The

Philippine
National
Artist
ENERGIZER
TITLE:
Finding Artist
 Mechanics:

• The student should choose and point one of

the five given artist correctly.

• If right, a prize would be given. If wrong,

there will be a consequences and a chance
of winning would be given to others.
• The Philippine artists, both modern/
contemporary and traditional

• The significant contribution of each artists

in the enrichment and preservation of the
Philippine art.
 Criteria for national artist
Must be a Filipino citizen;
Work has contributed to nation-building;
Their distinctive style and pioneering works;
Impacts succeeding generalization of artist;
There is excellence in the practice of their
art form;
Their work is prestigious national and
international recognition.
Music
Jovita Fuentes
- a remarkable Filipina artist known for her portrayal of Cio-
cio san in Madame Butterfly by Giac33omo Puccini
- Embahadora de Filipinas a su Madre Patria"
- a founder of the Artists' Guild of the Philippines
- She was an educator of music at the University of the
Philippines Conservatory of Music ,Sta. Isabel College ,and
College of Holy Spirit.

Felipe Padilla de Leon

- a " people's musician "
( some of his Orchestral music: Mariang Makiling ,Overture ,
and Roca Encantadia .
Symphonic works: Maynila Overture ,and Orchesterstuk.
Choral music & songs: Payapang Daigdig ,Ako ay Pilipino,
Bulaklak and Mutya ng Lahi)

Andrea Veneracion
- She played a significant part in the development of the
Philippine choral music
- Founder of the world- renowned choral group
- She contributed in the development of choral literature
and movement throughout the Philippines
Levi Celerio
- He started playing the violin when he was 11 years old
- He composed an estimate of 4000 thousand musical
works
- known for writing songs for Filipino movies
- The National artist known for making music using a leaf
- A great musician who deserved a great honor for
enriching the Philippine music

Ramon Santos
-His music highlights Asia's and Philippines' rich artistic
tradition and features elements from western and non -
western areas
- His popular unique compositions is the Kulintang
- He promoted the Philippine music to other nations
through his cultural education programs
Antonio J. Molina
- Folk music in his works
- He innovated the Philippine music in his time by using folk
instrument like the kulintangan and gabbang
- He became known as the last musical triumvirate along
with two other musicians Nicanor Abelardo and Francisco
Santiago ,who set the bar of folk music
Francisco Feliciano
- A musician, composer, teacher , and conductor known
for incorporating " Asianess" in his music
- His works show the rich culture and ethnicity of Asia
especially the Philippines
( Sihay sa Kabila ng Paalam,La Loba negra, Pokpok
Alimako, Pamagun, Yerma, and the Ashen Wings)

Ernani J. Cuenco
- one of the remarkable singer, composer, film scorer, and
musician in his time
- Many of his works served as the theme songs and
musical scores for numerous Filipino movies that led to his
fame
( Bato sa Buhangin, Bulong ng puso, Kalesa, Gano kita
Kamahal, Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw sa Lupa, and
Nahan, kahit na Magtiis)
Lucio San Pedro
- A master composer known for creatively using folk
idioms in his musical compositions
- His music has this effect of bringing a sense of identity
of the Filipinos
- He produced numerous works like songs, orchestral
compositions, chamber music, and cantatas
- a conductor of three bands namely Peng Kong Grand
Mason Band, The San Pedro Band of Angono, and Banda
Angono Numero Uno

Jose Maceda
- His life-long musical career focused on understanding
and popularizing Filipino traditional music
-He wrote some compositions inspired by traditional music
( Ugma-ugma, Pagsamba, Udlot-udlot, Kubing, Agungan,
Ugnayan, Aroding, Ading, Siasid, and Suling -suling)
Lucrecia R. Kasilag
- She reinforces the Filipino's appreciation to music by
fusing Western influences to Philippine ethnic music
- Her other works include Legend of the Sarimanok,
Philippine Scenes, Her Son, Ang Pamana, Jose, Sisa ,Awit
ng mga Awit Psalms, Fantasie on a 4-Note Theme, and
East Meets Jazz Ethnika
- She was the music director of the Bayanihan Dance
Company
- Together with the other artists,she made the group one
of the finest cultural dance group of in the Phippines

Antonio R. Buenaventura
- He, together with Francisca Reyes Aquino, National
Artist for Dance, researched on and popularized Philippine
folk songs and dances in 1935
- He wrote songs and musical arrangement based on the
folk songs of different ethnic groups in the country
- Included in his works are several marches and
symphonic and orchestral music composition
Dance
Francisca Reyes Aquino
- "Folk Dancer Pioneers" of the country
- Her research entitled "Philippine Dances and Games "
contains the country's unrecorded celebrations ,folk dances
,rituals ,and games .
- Republic Award of Merit.

