Cultural Center of the Philippines Thirteen Artists Awardee (1990), Social Realist Painter, Photographer, Illustrator and Writer May 26, 1943 – November 24, 2021 Pablo Baens Santos was born in Manila, the fifth of six children of Amado Santos, a scientist, and Emilia Baens, an educator. His father’s nickname was Ado, Read more…
Classical Singer and Professor July 11, 1969 – September 18, 2021 Lemuel A. Dela Cruz was an operatic tenor and a professor. He studied at the Urdaneta National High School in Pangasinan. He was dubbed to be the best high tone soloist during his youth when he joined a singing Read more…
Watercolorist, Multi-awarded Artist, and Pioneer Overseas Filipino Worker April 19, 1935 – May 24, 2021 Leon P. Pacunayen, also known as Leon, Ka Leon, and Lolo Leon, was a master watercolorist, multi-awarded painter, and pioneer overseas Filipino worker. He received the highest award at the Art Association of the Philippines Read more…
CCP Doctor, Otorhinolaryngologist/Head & Neck Surgeon, Professor September 7, 1950 – March 18, 2022 Jacob Sadang Matubis, also known as Jacob or Jake, was an otorhinolaryngologist/head and neck surgeon, professor, and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) reporting doctor. He spent 40 years of his career at the Philippine General Read more…
Musician, Musical Director, Professor March 20, 1937 – September 8, 2021 Roger J. Llado was a musician, trumpet-player, principal trumpet, band leader, musical director, conductor, teacher, and professor who passed away at the age of 84. He was a former Principal Trumpet of Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also played Read more…
Freelance Artist and Activist September 21, 1993 – January 13, 2022 James Lozano Gacita, also known as Jams Gacito or Dyams, was a Filipino freelance artist who worked with various organizations to help ease the lives of those in need. Born in Mandaluyong City, Gacita completed a BS Psychology degree. Read more…
Heritage and Cultural Advocate May 3, 1935 – January 8, 2021 There are many ways a person can help preserve the culture of their birthplace. Alejandro “Alex” Maralit chose to uphold his beloved city’s traditions by supporting its museums and tourism efforts. He devoted his remaining years to making sure Read more…
Events Producer and Talent Manager December 17, 1963 – August 28, 2021 Born in Nueva Ecija on December 17, 1963, Albert Medina Sunga, known also as Albert or Bert by some of his peers, was an events producer and talent manager who brought Filipino talents to the world stage. One Read more…
Theater and Film Actor, Screenwriter July 10, 1959 – April 14, 2021 Florante Balbin Gaerlan, also known as Ryan, was a theater and movie actor, screenwriter, and foodie. He combined entrepreneurship and creative artistry: he was the chairperson and founder of The Company of 5, a performing arts outfit producing Read more…
Multimedia Designer, Director, and Educator April 21, 1988 – April 4, 2021 Mark was a cum laude alumnus of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde and served as a part-time faculty member from 2008. He taught advanced video post-production classes and basic digital video for multimedia applications. Because of Read more…