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1. FILIPINO COMPOSERS

2. JULIAN FELIPE
Born in January 28, 1861 –October 2, 1944, Cavite City.
A dedicated music teacher and composer.
the composer of the music of thePhilippine national anthem,
formerly known as "MarchaNacionalFilipina", now known
asLupangHinirang.

3. SHORT LIFE STORY
He studied at a public school in Cavite and Binondo, Manila for his primary education. At
an early age, he showed his talent in music. He also learned how to play the piano and
the organ. Later, he became an organist in St. Peter's Parish Church. As an organist,
Felipe was given the chance to hone his gift. Soon after he was composing songs.`

4. INVOLVEMENT IN THE PHILIPPINE
REVOLUTION
When the revolution broke out, Felipe joined his fellow Cavitenoswho fought against
the Spaniards. He was arrested and jailed at Fort San Felipe in Cavite.
When freed, he again joined Emilio Aguinaldo's troop. He composed nationalistic
songs that inspired his compatriots to continue fighting against the Spaniards.

5. THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
Aguinaldo asked him to provide a stirring composition to be played in the
historic proclamation of Philippine independence. His composition 'Marcha
NacionalFilipina', played on June 12, 1898 in Aguinaldo's home in Kawit,
was adopted as the Philippine national anthem on September 5, 1938.

6. NICANOR ABELARDO
February 7, 1893 –March 21, 1934,born inSan Miguel de
Mayumo, Bulacan.
Valentin Abelardoand Placida Santa Ana
His mother belonged to a family of artists in Guagua, (1
st
municipality of Pampanga.

7. EARLY LIFE
He was introduced to music when he was five years old when his father taught him thesolfeggio,
thebandurria, and the guitar at 6.
His quick mastery of the instruments has made him a prodigy in town. He could play his father's
arrangement ofRossini's "William Tell Overture" on the guitar at age 6. He also learned the violin and
other string instruments given to him by his father, and learned how to play quickly without much
difficulty.

8. In 1901, he wrote his first composition, "AngUnangBuko" and dedicated it to his grandmother.
In 1902, Nicanor'suncle, the painter Juan Abelardo, took him toManilato attend several
schools. During this time Nicanorbecame the favorites among theharanistaswho admired him
of his skill at such a young age.
This was also the time where he learned how to play the piano. He saw a piano for the first time
at a factory of one of his uncle's clients, and immediately taught himself how to play it.

9. By the time his uncle's job was finished, he can already play anairon the piano. The household was
even more surprised when he started accompanying his cousin's singing on the piano. This has led his
uncle to enroll him to a private lesson in voice under Enrico Capozzi, who was so impressed by Nicanor's
abilities that he refused to accept any fee whatsoever.The same thing also happened when he started
formally studied Bandurriaunder Jose Silos.
By this time he was 13 years old, the famed pianist Francisco Buencaminotook note of his skill in playing
the piano, and helped him take a job at a saloon as a pianist.
However, in 1907, he returned to his hometown and finished his 6th grade there after which he was
teaching music in various barrio schools around town. but after a year he went back to Manila
permanently.

10. TIME IN MANILA
In 1908 he returned to Manila and took employment in various small theaters and cinemas.
He soon climbed up to the bigger and better class theaters in the city. He eventually
became the leader of Cine Majestic Orchestra, an orchestra from a famous cinema.
During this time he met SixtaNaguiatat a cinema, which would become his wife in later
years.

11. CAREER
In 1916, Abelardoentered the newly-establishedUniversity of the PhilippinesConservatory of
Music, taking courses under Guy F. Harrison and Robert Schofield. During his studies, he composed
the melody of the university's officialanthem,U.P. Naming Mahalin 1917. The Conservatory
instantly noticed his musical ability and by 1918, he was appointed assistant instructor in solfeggio
and harmony.
He took lessons in piano under Jose Estella, violin under BonifacioAbdon, and voice under
VictorinoCarrion.

12. He continued conducting cinema orchestras and play the piano at saloons and
cabarets during this time, and this is also the time where he learned to drink alcohol.
in 1921 he finally received his degree in science and composition, and thereafter
took a post-graduate course which he finished the next year. On 1924 he became
head of the composition department of the conservatory, and at night taught
private music lessons to some prominent families.

