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Lazaro Francisco (National Artist for Literature) Today, February 22, is the 125th birth anniversary of National Artist Lazaro A. Francisco. (February 22, 1898) Prize-winning writer Lazaro A. Francisco developed the social realist tradition in Philippine fiction. His eleven novels, now acknowledged classics of Philippine literature, embody the author’s commitment to nationalism. Amadis Ma. Guerrero wrote, … Read more

Congratulations on the 78th birthday of Manlilikha ng Bayan Uwang Ahadas (February 15, 1945) Uwang Ahadas MusicianYakanLamitan, Basilan Uwang Ahadas was a Yakan, a people to whom instrumental music is of much significance, connected as it is with both the agricultural cycle and the social realm. He is cited for his talent and expertise in … Read more

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