October 2, 1938 — February 1, 2022 Esther M. Pacheco was born on October 2, 1938. She studied at the Baguio City High School, and graduated from St. Louis University, Baguio City. She served as director of the Ateneo de Manila University Press from 1977 to 2003. She then became Read more…
Direktor, Cinematographer, Film Editor Disyembre 18, 1996 – Seytembre 09, 2021 Si Victor Elijah Gador o Vic Gador ay isang direktor, cinematographer, videographer, at film editor. Nagwagi siya sa maraming patimpalak para sa kaniyang mga maikling pelikula tulad ng Ngawa (2018) na unang nagwagi sa Star Magic’s Digital Short Film Read more…
Pinoy Rock Icon, Guitarist, Composer, and Storyteller September 25, 1958 – March 29, 2022 Wolfrando Xavier Guerreva Lavalan Jr., better known as Jun Lopito, was a Pinoy rock icon, legendary guitarist, musician, composer, and storyteller. He was born on September 25, 1958, and died from complications of liver disease on Read more…
Film, Television, and Theater Actress and Radio Talent and Director July 13, 1935 – March 5, 2022 Luzviminda Fernandez, known professionally as Luz Fernandez, was born in Manila. She was known for her work as a film, television, and theater actress, and as a radio voice talent and director. Her Read more…
Recipient of CCP’s PILAK Award for Outstanding Work in Community Art and Culture, Teacher and Cultural Champion October 28, 1950 – April 17, 2021 Eduardo Villena Borbon, known to most as ‘Ed,’ started out as a seminarian, but decided to pursue another path and eventually found fulfillment in teaching and Read more…
Performance-Maker, Educator, and Cultural Worker October 23, 1986 – November 19, 2021 Joseph Keith “JK” Anicoche was a performance-maker and educator who worked at the intersection of art, culture, and development. JK was the artistic director of contemporary cultural laboratory Sipat Lawin Inc., a founding member of anti-disciplinary collective Komunidad Read more…
Singer and Songwriter September 24, 1959 – September 15, 2021 Renee dela Rosa, also known as ‘Alon,’ was a singer-songwriter best known for his rendition of the song “Pusong Bato.” He was part of the Alon band known for their songs “Awit ng Pag-asa,” “Kapwa Tao,” “Ang Buhay OFW,” “Sorpresa,” Read more…
Ballet Dancer, Costume and Set Designer, and Artistic Director June 25, 1951 – October 25, 2021 Rupert S. Acuña was a ballet dancer, costume and set designer, and artistic director of Manila’s home of local drag, the O Bar. Born in Manila, Acuña’s parents were Emiliano Acuña and Alita de Read more…
Artistic Administrator, Choreographer, and Dance Teacher December 16, 1984 – February 28, 2022 Kenn Erwin A. Velasquez was born in Mahayag, Zamboanga Del Sur. He went to Molave Vocational Technical School and took a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT). In May Read more…
Dancer, Dance Company Executive Director, Academic, Mentor April 1, 1951 – March 28, 2022 Maria Azucena “Suzie” Moya Benitez, PhD, started out as a dancer for the Bayanihan National Dance Company of the Philippines, founded by Dr. Helena Z. Benitez. With her doctorate and background in foreign public administration, economics, Read more…