CPAR 3.

A cash gist of Php 100,000 to the living artist

and Php 75,00 for those who were recognized
UNIT 2: Contemporary Filipino Artists
after their death, which will be given to the heir
LESSON 1: Pambansang Alagad ng Sining of the awardee.
4. Monthly pension with medical and
PAMBANSANG ALAGAD NG SINING NG PILIPINAS hospitalization benefits
 This is also called as national Artist of the 5. Life insurance to those who are still qualified.
Philippines. 6. State funeral and interment at the Libingan ng
 Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, s. 1972: mga Bayani.
give recognition and respect to the citizen who 7. A reserved place at state functions, awarding
have given outstanding contribution to the ceremonies, and cultural events.
Philippine art
 It is bestowed by the President of the
Philippines upon the recommendation of the NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
National Commission of the Culture and the
1. Fernando Amorsolo (May 30, 1892 – april 24, 1972)
Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the
 Year Awarded: 1972
Philippines (CCP).
 Category: Painting
 It is supposed to be given every three years as
 Place of Birth: Paco, Manila
mandated by the rules of the NCCA.
 Recognized: The Philippines’ first National Artist
 It is the highest recognition the Philippines
on April 28, 1972
Government can give to a person of the Arts.
 Title: Grand Old Man of Philippine Art
 Awardees: Represent the Philippines’ Highest
 Well-known: Genre and Landscape Painting,
ideals in the field of humanities and the arts.
and his idealized depiction of the “Dalagang
 Categories: Architecture and the Allied arts,
Filipina”
dance, film and broadcast arts, literature,
- “Dalagand Bukid” (1936)
music, theatre, and visual Arts.

How one becomes a National Artist?

1. An announcement will be made by the NCCA

and the CCP, acting as the Order of the National
Artists Award Secretariat, for the opening for
the said award. Nominees should have the 2.
following qualifications: Carlos
A. Must be a Filipino Citizen or at least at the
time of nomination.
B. Should have contributed “in Building a
Filipino sense of nationhood” as seen on
their works.
C. Should have lead the way in new and
creative expressions or style
D. (Artist’s Work) should be noteworthy and
an embodiment of excellence.
E. Should be critically acclaimed and accepted
by legitimate institutions and peers.

Benefits Received by National Artists: “Botong” V. Francisco (Nov. 4, 1912 – March 31,
1. The title and the Rank of a national Artist. 1969)
2. Medal bearing the insignia of National Artist as  Year Awarded: 1973
well as a citation.  Category: Paiting
  Place of Birth: Angono, Rizal - He was a writer and stalwart of the laborers. He
 Wellknown: Historically Themed Murals such as believed that his art should ast as a conscience
the Filipino Struggles through History (Manila of society, correcting and calling attention to
City Hall) what is needed.
 Credit: Discovered the Angono Petroglyphs, one - He was one of the first who drew away from the
of the earliest examples of prehistoric art in the flowery and ornate quality of the Tagalog
Philippines. language and instead wrote in prose that is
- Petroglyphs much closer to the everyday spoken language.
- Luha ng Buwaya (1972)

- He along with Victor Edades and Galo Ocampo,

is one of the pioneers of modernism in the
country.
- His art reflects the values and colors of his town
Angono that has been the trademark of his 4. Juan F. Nakpil ( May 26, 1899 – May 7, 1986)
works and styles.  Year Awarded: 1973
- First Mass at Limasawa  Category: Architecture
 Place of Birth: Quiapo, Manila
 Well-known: Man of Many Talents” (Artist,
Engineer, Civic leader and Teacher)
- He is best known for his innovations in the field
of Philippine Architecture. His Designs are both
beautiful and functional.
- Manila Jockey Club

-
3. Amado V. Hernandez (Sept. 13, 1903 – May 24, 5. Guillermo E. Tolentino (July 24, 1890 – July 12,
1970) 1976)
 Year Awarded: 1973  Year Awarded: 1973
 Category: Literature  Category: Sculpture
 Place of Birth: Hagonoy, Bulacan  Place of Birth: Malolos, Bulacan
  Well-known: Commemorative sculptures of  Well-known: Father of Modern Philippine
historical Figures (monumental and Grand) Sculpture
- He was premier sculptor and esteemed - At the Age of 46, he was the youngest recipient
professor at the University of the Philippines, of the title “National Artist”.
Diliman. - The Nine Muses
- Bonifacio Monument, Caloocan

