial recordings of  She had choreographed suites of mountain
popular music, film scores and television dances, Spanish-influenced dances, Muslim
specials. pageants and festivals and regional
 Composed “We Win as One”, sang by Lea variations
Salonga  She then became part of the Bayanihan
 Rama-Hari; Smokey Mountain; One Christmas; Philippine Dance Company and was also its
Larawan: The Musical; Da Coconut Nut; Kay choreographer and dance director
Ganda Ng Ating Musika; Kailan; Tuwing  She also published books such as Philippine
Umuulan at Kapiling Ka National Dances; Fundamental Dance Steps
and Music; Philippine Folk Dances
NATIONAL ARTISTS FOR DANCE
RAMON OBUSAN (N.A 2006)
FRANCISCA REYES AQUINO (N.A 1973)  He was a dancer, choreographer, stage
 First National Artist for Dance designer and artistic director who achieved
 acknowledged as the FolkDance Pioneer. phenomenal success in Philippine dance and
cultural work.
 He was also acknowledged as a researcher, Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater of the
archivist and documentary filmmaker who University of the Philippines.
broadened and deepened the Filipino  Founder and artistic director of the UP mobile
understanding of his own cultural life and theater
expressions.  Pioneered the concept of theater campus
 Obusan founded the Ramon Obusan tour
Folkloric Group (ROFG)
 His famous works include “Vamos a Belen! ROLANDO S. TINIO (N.A 1997)
Series” and “Obra Maestra,”  He was playwright, thespian, poet, teacher,
critic, translator and stage director
ALICE REYES (N.A 2014)  He was known for translating Western
 She is a multi-talented dancer, choreographer, classics, which includes the works of
artistic director, and founder of Ballet Sophocles, Shakespeare, Ibsen, Chekhov,
Philippines. Puccini and Verdi, into Tagalog.
 “Mother of Philippine Modern Dance.”  Revived the traditional Filipino drama in
 Her biggest contribution to Philippine dance is Teatro Pilipino
the development of a distinctly Filipino  His works include "Larawan - The Musical",
modern dance idiom. "Makbet", "Rama-Har" and movies like
 Tales of the Manuvu and Rama Hari, which "Sidhi", "Ang Larawan", etc.
she worked on with Ryan Cayabyab.
DAISY H. AVELLANA (N.A 1999)
NATIONAL ARTISTS FOR THEATER  She was an actor, director and writer, and
known as the First Lady of Philippine
LAMBERTO VERA AVELLANA (N.A 1976) Theater
 He was a prominent Filipino film director  Elevated legitimate theater and dramatic arts
and stage actor and director and was called to a new level of excellence by staging and
“The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies” as performing
early as 1939.  Together with her husband and other artists,
 first to use the motion picture camera to she co-founded the Barangay Theatre Guild
establish a point-of-view, a move that in 1939 which paved the way for the
revolutionized the techniques of film narration. popularization of theatre and dramatic arts in
 His films, Anak Dalita and Badjao attained the country, utilizing radio and television.
international acclaim  Her famous works are "A portrait of the Artist
 His reputation has been eclipsed by the next as Filipino", "Sakay
wave of directors like Brocka and Bernal
SEVERINO MONTANO (N.A 2001)
WILFRIDO MARIA GUERRERO (N.A 1997)  theater organizer with an output of one novel,
 He was a Filipino playwright, director, teacher 150 poems and 50 plays, and was considered
and theater artist, who wrote well over 100 as one of the Titans of Philippine Theater.
plays, 41 of which have been published.  He was the forerunner in institutionalizing
 He is the first Filipino to have a theater “legitimate theater” in the Philippines, and
named after him within his lifetime: The organized the Arena Theater to bring drama to
 the masses. He used his own money to start that revolutionized the techniques of film
the Arena Theater. narration.
 He also established the Arena Theater  His films, Anak Dalita and Badjao attained
Playwriting Contest and trained Rolando S. international acclaim
Tino  His reputation has been eclipsed by the next
 His works include "Sabina", "Parting at wave of directors like Brocka and Bernal
Calamba"
GERARDO DE LEON (N.A 1982)
SALVADOR F. BERNAL (N.A 2003)  Filipino actor-turned-film director.
