Film Director, Actor, Screenwriter, Teacher September 26, 1967 – May 11, 2021 Gabriel Fernandez, ‘Gabby’ to friends and associates, was an award-winning film director and actor, screenwriter, teacher, and cultural worker. He was also legendary for his fierce advocacy for regional cinema and filmmaking. He was born in Manila and Read more…
Businessman, Philanthropist, Art Patron June 3, 1926 – November 23, 2020 Enrique A. Sobrepeña Jr., ‘Ike’ or ‘Kabise’ to friends, was a businessman, philanthropist, and art patron. He was born in Caba, La Union, to Bishop Enrique Sobrepeña Sr., one of the leaders of the Protestant movement in the Philippines, Read more…
Musician, Magician, Maverick March 26, 1959 – October 16, 2021 Manuel Noli Quiño Aurillo, acoustic guitar soloist, arranger, and composer who cut across musical genres, went by many names. He was “Señor” or “Nyor” to fellow musicians, a testament to the respect his skill commanded among the best of the Read more…
Art Curator, Critic, Poet April 29, 1932 – September 13, 2021 Emmanuel “Eric” Torres was an art curator, critic, and poet. He was also the founding curator of the Ateneo Art Gallery (AAG). Torres graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1954 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Read more…
Publisher, Journalist, Philanthropist March 23, 1923 – November 28, 2020 Esther Asuncion Vibal was a successful entrepreneur and publisher. She was also a journalist and socio-civic worker who was known for her contribution to the educational field by publishing and mass distributing school textbooks to Filipino schools. Born in Camiling, Read more…
2016 Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Awardee for Yakan Textile Weaving March 4, 1943 – February 18, 2022 The Yakan of Basilan are known to be among the finest weavers in the Southern Philippines. They create eye-catching and colorful textiles with tiny motifs, and possess techniques wielded only by seasoned Read more…
Independent Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Actor, and Director June 7, 1975 – January 3, 2022 For Sigfreid, or Direk Sig, independent filmmaking freed him as an artist and helped him create films that would, hopefully, free others. He believed that we are all artists. He advised us not to let go of Read more…
Mang-aawit at Aktor sa Pelikula at Telebisyon Hulyo 3, 1943 – Enero 23, 2022 Si Romanito Vasquez o mas kilala sa tawag na “Romano” ay isang aktor na sumikat bilang isa sa mga miyembro ng That’s Entertainment, ang dating youth-oriented show ni German Moreno sa GMA-7. Bukod sa pagiging aktor Read more…
Classical Guitarist, Music Director and Jazz Bassist August 11, 1959 – January 20, 2022 Ruben F. Reyes had an extensive repertoire in the field of the Philippine classical guitar. He was a music director, guitar teacher, and a talented jazz bassist. Reyes was born on Quezon City. His parents hailed Read more…
Manunulat, Guro at Dangal ng Wika Awardee Hunyo 11, 1929 – Enero 18, 2022 Ipinaglaban ni Dr. Teresita V. Ramos ang wikang Filipino hanggang sa kanyang huling mga sandali sa mundo. Ipinanganak siya sa Maynila noong Hunyo 11, 1929. Nagtapos siya bilang Cum Laude sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas – College Read more…