8. Leonor O. Goquingco (July 24, 1917 – July 15, 2005)

 Year Awarded: 1976
 Category: Dance
 Place of Birth: Jolo, Sulu
 Well-known: “Trailblazer,” “Mother of
Philippine Theatre Dance,” And “Dean of
Filipino Performing Arts Critics”
6. Jose Garcia Villa (August 6, 1908 – Feb. 7, 1997)
- She incorporated ballet with folk and Asian
 Year Awarded: 1973
dance and such has been able to create
 Category: Literature
innovative and original choreographies.
 Place of Birth: Singalong, Manila
- Filipinescas: Philippine Life, Legend and Love –
 Pen Name: Doveglion (Dove, Eagle and Lion)
Her most Elaborate project
 Well-known: Introduced the reversed
consonance rhyme scheme and used
punctuation marks especially the comma in a
novel and lyrical way.
- Footnote to youth

7. Napoleon V. Abueva ( January

26, 1930)
9. Nick M. Joaqin (May 4, 1917 – April 29, 2004)
 Year Awarded: 1976
 Year Awarded: 1976
 Category: Sculpture
 Category: Litrature
 Place of Birth: Tagbilaran City, Bohol
 Place of Birth: Paco, Manila
  Pen name: Quijano de Manila  Category: Painting
 Style: “Joaquinesque,” defined as flowery and  Place of Birth: Macabebe, Pampanga
Spanish-influenced English. - His acclaimed early works combined concepts
- His works study the Filipino psyche in the from the rural and urban settings, creating a
changing social climate set during the Spanish reflective pause when one views his works.
Colonial period. - He is considered as a pioneer of Cubism in the
- The Woman Who had Two Navels Philippines.
- Madonna of the Slums

10. Jovita Fuentes (Feb. 15 1895 – Aug. 7, 1978)

 Year Awarded: 1976
 Category: Music 12. Carlos P. Romulo (Jan. 14, 1899 – Dec. 15, 1985)
 Place of Birth: Roxas City, Capiz  Year awarded: 1982
 Title: “LA Embahadora de Filipinas a su Madre  Category: Literature
Patria”  Place of Birth: Camiling, Tarlac
- She was an acclaimed theatre actress,  Award/s Received: Pulitzer Award for
performing in various theatre production in Journalism
Europe. - He was the first Asian President of the United
- She became the chairperson of the Music Nations General Assembly.
Promotion Foundation of the Philippines. - I walked with Heroes (Autobiography)
- Cio-Cio-san in Giacomo Puccini’s Madame
Butterfly

13. Leandro V.
Locsin (aug. 15,
1928 – Nov. 15 1994)
 Year Awarded:
1990
 Category:
Architecture
 Place of Birth:
Silay City,
11. Negros
Occidental
- Most of his works were the combination of the
Vicente S. Manansala (Jan. 22, 1910 – Aug. 22, 1891)
east and the west, light and Heavy.
 Year Awarded: 1981
 - He designed and built almost 200 structures
(residences, churches, public institutions, 15. Felipe Padilla de Leon (May 1, 1912 – Dec. 5, 1992)
hotels, and an airport).  Year awarded: 1997
 Category: Music
14. Catalino “Lino” O. Brocka (April 3, 1939 – May 22,  Place of Birth: Peñaranda City, Nueva Ecija
1991) - He was able to Filipinize the different Western
 Year Awarded: 1997 musical forms.
 Category: Cinema - His works reflects the ideals of the Filipinos and
 Place of Birth: Pilar, Sorsogon perfectly captures the nation’s veins.
- He is regarded as one of the best Filipino - “Payapang Daigdig” (Choral Music)
directors and recognized by various award-
giving bodies here and abroad.
- “Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang” (1974)

16. Rolando S. Tinio (March 5, 1937 – July 7, 1997)

 Year Awarded: 1997
 Category: Theatre and Literature
 Place of Birth: Tondo, Manila
- He is a prolific writer and playwright. As a stage
director, he was responsible in bringing plays
and productions that revived the sarswela and
modern Western dramas.
- “Now and Forever” (Film Script)

