ILOCOS REGION / REGION 1NAME: FERDINAND MARCOSDATE OF BIRTH: September 11, 1917

PLACE OF BIRTH: Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, PhilippinesDied: September 28, 1989 (aged 72) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S

INFORMATION:

Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos, Sr.(September 11, 1917 September 28, 1989) was aFilipinolawyer and politician who served asPresident of the Philippinesfrom 1965 to 1986. Prior to assuming office, he served as a member of thePhilippine House of Representativesfrom 1949 to 1959, a member of thePhilippine Senatefrom 1959 to 1965. He was alsoSenate Presidentfrom 1963 to 1965.

While in power he implemented wide-ranging programs of infrastructure development and economic reform, but oversaw rampant public corruption and graft whilst consolidating power under anincreasingly authoritarian constitutional orderintolerant of dissent. In 1983, his government, by then widely considered adictatorial regime, was accused of being involved in the assassination of his primary political opponent,Benigno Aquino, Jr.Public outrage over the assassination served as the catalyst for thePeople Power Revolutionin February 1986 that led to his removal from power and eventual exile in Hawaii.

NAME: GABRIELA SILANGDATE OF BIRTH: 19 March 1731PLACE OF BIRTH: Santa, Ilocos Sur

Died: 20 September 1763 (aged 32)

Vigan, Ilocos Sur

INFORMATION:

Mara Josefa Gabriela Cario Silang(19 March 1731 20 September 1763) was the wife of theIlocanoinsurgent leader,Diego Silang. Following Diego's assassination in 1763, she led the group for four months before she was captured and executed by the colonial government of theSpanish East Indies.

NAME: DIEGO SILANGDATE OF BIRTH: December 16, 1730

PLACE OF BIRTH: Aringay, Pangasinan (now

Caba or Aringay, La Union)Died: May 28, 1763 (aged 32)

Bantay, Ilocos SurINFORMATION:

Diego Silang y Andaya(December 16, 1730 May 28, 1763) was a revolutionary leader who conspired withBritishforces to overthrowSpanishrule in the northernPhilippinesand establish an independentIlocanonation. His revolt was fueled by grievances stemming from Spanish taxation and abuses, and by his belief in self-government, that the administration and leadership of the Roman Catholic Church and government in the Ilocos be invested in trained Ilocano officials

NAME: VICTORIO C. EDADESDATE OF BIRTH:December 13, 1895 PLACE OF BIRTH: PangasinanDied:March 7, 1985,DavaoINFORMATION:

Victorio C. Edades is a Filipino painter who was the leader of the revolutionary Thirteen Moderns who engaged their classical compatriots in heated debate over the nature and function of art. He was named a National Artist in 1976.

NAME: JUAN LUNA

DATE OF BIRTH: October 23, 1857.PLAC OF BIRTH: Badoc, Ilocos, Norte

DIED: Hongkong on December 7, 1899

INFORMATION:

A genius of the brush and a patriot of the highest order. Creator of the world-famous painting, SPOLARIUM, which was awarded the gold medal in the Exposicion Nacional de Bellas Artes in Madrid in 1884. It is also known as the greatest painting of all times. He was closely associated with the Reform Movement, together with Rizal, Lopez-Jaena, Ponce, etc.

NAME: ISABELO DELOS REYES

DATE OF BIRTH: July 7, 1864PLACE OF BIRTH: Vigan, Ilocos Sur

DIED: October 9, 1938.

INFORMATION:

Last of the propagandists. Gifted son of Leona Florentino, first poetess of the Philippines. Born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, on July 7, 1864. He aroused the hostility of the friars and government officials when he openly criticized the evils of the Spanish rule and he advocated reforms. He was the founder of the first Philippine labor union, as well as the first independent Filipino Catholic church. Died on October 9, 1938.

NAME: GRACIANO LOPEZ JEANA

DATE OF BIRTH: December 18, 1856

PLACE OF BIRTH: Jaro, Iloilo

DIED: January 20, 1896, in Barcelona, Spain

INFORMATION:

Founder and first editor of the newspaperLa Solidaridad, which became the vehicle of expression for Filipino propaganda in Spain. Together wtih Jose Rizal and Marcelo H. Del Pilar, he undertook propaganda campaigns in Spain. Born in Jaro, Iloilo, on December 18, 1856. He died on January 20, 1896, in Barcelona, Spain.

