Documentary photographer, photojournalist, and photo editor September 15, 1943 – February 11, 2021 Presciano A. Yabao, widely known as Sonny Yabao, is regarded as the best Filipino documentary photographer of his time. He is fondly remembered by generations of photographers as “The Master.” Yabao was born on September 15, 1943, Read more…
Artist Handler and Music Producer November 11, 1967 — July 2, 2021 We can try to define the man by what he does and by what he loves. And if this were the simple formula for understanding a life, then by all means we can define Benjamin Gabitan as talent Read more…
Journalist, editor, scriptwriter January 29 1948 – November 26, 2020 Francisco “Iskho” F. Lopez was a prolific writer, editor, and scriptwriter. Lopez graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman in 1964 with a degree in humanities, and was a frequent contributor to The Philippine Collegian, UP Diliman’s official weekly Read more…
Veteran Journo and Press Freedom Hero March 8, 1962 – July 7, 2021 In the statement of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, Jose Jaime Llavore “Nonoy” Espina was hailed as the press freedom hero worthy of admiration and emulation. From the Marcos dictatorship until the Duterte administration, Read more…
Entertainment Journalist and Author April 21, 1946 – May 4, 2021 Ricardo F. Lo, known popularly as Ricky Lo, was a veteran entertainment journalist and TV host whose column for Philippine Star was widely followed and was known for breaking exclusives—mostly of showbiz decouplings—that often electrified the industry, and made Read more…
Historian, economist, writer August 6, 1926 – August 26, 2020 Benito Justo Fernandez Legarda Jr.’s areas of scholarship included 19th century economic history, the Philippine-American war, and colonial church architecture. He was one of the foremost authorities on the occupation of the Philippines by Japanese forces during World War II. Read more…
Poet, Essayist, Literary Critic, Proud Son of the Waray Language and Literature August 30, 1949 – March 11, 2021 Dr. David A. Genotiva, Bing to family and Dave to friends, was a poet, essayist, and literary critic, widely credited for being one of the leaders in the revival of writing Read more…
Musician, Visual Artist, Writer, Public Servant October 17, 1966 – May 2, 2021 John S. Heredia’s passion for music and visual arts helped build the cultural movement in Iloilo in the late 1980s. He was recognized as a key figure in the development and popularization of Ilonggo music throughout the Read more…
Manggagawang Pangkultura at Art Handler Agosto 27, 1977 – Mayo 4, 2021 Si Rodel Ayungao, tubong Sultan Kudarat, ay isa sa mga tagalinis at tagapangalaga ng Jorge Vargas Museum. Bilang contracted maintenance worker simula noong 2016 para sa pangunahing museo ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (UP) Diliman, si Rodel ang nagpapanatili Read more…
15th President of the Republic of the Philippines February 8, 1960 – June 24, 2021 Sometimes, it takes the passing of a great man to fully understand his legacy. Death often clarifies the muddle, the unjust memes, the cruel turns of phrases that were pure character assassination; death, as a Read more…