National artist for fashion 1. Jose "Pitoy" Moreno 1.

The importance of
design Philippine history and
Moreno was a pioneer in
culture.These national artists
Philippine fashion and a
have all made significant
prominent figure in the
contributions to Philippine
fashion industry for over 50
literature and history,
years. He was named National
shedding light on the
Artist for Fashion Design in
country's rich cultural
2009. Moreno's innovative
heritage. Through their works,
designs and use of traditional
they have helped to deepen
Filipino textiles helped to
our understanding and
elevate Philippine fashion on
appreciation of Philippine
the global stage. Moreno
history and culture.
passed away on January 15,
2018, and is buried at the 2. The impact of a national
Manila Memorial Park in artist.Being named a national
Parañaque City, Metro artist is a great honor, and it
Manila, Philippines. comes with a responsibility to
inspire and empower future
2. Inno Sotto
generations of artists. The
Sotto is a veteran fashion contributions of these
designer who has dressed the national artists have helped to
likes of Imelda Marcos, Kris shape Philippine culture and
Aquino, and Heart inspire young writers and
Evangelista. He has won historians to continue their
numerous awards for his legacy.
contributions to the industry.
Sotto was named National
Artist for Fashion Design in
2018. Sotto is still alive as of
this writing, so he does not
have a resting place yet.

3. Ben Farrales

Farrales was one of the

Philippines' most respected
fashion designers. He was
known for his use of
traditional. Filipino textiles
and his modern
interpretations of traditional
clothing. Farrales was named
National Artist for Fashion
Design in 2018. Farrales
passed away on December 6,
2018, and is buried at the
Manila Memorial Park in
Parañaque City, Metro
Manila, Philippines.

4. Ramon Valera

Valera is considered the first

national artist for fashion
design in the Philippines. He
was known for his innovative
designs and his use of
indigenous materials. Valera
was named National Artist for
Fashion Design in 2006.
Valera passed away on June
26, 1972, and is buried at the
Loyola Memorial Park in
Marikina City, Metro Manila,
Philippines.

5. Pitoy Moreno's Jojie Lloren

Lloren is a contemporary
fashion designer who has won
numerous awards for his work
and has dressed some of the
country's most prominent
personalities. He was named
National Artist for Fashion
Design in 2018. Lloren's
designs, which are often
inspired by Philippine culture
 and tradition, have helped to
shape the future of Philippine
fashion. Lloren is still alive as
of this writing, so he does not
have a resting place yet.

National artists for theater 1. Salvador Bernal 1. Theater design is a

design collaborative process, and
Bernal was a renowned
these national artists have all
theater and production
worked closely with directors,
designer who made significant
actors, and other members of
contributions to Philippine
the theater community to
theater. He was named
create memorable
National Artist for Theater
productions. By working
Design in 2003. Bernal's
together and pooling their
intricate and vibrant designs
talents, they have helped to
elevated the Philippine
elevate Philippine theater to
theater scene to new heights.
new heights.
Bernal passed away on August
28, 2011, and is buried at the
Loyola Memorial Park in
2. The impact of theater on
Marikina City, Metro Manila,
Philippine culture. Theater is
Philippines.
an important part of any
2. Francisco Mañosa country's cultural landscape,
and these national artists
Mañosa was a prominent
have helped to shape the
architect and designer who
Philippine theater scene.
made significant contributions
Their contributions have not
to Philippine theater. He was
only elevated the standards of
named National Artist for
Philippine theater but also
Architecture and Allied Arts in
helped to promote a deeper
2018. Mañosa's designs for
understanding and
the Cultural Center of the
appreciation of Philippine
Philippines and other cultural
culture and identity. Through
landmarks have helped to
their works, they have
shape the Philippine
inspired future generations of
architectural landscape.
theater artists and helped to
Mañosa passed away on
preserve the unique voice of
February 20, 2019, and is
buried at the Loyola Memorial Philippine theater.
Park in Marikina City, Metro
Manila, Philippines.

3. Rolando Tinio

Tinio was a poet, playwright,

theater director, and designer
who made significant
contributions to Philippine
theater. He was named
National Artist for Theater
and Literature in 1997. Tinio's
works, which were often
inspired by Philippine history
and culture, helped to elevate
the standards of Philippine
theater. Tinio passed away on
July 7, 1997, and is buried at
the Libingan ng mga Bayani in
Taguig City, Metro Manila,
Philippines.