 “Father of Philippine Stage Design,”  He was a medical doctor by profession, but his
 He had over 300 productions in art, film and ultimate love for film won him over. He made
music and was known for using indigenous his acting debut in the 1934 film Ang Dangal.
and locally available materials foe his stage He acted in eight other films before becoming
designs, such as bamboo, abaca fabric, a director.
twice-raw hemp, and rattan chain links  nicknamed "Manong” and became the most
 he organized the PATDAT (Philippine awarded film director in the history of the
Association of Theatre Designers and Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and
Technicians) in 1995 Sciences' (FAMAS) Awards.
 His famous works include "Sa Bunganga ng  Noli me tangere and filibusterismo are two of
Pating", "Lapu-Lapu" his famous films.

AMELIA LAPENA BONIFACIO (N.A 2018) LINO BROCKA (N.A 1997)

 known as the "Grande Dame of Southeast  He was a radical filmmaker whose socially
Asian Children’s Theatre." conscious films explored the plight of the
 Tita Amel started Teatrong Mulat, writing and marginalized and ignored sectors of Filipino
producing puppet plays because she wanted society.
to base the story and the material on Asian  In 1983, he founded the organization
and Filipino tales. Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP).
 Teatrong Mulat has placed the Philippines on  He directed landmark films such as
the artistic map of world theater. Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974),
 Her literary output consists of 20 books, 40 Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1975),
plays, 130 stories, including the famous Insiang (1976), Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim
"Papet Pasyon" and "Sita and Rama" (1984), and Orapronobis (1989)
 Brocka served as a jury member of the 39th
FILM AND BROADCAST ARTS Cannes Film Festival.

LAMBERTO VERA AVELLANA (N.A 1976) ISHMAEL BERNAL (N.A 2001)

 He was a prominent Filipino film director and
stage actor and director and was called “The
Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies” as early
as 1939.
 He was the first to use the motion picture
camera to establish a point-of-view, a move
 was noted for his melodramas, particularly
with feminist and moral issues
 Among his notable films are “Pahiram ng
Isang Umaga” (1989), “Broken Marriage”
(1983), “Himala” (1982), “City After Dark”
(1980), and “Nunal sa Tubig” (1976).
 Bernal considered himself a feminist director  Eric de Guia is a film director, writer and actor
and admitted that it was part of his interest to whose films are commonly associated with the
tackle issues affecting women (Relasyon, Third Cinema movement through their
Hinugot sa langit and Working Girls critiques of neocolonialism.
EDDIE S. ROMERO (N.A 2003)  "Father of Philippine Independent Cinema".
 considered one of the finest in the cinema of  In recent years, Tahimik has become a noted
the Philippines. installation artist with his works exhibited in
 His body of work delved into the history and various public spaces in the Philippines.
politics of the Philippines depicted in his 1976  His most acclaimed work is "Perfumed Night"
film Ganito Kami Noon…Paano Kayo
Ngayon? NATIONAL ARTISTS IN ARCHITECTURE
 His 13-part series Noli Me Tangere brought
Philippine national hero José Rizal's novel to a JUAN NAKPIL (N.A 1973)
new generation of viewers.  He was an architect, teacher, civic leader, civil
engineer,was a pioneer and innovator in
FERNANDO POE JR. (N.A 2006) Philippine Architecture.
 nickname "King of Philippine Movies" (often  He was regarded as the Dean of Filipino
shortened to Da King). Architects.
 He inspired a generation of television and  He has integrated strength, function, and
movie impersonators, both serious and beauty in the buildings that are the country's
comedic. heritage today.
 His movie role as the 'Pinoy Robin Hood' and  Major works include "Quiapo Church", "UP
'People's Champion' in most of his films have Quezon Hall", and theaters like "Avenue,
repeatedly been clichéd by Filipino action Rizal and Capitol"
films for years to come.
 257 movies PABLO S. ANTONIO (N.A 1976)
 pioneered modern Philippine Architecture.
MANUEL CONDE (N.A 2009) His architecture adapts the Art Deco
 He was a Filipino actor, director and producer, techniques which is dominant motif during his
and directed about 40 films. time and practiced maximum use of natural
 He used the screen name Juan Urbano during light and cross ventilation.
the 1930s aside from his more popular screen  "Function over Elegance"
name.  use of natural light and cross ventilation.