Ramon Obusan
- Promoted the Philippine ethnic dances and performed
them with respect and authenticity.
- His presentations attempt to demonstrate the ethnic
dances' original routine and music.
- His Ramon Obusan Folklore Group ,through their
performances ,outreach works ,and tours ,inspired many
Filipinos to embrace the Filipino culture.
( Kayaw ' 68 ,Kayaw '74 ,Vamos a Belen! ,Noon Po Sa
Amin ,etc.
Alice Reyes
-Her major and most significant contribution in the
Philippine dance is the development of unique Filipino
modern dance idiom
- She creatively interweaved Philippine ethnic dance,
modern dance, and ballet producing a one of a kind
contemporary dance routine
(Amada, tales of the Manuyu, Bayanihan Remembered,
Rama Hari, and At a Maranaw Gathering)

Leonor Orosa Goquingco

- Also known as the "Trailblazzer","Mother of
Philippine Theater Dance ",and " Dean of Filipino
Performing Artd Critics",significantly contributed to the
progress of the Philippine dance by developing distinct
productions using balletic folkloric and Asian styles

Lucrecia Reyes- Urtula

- She was the dance director of Bayanihan Philippine
Dance Company for three decades who choreographed
various dances for the group
( Singkil, Vinta,Tagabili,Pagdiwata,and Salisid)
Theater
Daisy Avellana
-The so-called First Lady of the Philippine Theater
-Popularized the Philippine theater and dramatic arts by
founding the Barangay Theater Guide with her husband,
National Artists Lamberto Avellana.
(became part of were Othello, Macbeth in Black, Walang
Sugat, etc)

Rolando Tinio
-outstanding stage director, poet, thespian, and playwright
known for his numerous remarkable productions and
notable scripts.
-Handled the Teatro Pilipino
(Now and Forever, Gamitin Mo Ako, and Milagros)
(Sarswwlas: Ang Misteza, and Ana Maria, and komedya
like Orosman at Zafira)
Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero
-theater teacher and artists
- bacame a mentor
-Introduced and popularized Philippine tgeater to different
parts of the world country bt establishing the UP Mobile
Theater.
(Wnated: A Chaperon, Condemned, Perhaps, In Unity,
Three Rats, The Forsaken House, Frustrations, etc.)
Honorata "Atang" dela Rama
-at the age of seven, she has already been part of different
Spanish zarzuelas
-became popular and hailed as the Queen of Kundiman.
-For her, the kundiman and sarswelas misrrors the Filipino
people.
(She bacame part of: Dalagang Bukid, Mascota, Marina,
Pangarap ni Rosa, etc)
(Songs she popularised: Pakiusap, Ay Kalisud, Madaling
Araw, ang Kung Iibig Ka)
(Sarswela she wrote: Puri at Bahay, Anak ni Eda, and
Aking Ina.)

Salvador F. Bernal
-Exceptional theater designer who designed hundreds of
theater production
-Used local materials in producing
-Professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman and
Ateneo De Manila University
-Established the PATDAT( Philippine-Association of
Theatre Designers and Technicians) in 1995
Severino Montano
-Hailed as tge Titan of the Philippine Theater. He took the
lead in promoting "legitimate theater"
-A top-caliber playwright, theater artist, and director
-Started his career at the University of the Philippines
-he Entered United Sates like American University of Yale
University, and New York University
-Founded the Arena Theater
Visual Arts
 Guillermo Tolentino -"Master Sculptor"
• Who was introduced classical sculpture in the country.
• Known for creature monuments and bust figures of
Philippine.

Fernando Amorsolo - " Grand old man of the

Philippine art"
• Lighting is the most prominent element of Amorsolo's
painting
• His trademark was the backlighting technique which
makes the subjects of his paintings seems to glow.

