CPAR in PH

• Order of the National Artists

  Highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts
• Order of the National Artists

  • Established under Proclamation No. 1001, s. 1972
  • Administered by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
  • The president of the Philippines grants this award to a person that is recommended by both institutions every three (3) years
• National Artists


  • Architecture: Pablo S. Antonio, Juan F. Nakpil, Ildefonso P. Santos, Jose Maria V. Zaragoza, Leandro V. Locsin
  • Visual Arts: Fernando Amorsolo, Cesar Legaspi, Hernando Ocampo, Arturo Luz, Jose T. Joya, Benedicto Cabrera, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, Francisco Coching, Victorio Edades, Guillermo Tolentino, Vicente Manansala
• Pablo S. Antonio


  Pioneered modern Philippine architecture, emphasizing function before elegance and the maximum use of natural light and cross ventilation in his design
• Juan F. Nakpil


  Known as the "Dean of Filipino Architects", espoused architecture reflective of Philippine traditions and culture
• Ildefonso P. Santos


  Considered as the "Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture"
• Jose Maria V. Zaragoza


  His name became almost synonymous with modern ecclesiastical architecture
• Leandro V. Locsin


  Believes that the true Philippine Architecture is "the product of two great streams of culture, the oriental and the occidental… to produce a new object of harmony"
• Fernando Amorsolo


  The "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art", first to be awarded as National Artist, known for his backlighting technique where the figures are seen aglow on canvas
• Cesar Legaspi


  A pioneer "Neo-Realist" of the country, refined cubism in the Philippine context
• Hernando Ocampo


  A self-taught painter, his canvases evoked the lush Philippine landscape, its flora and fauna, under the sun and rain in fierce and bold colors
• Arturo Luz


  Established the Luz Gallery that professionalized the art gallery as an institution
• Jose T. Joya


  Pioneered abstract expressionism in the Philippines, created an authentic Filipino abstract idiom that transcended foreign influences
• Benedicto Cabrera


  Best-selling painter of his generation of Filipino artist, known for the emblematic scavenger figure "Sabel"
• Federico Aguilar Alcuaz


  Painter and sculptor, known mainly for his gestural paintings in acrylic and oil, as well as sketches in ink, watercolor, and pencil
• Francisco Coching


  Acknowledged as the "King of Komiks" and "Dean of Filipino Illustrators", central force in the formation of the popular art form of comics
• Victorio Edades


  The "Father of Modern Philippine Painting", known for his dark and somber colors and subject matter of laborers, factory workers or the simple fold in all their dirt, sweat and grime
• Guillermo Tolentino


  Hailed as the "Father of Philippine Arts", famous for the Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan, and the UP Oblation in Diliman, Quezon City
• Vicente Manansala


  Cubist painter and illustrator, his paintings are described as "visions of reality teetering on the edge of abstraction"
• Filipino composers


  Fusing c music with Western influences to experiment in a similar approach
• Lucrecia Kasilag


  • Founded the Bayanihan Folk Arts Center for research and theatrical presentations
• Lucrecia Kasilag's orchestral music

  • Love Songs
  • Legend of the Sarimanok
  • Ang Pamana
  • Philippine Scenes
  • Her Son, Jose
  • Sisa
• Lucrecia Kasilag's chamber music

  • Awit ng mga Awit Psalms
  • Fantaisie on a 4-Note Theme
  • East Meets Jazz Ethnika
• Antonio R. Buenaventura


  • Musician from Baliuag, Bulacan who vigorously pursued a musical career spanning seven decades
  • Committed to the advancement of Philippine music frontier
  • Joined Francisca Reyes Aquino in 1935 to conduct research on folksongs and dances that led to its popularization
• Antonio R. Buenaventura's orchestral music

  • Triumphal March
  • Echoes of the Past
  • History Fantasy
  • Second Symphony in E-flat
  • Echoes from the Philippines
  • Ode to Freedom
  • Concert Overture
  • Prelude and Fugue in G Minor
  • Philippines Triumphant
  • Mindanao Sketches
  • Symphony in C Major
• Felipe Padilla de Leon