 “Genghis Khan” was the first Filipino film to  His major works are: Far Eastern University;
be acclaimed at an international film festival in Manila Polo Club; Ideal theater; lyric
Venice in 1952, and his “Juan Tamad Goes To theater; Galaxy theater
Congress” is considered the best Filipino
satire ever filmed. LEANDRO V. LOCSIN (N.A 1990)
 He is better known as Mr. Shooli in a  His architecture was known for his use of
television comedy series Mongolian Barbecue. concrete, floating volume and simplistic
design in his various projects.
KIDLAT TAHIMIK (N.A 2018)  He believed that the true Philippine
Architecture is “the product of two great
 streams of culture, the oriental and the
occidental to produce a new object of
profound harmony.
 His major works are: Largest single work:
Istana Nurul Iman, CCP Complex Cultural
Center of the Philippines Folk Arts Theater
ILDEFONSO P. SANTOS JR. (N.A 2006)
 was known for being the "Father
Philippine Landscape Architecture."
 He pioneered the practice of landscape
architecture in the Philippines that have
enhanced contemporary Filipino life.
 He introduced a new concept of outdoor
shopping with landscaped walks, fountains
and sculptures as accents.
 Among his notable works are CCP complex;
Bantayog ng mga Bayani; Manila Hotel; San
Miguel Corporation Building
RAMON O. VALERA (N.A 2006)
 Valera is known to the public as the “High
priest of local fashion”
 He was the only male counter
contemporaries had, and he would do the
designing, cutting, pasting, and sewing all
by himself.
 He was the man behind the transformation of
the traditional four-piece terno into a single
piece with bell sleeves and back zipper—
and the same man who defied traditionalists
(and the old-fashioned) for doing so.
JOSE MARIA ZARAGOZA (N.A 2014)
 He studied at International Institute of
Liturgical Art (IILA) in Rome in 1950, where
he received a diploma of in liturgical art and
architecture.
 Zaragoza derived traditional forms
Spanish colonial architecture and combined it
with simple, unornamented designs of the
International style
 His innovation designed a whooping 45
churches and religious centers, including the
Santo Domingo Church, Our Lady of Rosary
in Tala, Quezon, Don Bosco Church, the
Convent of the Pink Sisters, etc.
FRANCISCO MAÑOSA (N.A 2018)
 He was a Filipino architect considered one of
of the most influential Filipino architects of the
20th century, for pioneering the art of
Philippine neovernacular architecture.
 "Father of Philippine Neo-vernacular
Architecture“
 “Bobby” Mañosa was known for some of
today's iconic landmarks and immortalizing
Bahay Kuboinspired architectural style and
aesthetics in modern architecture.
 His works include "EDSA Shrine"; "Coconut
Palace"; "San Miguel Corporation"
NATIONAL ARTISTS IS LITERATURE
AMADO V. HERNANDEZ (N.A 1973)
his  was known for his criticism of social
injustices in the Philippines
 In his view, the function of the writer is to act
as the conscience of society and to affirm
the greatness of the human spirit in the face
of inequity and oppression.
 promoting worker’s rights and freedom.
 Some of his literary works are "Bayang
Malaya", "Isang Dipang Langit" and "Luha
ng Buwaya"
JOSE GARCIA VILLA (N.A 1973)
 He is a poet, writer, critic and was part of the
first generation Filipino English writers.
 Villa introduced the reversed consonance
from rime scheme, including the comma poems
that made full use of the punctuation mark in
an innovative, poetic way.
 Doveglion (Dove, Eagle, Lion) as penname.
 Villa is also known for the tartness of his  Among his works are "Frankie", "The Man
tongue. Who Would Be Poe" and "Death in a
 "Footnote to the youth" is one of his major Factory"
literary works
NICK JOAQUIN (N.A 1973) NESTOR VICENTE MADALI GONZALEZ (N.A 1997)
 Filipino novelist, poet, playwright, essayist,  He was one of the most prolific Filipino
and biographer whose works present the authors of literature written in English.
diverse heritage of the Filipino people.  He was an essayist, poet, fictionist, and
 Starting as a proofreader for the Philippines professor and one of the most widely
Free Press, Joaquin rose to contributing editor recognized, anthologized and closely studied
and essayist under the nom de plume among Filipino writers
“Quijano de Manila” (“Manila Old-Timer”).  Gonzalez failed his University of the
 He was well known as a historian of the brief Philippines entrance examination, but in 1949
Golden Age of Spain in the Philippines. he became the first to teach college courses
 Two of his major literary works are "The there without holding a degree.