CAGAYAN VALLEY / REGION 2

NAME: EDITH TIEMPO

DATE OF BIRTH: April 22, 1919PLACE OF BIRTH: Bayombong, Nueva VizcayaDIED: August 21, 2011, DumagueteINFORMATION:

Edith L. Tiempo, poet, fiction writer, teacher and literary critic was a Filipino writer in the English language. Tiempo was born in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.

poet, fictionist, teacher and literary critic is one of the finest Filipino writers in English whose works are characterized by a remarkable fusion of style and substance, of craftsmanship and insight.

She is an influential tradition in Philippine literature in English. Together with her late husband, Edilberto K. Tiempo, she founded and directed the Silliman National Writers Workshop in Dumaguete City, which has produced some of the countrys best writers.

NAME: AMAN DANGAT

DATE OF BIRTH: UnknownPLACE OF BIRTH: BatanesDIED: late September 1731INFORMATION:

Also known as Kenan, Aman Dangat was adatuof Malakdang in Sabtang Island who led a revolt against Spaniards in 1791.

Aman Dangat was a staunch Ivatan leader who continued to govern his people in accordance to indigenous custom laws even after the Spanish rule was established in Batanes on June 26, 1783.

Aman Dangat was later executed by hanging in late September 1731. The people of Sabtang, on the other hand, were exiled in the districts of San Felix and San Vicente in Ivana for the next fifty years (1791-1841).

NAME: AMAN DANGAT

DATE OF BIRTH: October 5, 1946

PLACE OF BIRTH: Basco, BatanesDIED:December 7, 2004

INFORMATION:

Pacita Abad is a world renowned painter and a certified pride of Batanes. Pacita earned a BA degree in political science at the University of the Philippines, but was later forced to leave for America in 1970 due to her political activism against the Marcos dictatorship.

She studied law in San Francisco but she soon switched careers and started a prolific thirty-year career as a painter. Her works are characterized byvibrant color, constant change, experimentation, and development.

As an internationally recognized Asian-American artist, Pacita was able to create over 5,000 artworks, travel tomore than 50 countries, worked on 6 continents, and even paint a 55-meter long bridge in Singapore before she died of cancer in 2004.

NAME: FRANCISCO ROMAN

DATE OF BIRTH:October 4, 1869PLACE OF BIRTH:Alacala, Cagayan

DIED:June 5, 1899INFORMATION:

He joined the revolutionary movement during the Filipino-American War. He offered his services for Gen. Antonio Luna who was then the Director of War in the revolutionary government.

He became a member of the General Staff and aide-de-camp of Gen. Luna.

He was at the convent at Cabanatuan, Neuva Ecija when General Luna was assassinated on June 5, 1899. When Gen. Luna was stabbed and shot by assassins, Roman rushed to the aid of his dying chief. Roman was also stabbed and shot to death.

NAME: DIMAS GUZMAN

DATE OF BIRTH:unrecordedPLACE OF BIRTH:Cabagan, Isabela

DIED:March 18, 1909INFORMATION:

He was an Ibanag writer. He became the wealthiest person in Isabela after foundingCampania Cagayan, a aintenanc ofCampania General de Tabacos.When Aguinaldo appointed him as provincial governor, he used his own money to meet administrative expenses, including the maintenance of troops.

CENTRAL LUZON / REGION 3NAME: GREGORIO DEL PILARDATE OF BIRTH: November 14, 1875, PLACE OF BORTH: Bulacan, BulacanDIED: December 2, 1899, in the battle of Tirad PassINFORMATION:

Hero of Tirad Pass. Born on November 14, 1875, in Bulacan, Bulacan. Died on December 2, 1899, in the battle of Tirad Pass, to enable Aguinaldo to escape from the Americans. One of the youngest and bravest generals ever produced by the Philippines.

"Goyong", as he was casually known, studied at theAteneo Municipal de Manila, where he received his Bachelors degree in 1896, at the age of 20. When thePhilippine RevolutionagainstSpanish rulebroke out in August under the leadership ofAndres Bonifacio, del Pilar joined the insurgency. He distinguished himself as a field commander while fighting Spanish garrisons in Bulacan.

