Year of Conferment: 1982: TH TH

1. CORLOS P.
ROMULO (1898-1985)
YEAR OF CONFERMENT: 1982
Carlos P. Romulo was an envoy, statesman, soldier, correspondent,
writer, founder of Boy Scout of the Philippines. He was already a reporter by
the young age of 16, and became a publisher at 32. He was the only Asian to
be awarded a Pulitzer Prize in Journalism for a series of articles forecasting
and outbreak of World War II.
His body of work includes the following: The United (a novel), I
Walked with Heroes (an autobiography), I Saw the Fall of the Philippines,
Mother America, and I see the Philippines Rise (war-time memoirs).
With countless years of service in the united Nations (UN) and the
Philippine Government, he was able to write Forty Years: A third World
Soldier at the UN and The Philippine Presidents, his record of his encounters
with the country’s leaders.
2. CARLOS L. AQUINO (1910-1999)

Carlos L. Aquino is one of the most talented biographers of his time.
He was the first Filipino to be recognized as the National Artist in Historical
Literature in 1997. Quirino obtained his journalism degree from the University
of Wisconsin at Madison 1931. He wrote Man of Destiny in 1935, a biography
about the second president of the Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon. This book is
valuable addition to Philippine literature, as its subject was undoubtedly one of
the most brilliant leaders of the country.
Quirino then spent some of his years working as an assistant to
president Elpidio Quirino, who helped him study law until.; he passed the bar
in 1940. Most of Quirino’s topics covered war, politics, art, business, and
Agriculture.
3. ALEJANDRO R. ROCES (1924-2011)

He was a writer, essayist, and dramatist. He is regarded as one of the
best writers of comic short stories of the Philippines. He is mostly
remembered for his widely anthologized “My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken.” In
his newspaper articles, he always championed Filipino heritage. He would call
attention to the beauty of the numerous Philippine fiestas, such as the
Moriones and the Ati-atihan, popularizing them throughout the country. He is
also credited as one of the proponents of the transfer of the date of
Independence Day from July 4th to June 12th. He is the catalyst for changing
many of the country’s stamps, currency, and passports. He was also
instrumental in the recovery of the Rizal Manuscripts when they were taken
from the National Archives. He personified a true Filipino’s love for his
country as he fought as a guerilla fighter during World War II and fought the
tyranny of martial law. Heading the opposition party during the dictatorship.
His contributions to the enrichment of Philippine culture and the defense of its
democracy have earned him various local and foreign recognition, the highest
of which was him receiving the title of National Artist for Literature in 2003.
4. BIENVENIDO LUMBERA (1932)

He is a multi-awarded poet, writer, librettist, critic, and dramatist. He is
recognized as one of the literary giants of Philippine literature, cultural studies
and film.Lumbera has also founded several literary organizations like the
Philippine Comparative Literature Association (1969), Pamana ng Panitikan
ng Pilipinas (1970), Kalipunan para sa mga Literature ng Pilipinas (1975),
Philippine Studies Association of the Philippines (1984), and Manunuri ng
Pelikulang Pilipino (1976). These literary groups were instrumental in
bringing back democracy after Martial Law since they made the Filipinos
aware of the abuses of the Marcos regime.
THE NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES FOR ARCHITECTURE.
1. PABLO S. ANTONIO (1901- 1975)

He is considered to be the foremost Filipino modern architect. His
design aesthetic is based on simplicity and functionality. His designs consider
the Philippine climate and maximize the use of natural illumination and cross
ventilation. “Antonio believes that architecture should be planned with
austerity in mind and its stability forever as the aim of true architecture, that
buildings must be progressive, simple,
in design but dignified, true to a purpose without resorting to an applied set of
aesthetics and should eternally recreate truth.” Pablo S. Antonio was
posthumously declared as National Artist for Architecture in 1976.
2. LEONARDO V. LOCSIN (1928-1994)

Leandro Locsin is a name that will be forever associated with
Philippine architecture. His many works carry his distinctive and unmistakable
style of combining extremes (the east and the west, the light and the heavy) as
evident in his use of concrete that seems to be floating. His talent is also seen
in his mastery of scale and space as his structures stand out and at the same
time augment the environment. Throughout his illustrious career, Locsin had
designed and built almost 200 structures that range from residences, churches,
public institutions, hotels and an airport. His largest work is the Istana Nurul
Iman, the palace of the Sultan of Brunei.
3. JUAN F. NAKPIL (1899-1986)

YEAR OF CONFERNMENT: 1973
Juan F. Nakpil was a man of many talents. He was an artist, engineer,
civic leader, and teacher. But he is best known for his innovations in the field
of Philippine architecture. His designs are both beautiful and functional. His
design principles reflect his belief in Philippine architecture, tradition, and
culture. He was awarded the title of National Artist in 1973.
4. ILDEFONSO P. SANTOS, JR. (1929-2014)

He is the “Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture.”His talent for
landscape architecture was first solidified with the Makati Commercial Center
where he presented a new outdoor shopping through landscaping, waterworks,
and sculptural accents.

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1. CORLOS P.

2. CARLOS L. AQUINO (1910-1999)

3. ALEJANDRO R. ROCES (1924-2011)

4. BIENVENIDO LUMBERA (1932)

THE NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES FOR ARCHITECTURE.

1. PABLO S. ANTONIO (1901- 1975)

2. LEONARDO V. LOCSIN (1928-1994)

3. JUAN F. NAKPIL (1899-1986)

4. ILDEFONSO P. SANTOS, JR. (1929-2014)

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