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Haja Amina Appi ± (June 25, 1925 – April 2, 2013)Mat Weaver: TepoSamaTandubas, Tawi-Tawi Haja Amina Appi was a “Tepo” (Sama Mat) weaver from Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi. She was distinguished for her precise sense of design, symmetry, and color harmony. From gathering and stripping the pandan (screwpine) to weaving for her complicated designs, she constantly displayed … Read more
Remembering the life and works of National Artist Levi Celerio (National Artist for Music) on his 21st death anniversary (April 2, 2002). Levi Celerio was a prolific lyricist and composer, most known for his ability to create music using only a leaf. He was born and raised in Tondo, Manila, and received a scholarship from … Read more
Manlilikha ng Bayan Masino Intaray (Tradisyunal na Sining Pagtatanghal: Basal, Kulilal, at Tultul) Masino Intaray ± (Born April 10, 1943)Musician and StorytellerPala’wanBrooke’s Point, Palawan The Pala’wan possesses a rich, intense yet highly refined culture encompassing both the visible and invisible worlds. They may not exhibit the ornate splendor of the Maranaw nor the striking elegance … Read more
Dr. Francis L. de los Reyes III is an internationally eminent scientist in the field of environmental biotechnology and engineering. He is honored for his notable scientific contributions at the intersection of microbial ecology/biotechnology and environmental engineering, as well as for his continuous collaboration in the Philippines for the advancement of science and technology. Dr. … Read more
Today. April 11, 2023, is the 91st birth anniversary of Bienvenido L. Lumbera, National Artist for Literature (1932). Bienvenido L. Lumbera was a poet, librettist, and scholar As a poet, he introduced to Tagalog literature what is now known as Bagay poetry, a landmark aesthetic tendency that has helped to change the vernacular poetic tradition. … Read more