Woman Who Had Two Navels" and "A  Among his literary works are "The Novel of
Portrait of the Artist as Filipino" Justice: Selected Essays 1968-1994" and "A
Grammar of Dreams and Other Stories"
CARLOS P. ROMULO (N.A 1982)
 He was multifaceted career spanned 50 years CARLOS QUIRINO (N.A 1997)
of public service as an educator, soldier,  He was a biographer, has the distinction of
university president, journalist, and diplomat. having written one of the earliest biographies
 He was the first Asian president of the of Jose Rizal titled The Great Malayan.
United Nations General Assembly.  He became the very first Filipino
 He was the only Asian to win America’s correspondent for the United Press Institute.
coveted Pulitzer Prize in Journalism for a  He was responsible for a subject-wide
series of articles predicting the outbreak of collection of literary publications such as
World War II. Romulo, in all, wrote and political pamphlets and travel literature
published 18 books.  First penned for the 1938 Commonwealth
 "I walked with Heroes" was one of his major Biography contest, Carlos Quirino's The Great
literary works. Malayan is a sweeping and majestic life story
of the Philippine national patriot, Jose Rizal.
FRANCISCO ARCELLANA (N.A 1990)
 He was a Filipino writer, poet, essayist, critic, ROLANDO S. TINIO (N.A 1997)
journalist and teacher.  He was playwright, thespian, poet, teacher,
 He pioneered the development of the short critic, translator and stage director
story as a lyrical prose-poetic form,  He was known for translating Western
 For him, the pride of fiction is “that it is able classics, which includes the works of
to render truth, that is able to present Sophocles, Shakespeare, Ibsen, Chekhov,
reality”. Puccini and Verdi, into Tagalog.
 A brilliant craftsman, his works are now an  Revived the traditional Filipino drama in
indispensable part of a tertiary level-syllabi all Teatro Pilipino
over the country.
 His works include "Larawan - The Musical",
"Makbet", "Rama-Hari" and movies like
"Sidhi", "Ang Larawan", etc.
LEVI CELERIO (N.A 1997) at the top
EDITH TIEMPO (N.A 1999)
 She is a poet, fictionist, teacher and literary
critic.
 Her works are characterized by a remarkable
fusion of style and substance,
craftsmanship and insight.
 She founded and directed the Silliman
National Writers Workshop in Dumaguete
City, which has produced some of the
country’s best writers.
 Her works include (Novels) "A Blade of Fern",
"The Native Coast", and "The Alien Corn"
F. SIONIL JOSE (N.A 2001)
 José's works have been translated into 28
languages, including Korean, Indonesian,
Czech, Russian, Latvian, Ukrainian and
Dutch
 In his regular column, Hindsight, in The
Philippine STAR, dated 12 September 2011, he
wrote "Why we are shallow“
 His novels and short stories depict the social
underpinnings of class struggles
colonialism in Filipino society.
VIRGILIO ALMARIO (N.A 2003)
 Known as Rio Alma,
 Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF).
 He was a founding member of the Gallan sa
Arte at Tula (GAT), and was a founder and
workshop director of Linangan sa Imahen,
Retorika at Anyo (LIRA).
 Ang Makata sa Panahon ng Makina (1972),
now considered the first book of literary
criticism in Filipino is one of his greatest
contributions
ALEJANDRO ROCES (N.A 2003)
 Ever the champion of Filipino culture, Roces
brought to public attention the aesthetics of
the country’s fiestas.
 In his innumerable newspaper columns, he
has always focused on the neglected aspects
of the Filipino cultural heritage. He recovered
Jose Rizal’s manuscripts when they were
stolen from the National Archives.
of  Considered as the country’s best writer of
comic short stories. He is known for his
widely anthologized “My Brother’s Peculiar
Chicken.”
DR. BIENVENIDO LUMBERA (N.A 2006)
 As a poet, he introduced to Tagalog literature
what is now known as Bagay poetry, a
landmark aesthetic tendency that has helped
to change the vernacular poetic tradition.
 He pioneered the creative fusion of fine arts
and popular imagination.
