The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Leonor Orosa-Goquinco: Mother of Philippine Theater Dance Remembering the life and works of National Artist for Dance Leonor Orosa-Goquingco on her 17th death anniversary. Dubbed as the ‘Traiblazer’, ‘Mother of Philippine Theater Dance’, and ‘Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critic’, the pioneer choreographer in balletic folkloric and Asian styles produced for over fifty years highly … Read more
At the corner across our shop, located at Banquero Street (off Escolta, beside Estero dela Reina), stands another lonely historical marker by National Historical Institute (now NHCP) dedicated to Patricio Mariano (1877-1935). Today marks his 142nd birthday. Mariano is a multi-faceted nationalist. Aside from being a known Katipunero, he is a pundit, poet, playwright, dramatist, … Read more
Alejandro Roces (July 13, 1924 – May 23, 2011): National Artist for Literature You cannot be a great writer; first, you have to be a good person.” Alejandro R. Roces is a short story and essay writer who is widely regarded as the best comic short story writer in the country. He is well known … Read more
Rolando Tinio: National Artist for Theater and Literature (1997) Remembering the life and works of National Artist for Theater and Literature Rolando S. Tinio (March 5, 1937 – July 7, 1997) on his 25th death anniversary. Rolando S. Tinio was a playwright, thespian, poet, teacher, critic, and translator, who marked his career with prolific artistic … Read more
Edgar Romero ((July 7, 1924) Today is the 98th birth anniversary of Eddie S. Romero, National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts. A screenwriter, film director, and producer, Eddie Romero was the quintessential Filipino filmmaker whose life is devoted to the art and commerce of cinema spanning three generations of filmmakers. His film “Ganito Kami … Read more