Guillermo Tolentino

He is consider as the “Father of Philippine Arts” because of his great works like the famous “Bonifacio
Monument” symbolizing Filipinos cry for freedom located in intersection of EDSA and Rizal Avenue and “The
Oblation” in UP signifying academic freedom . Guillermo Tolentino was born in Malolos, Bulacan.

National artist and their Contributions to the particular areas

MUSIC

Antonio R. Buenaventura

- Buenaventura's music was influenced by different ethnic Philippine folksongs. In 1935, he joined Francisca
Reyes-Aquino in researching Philippine folksongs and dances In 1936 he composed the accompaniment to the
folk dance "Pandanggo sa Ilaw" and incorporated ethnic melodies and instruments to some of his
compositions.

Levi Celerio - He was immortalized in the Guinness book of world records as the only person to make music
using just a leaf.

Ryan Cayabyab - is one of the most popular and prolific composers in the Philippines today had written
works for ballet, theatre musicals, choral pieces, masses, and pop songs

Alice Reyes - She is a National Artist and known as the Mother of Contemporary Dance

Zenaida Amador - the “mother” of the country’s oldest theater group, Repertory Philippines.

Lino Brocka - He is an outstanding director who has contributed to the development of modern Philippine
theatre also called as the Philippine Greatest Director.

Antonio Molina- is consider as the “Father of Philippine Impressionist Music