  • Filipinized western music forms
  • His sonatas, marches, and concertos have become full expression of the sentiments of the Filipino in times of strife and peace
• Felipe Padilla de Leon's orchestral music

  • Mariang Makiling Overture (1939)
  • Roca Encantada, symphonic legend (1950)
  • Maynila Overture (1976)
  • Orchesterstuk(1981)
• Felipe Padilla de Leon's choral music

  • Payapang Daigdig
  • Ako'y Pilipino
  • Lupang Tinubuan
  • Ama Namin
• Felipe Padilla de Leon's songs


  • Bulaklak
  • Alitaptap
  • Mutya ng Lahi
• Ernani J. Cuenco


  • His works "Bato sa Buhangin," "Inang Bayan," "Isang Dalangin," "Kalesa," and "Pilipinas" brought contemporary Filipino music to a higher level
  • He enriched the Filipino love ballad by adding elements of kundiman to his song "Gaano Kita Kamahal"
  • Played with the Filipino Youth Symphony Orchestra, Manila Symphony Orchestra, and Manila Chamber Soloists
  • Completed a music degree in piano and cello from the University of Santo Tomas where he also taught for decades until his death in 1988
• Lucio D. San Pedro


  • His work with town bands significantly contributed to the development of a civic culture among the Filipino communities and opened a creative outlet for young Filipinos
  • Popular for his lullaby "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan" and the symphonic poem "Lahing Kayumanggi"
• Francisco Feliciano


  • Brought awareness that Asian culture is a rich source of inspiration and celebration of ethnicity through his works that brought out the "Asianness" in music
  • Elevated the Filipino artistry into one that is highly esteemed by the people
• Francisco Feliciano's major works

  • Ashen Wings (1995)
  • Sikhay sa Kabila ng Paalam (1993)
  • La Loba Negra (1983)
  • Yerma (1982)
  • Pamugun (1995)
  • Pokpok Alimako (1981)
• Jovita Fuentes


  • Best known for her portrayal of Cio-cio San in Giacomo Puccini's Madame Butterfly in Italy, which was hailed as the "most sublime interpretation of the part" and placed the Philippines on the map in terms of performing
• Gerardo De Leon


  • Most awarded film director in the history of Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards
  • Produced classics such as "Daigdig ng Mga Api," "El Filibusterismo," "Dyesebel," and "Sisa"
• Ishmael Bernal


  • Hailed as "the genius of Philippine cinema"
  • His films serve as social commentaries and bold reflections on the existing realities of the struggle of the Filipino
• Ishmael Bernal's notable films

  • Pahiram ng Isang Umaga (1989)
  • Broken Marriage (1983)
  • Himala (1982)
  • City After Dark (1980)
  • Nunal sa Tubig (1976)
• Roland Allan K. Poe (Fernando Poe, Jr.)


  • Cultural icon of tremendous audience impact and cinema artist and craftsman–as an actor, director, writer, and producer
  • Projected the image of the underdog and the mythical hero in his films
• Roland Allan K. Poe's films

  • Apollo Robles (1961)
  • Batang Maynila (1962)
  • Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967)
  • Batang Matador and Batang Estibador (1969)
  • Ako ang Katarungan (1974)
  • Tatak ng Alipin (1975)
  • Totoy Bato (1977)
  • Asedillo (1981)
  • Partida (1985)
  • Ang Probisyano (1996)
  • Ang Alamat (1972)
  • Ang Pagbabalik ng Lawin (1975)
  • Panday series (1980, 1981, 1982, 1984)
  • Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria(1971)
  • Santo Domingo (1972)
  • Alupihang Dagat (1975)
• Lino Brocka


  • Widely regarded as one of the most influential and significant Filipino filmmakers in Philippine cinema history
  • His films breathed life and hope for the marginalized sectors of the society
  • Served in organizations such as Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) and the Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP)