The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Arturo Luz (National Artist for Visual Arts) Remembering the life and works of National Artist Arturo R. Luz on his 2nd death anniversary (May 26, 2021). Arturo R. Luz was a painter, sculptor, and designer who created masterpieces that exemplify an ideal of sublime restraint in expression and form. From the ‘Carnival’ series to the … Read more
Dr. Ernesto J. del Rosario is widely regarded as the country’s foremost biofuels expert. He is well-known for his pioneering research and development work on unique and practical ethanol fermentation techniques utilizing a variety of substrates such as sugary substrates, novel starch substrates like cassava, unripe or reject bananas, and lignocellulosic agricultural wastes. He developed … Read more
Juan Nakpil Remembering the life and works of National Artist Juan Felipe de Jesus Nakpil on his 37th death anniversary (May 7, 1986). Juan Nakpil was a pioneer and an innovator in Philippine architecture. In essence, his greatest contribution is his belief that there is such a thing as Philippine architecture, espousing architecture reflective of … Read more
Dr. Annabelle P. Villalobos Let’s get to know more about the members of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL). Dr. Annabelle P. Villalobos is a remarkable specialist in the field of biotechnology. She is recognized for her notable contributions to biochemistry and biopharmaceutical drug development from the laboratory to the marketplace. … Read more
Cesar Legaspi (National Artist for Visual Arts – Born April 2, 1917) On this day, April 2, 2023, is the 106th birth anniversary of National Artist Cesar Legaspi. A pioneer “Neo-Realist” of the country, Cesar Legaspi is remembered for his singular achievement of refining cubism in the Philippine context. Legaspi belonged to the so-called “Thirteen … Read more