NAME: MARCELO H. DEL PILARDATE OF BIRTH: August 30, 1850

PLACE OF BORTH: Kupang, Bulacan, Bulacan

DIED: July 4, 1896INFORMATION:

Political analyst of the Filipino colony in Spain. Born in Kupang, Bulacan, Bulacan, on August 30, 1850. In 1882, he founded the nationalistic newspaper,Diariong Tagalog. In December 1889, he became the editor ofLa Solidaridadand became the moving spirit behind the propaganda movement. Died on July 4, 1896.

He is better known by hispen namePlaridelwas aFilipinowriter, lawyer, and journalist. He was the second and last editor of theLa Solidaridad(Solidarity), the newspaper of theReform MovementinSpain.

NAME: MARIANO PONCEDATE OF BIRTH: March 23, 1863PLACE OF BORTH: Baliwag, Bulacan

DIED: HongKong on May 23, 1918INFORMATION:

Researcher, historian, bibliographer, propagandist, diplomat, physician, folklorist, and an outstanding reformist. Born in Baliwag, Bulacan, on March 23, 1863. While in Spain, he joined the propaganda movement and became one of the initiators ofLa Solidaridad, later becoming its managing editor. Died in HongKong on May 23, 1918.

Ponce was born inBaliwag,Bulacanwhere he completed his primary education. He later enrolled at theColegio de San Juan de Letranand took up medicine at theUniversity of Santo Tomas. In 1881, he traveled to Spain to continue his medical studies at theUnversidad Central de Madrid.NAME: GENERAL FRANCISCO MAKABULOS

DATE OF BIRTH: September 17, 1871PLACE OF BORTH: La Paz, Tarlac

DIED: La Paz, Tarlac, on April 30, 1922INFORMATION:Leader of the revolt in Tarlac. Born in La Paz, Tarlac, on September 17, 1871. He was the first patriot in Tarlac, who joined the Katipunan. General Aguinaldo appointed him as one of the brigadier generals of the Central Luzon area. He established the Central Executive Committee, which had a constitution called the Constitution of Makabulos. Died in La Paz, Tarlac, on April 30, 1922.NAME: AMADO VERA HERNANDEZ

DATE OF BIRTH: September 13, 1903PLACE OF BIRTH: Hagonoy, BulacanDIED: March 24, 1970INFORMATION:

Amado Vera Hernandez, commonly known as Amado V. Hernandez was aFilipinowriter and labor leader who was known for his criticism of social injustices in thePhilippinesand was later imprisoned for his involvement in thecommunistmovement. He was the central figure in a landmark legal case that took 13 years to settle.

He was born inHagonoy, Bulacan but grew upTondo, Manila, where he studied at the Manila High School and at the American Correspondence School.

CALABARZON / REGION 4-A

NAME: EMILLIO AGUINALDO

DATE OF BIRTH: March 22, 1869PLACE OF BIRTH: Kawit, Cavite

DIED: February 6, 1964INFORMATION:

He officially proclaimed the Philippine independence in Malolos, Bulacan, on January 23, 1899, with him as the first president. It was the first republic in Asia. Born in Kawit, Cavite, on March 22, 1869. Died at the Veterans Memorial Hospital, Quezon City, on February 6, 1964.

Officially recognized as the FirstPresident of the Philippines(1899-1901) and ledPhilippineforces first against Spain in the latter part of thePhilippine Revolution(1896-1897), and then in theSpanish-American War(1898), and finally against theUnited Statesduring thePhilippine-American War(1899-1901). He was captured by American forces in 1901, which brought an end to his presidency.NAME: JULIAN FELIPE

DATE OF BIRTH: January 28, 1861

PLACE OF BIRTH: Cavite City

DIED: Manila on October 2, 1941

INFORMATION: Composer of the Philippine National Anthem. Born in Cavite City on January 28, 1861. A dedicated music teacher and composer, he was appointed by Aguinaldo as Director of the National Band of the Philippine Republic. Died in Manila on October 2, 1941.NAME: MARCELA MARIO AGONCILLODATE OF BIRTH: June 24, 1859

PLACE OF BIRTH: Taal, Batangas

DIED: May 30, 1946 in Taal, Batangas

INFORMATION: Maker of the first Philippine flag. Born in Taal, Batangas, on June 24, 1859. Married to Felipe Agoncillo. She labored to make the Filipino flag in Hong Kong with the help of Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, a niece of Rizal. Died on May 30, 1946 in Taal, Batangas.

