PRESIDENT Year Awardee Picture Province Category Contribution &

Notable Works:
Fernando Amorsolo was a Filipino
Ferdinand
1972 Fernando Calle
Painting painter known for his vivid and
romanticized portrayal of rural
Marcos
Amorsolo Herran in
landscapes, Filipino culture, and
everyday life. His notable works
Senior Paco,
include the "Palay Maiden,"
"Lavanderas," and "The Making of the
Manila Philippine Flag." He is considered a
National Artist of the Philippines and
his contributions helped shape
Filipino art and identity.
Francisca Reyes Aquino, also known as
Ferdinand 1973 Francisca R. Bocaue, Dance the "Mother of Philippine Folk Dance,"
made significant contributions to the
Marcos Aquino Bulacan preservation and promotion of
traditional Filipino dances. Her notable
Senior works include documenting over 100
Philippine folk dances, creating the
"Philippine National Dance," and
establishing the Philippine Folk Dance
Society.

Carlos V. Francisco was a

Ferdinand 1973 Carlos V. Angono, Painting Filipino visual artist and
Marcos Francisco Rizal writer who is best known
for his mural entitled
Senior "Filipino Struggles
Through History" at the
Bulwagang Katipunan,
University of the
Philippines. His notable
works also include the
novel "The Vision of
Paolo" and the essay
"Literature and Society."
He made significant
contributions to Philippine
literature and art.

Ferdinand 1973 Amado V. Tondo, Literature Amado V. Hernandez

Marcos Hernandez Manila was a Filipino writer,
Senior poet, and labor leader
who fought for the
rights of the working
class. His notable
works include the
novel "Mga Ibong
Mandaragit" and the
poem "Isang Dipang
Langit." He made
significant
contributions to
Philippine literature
and the labor
movement.
Ferdinand 1973 Antonio J. Quiapo, Music Antonio J. Molina
Marcos Molina Manila was a Filipino
Senior composer and
musician who
made significant
contributions to
the development
of Philippine
music. His notable
works include the
composition
"Nasaan Ka Irog"
and the
establishment of
the Molina Music
Store. He played a
vital role in
preserving and
promoting Filipino
music.

Ferdinand 1973 Juan F. Nakpil Quiapo, Architecture Juan F. Nakpil was a Filipino
architect and one of the
Marcos Manila pioneers of modern
Senior Philippine architecture. He
is known for his notable
works such as the
International House Manila,
the Nakpil-Bautista House,
and the Quiapo Church
renovation. Nakpil also
contributed significantly to
the development of the
Philippine architecture
profession as one of the
founders of the Philippine
Institute of Architects. He
was also recognized for his
contributions to the cultural
heritage of the country and
was awarded the National
Artist for Architecture in
1973.
Ferdinand 1973 Guillermo E. Sculpture Guillermo E.
Malolos, Tolentino was a
Marcos Tolentino Bulacan Filipino sculptor
Senior
known for his
notable works such
as the "Bonifacio
Monument" in
Caloocan and "The
Oblation" in the
University of the
Philippines. He
was also a
recipient of various
awards and
recognition for his
contributions to
the field of art.
Ferdinand 1973 Jose Garcia Manila Literatu Jose Garcia Villa was a
Filipino poet, literary critic,
Marcos Villa re and painter. He is known
Senior for his modernist poetry
that defied traditional
forms and language. His
notable works include
"Have Come, Am Here" and
"Selected Poems and
New." Villa also founded
"Poetry" magazine, which
published the works of
many famous writers. His
contributions to Philippine
literature include
introducing avant-garde
techniques and breaking
away from colonial
influences. Villa's works
continue to influence
modern poetry and
literature

Ferdinand
1976 Napoleon Tagbiliran Sculpture Napoleon V. Abueva was a
Filipino artist known as the
Marcos
V. Abueva City "Father of Modern Philippine
Senior Sculpture." His notable
works include the "Nine
Muses" sculpture in UP
Diliman and the "Kiss of
Judas" sculpture in Quiapo
Church. Abueva's
contributions to Philippine
art include promoting the
use of local materials and
incorporating Filipino culture
into his works. His
sculptures have been
exhibited both locally and
internationally, making him a
significant figure in the
global art scene.
Ferdinand 1976 Lamberto Bontoc, Theater Lamberto V. Avellana was
V. Mountain a Filipino film and stage
Marcos and director known for his
Senior Avellana Province contributions to
Film
Philippine cinema. His
notable works include
"Anak Dalita" and
"Badjao." Avellana's
contributions include
introducing realism and
social issues in Philippine
films. He was the first
Filipino director to win an
international award for
"Anak Dalita" at the 1956
Cannes Film Festival.
Avellana's works have
influenced the Philippine
film industry and
continue to inspire
filmmakers today.