Hernando Ocampo (1911-1978)

• one of the THIRTEEN MODERN
• popfiction, playwright, editing
• E.g. of works Dancing Mutants
 Abdulmari Asia Imao
• From Sulu
• He articulated the Muslim culture and art in the country he
present and promoted the Philippine indigenous art.
• Industry Brass Mural of the Philippine National Bank

Frederico Aguilar Alcuaz

- known for his Gestural abstract expressionistic paintings
-an artist who produced Abstract and Figurative sculptures
( Reveries of Love,Still Life with Landscape,Panoramic
View of Manila,Tres Marias ,Top room

Jeremias Elizalde Navarro

-Also known as J. Elizalde Navarro
-A painter and sculptor that created both abstract and
figure paintings
-The prominent in his Abstract works are its Geometric
form and Spontaneous stokes
while his Figure paintings inspired by Balinese art and
culture.
(I'm sorry Jesus I can't attend the Mass)
Napoleon Abueva
- " A Father of Modern Philippine sculpture"
- who made use of wide range materials in his works
-who started the trend in mixing different materials
(Kaganapan,Nine Muses,Sunburst,The Transfiguration)

Ang Kiukok
-Known for his highly expressionistic works
(Geometric Landscape,Pieta,Seated figure

Jose Joya
- An abstractionist known for his "Gestural paintings"
The prominent element for his artworks include their color
harmony (country's landscapes,their kinetic energy and
their spontaneity )
(Approaching Storm, Space Transfiguration, Beethoven
listening to blues, Entering the Edge of Sundown and
Dimension of Fear , among others)
Arturo Luz
- An abstractionist known for his minimalist paintings and
sculptures - started doing art at the age of 17 without prior
training (Procession ,Bagong taon ,Vendedor de Flores,
Skipping Rope , Candle Vendors ,Self portrait ,Night Glows ,
Grand Finals ,and Cyclist series)

Vicente Manansala
-A cubist painter with a wide range of subject matters and
bountiful rural to poverty -stricken urban set-ups -
Transparent Cubism
-He admired Botong Francisco ,the most who influenced
his art making (Mother and Child ,A cluster Nila hut ,Nude ,
Market Vendor ,and I believe in God)

Hernando Ocampo
-one of the 13 moderns who paved the way to art
modernism in the Philippine
-His pieces (kind of society there was after world war II)
( Genesis ,Calvary ,Slum ,Dwelling nude with cradle and
flower ,The resurrection, Fiesta, etc.)
 Francisco Coaching
- "Dean of Filipino Illustrators"
- popular for his Komiks drawings
- Fluid drawings and dramatic storyline
Theme: Fantasy ,Love and Adventure
(Lapu-Lapu ,Pedro Penduko,Hagibis ,El Nido ,and Maldita )

Benedicto Cabrera
- Known as BenCab
- Award winning painter and printmaker
- "Master of the Philippine Contemporary art"
- Most popular subject of his painting : "Sabel "
- National artist award and the Gawad CCP para sa sining

Carlos Botong Francisco

- A muralist from Angono Rizal
-Subjects depict the life in his hometown and highlight the
lives of the farmers and the fishermen.
- The significant elements in Francisco were their lives and
shapes
- (Blood Compact ,The Martyrdom Of Rizal ,Bayanihan ,
Sandugo portrait of Purita ,First Mass at Limasawa, The
invasion of Limahong ,etc.)
 Cesar Legaspi
- One of the Thirteen Moderns who promoted Modern arts in
the country
-A neo-realist ,his refinement of Cubism in the Philippine
context is his important contribution to modern art

( The Beggars , The Stairway , The Ritual , The Survivor ,

Gadget I and II ,Flight , Struggle , Peace , Bayanihan ,
Façade , Ovary , Idols of the third eye ,among others)
Literature
 Francisco Arcellana
• one of the proponents of Filipino short story which uses
English as its language.
• his works depict Filipino's sensibility
• Death in a Factory
• A Clown Remembers
• Frankie Lina

Edith Tiempo
• produced remarkable poems and short stories
• Littlest Marmoset
• Bonsai
• she founded the Silliman National Writer's Workshop in
Dumaguete City together with her husband, Edilberto
Tiempo

Bienvenido Lumbera
• most significant contribution in the field of literature is the
introduction of Bagay poetry together with other poets like
Rolando Tinio, Jose Lacaba, Antonio Samson, and
Edmundo Martinez
 N.V.M. Gonzalez
• Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzalez is 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.

