The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
NATIONAL ARTIST FROM MINDANAO. Did you know that National Artist for Visual Arts-Painting Victorio Edades settled in Davao after his retirement as an educator? He is known as the Father of Modern Arts in the Philippines. A lot of his paintings portray the hardships of the working class using somber and dark colors of bold … Read more
Lamberto V. Avellana (February 12, 1915) Today, February 12, is the 108th birth anniversary of National Artist for Theater and Film Lamberto V. Avellana. Lamberto V. Avellana, director for theater and film, had the distinction of being called “The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies” as early as 1939. He was the first to use the … Read more
Father of the Labor Code of the Philippines Blas Ople was born on February 3, 1927. Nicknamed the Father of the Labor Code of the Philippines and former Senator and Labor Minister, Ka Blas Ople wrote the Labor Code that our country uses until now. He is the inspiration behind all the programs of the … Read more
Let’s get to know more about the members of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) Dr. Enrique M. Ostrea, Jr. was recognized for his pioneering work on detecting fetal exposure to drugs, tobacco smoke, alcohol, and environmental toxins through meconium analysis, as well as his significant contributions to pediatrics, specifically in … Read more
Lucio San Pedro (February 11, 1913) Today, February 11, 2023, is the 110th birth anniversary of National Artist for Music Lucio San Pedro. Lucio San Pedro was a master composer, conductor, and teacher whose music evokes the folk elements of Filipino heritage. Cousin to “Botong” Francisco, San Pedro produced a wide-ranging body of works that … Read more