Module 8 and 9

Philippine National Artist in

Lesson 1 and 2:
Philippine National Artist in Historical
Literature, Films and Broadcast Arts
Historical Literature
Carlos Quirino
Carlos Quirino is a nephew of Philippine
president Elpidio Quirino. He is a famous Filipino.
He is best known for his early biography of Jose
Rizal. He also wrote several works the Philippine
history and biographies of President Manuel
Quezon and the painter Damian Domingo. In
1997 he was recognised as a National Artist of the
Philippines for Historical Literature.

Works:

• Man of Destiny (1935)

• The Great Malayan (1940)
• Magsaysay and the Philippines (1958)
• Philippine Cartography (1959)
• Damian Domingo: First Eminent Filipino Painter (1961)
• History of the Philippine Sugar Industry (1974)
• Filipinos at War (1981)
• Amang, the Life and Times of Eulogio Rodriguez, Sr. (1983)
Films and Broadcast Arts
Gerardo De León
De Leon produced a number of anti-American
propaganda films during World War Two, in
collaboration with the occupying Japanese forces and
Japanese director Abe Yutaka, who personally chose
De Leon for the projects. De Leon was arrested and
charged with treason after the Japanese were
defeated, and was almost executed by the Filipino
government. But at the last minute, he was pardoned
when evidence came to light that all during the war,
he had secretly assisted the Filipino resistance as
well.
Filmography

• Estrellita(1940)
• Ang Maestra (1941)
• Dawn of Freedom (1943)
• Mameng, iniibig kita (1947)
• Sisa (1951)
• Diego Silang (1951)
• Bagong umaga (1952)
• Python at the Old Dome (Sawa sa lumang simboryo) (1952)
• Pedro Penduko (1954)………………..
Ishmael Bernal(30 September 1938 – 2 June 1996)
Ishmael Bernal truly loved the arts. He nurtured his
passion for literature and theater by actively
participating in the U.P. Dramatic Club while finishing
a college degree. He was also an avid fan of classical
music including opera. During the 1960s, Bernal put
up When It's a Grey November in Your Soul,
in Malate which became one of the favorite watering
holes of Manila's artists and intellectuals. Unfazed by
its short-lived success, Bernal put up Kasalo in
Quezon City three decades later, which became the
hang-out of students, journalists, poets, bands,
theater and film artists
Filmography

• 1971 – Pagdating sa Dulo

• 1971 - Daluyong!
• 1971 - Pito ang Asawa Ko
• 1972 - El Vibora
• 1972 - Inspiration
• 1972 - Till Death Do Us Part
• 1972 - Si Popeye Atbp.
• 1973 - The Sleeping Dragon…………….

Lino Brocka
Catalino Ortiz Brocka (April 3, 1939 – May 22, 1991) was
a Filipino film director. He is widely regarded as one of the most
influential and significant Filipino filmmakers in the history
of Philippine cinema. He co-founded the organization
Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP), dedicated to helping
artists address issues confronting the country, and the Free the
Artist Movement He was a member of the Coalition for the
Restoration of Democracy.
He directed landmark films such as Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974), Maynila sa
mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1975), Insiang (1976), Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim (1984),
and Orapronobis (1989). After his death in a car accident in 1991, he was
posthumously given the National Artist of the Philippines for Film award for "having
made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts".
Eddie Romero(July 7, 1924 – May 28, 2013)
Romero was named National Artist of the Philippines in 2003, and his
body of work delved into the history and politics of his country. His 1976
film Ganito Kami Noon…Paano Kayo Ngayon?, set at the turn of the
20th century during the revolution against the Spaniards and, later,
the American colonizers, follows a naive peasant through his leap of
faith to become a member of an imagined community. Aguila situated a
family's story against the backdrop of Filipino history,
while Kamakalawa explored the folklore of prehistoric Philippines. Banta
ng Kahapon, his "small" political film, was set against the turmoil of the
late 1960s, tracing the connection of the underworld to the corrupt halls
of politics. His 13-part series Noli Me Tangere brought Philippine
national hero José Rizal's novel to a new generation of viewers.