 Written and edited numerous books on literary
history, literary criticism, and film.
 He has collaborated with various National
artists in “Tales of the Manuvu” and “Rama
Hari”
and LAZARO FRANCISCO (N.A 2009)
 “Foremost Filipino novelist of his
generation”
 Kapatiran ng mga Alagad ng Wikang Pilipino
 One of the finest novelists since the
beginning of the 20th century and developed
the social realist tradition in Philippine
fiction
 His reputation as the “Master of the Tagalog
Novel” is backed up by numerous awards he
received for his meritorious novels.
CIRILO F. BAUTISTA (N.A 2014)
 he has established a reputation for fine and
profound artistry;
 He was also the moving spirit behind the
founding of the Philippine Literary Arts Council
in 1981, the Iligan National Writers Workshop
in 1993, and the Baguio Writers Group.
 He was instrumental in the formation of the
Bienvenido Santos Creative Writing Center.
RAMON MUZONES (N.A 2018)
 A Hiligaynon poet and a lawyer
profession, and he authored
unprecedented 61 completed novels
 He enriched Hiligaynon literature as it’s
highest, and played a great role in refining
Hiligaynon literature with his wide variety of
novels, from comedy to satire and even
feminist.
 His most famous work was the 1946 novel
Margosatubig, the first-ever Ilonggo
bestseller, which re-wrote the history of West
Visayan fiction
RESIL MOJARES (N.A 2018)
 A MULTI-AWARDED Cebuano writer
 first-ever Cebuano to become a National
Artist
 Conferred the country's highest recognition
for the arts
 He is acknowledged as a leading figure in the
promotion of regional literature and history.
 Two of his famous works are "House of
Memory" and "Waiting for Mariang
Makiling"
NATIONAL ARTISTS FOR VISUAL ARTS
FERNANDO AMORSOLO (N.A 1972)
 “Grand Old Man of the Philippine Art”
 Lighting is the most prominent element of
Amorsolo’s painting. His trademark was the
backlighting technique which makes
subjects of his painting seems to glow.
 The technique is called Chiarocuro
 His work of art were also notable for reflecting
the artistic and cultural heritage of the
Philippines.
 Among his famous artworks are "Bayanihan"
and "Dalagang Bukid"
CARLOS V. FRANCISCO (N.A 1973)
 He was a muralist who single-handedly
revived the art of mural painting in Philippines.
by  His works depicts the historical past of the
an Philippines; abiding faith of folk values,
folklore, traditional life of Filipinos.
 He is one of the so-called “The Triumvirate”
along with other modernist Galo Ocampo and
Victorio Edades.
 Famous works include "Blood Compact" and
"Bayanihan"
GUILLERMO E. TOLENTINO (N.A 1973)
 He was the master sculptor who introduces
classical sculpture in the country.
 He was known for creating monuments and
bust figures of Philippine Heroes like Andres
Bonifacio and Jose Rizal and Philippine
Presidents like Manuel L. Quezon and Ramon
Magsaysay.
 Masterpieces are UP Oblation and Bonifacio
Monument.
 He also designed the gold and bronze medals
for the Ramon Magsaysay Award and did the
seal of the Republic of the Philippines
NAPOLEON B. ABUEVA (N.A 1976)
 Youngest National Artist awardee (46)
 Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture
 he referred to as “buoyant sculpture” —
sculpture meant to be appreciated from the
surface of a placid pool.
 Among his artworks are "Nine Muses" and
"Sunburst"
the
VICTORIO C. EDADES (N.A 1976)
 “Father of Modern Filipino Painting”  He proved that the abstract and non-
 He shocked many Filipinos on his exhibit due traditional style of painting can also result to
to his non-conventional style of painting. nationalistic art.
 He deviated from Amorsolo’s use of happy and  Major works are "Genesis" and "Slum
bright colors, and instead used dark and sad Dwellers"
hues in his paintings.
 Depicted in his works were the hardship in the ARTURO R. LUZ (N.A 1997)
life of the laborers and low class in the  He is an abstractionist known for his
society. minimalist paintings and sculpture
 Major works include "The Sketch" and  He produced works that elevated Filipino
"Builders" aesthetic vision to new heights of
VICENTE S. MANANSALA (N.A 1981) sophisticated simplicity.
