Antonio Mabesa: National Artist for Theater

Congratulations National Artist for Theatre Antonio Mabesa! Antonio “Tony” Mabesa, known as the Lion of the Theater, was a director, actor, and teacher who greatly contributed to the growth and diversity of Philippine theater. His theater teaching, formalism as aesthetics, and methods of production have made an impact on his students. He was a professor, … Read more

Salvacion Lim Higgins: National Artist for Design

Congratulations National Artist Salvacion Lim Higgins! Today, January 28, 2023, is her 103rd birth anniversary. Salvacion Lim-Higgins, known to the fashion world as “Slim’s”, is credited for innovating and transforming the look of terno into a world-class silhouette by combining the elements of Philippine costume with European couture details and construction. She was known for … Read more

Ricky Lee: National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts

Congratulations National Artist Ricardo Lee! (Ricky Lee) Ricardo Lee also known as Ricky Lee is a screenwriter for film and television, journalist, playwright, and multi-awarded fictionist who published several novels, plays, essays, and short story collections along with his screenplays and screenwriting manuals. He has demonstrated his mastery of writing historical films, literary and true-to-life … Read more

Gemino Abad: National Artist for Literature

Gemino Henson Abad is a literary critic from Cebu. He is also a co-founder of the Philippine Literary Arts Council. He is the author of several anthologies of poetry and essays, including Past Mountain Dreaming and Poems and Parables, both of which won the National Book Award. His historical anthologies of Philippine poetry in English … Read more

Lakbay Kalawakan

Lakbay Kalawakan is part of the Space Information Infrastructure Capacity Building and Training Program (SIICaP), which aims to promote awareness and understanding of space science and technology applications through capacity building. Join The Mission of Lakbay Kalawakan Part 2! The second installment of Lakbay Kalawakan: An Introduction to Philippine Space Exploration will give a glimpse … Read more