Filmography

• Ang Maestra (1941) (Writer)

• Anong ganda mo (1941) (writer)
• So long America (1946) (writer)
• Isumpa mo giliw (1947) (writer)
• Mameng, iniibig kita (1947) (writer, assistant director)
• Si, si, señorito (1947) (writer)
• La Paloma (1947) (writer)……..
Fernando Poe Jr.
Ronald Allan Kelley Poe (August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004),
better known as Fernando Poe Jr. and colloquially known
as FPJ, Ronwaldo Reyes and Da King, was
a Filipino actor, director and politician. His long career as an action film
star earned him the nickname "King of Philippine Movies" (often
shortened to "Da King"). During the latter part of his career, Poe was
defeated by then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in the 2004
Philippine presidential elections.
Poe was posthumously declared a National Artist of the Philippines for
Film on May 23, 2006 by former President Macapagal-Arroyo. The
award was confirmed by former President Benigno Aquino III on July 20,
2012, and was presented to his family on August 16.

Manuel Conde
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 of the National Commission on
Culture and the Arts, “This is the President’s 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.

Filmography

• 1935 – Mahiwagang Biyolin (a)

• 1939 – Sawing Gantimpala (dir)
• 1939 – Maginoong Takas (dir)
• 1940 – Binatillo (dir)
• 1940 – Villa Hermosa (dir)
• 1940 – Ararong Ginto (dir)………

Kidlat Tahimik
Eric Oteyza de Guia (born October 3, 1942
in Baguio, Philippines), better known as Kidlat
Tahimik (a Tagalog translation of "Lightning
Silent"), is a film director, writer and actor whose
films are commonly associated with the Third
Cinema movement through their critiques
of neocolonialism. For his contributions to the
development of Philippine independent cinema, he
was recognized in 2018 as a National Artist of the
Philippines for Film - a conferment which
represents the Philippine state's highest
recognition for artists.
One of the most prominent names in the Filipino film industry, he has garnered various accolades
locally and internationally, including a Plaridel honorarium for independent cinema. He is dubbed
by fellow filmmakers and critics as the "Father of Philippine Independent Cinema".

Filmography
Feature films

• Perfumed Nightmare (1977)

• Sinong Lumikha ng Yoyo? Sinong Lumikha ng Moon Buggy? (1982)
• Turumba (1983)
Short films
The films listed here are less than 50 minutes in length:

• Yan Ki Made in Hong Kong (1980)

• Orbit 50: Letters to My 3 Sons (1992)
 INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT I
GENERAL DIRECTIONS Write your answer on any piece of paper to be
adhered on this module.
DIRECTIONS: Identify the national artist using the given descriptions and
credites below.
1. He co-founded the organization Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP),
dedicated to helping artists address issues confronting the country, and the
Free the Artist Movement He was a member of the Coalition for the Restoration
of Democracy.
2. One of the most prominent names in the Filipino film industry, he has garnered various
accolades locally and internationally, including a Plaridel honorarium for independent
cinema. He is dubbed by fellow filmmakers and critics as the "Father of Philippine
Independent Cinema".
3. In 2007, he was awarded posthumously the Lamberto Avellana Memorial
Award by the Film Academy of the Philippines.
4. Banta ng Kahapon, his "small" political film, was set against the turmoil of the late 1960s,
tracing the connection of the underworld to the corrupt halls of politics. His 13-part
series Noli Me Tangere brought Philippine national hero José Rizal's novel to a new
generation of viewers.

5. 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.
6. He was named National Artist of the Philippines in 2003, and his body of work
delved into the history and politics of his country. His 1976 film Ganito Kami
Noon…Paano Kayo Ngayon?
7. He produced a number of anti-American propaganda films during World War
Two, in collaboration with the occupying Japanese forces and Japanese
director Abe Yutaka
8. He is a nephew of Philippine president Elpidio Quirino. He is a famous Filipino.
He is best known for his early biography of Jose Rizal
9. In 1997 he was recognised as a National Artist of the Philippines for Historical
Literature.
10. He was posthumously declared a National Artist of the Philippines for Film on May
23, 2006 by former President Macapagal-Arroyo. The award was confirmed by
former President Benigno Aquino III on July 20, 2012, and was presented to his
family on August 16.
INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT II
HOW CAN YOU RELATE?
1. Create a design sample of postage stamp that shows the pride (places,
food. People etc.) in a ¼ short bond paper. Use any designs colors etc.
Base your work on the rubrics provided.
 2. Explain the quotation below

Sample of Postage Stamp

Answer