NAME: FELIPE AGONCILLO

DATE OF BIRTH: May 26, 1859PLACE OF BIRTH: Taal, Batangas

DIED: September 29, 1941, at the Manila Doctor's HospitalINFORMATION:Outstanding diplomat of the Philippine revolution. Born in Taal, Batangas, on May 26, 1859. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo appointed him as Minister Plenipotentiary to the peace conference in Washington and Paris. Died on September 29, 1941, at the Manila Doctor's Hospital.NAME: DR. JOSE RIZAL

DATE OF BIRTH: June 19, 1861PLACE OF BIRTH: Calamba, Laguna

DIED: Bagumbayan, Manila, on December 30, 1896INFORMATION: The Philippines' national hero. Born in Calamba, Laguna, on June 19, 1861. Published his masterpieceNoli Me Tangerein Berlin(Germany) in 1887 and his second novelEl Filibusterismoin Ghent(Belgium) in 1891. His two novels stirred the conscience of his people. He contributed various literary works toLa Solidaridad. For his leadership in the reform movement and for his incendiary novels, Rizal was arrested and later killed by musketry in Bagumbayan, Manila, on December 30, 1896. His execution was the last straw for other Filipinos who called for a bloody revolution against Spain.

NAME: APOLINARIO MABINI

DATE OF BIRTH: June 22, 1864PLACE OF BIRTH: Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas

DIED: Manila on May 13, 1903.

INFORMATION:Sublime paralytic and the brain of the revolution. Born in Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas, on June 22, 1864. He joinedLa Liga Filipinain 1892 and Aguinaldo's revolutionary government from June 1898 to May 1899. He was captured by the American forces in December 1899 and deported to Guam in January 1901. He died in Manila on May 13, 1903.NAME: CARLOS BOTONG FRANCISCO

DATE OF BIRTH: November 4, 1912PLACE OF BIRTH: Angono, Rizal.DIED: March 31, 1969.

INFORMATION:

Francisco was a most distinguished practitioner of mural painting for many decades and best known for his historical pieces. He was one of the firstFilipinomodernistsalong withGalo OcampoandVictorio C. Edadeswho broke away fromFernando Amorsolo'sromanticismof Philippine scenes. According to restorer Helmuth Josef Zotter, Francisco's art "is a prime example of linear painting where lines and contours appear like cutouts.

He was also responsible for the discovery of the now famousAngono Petroglyphsin 1965. He was also involved in Costume Design in Philippinecinema.

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGIONNAME: ANDRES BOIFACIODATE OF BIRTH: November 30, 1863PLACE OF BIRTH: Tondo, ManilaDIED: May 10, 1897, near Mount Buntis, Maragondon, Cavite

INFORMATION:

He founded the secret society, Katipunan, on July 7, 1892, to fight Spain. He was also president of the Tagalog republic from August 24, 1896 to May 10, 1897. Born in Tondo, Manila, on November 30, 1863. He grew up in the slums and never knew the benefits of a prosperous life. He married Gregoria de Jesus in 1892. He was killed on May 10, 1897, near Mount Buntis, Maragondon, Cavite.

NAME: EMILLIO JACINTODATE OF BIRTH: December 15, 1875PLACE OF BIRTH: Trozo, ManilaDIED : April 16, 1899

INFORMATION:

Brain of the Katipunan. Born in Trozo, Manila, on December 15, 1875. He joined the Katipunan in 1894 and became Bonifacio's trusted friend and advicer. He wrote the Kartilya ng Katipunan, theprimer of the Katipunan which embodied the teachings of the organization. He founded and edited the Katipunan newspaper; Kalayaan, whose first issue came out in January 1896. Died on April 16, 1899. He was one of the heroic figures in the Phillipine history.NAME: GEN. ANTONIO LUNA

DATE OF BIRTH: October 29, 1866

PLACE OF BIRTH: Binon, ManilaDIED: Cabanatuan City, on June 5, 1899

INFORMATION:

The greates general of the revolution. Younger brother of juan Luna, the famous painter. Editor o La Independencia, whose first issue came out on September 3, 1898. Born in Binon, Manila, on October 29, 1866. He was one of the propagandists in Spain who were working for piliticalreforms in the Philippines. He contributed articles to La Solidaridad. He assassinated in Cabanatuan City, on June 5, 1899.

