National Artist for Architecture and Theater

He was considered a pioneer

in modern Philippine

architecture.

His designs usually feature

themes of floating volume

and a mix of both eastern and

western aesthetics.

His work in the Makati

Commercial Center

incorporated fountains,

sculptures and landscapes to

a shopping area.

She was known as director of

films “Diego Silang” (1968)

and “Walang Sugat” (1971).

The first actress to portray a 15-

year-old in the very first

Tagalog film, which was the

film version of the Sarsuela

“Dalagang Bukid.

He used local materials

including bamboo, abaca,

hemp twine, and rattan in

theater design for local

productions.

He founded the UP Mobile

Theater, which started the

concept of theater campus

tour.

He organized the Arena

Theater Playwriting Contest

which became the initial

ground for playwrights to

showcase their talents in

writing.