17. Levi Celerio ( April 30, 1910 – April 2, 2002)

 Year Awarded: 1997
 Category: Music and Literature
 Place of Birth: Tondo, Manila
 Affiliation/s: Manila Symphony
 Award/s Received: Lifetime Achievement
Award (The Film Academy of the
Philippines), the only person in the world to
make music by using a leaf (Guinness Book
of World Record)
 Credit/s: Writing lyrics for traditional folk
melodies
- He is one of the most prolific composers and
lyricist in the history of Philippines music.

Major Works:

 “Pasko Na Naman”
 “Ang Pasko ay Sumapit”
 “Kahit Konting Pagtingin”
18. Andrea Veneracion (July 11, 1928 – July 9, 2013)  Place of Birth: Manila
 Year awarded: 1999  Award/s Received: Best Director (Urian
 Category: Music Awards), Bronze Hugo Award (Chicago
 Place of Birth: Manila International Film Festival for Himala)
- She was an accomplished choirmaster and - He is known for his melodramas that dealt with
arranger and she established the Philippines women empowerment and morality.
Madrigal Singers.” - He Directed a number of films that are
- TOFIL (The Outstanding Filipino Award in 1997) considered classics such as “Nunal sa Tubig”
(1976), and “City After Dark” (1980)

21. Salvador “Badong” F. Bernal (1945 – 2011)

 Year Awarded: 2003
 Category: Theatre Design
 Place of Birth: Dagupan City, Pangasinan
 Title: “Father of Philippines Stage Design”
- He is preferred by many productions not only
for the quality of his work but also for his abilty
to stay within the constraints of the budget.
- Lope K. Santos’ “Banaag at Sikat” (Theatre
19. Ang Kiukok (March 1, 1931 – May 9, 2005) Design)
 Year Awarded: 2001
 Category: Visual Arts
 Place of Birth: Davao City, Davao del Sur
- He is one of the most refreshing and
revolutionary artists of the 1960s.
- His art is oftentimes violent and angst-ridden,
reflecting the social and political instability of
the time.
- “Seated Figure” (1979)

22. Ronald Allan “FPJ” K. Poe (Aug. 20, 1939 – Dec. 14,
2004)
 Year Awarded: 2006
 Category: Cinema
 Place of Birth: Manila
 Title: “King of Philippines Movies”
- He implemented a more humane working
environment in his own production that was
soon followed by the industry, such as providing
food for everybody in the set including the crew
and talents.
- “Panday Series” (1980 – 1984)

23. Ildelfonso P. Santos Jr. (Sept. 5, 1929 – Jan 29,

20. Ishmael Bernal (Sept. 30, 1938 – June 2, 1996)
2014)
 Year Awarded: 2001
 Year Awarded: 2006
 Category: Film
 Category: Landscapes Architecture
  Place of Birth: Malabon, Rizal
 Title: “Father of Philippines Landscapes
Architecture”
- He was the pioneer in practicing and
legitimizing landscape design as an allied field of
architecture.
- “Makati Commercial Center”

24. Alice Reyes (Oct. 18, 1942)

 Year Awarded: 2014
 Category: Dance
 Place of Birth: Manila
 Affiliation/s: Bayanihan Philippine National
Dance Company
- She is the founder of ballet Philippines
- Her subject matters are performed using THE FIRST NATIONAL ARTIST
combinations of indigenous dance, modern
1. Fernando Cueto Amorsolo (May 30, 1892 –
dance, and ballet.
April 24, 1972)
- ”Ballet Philippines”
- Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines,
Spanish Empire
- Education: University of the Philippines
NATIONAL ARTIST OF THE PHILIPPHINES - Known for: Painting
- Spouse(s): Salud Tolentino Jorge (m. 1916; d.
1931) Maria del Carmen (1935 - ?)
- “Grand Old Man of the Philippine Art”
- Lighting is the most prominent element of his
painting
- His trademark was the backlighting technique
which makes the subjects if his painting seem to
glow
- His Works of art were also notable for reflecting
the artistic and cultural heritage of the
Philippines.
- Four days after his death on April 24, 1972 due
to heart failure, he was honoured as the first
national artist in painting at the cultural center
of the Philippines by then President Ferdinand
Marcos.
 - The volume of paintings, sketches and studies
of Amorsolo is believed to have reached more
2. Maiden in a Stream (1921) – GSIS Collection
than 10,000 pieces.
3. Planting
- In May 2010, the highest priced Amorsolo
Rice (1946)
painting was auctioned off at Christie’s for
– UCPB
about US$440,000
Collection
- Amorsolo was an important influence on
contemporary Filipino art and Artist.