Virgilio Almario
• an exemplary poet who carries the pen name "Rio Alma"
• famously known for his modern poetry filled with social
consciousness
• his famous trilogy:
Doktrinang Anakpawis
Mga Retrato at Rekwerdo
Muli sa Kandungan ng Lupa

Cirilio Bautista
• a literary genius who produced numerous works such as
poems,fictions, and essays.
• contributed in the enrichment and promotion of Philippine
literature
 Nick Joaquin
• a playwright, poet, novelist, short story writer, and a
journalist.
• his literary pieces explored the Spanish colonial past of the
country and the social changes evident in the Philippines

Amado V. Hernandez
• is the socially committed writer who believes that a writer
should uplift the human spirit by being the voice of society
in times of oppression.

Lazaro Francisco
• a master of Tagalog novel whose literary pieces highlights
nationalism.
• his novels expresses desire for social change
• published 11 literary pieces considered as Philippine
literary classics
• Ama, Daluyong, Maganda Pa ang Daigdig
 Jose Garcia Villa
• is the contemporary poet who used the pen name
Doveglion, a combination of dove, eagle, and lion.
• known not just locally but internationally
• poem collections include: Many Voices, Poem 55, Footnote
to Youth, Poems in Praise of Love, etc.

Francisco Sionil Jose

• commonly known as F. Sionil Jose, recognized for his
remarkable writings showing the Filipino's aspiration for
freedom and social justice
• as a novelist, he wrote his opus called Rosales Saga
composed of 5 noteworthy novels: Poon, Tree, Mass, The
Pretenders, and My Brother, My Executioner.

Carlos P. Romulo
• an editor, reporter, publisher who wrote series of articles
predicting the World War ll and won the Pulitzer Prize in
Journalism in America.
• aside from being a writer, he is also a respected world
reader; the first Asian who became the president of the
United Nations.
 Alejandro Roces
• Alejandro "Anding" Roces is known for his staunch
contributions to art and country.
• he is considered as the best comic short story writer and
one of the few humorists in the literature
• "We Filipinos Are Mild Drinkers"
• "Roses and Thorns"
• National Artist for Literature Award was given to him in 2003

Carlos Quirino
• the first recipient of the National Artist Award for Historical
Literature awarded by President Fidel V. Ramos.
• he has written books and articles containing wide range of
topics involving Philippine history and culture.
• Maps and Views of Old Manila, Lives of the Philippine
Presidents, The History of Philippine Sugar Industry, etc.
 Film and
Broadcast Art
 Lamberto V. Avellana
• "The Boy Wonder of the Philippine Cinema"
• he was the director who first utilized the motion picture
camera which influenced filmmaking techniques
• he established Barangay Theater Guild together with his
wife, Daisy Hontiveros-Avellana
• "Sakay" was the first film he directed which won the Best
Picture of 1939
• his award-winning films are Badjao, Anak Dalita, and
Kalderong Pilak

Lino Brocka
• an award-winning director who used "freedom of
expression" in his works
• some of the films he produced include Tubog sa Ginto,
Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang, Maynila: Sa Kuko ng
Liwanag, etc.
Ishmael Bernal
• -"Genius of the Philippine Cinema"
• -his works were the reflections of the Philippine society and
the struggle of the Filipino people.
• -among his works are Himala, Nunal sa Tubig, Pahiram ng
Isang Umaga, and Broken Marriage
 Manuel Conde
• Manuel Pabustan Urbano started his journey in the world of
film as an apprentice in Filipino films
• he established the MC (Manuel Conde) Production and
produced movies which mirrors and critiques the Filipino
tradition, customs, values, and culture.
• he directed and starred on two movies focusing on world
history and literature figures which were entitled Genghis
Khan, and Sigfredo.

Gerardo de Leon
• a medical practitioner by profession but chose to pursue a
career in directing films.
• among his classic productions are Noli Me Tangere, El
Filibusterismo, Daigdig ng Mga Api, and Sisa.
 Ronald Alan K. Poe
• popularly known as Fernando Poe Jr., a legendary icon in
the Philippine cinema
• as an actor FPJ starred on numerous Filipino action movies
• apart from being an actor, he was also a writer, a director,
and a producer.

