CPAR QUIZ #2

Amado V. Hernandez

A Filipino writer, journalist, and political activist whose works, like 'Kayumanggi' and 'Muntinlupa', reflect deep concern with social justice and the plight of common people.

Nicomedes 'Nick' Joaquin

One of the most influential figures in Philippine literature whose writing explores Filipino identity and history; famous for 'The Woman Who Had Two Navels' and 'A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino'.

Francisco Sionil Jose

A prominent writer and journalist whose work, including 'The Rosales Saga' (a series of five novels), centers on social justice, historical consciousness, and the complexities of Filipino identity.

The Rosales Saga

A series of five novels by Francisco Sionil Jose, including 'The Pretenders', 'Tree', 'My Brother, My Executioner', 'Mass', and 'Po-on', reflecting social and political changes in the Philippines.

Virgilio S. Almario

Also known as Rio Alma, he is a poet and critic who served as chairman of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Leonor Orosa Goquingco

A pioneering choreographer known as 'Trailblazer', 'Mother of Philippine Theater Dance', and 'Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critics' who used the pen name Cristina Luna.

Alice Garca Reyes van Doorn

A choreographer chiefly responsible for popularizing contemporary dance in the Philippines, staging the first modern dance concert at the CCP Main Theater in February 1970.

Agnes Dakudao Locsin

The choreographer known for developing 'neo-ethnic' Filipino dance by blending indigenous themes with Western classical and modern techniques in works like 'Encantada'.

Lucio Diestro San Pedro, Sr.

An influential composer remembered for the development of Filipino regional band music and compositions such as 'Sa Ugoy ng Duyan' and 'Lahing Kayumanggi'.

Felipe Padilla de Len

A composer who incorporated traditional Filipino elements into classical forms and revised the Tagalog lyrics of the Philippine national anthem in the 1950s.

Raymundo Cipriano P. Cayabyab

Commonly known as Ryan Cayabyab, he is a multi-genre composer famous for 'Da Coconut Nut' and a recipient of the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice in 2013.

Amelia Lirag Lapea-Bonifacio

A National Artist for Theater renowned for her work in children's theater, incorporating Filipino culture and folklore into interactive and educational plays.

Antonio 'Tony' Mabesa

Known as the 'Lion of the Theater' and a founding father of Philippine university theater, he established Dulaang UP and the UP Playwrights' Theatre.

Ishmael Bernal

A celebrated film director noted for his melodramas with feminist and moral issues, including landmark films like 'Nunal sa Tubig' and 'Himala'.

Ronald Allan 'Fernando' Kelley Poe Jr.

Commonly known as 'FPJ' or 'Da King', he was a beloved action film star and director who ran for the Philippine presidency in 2004.

Fernando Amorsolo

A portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscapes nicknamed the "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art"; he was the first-ever National Artist of the Philippines known for his pioneering use of impressionistic technique and lighting.

Pista sa Antipolo

A notable painting by Fernando Amorsolo depicting a festive rural scene.

Carlos Modesto "Botong" Villaluz Francisco

A Filipino muralist from Angono, Rizal, best known for historical pieces and for being one of the first modernists who broke away from Amorsolo's romanticism.

First Mass at Limasawa

A historical mural painting by Carlos Modesto "Botong" Villaluz Francisco.

Victorio Edades

Named a National Artist in 1976, he is known as the "father of Modern Philippine art" and argued that art can be more than a representation of reality.

Benedicto Reyes Cabrera

Better known as "BenCab", he was conferred National Artist for Visual Arts in 2006 and is noted as arguably the best-selling painter of his generation.

Vicente Manansala

A Filipino cubist painter and abstractionist credited with bridging the gap between rural and cosmopolitan lifestyles and depicting a nation in transition under American influence.

Jose T. Joya

A printmaker and abstract artist who pioneered abstract expressionism in the Philippines, known for vigorous compositions using heavy impastoes and tropical colors.

Abdulmari Asia Imao

A Tausũg sculptor and painter who was the first Moro to be named a National Artist of the Philippines (2006) and was a patron of Philippine Muslim art and culture.

Sarimanok

The name of the famous sculpture style associated with National Artist Abdulmari Asia Imao.

Guillermo Estrella Tolentino

A sculptor and UP professor known for creating prominent public monuments like the Bonifacio Monument and the Oblation.

The Oblation

A bronze-painted concrete statue created by Guillermo Tolentino that serves as the symbol of the University of the Philippines.

Napoleon Abueva

Known as the "Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture", he became the youngest recipient of the National Artist award at age 46 in 1976.

The Transfiguration (1979)

A major work by National Artist Napoleon Abueva located at Eternal Garden Memorial Park.

Juan Felipe Nakpil

Leandro Valencia Locsin, Sr.

Francisco Bobby Tronqued Manosa