13. He wrote most of his important works while teaching at the conservatory. His graduation piece,
aPiano Sonata in G Major, was the first Sonata made by a Filipino composerand his post-
graduate piece, thePiano Concerto in B-flat minor, wasthe first concerto made by a Filipino
composer. Almost all of his kundimanwas written during his time as well.
He asked a leave of one year because "There is a greater demand in my activities which
demand my whole personal attention." He resigned his post in 1930 only to be reinstated in the
same year. In 1931 he received a grant to pursue advanced musical studies abroad. He
accepted the offer despite his little savings, seeing his bright prospects in the future.

14. ALCOHOLISM
Abelardobegan to drink in the early 1920s, and ever since then, he did not pass a day without
drinking alcohol. In later years, his alcoholism became uncontrollable which affected his life. In
one instance in 1923 he directed the Jazz Band at the Manila Hotel with himself at the piano, or he
picked such instruments as he pleased. This greatly amused the people, but he did not stay long
because he had lost control of his drinking, and became hospitalized for a month because of it.
Another instance while rehearsing the Santa Ana Cabaret Orchestra, the manager found him in a
corner drunk with a bottle of booze at one hand, which led him to be dismissed from the job.
However the manager reinstated him, as no one can lead the orchestra as good as him.

15. STUDIES IN CHICAGO
In May 1931 he left Manila for Chicago and enrolled at the Chicago Musical College underWesley
LaViolette. During this time he got influenced by the musical innovations of the Second Viennese
School, Hindemith, and other post-romantic composers of Europe. In barely a month he fully
absorbed the new musical style he was exposed to, as evident in his Violin Sonata which he had
written in 3 weeks after he started studying there.
His music became popular in the college and with his Cinderella Overture, he was granted the
LaVioletteScholarship award. But even with the scholarship, thedepression-stricken Chicago, and his
alcoholism made it hard for Abelardoto live in the city. He returned to Manila in 1932 without his
diploma, because he did not have enough academic credits. He received the diploma after
studying at the National University.

16. LATER YEARS
He resumed his teaching at the Conservatory after returning to Manila. While he was in Chicago, his
family ran a boarding house near the conservatory to support him. He eventually ran the boarding
house himself when he returned. The boarding house was nicknamed "The Little Conservatory"
because he would teach the students there at night, among them the composers Lucino
Sacramento and the future National ArtistAntoninoBuenaventura.
His final large complete work, Requiem, was written in 1934 in memory of the composer Marcelo
Adonay.
He died on March 21, 1934 to heart failure due to alcoholic causes. He was buried at the La Loma
Cemetery. He left behind various sketches of unfinished music, among them a symphony and an
opera.

17. LEGACY
NicanorAbelardo, along withFrancisco Santiago, is known for redefining thekundiman,
bringing the form to art-song status. Abelardo'skundimansongs, such as "MutyangPasig",
"Nasaanka, Irog?", and "BituingMarikit" proved to be popular among the Filipino people,
and his compositions are regularly played in concerts in the Philippines.
Nicanor'srelativeRichard Abelardomade a film in 1950 called "MutyangPasig" which is
based on Nicanor'skundimanof the same name.
The main theater of theCultural Center of the Philippinesand the building housing
theCollege of MusicinUP Diliman(AbelardoHall) were named in his honor and memory.

18. LUCIO SAN PEDRO
Born in February 11, 1913 Agono, Rizal
and died March 31, 2002.
Was a Filipino composer and
teacher.
National Artist of the Philippinesfor
Music in 1991 by PresidentCorazon
C. Aquino.

19. EARLY LIFE
San Pedro came from a family with musical roots and he began his career early. When he
was still in his late teens, he succeeded his deceased grandfather as the local church
organist.
By then, he had already composedsongs,hymnsand two complete masses for voices
andorchestra. After studying with several prominent musicians in the Philippines, he took
advanced composition training withBernard Wagenaarof theNetherlands.
He also studiedharmonyandorchestrationunderVittorio Gianniniand took classes
atJuilliardin 1947.

20. FAMILY
He married GertrudesSan Pedrowith whom he had five children:
Rhodora
Bienvenido
MaríaConchita
MaríaCristina and Lucio, Jr.

