Song Composers Quiz

He was bestowed the National Artist for Music and Literature in 1997 by the former president Fidel Ramos and was recognized as composer and lyricist who inspired every Filipino.

Some of his works were Ikaw, Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Saan Ka Man Naroon, and Ugoy ng Duyan.

His work "Panaginip" gave way for his opportunity to record many songs under Villar and Columbia Records.

He majored in composition and conducting at the Conservatory of Music, University of the Philippines, now UP College of Music.

Some of his works were Isang Dalangin, Inang Bayan, Nahan, and Kalesa.

He was acknowledged as the "Dean of Filipino Movie Composers and Musical Directors."

He was bestowed as National Artist for Music in 1999.

His family moved to Zamboanga spending his childhood and teenage years where he was also inspired to pursue music by his mother who became his first piano and violin teacher.

Some of his works were Luksong Tagumpay, Buhat, Bituing Marikit, and Ikay ay Akin.

Some of his works were Alaala ng Lumipas, Paano Kita Lilimutin, Ang Pangarap Ko'y Ikaw, and 'Di Ka Nag-iisa.