Through his depictions of contemporary Filipino life, he addressed issues ofintimacy, poverty, and culture.
Fernando Amorsolo
The country’s first National Artist & was dubbed as the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”
Fernando Amorsolo
e developed the backlighting technique
Nick Joaquin
The most distinguished Filipino Writer in English Writing
Nick Joaquin
Developed a writing style dubbed by critics as “Joaquinesque”
Amado V. Hernandez
Known as the “Manunulat ng Manggagawa” for his works talked about the struggles of Filipino laborers
Amado V. Hernandez
In his view, the function of a writer is to act as the conscience of the human spirit in the face of inequality and oppression
Levi Celerio
was a prolific songwriter, with over 4,000 songs to his credit
Levi Celerio
He is perhaps best known for being a leaf-player, a feat for which he was put into the Guinness Book of World Records.
Antonio Molina
A versatile musician, composer, music educator
Antonio Molina
was the last of the musical triumvirate (two of whom were Nicanor Abelardo and Francisco Santiago) who elevated music beyond the realm of folk music.
Fernando Poe Jr.
Born as Ronald Allan Kelley Poe
Fernando Poe Jr.
“King of Philippine Movies”
Fernando Poe Jr.
colloquially known as FPJ, Ronwaldo Reyes and Da King
Fernando Poe Jr.
a Filipino actor, director and politician
Lino Brocka
espoused the term “freedom of expression” in the Philippine Constitution
Lino Brocka
Brocka took his social activist spirit to the screen leaving behind 66 films which breathed life and hope for the marginalized sectors of society — slumdwellers, prostitute, construction workers, etc.
Francisca R. Aquino
Acknowledged as the “Folk Dance Pioneer”
Francisca R. Aquino
This Bulakeña began her research on folk dances in the 1920’s making trips to remote barrios in Central and Northern Luzon.
Leonor Orosa - Goquinco
Dubbed the “Trailblazer”, “Mother of Philippine Theater Dance” and “Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critics
Leonor Orosa - Goquinco
pioneer Filipino choreographer in balletic folkloric and Asian styles
Juan Nakpil
was a Filipino architect, teacher and a community leader
Juan Nakpil
was regarded as the Dean of Filipino Architects.
Leandro V. Locsin
was a Filipino architect, artist, and interior designer
Leandro V. Locsin
He is known for his use of concrete, floatingvolume and simplistic design in his various projects.
The Order of National Artist
In 1972 under Presidential Decree No. 1001 issued by then President Ferdinand Marcos.
THE NATIONAL ARTIST AWARD?
the highest form of recognition to Filipino Artists for their significant contributions in the arts and letters.
THE NATIONAL ARTIST AWARD
Is conferred every three years through a rigorous deliberation and selection process.