Researched on and popularized PH folk songs and He wrote songs and musical arrangement based on

dances in 1935. Included in his works are History of the folk songs of different ethnic groups in the
Fantasy and Philippine Triumphant. country.
The conductor of the PH Army Band that brought Focused on understanding and popularizing
back the band’s prestige as one of the world’s best traditional music and conducted researches and field
military bands with tag “the only band that can sound works on traditional music which resulted in his wide
like a symphony orchestra” array of recorded music from diff. parts of the country
His major works include Ugma-ugma, Pagsamba and Reinforces the Filipino’s appreciation to music by
His papers led to understanding and appreciation of fusing Western influence to PH ethnic music;
ethnic and traditional music in the PH Integrated ethnic instruments like “Tocata for
Percussions and Winds, Divertissement and
Concertante” as well as “Legend of Sarimanok
Together with other artists, she made the group of One of the remarkable singer, composer, film scorer,
one of the finest cultural dance group in the PH and musician in his time. Many of his songs etched a
mark in the hearts of the Filipinos due to his style of
incorporating Kundiman elements in his ballad love
songs.
Some of his works are Bato sa Buhangin at Kalesa, A master composer known for creatively using folk
Cellist at Manila Symphony Orchestra and soloist at idioms in his musical compositions. Unlike other
Manila Chamber of Orchestra, Professor in UST artists, he did not incorporate folk songs materials in
his works.
He extracted the Filipino essence and style from the Produced Ugoy ng Duyan, Lulay, The Devils Bridge,
folk materials and used them in his compositions. His Malakas at Maganda and conductor of Peng Kong
music has this effect of bringing a sense of identity for Grand Mason Band
Filipinos.
Used folk music in his works; used folk instruments Was a musician, composer, teacher and conductor
like the Kalimangas etc. His work is (Pasingaw) known for incorporating “Asianess” in his music.
Choral Symphony
His works show the rich culture and ethnicity of Asia National Artist known for making music using a leaf,
especially the Philippines. His works are Sihay sa started playing violin at 11 years old.
Kabila ng Paalam and La Loba Negra
His works include Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, Dahil sa Isang His music highlights Asia’s and Philippines’ rich
Bulaklak and etc. artistic traditions and features elements from western
and non-western areas.
He combined PH indigenous instruments and vocals His works are Sandiwan, Daragang Magayon, Ta-o,
to orchestral instruments and other instruments from Awit ni Pulau and etc.
foreign nations.
Known for the portrayal if Cio-cio san in Madame A “People’s musician” for the sentiments and
Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini. Awarded as aspirations of the Filipino in times of war and of peace
“Embahadora de Filipinas a su Madre Patria” are evident in his musical works. Works include
Mariang Makiling and Maynila Overture
Played a significant part in the development of the PH Vigorously researched on the different folk dances of
choral music. Founder of PH Madrigal Singers, a the PH which made her the “Folk Danc Pioneer”.
world-renowned choral group. Research was entitled “Philippines Dances and
Games”
Promoted the PH ethnic dances and performed them Most significant contribution was the development of
with respect and authenticity. His presentations unique Filipino modern dance idiom. She creatively
attempt to demonstrate the ethnic dances’ original interweaved PH ethnic dance, modern dance and
routine and music. Works include Kayaw ’68 and ’74. ballet producing a Contemporary Dance routine.
Some works are Amada and Tales of Manuyu

Also known as “Trailblazer”, “ Mother of PH Theater
Dance” and “Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critics”.
She significantly contributed to the progress of the
Philippine dance by developing distinct productions
using balletic folkloric and Asian Styles
Studied the country’s folk and ethnic dances for four
decades and developed ethnic choreographies
applying her findings. Dance director of Bayanihan
PH Dance Company. Among her works are Singkil,
Vinta, Tagabili and etc.
Works include Philippine Life, Legend, and Lore, a
dance epic showing the Filipino culture.
First Lady of the Philippine Theater because of her
magnificent performances in classic Filipino and
international theatre productions and plays. Some of
her productions include Othello, Macbeth in Black
and etc.
Was an outstanding stage director, poet, thespian,
and playwright known for his numerous remarkable
and notable scripts including Now and Forever,
Gamitin Mo Ako, Ang Mestiza, and Orosman at
Zaffra.
Started her theatrical career in an early age. Hailed
as the Queen of Kundiman. She performed Kundiman
and Filipino songs for indigenous communities all
over the country. The sarsuelas she became part of
are Dalagang Bukid, Mascota; Pakiusap, Ay kalisud
and etc.,
Hailed as the “Titan of the Philippines”, took the lead
in promoting “legitimate theatre” in the country. He
was a top calibre playwright, theatre artist, and
director who took up degrees in and outside the
country.
