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Received the Republic
Cultural Heritage Award twice

Antonio Jesus Listed in the New Groves

Molina Dictionary of Music and
Musicians

Commissioner of the sub-

committee of the Arts of the
National Commission for
Culture and the Arts
An ethnomusicologist and
investigated various forms of
Alfredo Santos music in Southeast Asia
Buenaventura
Composer of the UP official
Anthem “UP Naming Mahal”

Composed music based on

the folk songs of various
ethnic groups

Lucrecia Roces The first dean of the UP

Kasilag College of Music when it was
raised to university status