NAME: FERNANDO MA. GUERRERODATE OF BIRTH: May 30, 1873PLACE OF BIRTH: Ermita, Manila

DIED: Manila June 12, 1929.INFORMATION:

Musician, journalist, politician, and lawyer. Considered the greatest lyric poet in Spanish. Born in Ermita, Manila, on May 30, 1873. When the revolution broke out, General Antonio Luna invited him to join the editorial staff ofLa Independencia, the organ of the revolution. Thus, he fought for the Filipino cause with his pen. Died in Manila June 12, 1929.

NAME: FERNANDO AMORSOLO

DATE OF BIRTH: May 30, 1892PLACE OF BIRTH: Paco, ManilaDIED: April 24, 1972INFORMATION:

Fernando Cueto Amorsolo is one of the most important artists in the history of painting in the Philippines.Amorsolo was a portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscapes. He is popularly known for his craftsmanship and mastery in the use of light. Born inPaco, Manila, he earned a degree from the Liceo de Manila Art School in 1909.

NAME: RAFAEL PALMA

DATE OF BIRTH: October 24, 1874PLACE OF BIRTH: Tondo, ManilaDIED: Manila on May 24, 1939INFORMATION:

Orator, statesman, scholar, educator, and writer. Born in Tondo, Manila, on October 24, 1874. He was involved in the propaganda campaign against the Spaniards. He cofounded with Gen. Antonio Luna the revolutionary newspaper,La Independencia. Later, he also foundedEl Nuevo Dia, Cebu's first daily. Died in Manila on May 24, 1939.MIMAROPA / REGION 4-BNAME: NESTOR VICENTE MADALI GONZALEZ

DATE OF BIRTH: September 8, 1915PLACE OF BIRTH: Romblon, RomblonDIED: November 28, 1999INFORMATION: Nstor Vicente Madali Gonzlezwas a Filipino writer.

He was born on 8 September 1915 inRomblon,Philippines.Gonzlez, however, was raised inMansalay, a southern town of the Philippine province ofOriental Mindoro. Gonzlez was a son of a school supervisor and a teacher. As a teenager, he helped his father by delivering meat door-to-door across provincial villages and municipalities. Gonzlez was also a musician. He played the violin and even made four guitars by hand. He earned his first peso by playing the violin during a Chinese funeral inRomblon. Gonzlez attended Mindoro High School (nowJose J. Leido Jr. Memorial National High School) from 1927 to 1930. Gonzlez attended college atNational University(Manila) but he was unable to finish his undergraduate degree. While inManila, Gonzlez wrote for thePhilippine Graphicand later edited for theEvening News MagazineandManila Chronicle. His first published essay appeared in thePhilippine Graphicand his first poem inPoetryin 1934. Gonzlez made his mark in the Philippine writing community as a member of the Board of Advisers ofLikhaan: the University of the Philippines Creative Writing Center, founding editor ofThe Diliman Reviewand as the first president of thePhilippine Writers' Association. Gonzlez attended creative writing classes underWallace StegnerandKatherine Anne PorteratStanford University. In 1950, Gonzlez returned to thePhilippinesand taught at theUniversity of Santo Tomas, thePhilippine Women's Universityand theUniversity of the Philippines(U.P.). At U.P., Gonzlez was only one of two faculty members accepted to teach in the university without holding a degree. On the basis of his literary publications and distinctions, Gonzlez later taught at theUniversity of California, Santa Barbara,California State University, Hayward, theUniversity of Washington, theUniversity of California, Los Angeles, and theUniversity of California, Berkeley.