Birth/Death May 30, 1892 – April 24,

1972
National Artist for Visual Arts (Painting) 4. The
Year of Recognized April 27, 1972 Mestiza
Title/s Grand Old Man of the
Philippine Art
Element/s Used Lighting and Backlighting
Theme of Artwork Artistic and Cultural
Heritage of the Philippines
Other Information Created more than 10,000
paintings and sketches
paintings are being
auctioned for US$30,000 –
US$440,000

(1943) – National Museum of the Philippines

Collection

Fernando Amorsolo’s Significant Works

1. El Ciego (1928) – Central Bank of the Philippines

Collection

NATIONAL ARTIST FROM CALABARZON (Francisco, San

Pedro, & Feliciano)
1.) Carlos Modesto “Botong” Villaluz Francisco paintings: US$30,000 –
(November 4, 1912 – March 31, 1969) Angono, 440,000
Rizal, Philippines Islands Other Significant Discovered Angono
- Cause of death: Tuberculosis Contrtibution/s Petroglyphs in 1965, the
- Nationality: Filipino oldest known work of art
- Other Names: Botong in the Philippines.
- Occupation: Muralist
- Parents: Felipe Francisco (Father) Carlos “Botong” Francisco’s Significant Work
Maria Villaluz (Mother)
- A poet and muralist from Angono, Rizal (The Art 1. Harana (1957) – Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Capital of the Philippines) Collection
- For nearly 3 decades, he painted murals
showing the historical past of the Philippines.
- Most of his subject depict the life in his
hometown and highlight the lives of the
farmers and the fisherman
- The significant elements in his painting were
their lines and shapes that seem like cutouts
and their lush tropical colors.
- He is one of the so-called “the Triumvirate”
along with other modernist Galo Ocampo and
Victorio Edades, who introduced modern art to
the country.
- He was rewarded as the National Artist for
Painting on June 12, 1973, considered as the
Greatest Muralist of the country, and 1964
republic of the Philippines Cultural Heritage
Awardee.

Hometown Angono, Rizal

Birth/Death Novermber 4, 1912 –
March 31, 1969
National artist for Visual Arts (Painting)
Year Recognized June 12, 1973
Titles/Other Awards Poet; Greatest Muralist
of the Country;
1 of the “Triumvirate”
who introduced modern
art together with Galo
Ocampo and Victoria
Edades; 1964 Cultural
Heritage Awardee
Significant Element Used Lines and Shapes that
seem like cutouts
Theme of Artwork Historical past; life in his
hometown; lives of the
farmers and fisherman
Other Information Created more than
10,000 paintings and
sketches
Auction price of
 2. First Mass at Limawasa - Known for: National Artist of the Philippines for
Music, Composer of Hymns like Nuestro Padre
Jesus Nazareno
- Spouse(s): Gertrudez Diaz
- Children: Bienvenido San Pedro, Ma. Cristina
San Pedro, Rhodora San Pedro, Ma. Conchita
San Pedro, Lucio San Pedro, Jr.
- Parents: Elpidio San Pedro and Soledad Diestro

Maestro Lucio D. San Pedro

- A master composer from Angono, Rizal known

for creatively using folk idioms in his musical
3. Educational Mural (1964) compositions.
- His music has an effect of bringing a sense of
identity of the Filipnos
- Cousin to “Botong” Francisco, He Produced a
wide-ranging body of works that includes band
music, concertos for violin and orchestra,
choral works, cantatas, chamber music, music
for violin and piano, and songs for solo voice
- He was the conductor of the much acclaimed
Peng Kong Grand Mason Concert Band, the San
Pedro Band of Angono, His father’s former
band, and the Banda Angono Numero Uno.
- His civic commitment and work with town
bands have sif=gnificantly contributed to the
4. Bonifacio Mural (1964) development of a civic culture among Filipino
communities and opened a creative outlet for
young Filipinos.
- He was honoured as the National Artist for
Music in 1991
- He died of Cardiac Arrest on march 31, 2002 in
Angono, Rizal at the age of 89.

