Important Personalities
Johann Gottfried Herder is one of the eighteenth century’s most original yet overlooked thinkers:
invented the term nationalism (Nationalismus), but is also widely seen as its greatest champion
.
Dr. Jose P. Rizal - The most outstanding among the propagandists. Rizal was shot
to death by a firing squad at Bagumbayan on December 30, 1896.
Dr.Jose P. Rizal - Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, The Indolence of the Filipinos, Philippines a
Century Hence, To the Filipino Youth, and Mi Ultimo Adios and the organization of La Liga Filipina.
“Father of Filipino Nationalism”,
Propagandist Graciano Lopez Jaena- In 1889, he established La Solidaridad in Barcelona
Marcelo H. del Pilar (1850-1896) - The political analyst of the propaganda movement and the greatest
journalist produced by the Filipino race.Editor of La Solidaridad. Literatures of the Propaganda
Movement: Diariong Tagalog, Caiingat Cayo, La Frailocracia en Filipinas, Dasalan at Toksohan, and La
Sobrenia Monacal, dudas, Pasiong Dapat Ipag-alab ng Taong Babasa, Dupluhan, Sagot ng Espania sa
Hibik ng Filipinas,
Graciano Lopez Jaena – Filipino journalist, orator, revolutionary, and national hero who is well known for
his newspaper, La Solidaridad.
Used pen names: Rizal: Dimasalang and Laong Laan
Mariano Ponce: Tikbalang, Naning and Kalipulako;
Antonio Luna: Taga-ilog;
Marcelo H. del Pilar: Plaridel
Jose Ma. Panganiban: Jomapa
Andres Bonifacio led the Filipinos to a new phase of social and political awareness marked by the
founding of Katipunan.
President Joseph Estrada ordered to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to adopt a
Filipino language-based radio format known as masa—named for his icon term Masa (or Masses)
Most well-known to us most probably is Miguel Lopez de Legazpi who colonized a huge part of the
Philippines.
Ramon Blanco y Erenas, or the Governor General during the time of Rizal and the Katipunan. He was
too nice to Filipinos and was accused of being too conciliatory, which led to his removal from power.
Luís Rodríguez Varela, also known as El Conde Filipino. He was a true European noble, but
championed the rights of the Filipinos
Carlos de la Torre became governor in 1869. He invoked reforms in the government like the revocation
of press censorship and the abolition of flogging as a form of punishment.
Fathers Pedro Pelaez, Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomez, and Jacinto Zamora. They were accused of
treason against Spain and tried in an unfair trial and were sentenced to death by garrote on February 17,
1872 in Bagumbayan.
President Corazon C. Aquino penned Executive Order No. 118 creating the Presidential Commission
on Culture and Arts. Five years later, in 1992, this presidential directive was enacted into law– Republic
Act 7356, creating the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
Philippines takes its name from Philip II, who was king of Spain during the Spanish colonization of the
islands in the 16th century.
LEVI CELERIO-He wrote 4000 songs and remained poor. But that is something every man of his kind
takes pride of. His compositions range from Filipino folk songs to Christmas songs to love songs.
His name was placed in the Guinness Book of World Records for his leaf-playing feat.
• He was known as the only man who could play music with a leaf.
• He died on April 2, 2002.
Julian Felipe- appointed by Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo ,composer of Lupang Hinirang .
Nicanor Abelardo -Father of Filipino Sonata Prolific composer of kundiman in 1920’s.Composed of more
than 144 songs.
Antonio J. Molina -national Artist of the Philippines .His talent was prodigious he was first violoncellist of
pre war time .
George Canseco -Multi awarded composer with no formal training in music.He was start composing
during martial law.He was Paid by Pres. Marcos for composing Ako ay Pilipino song worth of 1.5 million .
FRANCISCO SANTIAGO-The Father of Kundiman Art Song. His most famous piece "Kundiman,
(Anak-Dalita)", was sung upon the request of King Alfonso XIII before the Royal Court of Spain.
FREDDIE AGUILAR-FERDINAND PASCUAL AGUILAR- February 5, 1953 (age 55)-Singer-songwriter
(composed 44 songs)-known works: “Anak”, “Bulag, Pipi at Bingi,”“Magdalena”, “Olongapo,” “bayan ko”,
unconditional love for a wayward son was released in 56 countries and translated into more than 26
foreign languages.
JOEY AYALA- a contemporary pop music artist-Songwriter and columnist- an Economics graduate of the
Ateneo de Davao University
APO HIKING SOCIETY- Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society- famous group was organized in 1969-originaly
composed of 13 members- Ateneo de Manila high school- Daniel “Danny” Javier, 57, Jaime Ramon “Jim”
Paredes, 53; and Jose “Boboy” Garovillo, 53.
GARY GRANADA- known works: “Dam”, “Bahay”,“Mabuti pa sila”- works as voice and on-cam talent for
PCIJ, DED, ABS-CBN, PROCESS,GMA Network and Ad Agencies.
WILLY CRUZ. Cruz’s compositions "Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi" and "I’ll Never Ever Say Goodbye"
RYAN CAYABYAB. He is the most popular Filipino composer of modern times. Through the years,
Ryan Cayabyab has gone into jazz, theater, and pop to cover all listening bases. He even incorporated
ethnic music in “Misa,” “Kapinangan,” and “Maria Makiling.”•
JOSE MARI CHAN • Jose Mari Chan (born March 11, 1945) is a Chinese Filipino singer, songwriter and
businessman in the sugar industry. • Among his famous songs were “Tell me your name”, “Christmas in
our hearts”
ELY BUENDIA -Eleandre Basiño Buendía- born November 2, 1970--University of the Philippines,
Diliman- writer and musician who gained fame as guitarist, songwriter, and lead vocalist in the popular
Pinoy rock band-Eraserheads,
OGIE ALCASID• singer, songwriter, comedian, composer, television host, actor, and entrepreneur.
YOYOY VILLAME • Roman Villame, real name of Yoyoy, went a long way from being a public utility
driver and a councilor from Cebu before finally recording his own music. "King of Philippine Novelty
Songs”.
LITO CAMO is a Filipino singer and songwriter. Known for his novelty hits, he is dubbed as reigning king
of the novelty songs.
German philosopher Jürgen Habermas have advocated a European-wide patriotism, but patriotism in
Europe is usually directed at the nation-state.