N.V.M. Gonzlez was proclaimedNational Artist of the Philippinesin 1997. He died on 28 November 1999 inQuezon City,Philippinesat the age of 84. As a National Artist, Gonzalez was honored with a state funeral at theLibingan ng mga Bayani.

NAME: LUISITO M. REYES

DATE OF BIRTH: October 11, 1930PLACE OF BIRTH: Boac,MarinduqueDIED: UnrecordedINFORMATION:Luisito M. Reyesis the former Governor of the province ofMarinduque,Philippines.He is the brother of former Immigration Commissioner Edmundo M. Reyes and the brother-in-law of incumbent GovernorCarmencita Reyes. Luisito Reyes graduated from University of Sto. Tomas with a degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and ranked 3rd on the mechanical engineering board exams and ranked 7th in the electrical engineering board exams. He was the president of the Professional Society of Mechanical Engineering for a long time.

Reyes was first elected Governor in 1988. As Governor, Reyes initiated many projects. The Boac Covered Court and the Jica Building in Marinduque National High School are just two of his projects in the province. During the term of Luisito Reyes, Marinduque was removed from the poorest Philippine Provinces. He was known to be the best governor Marinduque ever had.WESTERN VISAYAS / REGION 6

NAME: DAISY AVELLANA

DATE OF BIRTH: January 26, 1917PLACE OF BIRTH: Roxas City,Capiz.DIED: May 12, 2013INFORMATION:

Daisy Avellanawas aFilipinostageactressandtheater director. Avellana was honored as a National Artist of the Philippines for Theater and Filmin 1999. Avellana was bornDaisy Hontiveroson January 26, 1917, inRoxas City,Capiz.Her husband wasLamberto Avellana, a film and stage director who was also named a National Artist in 1976.Daisy and Lamberto Avellana co-founded the Barangay Theater Guild (BTG), together with forty-eight colleagues, in 1939. Avellana died on May 12, 2013, at the age of 96.

NAME: TERESA MAGBANUA

DATE OF BIRTH: November 4, 1871

PLACE OF BIRTH: Pototan, IloiloDIED: August 1947INFORMATION:

The first woman in Panay to fight in the Philippine revolution. Known as the Visayan Joan of Arc. Born in Pototan, Iloilo, on November 4, 1871. Died in August 1947. Dubbed the "VisayanJoan of Arc" (c. 1863 - August 1947), fromPototan, Iloilo,Philippines, was aschoolteacherand military leader. She retired from education and became ahousewifeshortly after her marriage to Alejandro Balderas, a wealthy landowner fromSara, Iloilo.BICOL REGION / REGION 5NAME: JOSE MA. PANGANIBANDATE OF BIRTH: February 1, 1863

PLACE OF BIRTH: Mambulao, Camarines NorteDIED: Barcelona, Spain, on August 19, 1890INFORMATION:Avenger of Filipino honor. Born in Mambulao, Camarines Norte, on February 1, 1863. A good friend and co-worker of Rizal. He was Bicolandia's greatest contribution to the historic campaign for reforms, more popularly called the Propaganda Movement. He wrote articles for La Solidaridad, under the pen names Jomapa and J.M.P. Died in Barcelona, Spain, on August 19, 1890.

NAME: MANUEL CONDEDATE OF BIRTH: October 15, 1915PLACE OF BIRTH: Daet, Camarines NorteDIED: August 11, 1985INFORMATION:

Manuel Conde(bornManuel Urbano; October 15, 1915 inDaet, Camarines Norte- August 11, 1985) was a Filipino actor, director and producer. As an actor, he also used the screen nameJuan Urbanoduring the 1930s aside from his more popular screen name. His first film was "Mahiwagang Biyolin" in 1935. He made almost three dozen films under LVN Pictures as a contract star. He later put up his own movie company, Manuel Conde Pictures, in 1947 which produced classic films, notably the Juan Tamad series (Si Juan Tamad (1947).

Manuel Conde died in 1985. He was honored posthumously in 2006 the Presidential Medal of Merit (for Films) by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for his contribution to culture and the arts. He was one of the recipients of that award together with visual artists Federico Alcuas, Oscar Zalameda and Mauro Malang Santos. From the words of Cecile Guidote-Alvarez, Executive Director the of National Commission on Culture and the Arts, This is the Presidents gesture of giving rightful honor to various artists who showcased Filipino excellence in the arts and cultural traditions in the international scene, underscoring the wealth of talent and heritage in our country. In 2007, he was awarded posthumously the Lamberto Avellana Memorial Award by the Film Academy of the Philippines.

