Juan Felipe de Jesus Nakpil, known as Juan

F. Nakpil, was a Filipino architect, teacher

and a community leader. In 1973, he was
named one of the National Artists for
architecture. He was regarded as the Dean of
Filipino Architects.
Born: 26 May 1899, Quiapo, Manila
Died: 7 May 1986, Manila
Award: National Artist of the Philippine

Pablo Sebero Antonio, Sr. was a Filipino

architect. A pioneer of modern Philippine
architecture, he was recognized in some
quarters as the foremost Filipino modernist
architect of his time. The rank and title of
National Artist of the Philippines was
conferred on him by President Ferdinand
Marcos in 1976
Born: 25 January 1901, Binondo, Manila
Died: 14 June 1975, Manila
Award: National Artist of the Philippines

Leandro V. Locsin was a Filipino architect,

artist, and interior designer known for his use
of concrete, floating volume and simplistic
design in his various projects. An avid
collector, he was fond of modern painting
and Chinese
Ildefonso Santosceramics.
was a Filipino educator and
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who Makati
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Award:
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artist for hisArtist of the Philippines
outstanding
achievement in architecture and allied arts on
June 9, 2006.
Born: 23 January 1897, Philippines
Died: 1984
Francisca Reyes-Aquino was a Filipino folk
dancer and academic noted for her research
on Philippine folk dance. She is a recipient of
the Republic Award of Merit and the Ramon
Magsaysay Award and is a designated
National Artist of the Philippines for Dance.
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