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    Samaon Sulaiman was a Filipino musician recognized as a National Living Treasure for his mastery of the indigenous kutyapi instrument. He learned to play kutyapi from his uncle at age 13 and became the most acclaimed player in his region, influencing many other experts. He was recognized for his skills in Maganoy at age 35. Samaon Sulaiman passed away on May 21, 2011. Juan F. Nakpil was a pioneering Filipino architect named a National Artist in 1973. He studied engineering and architecture in the United States and France. Nakpil was regarded as the Dean of Filipino Architects and designed notable buildings like the Capitol Theater. He believed in an architecture reflective

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    Samaon Sulaiman was a Filipino musician recognized as a National Living Treasure for his mastery of the indigenous kutyapi instrument. He learned to play kutyapi from his uncle at age 13 and became the most acclaimed player in his region, influencing many other experts. He was recognized for his skills in Maganoy at age 35. Samaon Sulaiman passed away on May 21, 2011. Juan F. Nakpil was a pioneering Filipino architect named a National Artist in 1973. He studied engineering and architecture in the United States and France. Nakpil was regarded as the Dean of Filipino Architects and designed notable buildings like the Capitol Theater. He believed in an architecture reflective

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    Samaon Sulaiman was a Filipino musician recognized as a National Living Treasure for his mastery of the indigenous kutyapi instrument. He learned to play kutyapi from his uncle at age 13 and became the most acclaimed player in his region, influencing many other experts. He was recognized for his skills in Maganoy at age 35. Samaon Sulaiman passed away on May 21, 2011. Juan F. Nakpil was a pioneering Filipino architect named a National Artist in 1973. He studied engineering and architecture in the United States and France. Nakpil was regarded as the Dean of Filipino Architects and designed notable buildings like the Capitol Theater. He believed in an architecture reflective

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    Samaon Sulaiman was a Filipino musician recognized as a National Living Treasure for his mastery of the indigenous kutyapi instrument. He learned to play kutyapi from his uncle at age 13 and became the most acclaimed player in his region, influencing many other experts. He was recognized for his skills in Maganoy at age 35. Samaon Sulaiman passed away on May 21, 2011. Juan F. Nakpil was a pioneering Filipino architect named a National Artist in 1973. He studied engineering and architecture in the United States and France. Nakpil was regarded as the Dean of Filipino Architects and designed notable buildings like the Capitol Theater. He believed in an architecture reflective

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    GAMABA AWARDEE

    Samaon
    Sulaiman
    By: Reese Danielle Tanguilig

    Samaon Sulaiman
    a Filipino musician who is a recipient of
    the National Living Treasure award. The
    Maguindanaon is known for his mastery
    of the indigenous kutyapi instrument. He
    achieved the highest level of excellence in
    the art of kutyapi playing.

    Background
    Learning to play the kutyapi from his uncle when
    he was about 13 years old, he has since, at 35
    become the most acclaimed kutyapi master and
    teacher of his instrument in Libutan and other
    barangays of Maganoy town, deeply influencing
    the other acknowledged experts in kutyapi in the
    area, such as Esmael Ahmad, Bitul Sulaiman,
    Nguda Latip, Ali Ahmad and Tukal Nanalon.

    The Recognition for


    Exemplary Skills
    Recognized in Maganoy for his skills at 35
    years old.

    Death
    Samaon Sulaiman dies on May 21, 2011.
    NAA AWARDEE

    Juan F.
    Nakpil
    By: Reese Danielle Tanguilig

    Juan F. Nakpil
    May 26, 1899 known as Juan Nakpil, was
    a Filipino architect, teacher and a
    community leader. In 1973, he was
    named one of the National Artists for
    architecture. He was regarded as the
    Dean of Filipino Architects.

    Background
    He studied engineering at the University of
    Californiaand later, at the University of Kansas,
    where he received his bachelor's degree in
    Mechanical Engineering. He then studied
    architecture at the Fontainebleau School of Fine
    Arts in France upon the recommendation of Jean
    Jacques Haffner, one of his professors at the
    Harvard Graduate School of Architecture.

    The Capitol Theater was an Art Deco masterpiece


    by Juan Nakpil built in the 1930s.

    The Recognition for


    Exemplary Skills
    He was an architect, teacher and civic leader, is a
    pioneer and innovator in Philippine architecture. In
    essence, Nakpil's greatest contribution is his belief that
    there is such a thing as Philippine Architecture,
    espousing architecture reflective of Philippine
    traditions and culture.

    In 1952, President Quirino appointed Nakpil to be a


    member of the National Rizal Day Committee. He was
    hailed as a National Artist for Architecture in 1973.

    Death
    May 7, 1986 (aged 86)
    Manila, Philippines

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