CENTRAL VISAYAS / REGION 7

NAME: ABUEVA NAPOLEONDATE OF BIRTH: January 26, 1930PLACE OF BIRTH: Tagbilaran, BoholDIED: UnrecordedINFORMATION:

Napolen Isabelo Veloso Abueva, more popularly known asNapolen Abueva, is aFilipinoartist. He is asculptorgiven the distinction as the Philippines' National Artist forSculpture. He is also entitled as the "Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture". He is the onlyBoholanogiven the distinction asNational Artist of the Philippinesin the field of Visual Arts.Abueva has helped shape the local sculpture scene in the Philippines. Being adept in both academic representational style and modern abstract, he has utilized almost all kinds of materials from hard wood to adobe, metal, stainless steel, cement, marble, bronze, iron, alabaster, coral and brass.

In 1976, he was proclaimed asNational Artist of the Philippinesfor Visual Arts by then PresidentFerdinand Marcos. He was the youngest recipient of the title at age 46.

NAME: CARLOS P. ROMULODATE OF BIRTH: January 14, 1898PLACE OF BIRTH: Camiling,Tarlac,DIED: December 15, 1985INFORMATION:

Carlos Pea Rmulo,QSC,PLHwas aFilipinodiplomat, statesman, soldier, journalist and author. He was a reporter at 16, a newspaper editor by the age of 20, and a publisher at 32. He was a co-founder of theBoy Scouts of the Philippines, a general in the US Army and the Philippine Army, university president, President of the UN General Assembly, was eventually named one of the Philippines'National Artistsin Literature, and was the recipient of many other honors and honorary degrees.

NAME: FRANCISCO DAGOHOYDATE OF BIRTH: 1724PLACE OF BIRTH: Inabanga,BoholDIED: 1800, Talibon,BoholINFORMATION:

He led the longest revolt in Bohol against the Spaniards. The immediate cause of the revolt was the refusal of a Jesuit priest to give a Christian burial to Dagohoy's brother. The Spaniards needed 85 years before they were able to suppress the rebellion. It was only in 1829 that they finally succeeded in bringing to end the revolt started by Dagohoy.

NAME: EDDIE ROMERO

DATE OF BIRTH: July 7, 1924PLACE OF BIRTH: Negros Orriental, Dumaguete CityDIED: May 28, 2013INFORMATION:

Edgar Sinco Romero was an influentialFilipinofilm director,film producerandscreenwriter, considered one of the finest in theCinema of the Philippines. Romero was named National Artist of thePhilippinesin 2003.

His career spans three generations of filmmakers. His 1976 filmGanito Kami NoonPaano Kayo Ngayon?, set at the turn of the 20th century during the revolution against theSpaniardsand, later, theAmericancolonizers, follows a navepeasantthrough his leap of faith to become a member of an imagined community.Agilasituates a familys story against the backdrop of the countrys history.

Married to Carol Gonzalez, Romero was for a time the partner of actressMila del Sol. He died of a blood clot and prostate cancer on May 28, 2013.He is survived by three children.

EASTERN VISAYAS / REGION 8

NAME: MANUEL ARTIGASDATE OF BIRTH: October 15, 1866PLACE OF BIRTH: Tacloban, LeyteDIED: April 2, 1925INFORMATION: He was a biographer, bibliographer, historian, and journalist.He wrote forDiario de Manila.His first book,Manual de Empleado(Employee's Manual) was published in 1891.

His accounts about various aspects of Philippine history were contained in such books asHistoria Municipal de FilipinasandDiccionario Tecnico-Historico de la Administracion de Filipinas.

Among his significant works areHistoria de las Revoluciones Filipinas, El General Antonio Luna Novicio-Manila, Historia de la Instruccion Publica en Filipinas, and Resea Historia de la Provincia de Leyte-Manila.NAME: BANGKAW or BANCAODATE OF BIRTH: UnrecordedPLACE OF BIRTH: Limasawa, Southern LeyteDIED: 1622 INFORMATION:

He was a young chieftain of Limasawa at the time of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi's arrival in Leyte. He was converted of the Catholic faith.