Maestro Lucio D. San Pedro’s Significant Works

Famous Songs:

1. Ugoy ng Duyan
2. Lulay
Filipino Struggles through History, finished months
before his death in 1969, now on display at the national Choral Composition:
Museum 1. Eastern Cantata
2. Sa Mahal kong Bayan

2.) Lucio D. San Pedro, Sr. (Feb. 11, 1913 – March 31, Band Musical Composition
2002) Angono, Rizal Philippines Islands 1. Dance of Fairies
- Nationality: Filipino 2. Lahing Kayumanggi
- Other Name: LDSP
- Occupation: Composer, teacher, conductor Orchestral Works
 1. The Devils Bridge reflections of the Philippine traditional and
2. Malaks at MAganda Overture cultural heritage.
3. Hope and Ambition - In a973, he was named one of the National
Artist for Architecture.
3.) Francisco Feliciano - He died in Manila in 1986
- Born in 1941, in Morong, Rizal
Juan F. Nakpil’s Significant Works
- A musician, composer, teacher and conductor
known for incorporating “Asianess” in his 1. 1937 International Eucharistic Congress altar
Music. 2. Rebuilt and enlarged the Quiapo Church in 1930
- His works show the rich culture and ethnicity of adding a dome and a second belfry
Asia especially the Philippines 3. Quezon Institute
- Created unique musical works by transforming 4. Magsaysay Building
our indigenous music to a level equal to the 5. Rizal Theatre
music of the western countries. 6. Manila Jockey Club
- Used musical lines from ethnic songs resulting 7. University of the Philippines Administration and
to the enthusiastic harmony of sound and University Library
culture. 8. The reconstructed Rizal House in Calamba,
- He died in 2014, the same year he was Laguna
recognized as a National Artist for Music 9. Rizal Shrine in Calamba
Francisco Feliciano’s Significant Works

1. Buksan moa ng aming mga Labi (Published

1982)
2. Mass of Saint Andrew (Published 1981)
3. Pumugun (Choral, with soprano solo, published
2002)
4. Pokpok alimpako (Chorus, published 2002)
5. Three Visayan folksong: for high Voice
(published 1998)

10. Renovated Quiapo Church

NATIONAL ARTIST FOR ARCHITECTURE

- Pablo S. Antonio
- Leandro V. Locsin
- Juan F. Nakpil
- Ildefonso P. Santos
- Jose Maria V. Zaragosa

1. Juan Felipe de Jesus Nakpil (may 26, 1899 –

May 7, 1986)
- He was a Filipino architect, teacher and a
community leader. He was regarded as the
Dean of Filipino Architects.
- The most prominent elements in his
architectural designs were their strength,
function and aesthetics. His works were
 11. UP Administration Building (1950) 9. “Bona” (1980)
10. “Macho Dancer” (1989)
11. “Orapronobis” (1989)
12. “Makiusap ka sa Diyos” (1991)

