VICTORIO EDADES - Recognized for revolutionizing the art of modern painting, earning the title of

Father of Philippine Modern Art.

Vicente Manansala – Developed the transparent cubism,
Napoleon Abueva – Considered as the father of modern Philippines Sculpture, introduced
Buoyant sculpture
Freddie Aguilar – One of the best musician-songwriter in the Philippines because of his
contribution hits such as Bayan Ko and Anak
Francisca Reyes-Aquino – Received the Philippine Republic Award Merit for her untiring efforts
in collecting. Compiling and propagating folk dances and contribution to the advancement of
Filipino culture in the field of dance.
Juan Arellano – Filipino Architect, best known for Manila’s Metropolitan Theater, National
Museum of Fine Arts and Jones Bridge
Amado V. Hernandez - National Artist of the Philippines for Literature, made use of the literary
art as a medium to fight for what he believes.
Lino Brocka – Created the organization Concerned artists of the Philippines, awarded as the
National Artist Reward and is considered the greatest social realist and greatest director.
Jose Nepomuceno – Father of Philippine Movie, was a pioneer in the film industry, produced
several hundred films, best known for the 1st all-Filipino picture in 1919 titled Dalagang Bukid.
Rolando Tinio - A playwright and translator of plays, founding and artistically directing the Teatro
Pilipino, known for translating western classics.