One of the 13 Moderns, who paved the way to art
modernism in the PH. His works were more radical
and more poetic compared to classical paintings.
Major artworks include Genesis, Calvary, and Slum
Dwellers.
Was a muralist form Angono, Rizal. Painted murals
showing the historical parts of PH. His subjects depict
life in his hometown and highlight the lives of the
farmer and fisherman.
Promoted modern arts in the country. He was a neo-
ralist whose important contribution to the modern art
was his refinement of cubism in the PH context.
Works include The Beggars, The Survivor, Gadget I
and II etc.
Master sculptor who introduced classical sculpture in
the country. He was known for creating monuments
and bust figures of Philippine Heroes like Bonifacio
and Rizal. Created UP Oblation.
Was the artist known for his gestural abstract
expressionistic paintings using a variety of mediums
like acrylic and oil. He produced abstract and
figurative sculptures made of materials like ceramic.
Works include Reveries of Love, Still Life and etc.
Was a painter and sculptor. As a painter, he created
both abstract and figure paintings. Prominent
elements were geometric forms and spontaneous
strokes. As a sculptor, he was popular for his masks,
carved in hardwood with combined features of human
and animal.
Tagged as “Dean of Filipino Illustrators”, was popular
for his komik drawings. Significant features were their
fluid drawings and dramatic storyline. Fantasy, love
and adventure were the usual theme. Works include
Lapu- Lapu, Pedro Penduko and etc.
Was known for his highly expressionistic works
containing powerful meanings. Angst, anguish and
anger are the glaring emotions contained in his
cubistic works. Works: Geometric landscape, Pieta
and Seated Figure.
Cubist painter with a wide range of subject matters for
from the happy and bountiful rural to poverty-stricken
urban set-ups. Has a transparent cubism, does not
fragmentize human figures and reorganized it.
Artworks: Mother and child, Via Crucis, Market
Vendor etc.
Has mentored and trained many performing artists for
35 years. Introduced and popularized PH theatre to
diff. parts of the country by establishing the UP
Mobile Theater. Works include Wanted: A Chaperon,
Condemned and etc.
Exceptional theatre designer who designed hundreds
of theatre production for a span of four decades. He
used local materials in producing creative and unique
sets of costume.
Known as the “Grand Old Man of the Philippine Art”,
was the first National Artist of the country. Lighting is
the most prominent element of his painting. Works
include Planting Rice, Dalagang Bukid, The Mestiza
and etc.
Popularly known as “BenCab”, award-winning painter
and printmaker who was tagged as a master of the
PH contemp. Art. The most popular subject of his
painting was “Sabel”, the woman scavenger which
depicts poverty and inequality.
One of the so-called “Triumvirate”. Works include
Blood Compact, The Martyrdom of Rizal and etc.
Visual Artist from Sulu, who articulated the Muslim
Culture and Art in the country. He preserved and
promoted the PH indigenous art through the use of
ethnic themes like ukkil, sarimanok etc.
Abstractionist known for his minimalist paintings and
Sculptures which exude sophisticated simplicity.
Major paintings include Procession, Bagong Taon
and etc.
Father of Modern PH Sculpture, who made use of
wide range of material in his works like diff. types of
hardwood , stones and metals. Notable artworks
include Nine Muses, Kaganapan etc.
Also known for his assemblages where he combined
metals and found materials to create stunning work of
art. Works include I’m Sorry Jesus I Can’t Attend the
Mass, The Seasons and etc.
“Father of Modern Philippine Painting”, one of the
“Triumvirate” who introduce modernism in the PH
visual art. Has a non-conventional style of painting,
used dark and sad hues, depicted in his works are
hardships in the life of laborers. Works: The Sketch,
Japanese Girl etc.
Abstractionist known for his “gestural paintings”.
Prominent artworks’ elements include their color
harmony inspired by the country’s landscape, kinetic
energy and spontaneity. He is a multimedia artist eho
painted in ceramics like vessels and plate. Works:
Approaching Storm, Space Transfiguration, etc.
Proponent of modern Filipino short story which uses
English as its language. He was able to come up with
short stories using lyrical prose-poetic approach. His
works depicts Filipino’s sensibility. Works: Death in a
factory, A clown remembers etc.
Produced numerous remarkable poems and short
stories. Evident in her poems is the harmony of
intellect and emotions which resulted in fine literary
pieces. “The Little Marmoset” and “Bonsai” are 2 of
her notable poems, and short stories highlight
morality.
A writer known for his effective use of English
language in expressing and shaping the culture and
sensibility of the Filipino People and the country.
Works include The Winds of April, Work on the
Mountain, Seven Hills Away etc.
Literary genius who produced numerous works. Major
works include Summer Suns, Galaw ng Asoge etc.
He contributed in the enrichment and promotion of
PH literature through his writing and workshops.