NATIONAL ARTISTS FOR VISUAL ARTS

 Fernando Amorsolo
 Carlos “Botong” Francisco
 Napoleon V. Abueva
 Victorio C. Edades
 Vicente Manansala
 Hernando R. Ocampo
 Cesar Legaspi
 J. Elizalde Navarre
CINEMA  Ang Kiukok
 Benedicto Cabrera
 Lamberto V. Avellana  Abdulmari Asia Imao
 Lino Brocks  Francisco Coching
 Ishmael Bernal  Jose T. Joye
 Manuel Conde
 Gerardo de Leon
 Ronald Alan K. Poe NATIONAL ARTISTS FOR LITERATURE
 Eddie S. Romero
 Francisco Arcellana
Catalino “Lino” Ortiz Brocka  N.V.M. Gonzalez
- Born in Pilar, Sorsogon  Nick Joaquin
- Director for film and broadcast arts, espoused  F. Sionil Jose
the term “freedom of Expression” in the  Alejandro Rocess
Philippines Constitution.  Edith L. Tiempo
- Took to his social activist spirit to the screen  Virgillio s. Almario
leaving behind 66 films which breathed life and  Amado V. Hernandez
hope for the marginalized sectors of society –  Carlos P. Romulo
slum-dwellers, prostitutes, construction  Rolando S. Tinio
workers, etc.  Bienvenido Lumbrera
- Died on May 22, 1991 due to car accident. Was  Cirilo F. Bautista
given the posthumous distinction of National  Lazaro Francisco
Artist for Film in 1997.  Jose Garcia Villa
 Levi Celerio
Lino Brocka’s Signioficant Works

1. “Santiago” (1970)
2. “Wanted: Perfect Mother” (1970) Nicomedes “Nick” Marquez Joaquin
3. “Tubog sa Ginto” (1971)
- Regarded as the most distinguished Filipino
4. “Stardoom” (1971)
writer in English writing and has enriched the
5. “Tinimbang ka ngunit Kulang” (1974)
English language with critics coining
6. “Maynila: Sa kuko ng Liwanag” (1975) won
“Joaquinesque” to describe his baroque
Famas Award for best picture, best director,
Spanish-flavored English
Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor
- His significance in Philippines literature involves
7. “Insiang” (1976)
his exploration of the Philippines Colonial Past
8. “Jagur” (1979)
 under Spain and his probing into the psychology and sport resulted into a 1926 thesis titles
of social changes as seen by the young “Philippine Folk Dances and Games,” And
- Has written plays, novels, poems, short stories arranged specifically for use by teachers and
and essays including reportage and journalism playground instructors in public and private
- He uses the nome de guerra Quijano de Manila schools.
- In 1976, he was named one of the National - In 1954, she received the republic Award of
Artist of Literature Merit given by the late Pres. Ramon Magsaysay
- Died of Cardiac arrest in the early morning of for “Outstanding contribution toward the
April 29, 2004. advancement of Filipino culture and designated
National Artist of the Philippines for Dance in
1973
NICK JOAQUIN’S SIGNIFICANT WORKS
Francisca Reyes-Aquino’s Significant Works
1. The Woman Who Had Two Novels
Her books include the following:
2. A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino
3. Manila, My Manila: A history for the Young 1. Philippine National Dances (1946)
4. The Ballad of the Five Battles 2. Gymnastics for Girls (1947)
5. Rizal in Saga 3. Fundamental Dance Steps and Music (1948)
6. Almanac for Manileños 4. Foreign Folk Dances (1949)
7. Cave and Shadows 5. Dances for all occasion (1950)
6. Playground Demonstration (1951)
7. Philippine Folk Dances, Volumes I to VI
NATIONAL ARTISTS FOR FASHION DESIGN, THEATRE
DESIGN, HISTORICAL LITERATURE, AND DANCE
NATIONAL ARTISTS FOR MUSIC
Fashion Design
 Antonio Buenaventura
 Ramon Valera
 Ernani J. Cuenco
Theatre Design  Francisco Feliciano
 Jovita Fuentes
 Salvador F. Bernal
 Honorata “Atang” dela Rama
Historical Literature  Jose Maceda
 Lucio San Pedro
 Carlos Quirino  Levi Celerio
Dance  Felipe Padilla de Leon
 Lucrecia R. Kasilag
 Francisca Reyes Aquino  Antonio J. Molina
 Ramon Obusan  Ramon P. Santos
 Alice Reyes  Andrea Veneracion
 Leonor Orosa Goquingco
 Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula Levi Celerio (April 10, 1910 – April 2, 2002)

- A prolific lyricist and composer for decades

- Translated/wrote anew the lyrics to traditional
Francisca Reyes Aquino (Mar. 9, 1899 – Nov. 21, 1983) melodies: “O Maliwanag na Buwan” (Iloko),
- Acknowledged as the Folk Dance Pioneer “Ako ay May Singsing” (Pampango),
- This Bulakeña began her research on folk “Alibangbang” (Visaya) among others
dances in 1920’s making trips to remote barrios - Born in Tondo, Celerio received his scholarship
in central and northern Luzon. Her research on at the academy of music in manila that made it
the unrecorded forms of local celebration, ritual
 possible for him to join the manila Symphony - She died on July 11, 1991. She was married to
Orchestra National Artist for Literature, Amaado V.
- He made it to the Guinness Book of World Hernandez.
Records as the only person able to make music - Was formally honored as the Queen of
using just a leaf. Kundiman in 1979, then already 74 years old
- a great number of his songs have been written singing the same song (“Nabasag na Banga”)
for the local movies, which earned for him the that she sang as a 15-year old girl in the
lifetime achievement award from the film sarsuela Dalagang Bukid.
Academy of the Philippines. - She became the very First Actress in the very
- He has enriched the Philippines music for no first locally produced Filipino film when she
less than two generations with a treasury of essayed the same role in the sarsuela’s Film
more than 4,000 songs in an idiom that has Version
proven to appeal to all social classes. - She believes that the sarswela and the
- On October 9, 1997, pursuant to proclamation Kundiman Expresses best the Filipino Soul, and
no. 1114, President Fidel V. Ramos proclaimed had even performed kundiman and other
him a National artist for Music and Literature. Filipino Songs for the Aetas or Negritos of
His citation read that his music “was a perfect zambales and the Sierra Madre, the Bagobos of
embodiment of the heartfelt sentiments and Davao and other Lumad of Mindanao.
valued traditions of the Filipino.”

LESSON 2: GAWAD SA MANLILIKHA NG BAYAN

NATIONAL ARTISTS FOR THEATRE (NATIONAL LIVING TREASURES AWARD)

 Daisy Avellana National Living Treasures

 Honorata “Atang” dela Rama
 R.A. no. 7355, Institutionalized the Gawad
 Lamberto V. Avellana
Manlilikha ng Bayan or the National Living
 Rolando S. Tinio
Treasures Award.
 Salvador F. Bernal
 NCCA, the highest policy-making and
 Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero
coordinating body for culture and arts of the
 Severino Montana State.
Honorata “Atang” dela Rama (January 11, 1902 – July  Tasked with the administration and
11, 1991) implementation of the award.
 Main Objective: Honor and Support traditional
- Among the kundiman and the other songs she folk artists and to see to it that their skills and
premiered or popularized were Pakiusap, Ay, Ay crafts are preserved
Kalisud, Kung Iibig Ka and Madaling Araw by  Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 765, aimed at
Jose Corazon de Jesus, and Mutya ng Pasig by recognizing the accomplishments of the
Deogracias Rosario and Nicanor Abelardo. She country’s living treasures
also wrote her own sarswelas: Anak ni Eba,  The NCCA (Through Gawad sa Manlilikhang ng
Aking Ina and Puri at Buhay. Bayad Commitment) and ad hoc panel of
- On May 8, 1987, “For her sincere devotion to experts:
original Filipino theatre and Music, her
outstanding artistry as singer, and as sarsuela EMBLEM – it is the representation of the human
actress-playwright-producer, her tireless efforts form used in traditional cloth
to bring her art to all sectors of all Filipino
Process
society and to the world,” President Corazon C.
Aquino Proclaimed Atang dela Rama a National 1. The Panel – composed of representative of the
Artist of the Philippines for Theatre and Music. committees of the sub commission on Cultural
Communities and Traditional Arts
 OMA – Office of the Muslim Affairs OTHER RECOGNITIONS GIVEN TO FILIPINO VISUAL AND
PERFORMING ARTISTS
NCIP – National Commission on Indigenous People
1. THE OUTSTANDING YOUNG MEN (TOYM)
2. The Nomination – it may come from the
- It is given to men and women between ages of
members of the ad hoc panel of experts, the
18-40 who have shown selfless dedication to
sub commission on cultural communities and
their profession that has resulted in outstanding
traditional arts, government and private
contributions to their individual fields and the
institutions, universities and people
well-being of their fellowmen.
knowledgeable of any of the categories
mentioned.
 April 6, 1959; started by the manila chapter of
the Jaycees
3. The Screening – the ad hoc search committees
 Oct. 1959; adopted into a nationwide project of
are deployed to various priority areas in the
the organization
country to conduct searches and document the
 1990: a foundation was put up to support the
candidates’ art or craft.
annual search
Award and Incentives  1996: TOYM to TOYF (The Outstanding Young
Filipinos)
1. Received a specially designed medallion or  1999: TOYF changed back to TOYM
plaque
2. Given an initially grant of Php 100,000 and a  Allan Lindo “Apl.de.ap” Pineda, Jr. (Music)
Php 14,000 lifetime stipend per month; and
 Beatrice “Bea” Valdez (Fashion Design)
3. Granted a maximum cumulative amount of Php
 Sharon Cuneta Pangilinan (Film)
750,000 medical and hospitalization benefits as
 Jhett Tolentino (Theatre Arts)
well as funeral assistance similar as those
received by National Artists.
2. THE OUTSTANDING FILIPINO (TOFIL)
Awardees
Qualifications:
 1993, first awarded to three outstanding artists
1. Filipino citizen (natural-born, Naturalized
in music and poetry.
citizen, or bearing dual citizenship)
 This award has its root in the 1988 National Folk
2. At least 41 years old
Artists Award organized by the Rotary Club of
3. Has good moral character
Makati-Ayala
4. Has made noteworthy contributions to his/her
Categories profession or to the development of the nation.

- Folk Architecture  Mary Placid Lorna C. Abejo (Music)

- Maritime transport
 Ben Farrales (Fashion Design)
- Weaving
 Jose T. Joya (Visual Arts)
- Carving
 Shirley Halili-Cruz (Dance)
- Performing Arts
 Rustica Carpio (Film or Theatre)
- Literature
 Francisco Manosa (Architecture)
- Graphic and Plastic Arts
- Ornament
3. THIRTEEN ARTISTS AWARDS (TAA)
- Textile or Fiber art
 1970: Started by the Cultural Center of the
- Pottery
Philippines
- Other artistic expressions of traditional culture
 Name of the award: coined by CCP director,
Roberto Chabet
 Purpose: Motivate upcoming generations of
Visual Artists
  Awardees: often avant-grade in their concept Artists or group of artists…
and experimental with their work (varying
Category A:
forms and mediums)
 2009: given every 2 years changed to every 3  Continuously produced high quality work
years  Created or developed a unique style that
 1988: from the selection made by the CCP visual contributes to the growth of his/her art
director to the nominations of different art  Artists who have won distinctions from
councils and organizations in the Philippines respected national and international
 Artworks are displayed in Bulwagang Juan competitions
Luna, CCP Main Gallery
Category B:
Qualification:
 Made great contributions to the
1. A Filipino citizen less than forty years old development of their art and craft in their
2. Artworks must be relevant to the present region, whether of birth or residence.
situations
3. Work must be presented in a form of Category C:
contemporary art  Contributed to the cultural development of
4. Work must be evident of integrity, uniqueness, art in the country through research,
and thought-provoking ideas. curatorship, and administration
5. Artists must have been continuously producing
artworks as documented through solo and Tanging Parangal ng CCP
group exhibitions
It is given to a person or a group for their
6. The artists should be nominated by one of the
contribution and efforts that have made important and
following people or organization.
positive change to Philippine art.
a. Art councils
b. Art groups  Paulo Alcarazen (Architecture)
c. Heads or deans of art school  Leoncio Deriada (Literarture)
d. Museum or gallery curators  The Missionary Society of St. Columban
e. Art critics (Tanging Parangal)
f. Former TAA awardees  Armida Siguion-Reyna (Musical Theatre and
Film)
 Buen Abrigo
 Vermint Coronel
 Nikki Luna
 Mark Valenzuela

4. GAWAD CCP PARA SA SINING

- It is the highest award the Cultural Center of the
Philippines can give to artists or group of artists
whose body of work has constantly shown high
quality and has contributed to the development
of their chosen art form.
 1997: first given to Heubertus Kuhne
 1994: given every 1 year to every 3 years
 Art forms: Visual arts, music, dance, theatre,
film, theatre, literature, broadcast arts,
technical theatre, and production design, and it
has three categories: