1.
NATIONAL ARTIST
HE Cultural Center of the Philippines will pay tribute to National Artist for Music Francisco F.
Feliciano in a necrological ceremony on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 9:00am at the CCP Tanghalang
Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater). Interment will follow at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. Feliciano passed
away on September 19, 2014 at the age of 73. Born on February 19, 1941, Francisco Feliciano was known
for propagating “Asianness” in his works. He combined Filipino culture, the Western and Asian musical
idiom in his operas, ballets, orchestral works and hymns. Many of his choral compositions were performed
by the best choirs in the country, such as the world renowned Philippines Madrigal Singers, UST Singers
and the Novo Concertante Manila, and won for them numerous awards in international choral
competitions. Feliciano’s operas and orchestral works also showcased the masterful treatment of a musical
language that is unique and carries with it a contemporary style that allows for the use of modal scales,
Feliciano’s preferred tonality.
2. MUSIC
In early 2017, the song was covered as an R&B song by KZ Tandingan. It was included as part of
the official soundtrack for the Philippine indie film Kita Kita for the 12th Osaka Asian Film Festival held in
Japan.
3. DANCE
Tinikling is a traditional Philippine dance which originated during the Spanish colonial era. The
dance involves two people beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each
other in coordination with one or more dancers who step over and in between the poles in a dance. It is
traditionally danced to rondalla music, a sort of serenade played by an ensemble of stringed instruments
which originated in Spain during the Middle Ages.
4. THEATER
Mabining Mandirigma, or Gentle Hero, is a modern musical conceptualized by Tanghalang Pilipino,
and was created to celebrate the 150th birthday of our national hero Apolinario Mabini. History books also
called him the “Sublime Paralytic.” Through its superb acting, music and libretto, audience are transported
in time to the turn of the 20th century, to the struggle of Filipinos fighting for their ever elusive
independence, inspired and led by one brilliant, fearless visionary. A huge success with the general public
during its first run, the musical earned phenomenal acclaim among critics here and abroad. Written by
Nicanor Tiongson and directed by Chris Millado, it underlines important themes such as integrity, love of
country and intellectual heroism, relevant to our countrymen within the context of our history. It was
immediately perceived as a masterpiece earning 12 out of 13 awards at the Gawad Buhay Awards in
2015.
5. VISUAL ARTS
Langit, Lupa at Impyerno (Heaven, Earth and Hell) by Jose Luciano Dans, 1850. Another
wall painting found on the right side of the church entrance, directly opposite to that of St.
Christopher. This wall painting depicts eternal salvation and damnation of souls in Heaven and
Hell, respectively.
6. LITERATURE
Noli Me Tángere (Latin for Touch Me Not) is a novel written by José Rizal, considered as
one of the national heroes of the Philippines, during the colonization of the country by Spain to
expose the inequities of the Spanish Catholic priests and the ruling government. Originally
written in Spanish, the book is more commonly published and read in the Philippines in either
Filipino or English. Together with its sequel, El Filibusterismo
7. FILM AND BROADCAST ARTS
Manuel Conde (born Manuel Urbano; October 9, 1915 in Daet, Camarines Norte – August 11, 1985)
was a Filipino actor, director and producer. As an actor, he also used the screen name Juan Urbano during
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), Si Juan Daldal (Anak ni Juan Tamad) (1948), Juan Tamad Goes to Congress (1959),
Juan Tamad Goes to Society (1960), Si Juan Tamad At Juan Masipag sa Pulitikang Walang Hanggan
(1963)). Other movies Conde produced, directed and/or starred were Vende Cristo (1948), Prinsipe Paris
(1949), Krus Na Kawayan (1956), Siete Infantes de Lara (1950) and its re-make in 1973, Molave (1961)
and the internationally acclaimed Genghis Khan (1950).
8. ARCHITECTURE
The Saint Augustine Church (Spanish: Iglesia de San Agustín de Paoay), commonly known
as the Paoay Church, is the Roman Catholic church of the municipality of Paoay, Ilocos Norte in
the Philippines. Completed in 1710, the church is famous for its distinct architecture highlighted
by the enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building. It is declared as a National
Cultural Treasure by the Philippine government in 1973 and a UNESCO World Heritage
Site under the collective group of Baroque Churches of the Philippines in 1993.
9. FOLK ARCHITECTURE
The Nipa hut, or more accurately Kamalig or Bahay Kubo, is a type of stilt
house indigenous to the cultures of the Philippines. It often serves as an icon of Philippine
culture or, more specifically, Filipino rural culture. Its architectural principles gave way to many
of Filipino traditional houses and buildings that rose after the pre-colonial era. These includes the
Colonial era "Bahay na Bato" which is a noble version of Bahay Kubo with Spanish and
some Chinese main architectural influence. And the contemporary buildings such as the Coconut
Palace, Sto. Niño Shrine, Cultural Center of the Philippines and National Arts Center which are
modern edfice radically adapted to its designs and architecture.
10. MARITIME TRANSPORT
Maritime transport is the backbone of international trade and a key engine driving globalization and
competitiveness. Around 80% of global trade by volume and over 70% by value is carried by sea, as per
the UNCTAD estimate. The 2011-2016 Philippine Development Plan (PDP) envisions a “safe, secure,
efficient, viable, competitive, dependable, integrated, environmentally sustainable and people-oriented
Philippine transport system”. The main objective is to ensure an integrated and coordinated intermodal
transport network with backbone links to growth areas.
11. WEAVING
From fibers and threads to colors and prints, weaving speaks so much about the Philippines’
cultural narrative. Besides preserving history, the country’s weaves are also promising products that bring
attention to indigenous communities via the international design and lifestyle stage. According to the
Garments and Textile Industry Development Office (GTIDO) and the Center for International Trade
Expositions and Missions (Citem), the 2014 edition of Manila FAME identified the weaves that are
beginning to show potential in global marketability. Manila FAME is a premier design and lifestyle event
held annually at the SMX Convention, wholly supported by Citem, which in turn is the export promotions
arm of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
12. CARVING
The cultural treasure found in the early 1960’s in Manunggul Cave, Lipuun Point, Palawan is a
secondary burial jar. The upper portion of the jar, as well as the cover is incised with curvilinear scroll
designs and painted with natural iron or hematite. On top of the jar cover or lid is a boat with two human
figures representing two souls on a voyage to the afterlife. The boatman is seated behind a figure whose
hands are crossed on the chest. The position of the hands is a traditional Filipino practice observed when
arranging the corpse. The burial jar which is unrivaled in Southeast Asia and considered as the work of a
master potter, signifies the belief of early Filipinos in life after death. It is dated to the late Neolithic
Period, about 890-710 B.C.
13. PERFORMING ARTS
A.G.H.A.M Theater Company (Atc) Angking Galing At Husay Sa Arte At Musika. ATC, through the
years of relentless effort, was able to expand its network of stage performers, painters, musicians,
directors and art consultants both in the world of academe and the professional world. Today ATC is
progressively building a niche in the world of theatre and arts. Central to its thrusts, is the grass-root
communities. It specializes in creating an all-Filipino and all-original concepts in scripts, stage designs,
costumes and musical score.
14. GRAPHIC AND PLASTIC ARTS
The graphic design scene, or art scene in general, in the Philippines is pretty diverse. Lately it’s
been leaning towards typography, calligraphy and lettering – and it’s pretty interesting how artists adapt
these fields to their own preferred styles and medium. Plastic arts are art forms which involve physical
manipulation of a plastic medium by moulding or modeling such as sculpture or ceramics. The term has
also been applied more broadly to all the visual arts (such as painting, sculpture, film and photography).
15. ORNAMENTS
Filipino bawisak earrings. Traditional Ifugao tribe (Northern Luzon, Philippines) bead and shell
bawisak earrings. The bottom shell designs have been described as either representing butterflies or a
certain item of male generative anatomy.
16. TEXTILE AND FIBER ARTS
The bark skirt is made by first shredding the bark from the trunk of the shrub in long strands. The
strands are then placed over a waist cord made of yucca fiber and then attached by twining yucca fiber to
hold the strands in place, leaving enough fiber at the end to tie the skirt on to the body.
17. POTTERY
Another name familiar to local pottery, Ugu’s nature-inspired ceramics and clayware has drawn
crowds from all over to his workshop in Tiaong, Quezon. He has since expanded his workshop to serve
guests snacks, meals, or even stay the night. Best time to go would be in August, for his birthday sale
when products are discounted by his age.
