Journalist, Editor, and Fictionist February 25, 1928 – March 11, 2021 Juan T. Gatbonton, Johnny to friends, was a fictionist, editor, and journalist. Born in Candaba, Pampanga on February 25, 1928, his introduction to journalism came while studying at Mapa High School in Manila. He started with writing a column Read more…
Kampeon ng Wika, Poet, Writer, Pangasinan language advocate, Catechist November 6, 1942 – September 4, 2021 On November 6, 1942, Leonarda Ceralde Carrera was born in Mangaldan, Pangasinan to Benita N. Ceralde and Juan P. Carrera, Sr. Her father played a great role in her method of story-telling. Having served Read more…
Comedienne, Actress December 29, 1974 – August 31, 2021 Noeme Tesorero, better known as Mahal, was a television actress, comedian, social media influencer, and vlogger. She was well-loved for her big personality and infectious laughter, witnessed by millions of Filipinos who grew up watching her TV shows and films for Read more…
Pioneering Tausug Fictionist, Journalist November 19, 1940 – March 27, 2021 Noralyn Mustafa was a pioneering Tausug fictionist and journalist. In November 19, 1940, she was born in Jolo, Sulu, the daughter of a public school teacher and a tobacco farmer. She first started to write in high school after Read more…
Architect, Museum Assistant Director, Teacher March 18, 1960 – March 15, 2021 Clarissa Limquico Avendaño was a faculty member of University of Santo Tomas (UST) College of Architecture and for nine years the assistant museum director of the UST Museum. She finished her BA Architecture degree in 1982 and obtained Read more…
Musician, Singer-Songwriter, Painter November 4, 1948 – November 15, 2021 Heber Gonzalez Bartolome was a musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet, and painter. He founded protest band Banyuhay ni Heber in the 1970s. Bartolome started playing music in the late ’60s doing solo gigs in folk houses. He later led Banyuhay Read more…
Historian and Academician December 30, 1933 – January 6, 2022 Samuel Kong Tan was a Filipino historian, academician, and author. Born in Siasi, Sulu, he was of mixed Tausug-Sama and Chinese Filipino heritage. An outstanding student, he graduated as valedictorian in both elementary (Jolo Tong Jin School in 1949) and Read more…
Graphic Designer and Arts Manager __ – October 14, 2020 Manuel G. Chaves, Manny to friends and colleagues, was best known as a graphic designer. As executive director (ED) of Green Papaya Art Projects, he helped define the trajectory and enriched the programming of this independent initiative that provides a Read more…
Cellist at Mabuting Haligi ng Tahanan Hulyo 22, 1935 – Marso 4, 2021 Nag-umpisa si Mario Gregorio Reyes bilang assistant principal ng cello section sa Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. Marami din siyang sinalihang pagtatanghal ng iba pang orchestra. Tandang-tanda ng kanyang anak na si Father Anthony Reyes, nag-solo performance si Mario Read more…
Artist and Art Space Manager December 13, 1957 – October 23, 2021 Amelita “Ami” Miciano was the founder of the iconic bar and art space in Malate, Penguin Cafe Gallery. Miciano opened the Penguin Cafe Gallery in the 1980s after Martial Law. She joined forces with Mary Ann Ubaldo, her Read more…