Philippine National Artists

• The document lists national artists and their contributions to the Philippines

Alice Reyes

• Awarded in 2014 for Dance
• She is the founder of Ballet Philippines and instrumental in developing contemporary dance in the country
• Credited with establishing ballet as a major art form in the Philippines

Alonzo Saclag

• Awarded in 2000 for Cultural Preservation in Kalinga Performing Arts
• Dedicated to preserving and promoting Kalinga traditional music and dance
• Revived Kalinga performing arts like traditional chants and dances

Carlos "Botong" Francisco

• Awarded in 1973 for Painting
• A pioneer of modernism in Philippine art
• Known for historical murals, like Filipino Struggles Through History (Manila City Hall)
• Credited with discovering the Angono Petroglyphs

Carlos P. Romulo

• Awarded in 1982 for Literature
• First Asian President of the UN General Assembly
• An award-winning journalist, teacher, soldier, and diplomat
• Authored over 18 books and won a Pulitzer Prize for Journalism

Daisy Avellana

• Awarded in 1999 for Theater
• Elevated Philippine theater with outstanding performances and directorial work
• Co-founded the Barangay Theater Guild with Lamberto Avellana

Federico Caballero

• Awarded in 2000, as a Master Epic Chanter (Sugidanon)
• Dedicated to documenting and preserving Panay-Bukidnon epics
• Respected arbiter in his community, known for dispensing advice and knowledge

Ginaw Bilog

• Awarded in 1993 as an Artist & Poet (Master Ambahan Chanter)
• Promoted Ambahan, the poetic oral tradition of the Mangyan people
• Preserved traditional Mangyan poetry by writing it on bamboo tubes

Guillermo Tolentino

• Awarded in 1973 for Sculpture
• Premier sculptor known for monumental works
• Created the Bonifacio Monument (1933) and UP Oblation (1935)

Lamberto Avellana

• Awarded in 1976 for Film & Theater
• Known as the "Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies"
• Directed over 70 films and brought theater techniques to cinema

Lazaro Francisco

• Awarded in 2009 for Literature
• Known as the "Master of Tagalog Novels"
• Wrote about Filipino dignity, nationalism, and positive values

Lino Brocka

• Awarded in 1997 for Film
• Considered one of the greatest Filipino filmmakers, known for socially relevant films
• Directed films like Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag and Insiang, highlighting social injustices

Lucio San Pedro

• Awarded in 1997 for Music
• Known for band music, choral works, and orchestral compositions
• Famous for Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, timeless Filipino lullaby

Magdalena Gamayo

• Awarded in 2012 for Weaving (Abel lloko)
• Master weaver from Ilocos Norte, specializing in traditional Abel lloko textiles
• Preserved and passed on intricate inabel designs like kusikos, inuritan, and sinan-sabong

Nestor Vicente M. Gonzalez

• Awarded in 1997 for Literature
• Specialized in fiction depicting Filipino struggles in rural and urban settings
• Mastered English to express Filipino sensibilities

Nick Joaquin

• Awarded in 1976 for Literature
• Wrote in English, but focused on Filipino culture and identity
• Used the pen name Quijano de Manila as a journalist
• His flowery, Spanish-influenced English was termed "Joaquinesque"

Ramon Valera

• Awarded in 2006 for Fashion Design
• Created the one-piece terno with butterfly sleeves, modernizing Philippine formal wear

Salinta Monon

• Awarded in 1998 for Weaving (Abaca Ikat or Inabel)
• A master weaver of Bagobo abaca ikat textiles
• One of the last practitioners of traditional inabel weaving

Salvador F. Bernal

• Awarded in 2003 for Theater Design
• Known as the "Father of Philippine Stage Design"
• Designed over 300 productions using indigenous materials

Uwang Ahadas

• Awarded in 2000 as a Musician (Yakan Kulintang, Kwitangan, Gabbang, Agung & Tungtungan)
• Blind Yakan musician who mastered traditional Yakan instruments
• Dedicated his life to teaching and preserving Yakan music

Wilfrido Guerrero

• Awarded in 1997 for Theater
• Founded the UP Mobile Theater, bringing theater performances to rural areas
• Wrote plays reflecting Filipino behavior with humor

This document provides insights into the contributions of Philippine National Artists, including Alice Reyes (Dance), Alonzo Saclag (Cultural Preservation), and Carlos "Botong" Francisco (Painting). These individuals have significantly shaped the Philippines' cultural and artistic landscape. The document also discusses Carlos P. Romulo and his contribution to literature.