CPAR MIDTERMS

QUIZ BEE 1

Corazon Aquino’s administration made Executive Order No. 118 which

created the Presidential Commission on Culture and the Arts.

The Cultural Center of the Philippines has nine resident companies that
help promote and preserve arts. The following are part of the nine
groups except: Philippine Symphony Orchestra.

In April 26, 2019, former President Rodrigo Duterte signed a law that
strengthen the mandate of the National Museum. RA 11333

National Historical Commission of the Philippines - a government

institution that was created in 1972 by virtue of the Republic Act 10086
whose mandate is the conservation and preservation of the country’s
historical legacies.

Artists for Order of National Artist may be nominated in 8 categories

Leandro V. Locsin is the visionary behind the majestic structure of the

palace of the Sultan of Brunei called the Istana Nurul Iman.

Juan Nakpil is the country’s first National Artist for Architecture and is
considered as the Father of Philippine Architecture.

Ildefonso P. Santos Jr. is known as Father of Philippine Landscape

Architecture.

For Leandro Locsin, Philippine Architecture is “The product of two

great streams of culture, the oriental and the occidental. To produce a
new object of profound harmony.”

Juan Nakpil reconstructed the Quiapo Church in the year 1930 as he

believes that architecture should also be reflective of Philippine
tradition and culture.

In 1993, Juan Nakpil founded the Philippine Architect’s Society which is

now known as the Philippine Institute of Architects.

The CCP Complex designed by Leandro Locsin houses 5 buildings.

Which among the following is not part of the said complex: National
Museum of Fine Arts.

In 1972, the Order of National Artist (ONA) award was created and
established by the Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, s. 1972.

Francisco “Bobby” Manosa championed the use of indigenous

materials in his projects such as the Coconut Palace and Our Lady of
Peace Shrine in EDSA. He is considered as the Father of Neo-vernacular
Architecture.
The projects of Jose Maria Zaragosa (National Artist for Architecture)
were marked by a mission of building landmark churches and Catholic
centers.

The legal basis of the establishment of the National Commission for

Culture and the Arts is the RA 7356.

The ONA Jury of Experts designated by the ONA Secretariat Head is

composed of 24 members.

Pablo S. Antonio is known as the President’s Architect for he was

commissioned to remodel and reconstruct the houses of former
presidents.

Pablo S. Antonio is one of the leaders in modern Philippine architecture

where his works are simple and functional. In the year 1976 he was
conferred the title of National Artist for Architecture.

Idelfonso Santos’ first contribution to modern Filipino landscape

architecture was the seminal public landscape of the Paco Park.

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines is formerly

known as National Historical Institute.

The Order of National Artist is conferred by the President of the

Philippines upon the recommendation of CCP and NCCA.

The vision of the Cultural Center of the Philippines is “Art matters in

life of every Filipino.”

The National Artist Insignia is a grand collar adorned by circular links

representing the arts. The said insignia is stylized by three letter K:
Kabutihan, Katotohanan, & Kagandahan.

Criterion for selecting the ONA

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Gerry de Leon, a graduate of medicine who eventually became a film

director. His movie Ang Maestra was his biggest prewar hit starring R.
De la Rosa and R. del Rosario.

Eddie Romero, a national artist for Cinema’s body of work delved into
the history and politics of the Philippines. He was the creator of
“Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon?”

Fernando Poe Jr. was dubbed as Da King or the King of Philippine

Movies for having a successful career as an action star who appeared in
about 300 films from 1955 to 2003.

Kidlat Tahimik (Eric Oteyza de Guia) is considered as the Father of Indie

Philippine Cinema.
Fernando Amorsolo is the first artist to have receive the title of
National Artist in the year 1972.

The masterpiece of Hernando Ocampo which served as the inspiration

for the curtain design of the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ main
Theater is called “Genesis”.

Arturo Luz is a National Artist for Visual Arts who is considered a

pioneer of the Philippine art movement: Neorealist.

Abdulmari Imao is the first Muslim to be named National Artist and a

patron of Philippine Muslim Art and Culture.

Victorio Edades is considered as the Father of Modern Philippine

Painting as he paints a more sobering picture of the Philippine society.

Francisco Coching is considered as the Dean of Filipino Illustrators

through his comics where Pinoy Pop culture found its place.

