Priest and prizewinning multi-lingual author, poet, and newspaper columnist May 19, 1947 – May 1, 2020 Father Gilbert Luis R. Centina III, OSA (also known as Felix Culpa) was a Filipino-American priest, poet, author, and newspaper columnist. He was a prolific writer who made significant contributions to Catholic literature in Read more…
Vocalist and Metal Rock Musician September 5, 1978 – November 26, 2020 Quezon City-born Vladimir “Jamir” Salenga Garcia was known for his raspy voice that complemented the rap metal music of the band Slapshock, which he joined as lead vocalist in 1998. With his stage presence and showmanship, he led Read more…
VLF Actor at Performer sa Teatro, Pelikula at Telebisyon Agosto 12, 1971 – Setyembre 2, 2021 Propesyonal. Walang attitude. Life of the party. Ito ang mga salitang ipinanlarawan ng mga kaibigan at katrabaho ni Richard Manabat. Ang Kapampangan na si Richard Manabat ay isang versatile na aktor sa teatro, pelikula Read more…
Editor of CCP EPA Visual Arts Volume, Art Historian, Curator, Author October 15, 1946 – April 12, 2021 Prof. Santiago Albano “Jak” Pilar was the editor of the “CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art Volume IV: The Visual Arts.” He was also an art historian, a curator, and a writer. Jak Read more…
CCP Thirteen Artists Awardee, Sculptor, Curator, and Respected Critic of the Arts Market September 9, 1976 – August 4, 2021 Riel once said, “Art is my religion, and I am a priest of that faith.” Born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Ronald “Riel” Jaramillo Hilario came from a family of traditional Read more…
Diocesan Priest, Playwright, Stage Director April 13, 1945 – March 14, 2021 Fr. Rodulfo Martinez Galenzoga, known as ‘Fr. Dong,’ was a celebrated diocesan priest who was very passionate about the arts. He was the first home-grown Catholic priest in his hometown, renowned as a peacemaker and a champion of Read more…
Public Official, Television Host, Columnist, Publisher November 17, 1933 – July 30, 2021 Manuel ‘Manoling’ Lim Morato was a newspaper columnist, television show host, publisher, and public official, who twice held high-ranking appointive positions in the national government, and served as adviser to President Fidel V. Ramos on the Moral Read more…
Dramatist, UP Film Center Founding Director, and The High Priestess of Philippine Poetry April 24, 1923 – August 14, 2021 Virginia Reyes Moreno, also known as ‘Virgie Moreno,’ ‘Piling Arkanghel,’ and ‘Aling Barang,’ was a poet and playwright. Known as “The High Priestess’’ or “Empress Dowager” of Philippine Poetry, titles Read more…
Dibuhista ng Komiks at Mabuting Padre de Pamilya Hulyo 8, 1955 – Hulyo 8, 2021 Mahaba ang naging paglalakbay ni Rodante ‘Dante’ Barreno sa mundo ng komiks. Kalakasan ng industriyang ito noong dekada 60 at 70 nang binalak niyang makapasok bilang dibuhista. Hindi naging madali para sa kanya dahil kailangan Read more…
Cinemalaya Filmmaker, Writer, Documentarist March 9, 1981 – July 25, 2021 Joseph Israel Laban was an award-winning journalist and independent filmmaker. He was a Fulbright Scholar and held a master’s degree in documentary filmmaking from New York University where he was a recipient of the NYU Graduate School for the Read more…