 He was a cubist painter who painted with a  By establishing the Luz Gallery, he inspired
 He contributed in modernism of Philippine and developed a Filipino artistic community
visual arts by his style of transparent that nurtures impeccable designs.
cubism.  Major works are “Bagong Taon” and “Street
 He believes that the beauty of art is in the Musicians”
process, in the moment of doing a particular
painting. J. ELIZALDE NAVARRO (N.A 1999)
 “Market Vendor” and “Madonna of the  As a painter, he created both abstract and
Slums” are his major works. figure paintings using oil and watercolor.
 His figure paintings were inspired by Balinese
CESAR F. LEGASPI (N.A 1990) art and culture.
 He is one of the Thirteen Moderns who  As a sculptor, he was popular to his masks,
promoted modern arts in the country and carved in hardwood with combined features of
was a neo-realist. human and animal.
 He indigenized cubism and produce  "I'm Sorry Jesus, I Can't Attend Christmas
artworks showing local temperaments This Year" was one of his major works
 His distinctive style and daring themes
contributed significantly to the advent and ANG KIUKUK (N.A 2001)
eventual acceptance of modern art in the  He was one of the most vital and dynamic
Philippines. figures
 Major artworks are "Gadgets II" and "Women  Angst, anguish, and anger are the glaring
and Children" emotions contained in his cubistic works as
these were created in the time of Martial Law.
HERNANDO R. OCAMPO (N.A 1991)  He pursued an expression imbued with
 One of the Thirteen Moderns who paved way nationalist fervor and sociological agenda.
to art modernism in the Philippines.  "Pieta" and "The Last Supper" were his
 His works were more radical and more poetic major works
showing the kind of society there was after
World War II. JOSE T. JOYA (N.A 2003)
 He developed a new style of abstraction  known for his “gestural paintings”.
through his use of fierce and striking colors.
 The prominent elements of his artworks
include their color harmony inspired by the
country’s landscapes, their kinetic energy,
and their spontaneity.
 He is also a multimedia artist who painted on
ceramics such as vessels, plates, and tiles.
 Famous artworks are "Hills of Nikko" and
"Granadean Arabesque"
BENEDICTO T. CABRERA (N.A 2006)
 known as BenCab, is an award winning
painter and printmaker who was tagged as a
master of Philippine contemporary art, upheld
the primacy of drawing over the decorative
color.
 His exploration of form, finding his way out of
the late neo-realism and high abstraction of
the sixties to be able to reconsider the
potency of figurative expression had held out
vital options for Philippine art in the Martial
Law years in the seventies through the
contemporary era.
 "Mother and Child" and "Sabel" are his
major works
ABDULMARI ASIA IMAO (N.A 2006)
 visual artist from Sulu, who articulated the
Muslim culture and art in the country.
 He preserved and promoted the Philippine
indigenous art through the use of ethnic
themes like the ukkil, sarimanok, and naga in
his paintings and sculptures.
 "Monument for the Pursuit of Happiness"
and an unnamed sculpture out Vargas
Museum are two of his major works
FEDERICO AGUILAR ALCUAZ (N.A 2009)
 He was an artist known for his gestural
abstract expressionistic paintings using a
variety of mediums like acrylic and oil.
 He was also a sculptor who produced abstract
and figurative sculpture made of materials like
ceramics, paper and mixed media.
 His works are highly favored, because of the
ease and pleasure conveyed by his choice of
light, color and composition
 "Tres Marias" and "Reveries of Love" are his
major works
FRANCISCO V. COCHING (N.A 2014)
 Tagged as the “Dean of Filipino Illustrators”,
he was popular for his komiks drawing.
 His significant features in his works were their
fluid drawings and dramatic storyline: fantasy,
love and adventure were the usual themes of
his works drawing inspiration from awit and
korido.
 His works illustrated gallant men and beautiful
ladies, and the victory of good over evil.
 Major works include "Pedro Penduko" and
"Lapu-lapu"LARRY ALCALA (N.A 2018)
 Dean of Filipino Cartoonists, an achievement
award for his lifetime dedication to the art of
capturing humor in the character and everyday
life in the Philippines.
 In 1991, he promoted the formation of a group
of young children's book illustrators called
Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang INK).
 believed in the far-reaching role of cartoons in
education and value formation.
 Major works include "Mang Ambo" and
"Kalabog en Bosyo"