As an old datu, in 1622, he led a revolt against the the Spanish colonial government. He protested against the payment of excessive tribute to the Spanish government.

When the resistance was over, the Spanish found the dead body of Bangkaw pierced with a lance. They then cut off his head, impaled it on a stake, and publicly displayed it as a warning to all would-be rebels.

NAME: JAIME D. DE VEYRADATE OF BIRTH: November 4, 1873PLACE OF BIRTH: Tanauan, Leyte

DIED: MARCH 7, 1963INFORMATION:

In 1900, he joined Sergio Osmea, Sr. and Rafael Palma in founding the nationalistic newspaperEl Nuevo Dia.

This newspaper actively advocated for independence from the United States.

He helped Palma edit another nationalistic newspaper,El Renacimentento.He became the first director of the Institute of National Language (now thekomisyon ng mga Wika sa Pilipinas.)

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA / REGION 9

NAME: CESAR CORTEZ CLIMACO

DATE OF BIRTH: February 28, 1916PLACE OF BIRTH: Zamboanga City,Philippines

DIED: November 14, 1984INFORMATION:

Cesar Cortez Climaco was aFilipinopolitician who served as mayor ofZamboanga City for 11 years and three nonconsecutive terms. A prominent critic of themartial law regimeofFerdinand Marcos, he was famed for his toughness in governance and colorful personality. He was also famous for his refusal to cut his hair until democratic rule was restored in the Philippines. He was assassinated by an unknown gunman in 1984.

NAME: SIMEON G. TORIBIO

DATE OF BIRTH: September 3, 1905PLACE OF BIRTH: Zamboanga

DIED: June 5, 1969

INFORMATION:

Simeon G. Toribio was aFilipinoathlete, who won the bronze medal in the high jump at the1932 Summer OlympicsinLos Angeles,United States. He represented the Philippines in three consecutiveSummer Olympics, starting in 1928.

According to author Jorge Afable, Toribio could have won the gold medal, if not only for the "call of nature". It was a grueling four-hour competition to jump over the bar raised at 6 feet and six inches high. Toribio, who once made the jump, failed to overcome it the second time because he was distressed by call of nature. Before this, Toribio narrowly missed the bronze in the 1928 Amsterdam Games.

Toribio, who studied atSilliman University,later became a lawyer. In 1941, he was elected to theHouse of Representatives of the Philippines, representing theSecond District of Bohol, and serving until 1953.

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NAME: ANG KIUKOK (ANG HWA SHING)DATE OF BIRTH: March 1, 1931PLACE OF BIRTH: Davao, City

DIED: May 9, 2005

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Ang Kiukok(Chinese: ); bornAng Hwa Shing(Chinese: ) was a leadingFilipino painter and aNational Artistfor Visual Arts.

He pursued Art Studies at theUniversity of Santo Tomas, where he was taught byFilipinoart masters, most notablyVicente Manansalawho was to become a lifelong friend and mentor.

He first attained prominence in the Philippine arts scene in the 1960s with a distinct style that fused influences fromcubism,surrealismandexpressionism. Some classified his style as "figurative expressionism", others merely called it ugly. What could not be doubted was the violence in his imagery, a factor that slighted the commercial viability of his works until the 1980s. He favored such subjects asfighting cocks, rabid dogs, and people enraptured by rage or bound in chains. He painted multiple depictions of the crucifiedChristthat did not shirk from portraying the agonies normally associated with the crucifixion. When asked why he was so angry, he replied, "Why not? Open your eyes. Look around you. So much anger, sorrow, ugliness. And also madness." The intensity of his works stood in contrast to his own personality, described as "placid and affable".

It did not escape attention that many of Ang Kiukok's most violent or gruesome imagery was painted during themartial lawrule ofFerdinand Marcos, though he did not build a reputation for himself as a prominent critic of the Marcos regime.

Kiukok was conferred the honor of being aNational Artistfor Visual Arts in 2001, by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 32, s. 2001, which was signed on April 20, 2001.