Socially committed writer who believes that a writer
should uplift the human spirit by being the voice of the
society in times of oppression. Works: Bayang
Malaya., Isang Dipang Langit etc.
Contemp. Poet who used th pen name “Doveglion”, a
combination of Dove, eagle and lion. Works: Many
Voices, Poems 55 etc.
Was an editor, a reporter, publisher. He wrote series
of articles about World War 2 and won the Pulitzer
Prize in Journalism in America. Works: The United, I
Walked with Heroes etc.
The first recipient of the National Artist for Historical
Literature. The biographer who wrote “The Great
Malayan”. H has written books and articles which
contain wide range of topics involving PH history and
culture. Books: Maps and Views of Old Manila, Lives
of the PH President etc.
Award-winning director who used “freedom of
expression” in his works. He was a social activist that
gave hope to the marginalized sector of the society
through his productions. Films: Wanted: Perfect
Mother, Orapronobis etc.
Started his journey in the world of film as an
apprentice in Ph films. He became the director and
directed box office hits like Ibong Adarna. Produced
movies which mirrors and critiques the Filipino
Tradition , customs, values and culture. Works: Siete
Infantes De Lara, Ikaw Kase etc.
Popularly known as Fernando Poe Jr., was a
legendary icon in the PH cinema. Ang Batang
Maynila, Mga Alabok sa Lupa, Ang Probinsyano etc.
Was known for his simple architectural design
consisting of clean lines and functional curves. He did
not focus on the aesthetics of his deign but the
strength of his architecture. His main considerations
on his structures were austerity and function. Work:
FEU
The most prominent elements of his architectural
designs were strength, function, and aesthetics. His
works were reflections of the PH traditional and
cultural heritage. Works: Avenue theater Hotel and
Building, renovated Quiapo Church etc.
Most significant contribution in the field of literature
was the introduction of Bagay poetry, He pioneered
the writing of Bagay poetry. Works include Likhang
Dila, Likhang Diwa, Apat na Dulang May Musika etc.
Exemplary poet who carries pen name “Rio Alma”.
Famously known for his modern poetry filled with
social consciousness. Works: Doktrinang Anakpawis
(reflects 70’s political mayhem), Mga Retrato ar
Rekwerdo etc.
A playwright, poet, novelist, short story write and
journalist. He was the most distinguished Filipino
writer who used English as his medium of writing. His
literary pieces explored the Spanish colonial past of
the counry. Works: Dona Geronima, The Ballad of 5
Battles etc.
A master of Tagalog novel whose literary pieces
highlight the writer’s nationalism. Novels expresses
his desire for social change. Novels: Ama, Daluyong,
Maganda pa ang Daigdig.
Was recognized for his remarkable writings showing
the Filipino’s aspirations for freedom and social
justice. Novel: opus- Rosales Saga. His novels
gained compliments from readers and critics not just
in the PH but worldwide.
Known for his staunch contributions to art and the
country. Considered as the best comic short story
writer and one of the few humourists in the literature.
“We Filipinos are Mild Drinkers” won the First Prize in
the student literary contest
“The Boy Wonder of the PH Cinema”, A director who
first utilized the motion picture camera which
influenced filmmaking techniques. Sakay was the first
film he directed. Award Winning Films - Badjao, Anak
Dalita etc.
“Genius of the PH cinema”. Apart from the aesthetic
of his productions, the powerful messages contained
his films created a great impact to the PH cinema. His
works were reflection of the existing realities of the
PH society and th struggle of Filipino People. Works:
Himala, Nunal sa Tubig etc.
Served as a piano player for silent movies during high
school. A medical practitioner by profession but
because of his burning passion, he chose to pursue a
career in directing films. Works: Noli Me Tangere, El
Fili, Sisa etc.
Was a screen playwright, a producer, a film director.
Started in Siliman univ,. Ahong Ganda Mo, So Long
America, Isumpa mo Giliw etc.
A remarkable architect who designed numerous
structures. His architectural designs were described
as original and modern with a touch of Filipino culture
and arts represented by the presence of traditional
forms and patterns in his works. Grandest Work: Istan
Nurul Iman
Was a famous landscape architect known for
landscaping plazas, gardens, hotels, playgrounds,
commercial centers etc. He introduces outdoor
shopping concept through his design of the Makati
Commercial Center. Projects: Laguna’s Caliraya Lake
Resort, Loyola Memorial Park.
Was a mixture of modern and traditional designs. Was the fashion designer who innovated the PH
Most of his works involved religious architecture, like terno. He was the one who transformed the
churches and convents, since he specialized in components of the traditional baro’t saya into a single
liturgical art and architecture. He also designed clothing.
secular buildings like hotels, hospitals, commercial
and residential buildings. Works: Meralco Bldg. PAL
Bldg., National Lib.