Journalist, Essayist August 28, 1940 – December 28, 2020 Domini Maristela Torrevillas-Daof was an essayist and journalist. She was born in Anakan, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental to Gregorio Torrevillas and Corazon Maristela Torrevillas. After finishing high school at Gingoog Institute in 1956, she studied at Silliman University, earning her AB Read more…
Journalist, former Press Secretary August 3, 1935 – April 5, 2021 Crispulo Julio Icban Jr., “Jun” to friends, was a veteran newsman and former Press Secretary. He was born in Tondo, Manila to Crispulo Manansala Icban of Lubao, Pampanga, and Mercedes Villanueva Julio of Pura, Tarlac. He graduated magna cum Read more…
Writer in Ilocano, Storyteller, and Literary Mentor September 9, 1967 – September 12, 2021 Aileen Balancio Serrano was a passionate writer, hopeful human being, and mentor to young Filipino writers. She created spaces for local poets and fictionists to thrive in, and served the writing community as a beacon of Read more…
Philanthropist, Businessman and Arts and Culture Patron November 11, 1926 – August 16, 2021 Keng Si Tu, also known as Angelo King, was a philanthropist, businessman and patron of Filipino arts and culture. He was also known as the “Motel King of the Philippines,” having established the famous Anito Lodge, Read more…
Singer, Songwriter, Actor, TV Show Host April 9, 1961 – November 29, 2020 April Boy Regino, born Dennis Regino Magloyuan Magdaraog, was a singer, songwriter, movie actor, and television host. He was one of the most popular singers during the ‘90s and was known as the “Jukebox King.” Regino was Read more…
Aktibista, Manggagawang Pangkultura, Organisador Pebrero 14, 1961 – Agosto 8, 2021 Bikolana mula sa Ligao, Albay si LINA CABAERO. Isinilang siya noong Pebrero 14, 1961 at pinakamatanda sa pitong magkakapatid. Nag-aral siya ng Veterinary Medicine sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Diliman, ngunit sa pagtuntong ng 4th year ay lumipat siya sa Read more…
Inhinyero, Arkibista, Siyentista ng bayan Marso 20, 1944 – Agosto 28, 2021 Minsang sinabi ng siyentistang si Albert Einstein, “Tanging ang buhay na sa kapwa laan, ang buhay na makabuluhan.” Ito marahil ang mantra na tapat na sinundan ni Engineer Ramon Ramirez o mas kilala ng iba’t ibang henerasyon ng Read more…
Gawad CCP Awardee (1991), Multi-faceted Ilokano Writer, Prolific Translator, and an Excellent Storyteller July 12, 1936 – October 23, 2020 JUAN S.P. HIDALGO JR. dedicated his life to writing. He was considered a prodigy of Ilocano writing by his peers, yet he continued to live humbly and inspired numerous others Read more…
World Class na Fashion Designer Hunyo 16, 1967 – Marso 3, 2021 Ang Filipino fashion designer na lumikha ng mga kasuotan ng naggagandahang celebrity sa Pilipinas at Hollywood ay walang iba kundi si Rocky Gathercole. Kabilang sa kanyang mga dinamitan ay sina Sharon Cuneta, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, at Read more…
Philippine Art Advocate, Writer March 19, 1938 – August 1, 2021 Rita Kalaw Ledesma was a Philippine art advocate and writer who centered her life around art, culture, service, faith, and family. Born in Manila to Rafael Ledesma and Philippine visual arts leader Purita Kalaw-Ledesma, she was raised in Silay Read more…