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Works:

Maiden in a Stream Dalagang Bukid


Carlos “Botong” Francisco
(1973)
Francisco was a most
distinguished practitioner
of mural painting for
many decades and best
known for his historical
pieces. He was
responsible for the
discovery of the now
famous Angono
Petroglyphs in 1965. He
was also involved in
Costume Design in
Philippine cinema.
Works:
First mass at Limasawa
Pista sa Angono
Guillermo Tolentino (1973)
Guillermo Tolentino was born on July
24, 1890 in Malolos, Bulacan. He was
the fourth child in his family and had
seven siblings. Before being
interested in sculptures, he learned
how to play the guitar, a skill which he
inherited from his father. The young
Tolentino showed an early talent in
sculpting, having been able to mold
figures of horses and dogs out of clay.
Tolentino represents the National
Artist Awards for Sculpture in 1973.
He is consider as the "Father of
Philippine Arts" because of his great
works like the famous "Bonifacio
Monument" symbolizing Filipinos cry
for freedom located in intersection of
EDSA and Rizal Avenue and "The
Oblation" in UP signifying academic
freedom

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