Vladimeir “Vlad” Bautista Gonzales is a talented author of essays, poems, and short stories. At UP Diliman, he teaches creative writing. Both the UBOD series of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Dirty Pop Machines Vs. Academia Nuts of Akdang-Bayan Collective have published his piece Intellectual Mass Starvation. For his efforts, he was given the Palanca Award on Monday at ten in the morning.
Virginia R. Moreno
- Kilates, m. (2021, August 15). Virgina Moreno, Preternatural Poet-priestess of Philippine Art, 98.
A Filipino poet and playwright that born on 1925. Throughout her life, she became the first director of the Film Center at the University of the Philippines and published numerous poems; one of her works is the verse drama Itim Asu later staged in 1972 and turned into a full-length ballet.
https://www.ourbrew.ph/virgina-moreno-preternatural-poet-priestess-of-philippine-art-98/
Vincent De Jesus
Vincent de Jesus also known as Vincent abenojar De Jesus was born on June 10, 1968. He is a famous Filipino composer, Librettist, musical scorer, and musical director for theater and also for television, and films. He is also a notable playwright where his famous works are Himala: Isan Musikal, Si Juan Tamad, Ang Diablo, at Ang Limang Milyong Boto, Zsazsa Zaturna Ze Musikal at Care Divas.
Victorina A. Abellanosa
Victorina A. Abellanosa was a Cebuano dramatist who is specialized in writing plays particularly zarzuelas.
Tony Mabesa
After being known as Tony Mabesa, columnist Amadis Ma Guerrero dubbed him the “Lion of the Theater.” He was born on January 27, 1935, in Los Banos, Laguna, where his spectacular performing career began. He was a well-known director, educator, and performer who directed over 170 productions both locally and internationally. He has appeared in over 130 films (international, independent, and mainstream) and 60 television programs (Villa Quintana, Vietnam Rose, and sitcoms).
https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/241823-tony-mabesa-legacy/
Susan Quimpo
Susan Quimpo is an activist and author well-known for her fiery determination and courage to take action during and even after Marcos’ Martial Law. She subsequently dedicated her life to informing and educating the youth through various initiatives like The Martial Law Chronicles and co-authoring the book “Subversive Lies: A family memoir of the Marcos years” with her brother who won a national book award.
https://martiallawmuseum.ph/manindigan/the-life-and-legacy-of-susan-quimpo/ https://www.ohioswallow.com/author/Susan+F+Quimpo
Severino Reyes
On February 11, 1861, Severino Reyes was born in Sta. Manila Cruz Reyes established and oversaw the Gran Compania de Zarzuela Tagala in 1902. Due to his dramatic prowess, Severino Reyes gained recognition abroad. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severino_Reyes#:~:text=He%20is%20known%20as%20the,magazine%27s%20most%20widely%20read%20feature.
Severino Montano
Severino Montano, a playwright, director, actor, and theater organizer, was born on January 3, 1915. He was the pioneer in the Philippines in institutionalizing “legitimate theater.” He improved and expanded his knowledge by pursuing graduate degrees and courses abroad. He also taught his fellow citizens.
Rene O. Villanueva
Rene O. Villanueva, a Filipino dramatist and children’s book author who lived from September 1954 to December 2007, made his mark on Philippine literature in the late 1970s and far into the first decade of the twenty-first century. His prodigious output, which sustains interest in his plays and young adult books, demonstrates his tremendous contribution to Filipino culture.
Precioso Palma
In the Philippines, Precioso Palma was a well-known novelist and playwright. He composed the novel Ipaghiganti Mo Ako…! (“Avenge Me…!”) He wrote the 1919 zarzuela Paglipas ng Dilim (“After the Darkness”)