National Artist for Architecture and Theater

He was considered a pioneer

in modern Philippine

architecture.

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His designs usually feature

themes of floating volume

and a mix of both eastern and

western aesthetics.

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His work in the Makati

Commercial Center

incorporated fountains,

sculptures and landscapes to

a shopping area.

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She was known as director of

films “Diego Silang” (1968)

and “Walang Sugat” (1971).

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The first actress to portray a 15-

year-old in the very first

Tagalog film, which was the

film version of the Sarsuela

“Dalagang Bukid.

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He used local materials

including bamboo, abaca,

hemp twine, and rattan in

theater design for local

productions.

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He founded the UP Mobile

Theater, which started the

concept of theater campus

tour.

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He organized the Arena

Theater Playwriting Contest

which became the initial

ground for playwrights to

showcase their talents in

writing.

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