Edith Tiempo is widely acknowledged as the Mother of Philippine

Literature who founded the Silliman National Writers Workshop in
Dumaguete.

Carlos P. Romulo, a National Artist for Literature was the only Asian to
win America’s coveted Pulitzer Prize in Journalism.

Amado Hernandez is a National Artist for Literature who was sent to

prison on suspicions of communism. He is known for his nationalistic
works that tackle social and political issues.

Resil Mojares, a national artist for literature is an esteemed writer,

critic, and cultural researcher from Visayas who championed Cebuano
and national identity formation.

Guillermo Tolentino is the creator of the Bonifacio Monument that

symbolizes the Filipino’s cry for freedom and The Oblation that signifies
academic freedom.

Fernando Amorsolo is the national artist that is considered as the

Great Old Man of Philippine Art.

Insiang, a movie of Lino Brocka that focuses on the story revenge by a

girl raped by the lover of her mother which was the first entry at
Cannes Festival created by a Filipino filmmaker.

Carlos Francisco, a national artist for painting was responsible for the
discovery of the famous Angono Petroglyphs.

Kidlat Tahimik was known for his critical productions about

neocolonialism wherein his films are commonly associated with Third
World Cinema - an aesthetic and political cinematic movement in third
world countries.

In 2001, Ang Kiukok was conferred the title of National Artist for Visual
Arts.
La Naval de Manila, an essay that Nick Joaquin won in a contest
sponsored by the Dominicans.

Ishmael Bernal is hailed as “The Genius of Philippine cinema” for

creating films that serve as social commentaries and bold reflections on
the existing realities of the struggles of Filipinos.

Carlos Francisco together with Galo Ocampo and Victorio Edades are
the first group of modernists in Philippine art who tried to break free
from the traditionalism of realist art. They are called The Triumvirate.

Guillermo Tolentino is considered as the Father of Philippine Arts.

Jose Joya, a National Artist for Visual Arts is known for creating an
authentic Filipino abstract idiom that transcended foreign influences.
He is a pioneer of the art movement: Abstract Expressionism.

Francisco Conching, considered as the Dean of Filipino Illustrators is

famous for his work Pedro Penduko that is all about Filipino folklore
and spiritual world.

Jose Garcia Villa is famous for his comma poems, where a comma is
included after each word in a poem.

F. Sionil Jose is the founder of the Philippine chapter PEN - an

international organization of writers that aims to promote friendship
and intellectual cooperation.

The pen name of Jose Garcia Villa is Doveglion.

In 1958, Francisco established KAWIKA, a group campaigned for the

use of Taglaog as the national language of the Philippines.

Film is an art medium for creative expression through tis five style
elements: storytelling, cinematography, editing, sound, and Mise-en-
scene (arrangement of scenes in the film).

Benedicto Cabrera is the artist behind Sabel, Madonna with Object,

Crisis in Humanity, and the Indifference.

Vicente Manansala’s style is characterized as Transparent Cubism,

rarely breaking down the human figures to geometric shapes.

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Alice Reyes, a renowned dancer, choreographer, teacher, director,

producer, and founder of Ballet Philippines, together with Eddie Elejar.

Leonor Orosa-Goquingco, an author, mentor, dancer, and critic, who

established the Filipinescas Dance Company and the Philippine Theatre
Dance Group.
Dr. Francisca Reyes Aquino took to heart her mission to enrich
Philippine culture by passing along knowledge of performing folk arts.
She is considered as Mother of Philippine Dancing.

In 2006, Ramon Obusan was bestowed the title of National Artist for
Dance.

Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula is a dance educator choreographer, theater

director, and researcher on ethnic dance. She is the founding director
of the national performing arts group: Bayanihan Philippine Folk
Dance Company.

One of Lucrecia Kasilag’s major accomplishment was the revival of the

Philippine Army Band – one of the finest military bands in the country.

Lucrecia Kasilag, an artist is an educator, composer, and performing

artist who worked closely with Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company
and founded the Bayanihan Folk Arts Center for Research.

One of Lucio San Pedro’s famous work is “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan” inspired
by the oyayi sang by his mother during his childhood.