4. Amelia Lapeña Bonifacio

Bonifacio was a pioneering

figure in Philippine theater
who made significant
contributions to the
development of children's
theater in the country. She
was named National Artist for
Theater and Literature in
2018. Lapeña-Bonifacio's
works, which were often
focused on Philippine history
and culture, helped to inspire
and empower young artists to
pursue their passion for
theater. Lapeña-Bonifacio
 passed away on December 29,
2018, and is buried at the
Libingan ng mga Bayani in
Taguig City, Metro Manila,
Philippines.

5. Nonon Padilla

Padilla is a respected theater

director and designer who has
made significant contributions
to Philippine theater. He was
named National Artist for
Theater Design in 2014.
Padilla's innovative and
visually stunning designs have
helped to shape the future of
Philippine theater. Padilla is
still alive as of this writing, so
he does not have a resting
place yet.

National artists for historical
literature
1. Nick Joaquin
a prolific writer and
journalist, he is widely
regarded as one of the
greatest Filipino writers of the
20th century. He was named
National Artist for Literature
in 1976 for his contributions
to Philippine historical
literature. Joaquin's works
shed light on Philippine
history and culture, and his
legacy has helped to inspire
future generations of writers.
Joaquin passed away on April
29, 2004, and is buried at the
Manila Memorial Park in
Nick Joaquin, Carlos Quirino,
Ambeth Ocampo, Jose Garcia
Villa, and Francisco Arcellana
are some of the most
celebrated writers and
historians in the Philippines.
Their works have helped to
shape the country's literary
and historical landscape,
shedding light on Philippine
history, culture, and identity.
Nick Joaquin's literary works,
which often explored the
complexities of Philippine
society and culture, have
earned him numerous
accolades and recognition as a
Parañaque City, Metro
Manila, Philippines.
2. Carlos Quirino
a historian, writer, and
journalist, he was named
National Artist for Historical
Literature in 1997. Quirino's
works focused on Philippine
history and culture, and he is
best known for his
biographies of Philippine
presidents and other
prominent figures in
Philippine history. Quirino
passed away on May 20,
1999, and is buried at the
Loyola Memorial Park in
Marikina City, Metro Manila,
Philippines.
3. Ambeth Ocampo
a historian and journalist, he
was named National Artist for
Historical Literature in 2016.
Ocampo's works focused on
Philippine history and culture,
and he is best known for his
essays and columns that offer
a fresh perspective on
Philippine history. Ocampo's
legacy has helped to promote
a deeper understanding and
appreciation of Philippine
history among Filipinos.
Ocampo is still alive as of this
writing, so he does not have a
national artist. Carlos
Quirino's historical works,
particularly his biographies of
Philippine presidents, have
helped to deepen our
understanding of Philippine
history. Ambeth Ocampo's
essays and columns offer
fresh and engaging
perspectives on Philippine
history, making it more
accessible and relatable to a
wider audience. Jose Garcia
Villa's experimental poetry
and prose have challenged
traditional literary
conventions and helped to
elevate Philippine literature
on the global stage. Francisco
Arcellana's lyrical and
introspective works have
explored themes of love, loss,
and identity, resonating with
generations of readers.
resting place yet.

4. Jose Garcia Villa

a poet, writer, and critic, he

was named National Artist for
Literature in 1973. Villa's
works are known for their
experimental style and his use
of the English language. While
not exclusively focused on
historical literature, Villa's
contributions to Philippine
literature have helped to
shape the country's literary
scene. Villa passed away on
February 7, 1997, and is
buried at the Holy Cross
Cemetery in Colma, California,
United States.

5. Francisco Arcellana

a writer, poet, and critic, he

was named National Artist for
Literature in 1990. Arcellana's
works are known for their
lyrical style and his
exploration of Philippine
culture and society. While not
exclusively focused on
historical literature,
Arcellana's contributions to
Philippine literature have
helped to shape the country's
literary scene. Arcellana
passed away on August 1,
2002, and is buried at the
Libingan ng mga Bayani in
Taguig City, Metro Manila,
Philippines.