Eddie Romero
• Edgar Romero y Sinco, was a screen playwright, a
producer, and a film director.
• "Ang Maestra" his first script written
• his first movie as a full-pledged director was the movie
Kamay ng Diyos produced in 1948 under Sampaguita
Pictures.
• he won the best director award for his film, Ang Prinsesa at
Ang Pulubi in 1951.
 Architecture,
Design, and Allied
Arts
 Pablo S. Antonio
• Known for his simple architectural designs consisting of
clean lines and functional curves.
• His main considerations in his structure were austerity and
function.
• Included in his works are FEU Administration and Science
buildings, and theaters like Lyric, Ideal, and Galaxy.

Leandro V. Locsin
• a remarkable architect who designed numerous structures
including residential and commercial buildings, churches,
government offices, hotels, etc.
• his grandest work is the Istana Nurul Iman (Palace of
Religious Light), this was the palace of the Sultan of Brunei.

Juan F. Nakpil
• the most prominent in his architectural designs were their
strength, function, and aesthetics.
• his works were reflections of the Philippine traditional and
cultural heritage.
 Ildefonso P. Santos
• was a famous landscape architect known for lanscaping
plazas, gardens, hotels, playgrounds, commercial centers,
housing projects, parks, etc.
• he introduced outdoor shopping concept through his design
of the Makati Commercial Center

Jose Maria V. Zaragoza

• his architectural structure was a micture of modern and
traditional designs
• most of his works involved religious architectures like
churches and convents.
• aside from liturgical structures, he also design secular
buildings like hotels, hospital, commercial, residential, and
office buildings.
Fashion
Design
 Ramon Valera
• the fashion designer who innovated the Philippine terno
• he was the one who transformed the components of the
traditional baro't saya into a single clothing.
 Seven New
Philippine
National Artist
 National Artist for Visual Arts
Larry Alcala
• The National Artist for Visual Arts is editorial cartoonist and
illustrator Larry Alcala.
• Through his works, he has shown the unique trait of the
Filipinos—which is to laugh despite obstacles and
difficulties. Alcala created hundreds of characters, 20 comic
strips, six movies, and two murals in the 56 years he
dedicated to cartooning.

National Artist for Theater

Amelia Lapeña Bonifacio
• Coined as the “Grande Dame of Southeast Asian
Children’s Theater” and “Grand Lady of Philippine Puppet
Theater,” Amelia Lapeña Bonifacio was the chairperson of
the University of the Philippines’ Creative Writing Program.
• And this talented lady also founded a children’s theater and
puppetry troupe based in the said university,
called Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas.
 National Artist for Music
Ryan Cayabyab
• The very well-known music composer Ryan Cayabyab got
the Philippine National Artist for Music title.
• Known as Mr. C, he composed numerous musical scores
for award-winning films, operas, musicals, and more. He
also continues to teach music, and even inspired a song
from Cheenee Gonzalez.

National Artist for Architecture

Francisco ‘Bobby’ Mañosa
• Francisco ‘Bobby’ Mañosa’s approaches are modern
interpretations of Philippine architectural design and use of
indigenous materials. His style and take has led him to
become well-known and respected locally and
internationally.
 National Artist for Literature
Resil Mojares
• Cebuano Resil Mojares has won several National Book
Awards from the Manila Critics Circle.
• Mojares founded the Cebuano Studies Center, a library and
research center dedicated to the Cebu culture and history.

National Artist for Literature

Ramon Muzones
Distinguished for his outstanding works on West Visayan
fiction and because of his intense take on cultivating art
form, Muzones receieved the Gawad CCP award para sa
Sining in 1989.
 National Artist for Cinema
Kidlat Tahimik
• Another well-deserving national artist who was chosen
’cause of his take in undermining colonial narratives that
tell epic and localized truths.
• Kidlat Tahimik’s real name is Eric de Guia, and the Filipino
masses calls him the Father of Independent Philippine
Cinema. He received the University of the Philippines’
highest award recognizing achievements in media—the
Gawad Plaridel Award.