Francisco Feliciano, a composer who founded the Asian Institute for

Liturgy and Music and is also known for bringing worldwide recognition
of the Philippines’ indigenous music.

Felipe de Leon, a composer, conductor, and national artist is known for

organizing the Pambansang Samahan ng mga Banda sa Pilipinas and
the Filipino Authors, and Publishers (FILSCAP).

The following organization was established by Jovita Fuentes – the first

Filipino international star in the world of opera except: Philippine
Madrigal Singers.

Daisy H. Avellana, an actress, director, and writer, that is regarded as

the first Lady of Philippine Theatre.

Salvador F. Bernal, an artist that is considered as the Father of

Philippine Stage Design as he makes production design a compelling
and vital part of the Philippine stage.

The national artist Amelia Lapena-Bonifacio is a playwright, puppeteer,

and educator who was considered as the Grand Dame of Southeast
Asian Children’s Theatre.

Severino Montano is considered as one of the Titans of Philippine

Theater. In the year 2003, he was conferred the title of National Artist
for Theater.

Honorata “Atang” Dela Rama became the first Filipina to act in the
very first locally produced Filipino Film and was hailed as Queen of the
Kundiman and the Sarsuela at the age of 74.
Daisy Avellana, together with her husband, National Artist Lamberto
Avellana, established an organization that promotes dramatic arts in
the Philippines, especially in radio and TV named: Barangay Theater
Guild

Leonor Orosa-Goquingco’s works were published by the Philippine

Cultural Foundation under her pen name: Cristina Luna

One of the accomplishments of Alice Reyes is the creation of a

distinctly Filipino modern dance idiom that integrated Filipino materials
and subject, intertwined with movements and styles from indigenous,
modern dance, and classical ballet.

Ramon Valera is the only artist to have received the National Artist for
fashion design recognition to date as he rose to prominence for his
formal Filipiniana designs.

As an ethnomusicologist, Jose Maceda’s compositions are based on

traditional music and indigenous music from Philippines, Malaysia, and
Indonesia. Which among the following is not his work? Karatong

Ramon Santos is an active musicologist who documented music from

folk religious groups and in Northern Luzon, where he researched
music from the indigenous group: Ibaloi

Aside from translating the Philippine National Anthem from original

Spanish to Filipino, Felipe de Leon is also known for Payapang Daigdig -
a song he composed the morning after he woke up to the destruction
of Manila during World War II.

Francisca Reyes Aquino founded Philippine Folk Dance Society to bring

together physical education students, teachers, administrators, and
individuals interested in folk dancing.

Ernani J. Cuenco is an award-winning fil scorer, musical director, music

teacher, and composer who completed his music degree in piano and
cello in the University of Santo Tomas.

Antonio Molina is a famous for his compositions for chamber music,

choral, piano, voice, and violincello. The following are his most famous
masterpieces, EXCEPT: Transfiguration and Missa Mysterium

Wilfredo Ma. Guerrero,a national artist, is the founder and artistic

director of the UP Mobile Theater.

Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacia considered as the Grand Dame of Southeast

Asian Children’s Theater, founded a children’s theater and puppet
theater company called Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas.

In 1982, Ramon Obusan became the Artistic Director of the first Asian
Dance Company and directed a documentary for CCP entitled SAYAW -
which won the Grand Prix award in the International Video Dance
Competition in France.

Francisca Reyes-Aquino believed that “Heritage must not be sacrificed

for progress.”
Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula received numerous awards in the field of dance.
One award that she received was the title Bai Kiokmay, which means
most active princess in the arts, which was awarded to her in a ritual
performed by the Mandaya tride of Davao.

In 1996, Andrea Veneracion’s Philippine Madrigal Singers won in the

International Choral Competition in Tolosa, Spain, that paved the way
for the choir to compete in the 1997 choral competition in Tours,
France named ECGP/EGP.

According to Dr. Ramon Santos, Philippine music comes in a variety of

forms and may be categorized into three distinct repertoires: (a)
Western-influenced art and popular music and semiclassical music; (b)
Asiatic Oral Tradition; (c) Westernized Oral Tradition

Honorata Dela Rama wrote skits and short stories in Spanish, English,
and Tagalog under 2 pseudonyms: Matimtimang Laqui & Herminia de
la Riva

Give one song composed by National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab.