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Antonino R. Buenaventura (January 25, 1996) National Artist for Music Remembering the life and works of National Artist Antonino R. Buenaventura on his 27th death anniversary. Antonino R. Buenaventura vigorously pursued a musical career that spanned seven decades of unwavering commitment to advancing the frontiers of Philippine music. In 1935, Buenaventura joined Francisca Reyes-Aquino to … Read more
Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero (National Artist for Theater) Today, January 23, is the 106th birth anniversary of National Artist Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero. Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero was a teacher and theater artist whose 35 years of devoted professorship had produced the most sterling luminaries in Philippine performing arts today: Behn Cervantes, Celia Diaz-Laurel, Joy Virata, Joonee Gamboa, … Read more
Today, January 14, is the 87th birth anniversary of the National Artist for Visual Arts Abdulmari Asia Imao (January 14, 1936). A native of Sulu, Abdulmari Asia Imao was a sculptor, painter, photographer, ceramist, documentary filmmaker, cultural researcher, writer, and articulator of Philippine Muslim art and culture. Through his works, the indigenous ukkil, sarimanok and … Read more
Today is the 108th birth anniversary of National Artist Severino Montano. SEVERINO MONTANONational Artist for Theater (2001)(January 3, 1915 – December 12, 1980) Playwright, director, actor, and theater organizer, Severino Montano is the forerunner in institutionalizing “legitimate theater” in the Philippines. Taking up courses and graduate degrees abroad, he honed and shared his expertise with … Read more
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