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• Fernando Amorsolo (1972)


  ) is the first National Artist of the Philippines with the official title, “The Grand Old Man of Philippine Arts”. He helped develop Philippine Art through his paintings of rural landscapes and portraits. His famous works include El Ciego, Planting Rice, and Defence of a Filipina Woman‟s Honour.
• Juan F. Nakpil (1973)


  is acknowledged as the “Father of Philippine Architecture”. He is lauded for reflecting the Philippine traditions and cultures in his works, which includes the University of the Philippines Administration Building (Quezon Hall) and Library (Gonzalez Hall), the reconstruction of both the Quiapo Church in 1933 and the Rizal House in Calamba, Laguna.
• Napoleon Abueva (1976)


  ) is known as the “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture”. He is the youngest to be bestowed the award at age 46. Abueva‟s famous works include the Nine Muses of Arts in UP Diliman, The Transfiguration at the Eternal Garden Memorial Park, and the Sunburst at the Peninsula Manila Hotel
• Ramon Valera (2006)


  is known as the “Dean of Philippine Fashion” and the only National Artist in Allied Arts. His biggest influence in the art is the one-piece terno, in which he combined the 4 pieces which comprise the baro‟t saya.
• Francisco Mañosa (2018)


  pioneered the neo-vernacular style of architecture which combines traditional Filipino design and modern architecture. This style is present in his works such as the Coconut Palace, San Miguel Corporations Headquarters in Mandaluyong
• Amado Hernandez (1973


  ) believed that the purpose of a writer is to represent the society‟s conscience and spirit in times of oppression. His most distinguished work, “Mga Ibong Mandaragit”, was written while he was in prison during the 1950‟s to the nation‟s problems.
• Carlos P. Romulo (1982)


  served as a writer, journalist, educator, soldier diplomat, as well as being the President of the University of the Philippines and the first Asian President of the United Nations General Assembly. He won a Pulitzer Prize in Journalism for his articles predicting the Second World War. His works include his autobiography, “I Walked with Heroes”, “The United”, and “I Saw the Fall of the Philippines
• Carlos Quirino (1997)


  is the only National Artist for Historical Literature. His works include the first biography of Jose Rizal, “The Great Malayan”, and Philippine history and culture books, such as “Maps and Views of Old Manila
• Lazaro Francisco (2009)


  is reputed as the “Master of the Tagalog Novel” for representing the common Filipino, writing about the oppressed, and forming the Filipino nationalism which developed the culture of social realism in literature. “Maganda pa ang Daigdig”, “Daluyong”, and “Ang Pamana ng Pulubi” are among his works
• Resil Mojares (2018


  wrote books on Philippine history and known for his contributions to Visayan Literature, pioneering the Cebuano identity who served as the founding director of the research institution, Cebuano Studies Center. His notable works include “Waiting for Mariang Makiling: Essays on Philippine Cultural History” and "The War Against the Americans: Resistance and Collaboration in Cebu
• Honorata “Atang” Dela Rama (1987)


  ) is a National Artist for both Music and Theater. Hailed as the “Queen of Kundiman”, she fought for the dominance of kundiman along with sarsuela during the American occupation. She popularized kundiman songs such as “Pakiusap” and “Mutya ng Pasig” and performed in sarsuelas like “Dalagang Bukid” and “Pangarap ni Rosa
• Francisca Aquino (1973)

  ) is recognized as the “Mother of Philippine Dancing” and “The Folk Dance Pioneer” as she was credited to have preserved numerous Philippine cultural traditions with her life-long dedication to research, for which she travelled all over the country for. She preserved dances, such as “Tinikling”, “PandanggO
• Daisy Avellana (1997),


  , known as the “First Lady of Philippine Theater”, was an actress, director, producer, and writer who co-founded the Barangay Theater Guild, along with her husband, Lamberto Avellana, and other artists; it helped promote theater and dramatic arts through mass media (i.e. radio and television).
• Alice Reyes (2014)


  is known to have introduced and developed contemporary dances in the Philippines as she choreographed, taught, and directed dance concerts across the country. In 1969, she started the CCP Dance Workshop Company, which later became known as Ballet Philippines
• Ryan Cayabyab (2018)


  or Mr. C is regarded for his music in various styles and extensive genres, such as opera, concertos, symphonies, religious, folk, and OPM. He also composes for theater, dance, and films, which include songs such as “Da Coconut Nut”, “Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka”, and “Paraiso”.
• Lamberto Avellana (1976)


  is a National Artist for Film and Theater. He is called “The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies” due to the success of his first film, “Sakay”. Avellana’s “Kandelerong Pilak” is also the first Filipino film to be shown at the Cannes Film Festival in 1954.
• Gerardo de Leon (1982)


  is the most awarded film director in the history of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards with 7 wins. His films include the adaptation of Jose Rizal’s “Noli me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo”, as well as “Daigdig ng mga Api”.
• Ishmael Bernal (2001)


  was a director known for his social realistic films depicting the struggles of Filipinos, with critics giving him the title “The Genius of Philippine Cinema” and awarded as the “Director of the Decade of the 1970s” by the Catholic Mass Media Awards. His works include “Himala”, “Pagdating sa Dulo”, and “Hulog ng Langit
• Ronald Allan Poe (2006)


  or Fernando Poe Jr., was an actor, director, writer, and producer known for his action films that portray the poor and oppressed, hence earned him the title “The King of Philippine Movies” and the nickname “Da King”. Among his works are “Ang Probinsyano”, “Isang Bala Ka Lang”, and “Ang Panday”.
• Kidlat Tahimik (2018)


  is an esteemed director and actor who is known for his experimental narratives about inequality and credited to have founded this movement as the Philippine New Wave Cinema. He is hailed by critics and peers as the “Father of Philippine Independent Cinema”. His works include “Perfumed Nightmare”, “Who Invented the Yoyo?”, and “Why is Yellow the Middle of the Rainbow?