21. CAREER AND WORKS
San Pedro graduated from the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Music with a
double major in Composition and Conducting.
His other vocation wasteaching. He has taught at theAteneode Manila University, virtually
all the major music conservatories inManila, and at the College of Music of theUniversity of
the Philippines, Diliman, where he retired as a full professor in 1978.
San Pedro excelled as a teacher, conductor, and composer. He later received the
titleProfessor Emeritusfrom the University in 1979.
He also became a faculty member of theCentro Escolar UniversityConservatory of Music
inManila. San Pedro was known for composing the official march ofMakati.

22. On a ship upon his return home, San Pedro met Levi Celeriowho wrote the lyrics for this
movement, what would become the iconic “Sa UgoyngDuyan”, a lullaby and ode to a
mother’s love.
He was the conductor of the much acclaimed PengKong Grand Mason Concert Band,
the San Pedro Band of Angono, his father’s former band, and the Banda AngonoNumero
Uno. His civic commitment and work with town bands have significantly contributed to
the development of a civic culture among Filipino communities and opened a creative
outlet for young Filipinos.
San Pedrowas dubbed a “creative nationalist” for his artistic way of showing love for his
country. He won countless awards, the most prominent being his conferment as National
Artist of the Philippines for Music in 1991.

23. NATIONAL ARTIST
For his artistic way of showing love for his country. He won countless awards, the most
prominent being his conferment as National Artist of the Philippines for Music in 1991.
Angono, Rizal has been recognized as the “Arts Capital of the Philippines” largely
because of its being the home town and inspiration for San Pedro and his cousin, town-
mate and fellow National Artist, Carlos “Botong” Francisco. Francisco was a skilled
muralist who was posthumously named National Artist for Visual Arts (Painting) in 1973.

24. MAJOR WORKS
His orchestral music include:
The Devil’s Bridge
Malakasat MagandaOverture
Prelude and Fugue in D minor
Hope and Ambition.
Choral works:
SimbangGabi
Easter Cantata
Sa MahalKong Bayan
Sa UgoyngDuyan

25. SA MAHAL KONG BAYAN
By: LucioSan Pedro

26. DEATH
San Pedro died ofcardiac arreston March 31, 2002 inAngono,Rizal, at the age of 89.
Many peers from the Order of National Artists attended his tribute at theTanghalang
Pambansa, including:NapoleónAbueva,Daisy Avellana,Leonor Gokingco,Nick
Joaquín,Arturo Luz,José Maceda, andAndrea Veneración. He is buried in his
hometown ofAngono,Rizal.

27. TRIVIA
Napoleon "Billy" VelosoAbueva(January 26, 1930 –February 16, 2018) was known as the "Father of
Modern Philippine Sculpture" Through Proclamation No. 1539, He was proclaimedNational Artist for
Sculpturein 1976 when he was 46, making him the youngest recipient of the award to date.
Daisy Avellanawas aFilipinostageactressandtheater director. Avellanawas honored as
aNational Artist of the Philippines for Theater and Filmin 1999.
Nicomedes"Nick"MárquezJoaquín(May 4, 1917 –April 29, 2004) was aFilipinowriter and journalist
best known for hisshort storiesandnovelsin theEnglish language.Joaquínwas conferred the rank
and title ofNational Artist of the Philippinesfor Literature.
Arturo RogerioLuz(born November 20, 1926) is aPhilippine National Artistawardee in visual arts. He
is also a knownprintmaker,sculptor,designerandartadministrator. A founding member of the
modern Neo-realist school in Philippine art, he received the National Artist Award, the country's
highest accolade in the arts, in 1997.

28. José Montserrat Maceda(January 31, 1917 –May 5, 2004) was
aFilipinocomposerandethnomusicologist.
Andrea OfiladaVeneracion(orMa'am OA; July 11, 1928–July 9, 2013)was
aFilipinachoralconductor and a recipient of the1999 National Artist for Musicaward.She
founded thePhilippine Madrigal Singersin 1963.She was also an adjudicator in numerous
international choral competitions and was an active force in choral music before her
massive stroke in 2005.

29. LEVI CELERIO
Was aFilipinocomposer and lyricist who is
credited to writing not less than 4,000 songs.
Celeriowas recognized as aNational Artist of the
Philippinesfor Music and Literature in 1997.
He is also known for using the leaf as a musical
instrument which led to being recognized as the
"only man who could play music using a leaf" by
theGuinness Book of Records
Aside from being a musician, Celeriowas also a
poet and a film actor who appeared in various
Philippine films of the 1950s and 1960s.

30. EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Levi Celeriowas born on April 30, 1910, inTondo,Manilato Cornelio Cruz and Juliana Celerio
and was born to a poor family.
Celerio'saffinity for music was a result of influence from his mother who is aharpistand a
member of a church choir.He was estranged from his father who is involved in the real
estate and jewelry business. His father was never married to his mother.
His mother encouraged him to be involved in music as a distraction from the squalid
conditions of their neighborhood. Despite of this, Celeriobecame a close acquaintance of
gang leaderAsiongSalonga.

31. His mother's encouragement Celeriostarted playing the violin at age 11 taking lessons
from a member of thePhilippine Constabulary Band. Celeriolater performed with the
band as its member while simultaneously attending Torres High School.It was during his
high school years that Celeriolearned about his father.
He also attended theUniversity of the PhilippinesConservatory of Musicto study violin
for two semesters.
Then director Alexander Lippayrecommended him for a scholarship at the Academy
of Music in Manila.
He received scholarship and became the youngest memberof theManila Symphony
Orchestra.

32. PERSONAL LIFE
Levi Celeriowas married to Lina Celerioand has 4 children. He
had four failed relationships.
Singer-comedian Veronica Palileois a half-sister of his and
director-actor Tony Cruz was a half-brother.

33. CAREER AND WORKS
Levi Celeriowas a member of theManila Symphony Orchestrabut his stint with the
musical troupe ended when he fell off a tree and broke his wrist. He temporarily
worked as a comic illustrator andlater decided to shift to songwriting.
Prior to turning to songwriting, Celeriogot involved in poetry and was a humorist in
the orchestra of Premiere Productions. He held high regard to poet,Jose Corazon de
Jesus. However his poems failed to gain positive reception and his works were
regarded as "lacking in style".
Later in his career, he hadFilipino PalindromesandTake It From Levi, a collection of
love poems he wrote published.

34. Levi Celeriois credited for writing more than 4,000 songs, many of
which are dedicated to his wife and children.He wrote Filipino
folk,Christmas, andlove songsand some of his songs were used in
feature films.
AmongOriginal Pilipino Music(OPM) songs he composed are:
Ikaw, KahitKontingPagtingin, SaanKaMan Naroroon?

35. He wrote the lyrics of the famous Filipino lullabyeSa UgoyngDuyan, in particular was a
collaboration withLucioSan Pedro.
He also had a collaboration with Filipino National Artist ErnaniCuencocomposing one
of the famous Filipino kundiman“GaanoKoIkawKamahal”
He also composed folk songs including "Akoay May Singsing", "AngPipit", "Dungawin
Mo Hirang", "Itik-Itik", "PitongGatang", and "Waray-Waray".
"AngPaskoay Sumapit", officially title "MaligayangPaskoat ManigongBagongTaon" is
an example of a well-known Christmas song by Celerio,which was the Tagalog version
from the original Cebuano song,KasadyaNingTaknaa, byVicente Rubiand Mariano
Vestil.

36. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
On October 9, 1997, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1114,PresidentFidel V.
Ramosproclaimed him aNational Artist for Music and Literature.His citation read that his
music "was a perfect embodiment of the heartfelt sentiments and valued traditions of the
Filipino".
Celeriowas known for using the leaf as a musical instrument which resulted theGuinness
Book of World Recordsto recognize him as "the only man who could play music with a leaf".
According to his daughter, he first learned to play the leaf as an instrument during theWorld
War II. According to the account, he had to prove himself as a musician when he had an
encounter with Japanese soldiers. He managed to pick a young leaf and play them a song
and he was left unscathed.

37. TheUniversity of the Philippinesconferred him an honorary
doctorate degree in Humanities in 1991. TheFilm Academy of the
Philippinesgave Celeriothe Lifetime Achievement Award in 1989.
He is also the recipient of the CCP GawadPara Sa Siningin 1991,
and theGawadUrianAwardin 1993.

38. LATER YEARS AND DEATH
In his oldage, Levi occasionally appeared in public, usually at a
concert at theCultural Center of the Philippines.He also played
violin at the Camelot Hotel bar and other small venues.
Celeriodied in the afternoon of April 2, 2002 at the Delgado Clinic
in Kamuning,Quezon Citydue tomultiple organ dysfunction. He
also had a prior episode ofstroke.He was buried with full military
honors at theLibinganngmgaBayani.

39. ERNANI JOSON CUENCO
May 10, 1936 –June 11, 1988
aFilipinocomposer,film
scorer, musical director,
music teacher.

40. BIOGRAPHY
Cuencowas born to FelizCuencoand Maria Josonin Malolos, Bulacan. As a boy,
he was encouraged to learn the violin and was mentored by his mother, Cuenco
was also tutored by his Godmother and the best music teacher of Bulacan, Doña
Belen Aldaba.and his first teacher, JovitaTantoco.
He finished his elementary studies at the ImmaculataAcademy of Malolosin 1948.
He earned his bachelor's degree in Music, Major in Piano at the University of Santo
Tomas Conservatory of Music in 1956.
At UST, Cuencostudied piano under Prof. Julio Estevan Anguitaand violin under Prof.
Ramon Mendoza. He finished his master’s degree at Santa Isabel College.

41. He got a scholarship grant at the UST in the same year and studied the cello under Professor
Modesto Marquiz, finishing in 1965. In 1968, he completed his master's degree in Music at the
Sta. ifugaoCollege.
From 1960 to 1968, he was a cellist at the Manila Symphony Orchestra under Dr. Hubert
Zipper, and played for the Filipino Youth Symphony Orchestra. He also played for the Manila
Chamber Soloists from 1966 to 1970.
His career as a musical director began in 1960, when he was discovered by Joseph Estrada
playing as part of a band Cuencoformed with friends at an exclusive restaurant in Makati. In
1963, Cuencowas sent as a delegate to the International Music Conference in Tokyo, Japan.
Aside from being a composer and musical director, he was also a music teacher at the UST
until his death on July 11, 1988.

42. WORKS
The obramaestraof Prof. ErnaniJ. Cuenco,
National Artist for Music, is GaanoKoIkaw
Kamahal, dedicated to his beloved wife Nena
Marcial. They were inseparable and had two
children.
Other popular songs by Cuencoare Batosa
Buhangin, Kalesaand KahitNa Mag-tiis, the
lyrics of which was written by former President
Joseph Estrada during one of their many nightly
informal musical sessions.

43. ESTRADA AND CUENCO
The friendship of Erapand Ernanistarted in the early ‘60s, when Ernani
and a group of friends performed nightly in one of the more exclusive
restaurants in Makati. Then San Juan Mayor Joseph Estrada was
impressed by the music of Cuenco. From then on, Eraphired Ernanito
be musical director of the movies he produced and top billed. Other
producers and directors availed themselves of Ernani’sservices.
Cuencowon countless awards from cinema and musical and cultural
grounds, culminating in being posthumously named National Artist by
President Estrada.

44. MAJOR WORKS
Nahan, KahitnaMagtiis
DiliginMo ngHamogangUhawnaLupa
Pilipinas
InangBayan
IsangDalangin
Kalesa
BatosaBuhangin
GaanoKita Kamaha

45. AWARDS
Metro Film Festival Awards, 1971
Rajah SolimanAward, 1972
11th Manila Film Festival "Best Musical Scoring" for El Vibora
Rajah SolimanAward 1973
18th Manila Film Festival "Best Musical Scoring" for AngMahiwagangDaigdigniPedro
Penduko
14th PistangmgaPelikulangPilipino, Best Music, HanggangsaKabila ngDaigdig, 1973
Metro Film Festival Awards, 1974

46. FAMAS Awards
Best Musical Score, DiliginMo Ng HamogangUhawnaLupa, 1975
Best Original Theme Song, "BatosaBuhangin", 1977
Best Musical Score, BakyaMo Neneng, 1977
*HiyasngBulacanAward, Most Outstanding BulakenyoAward
Ben TupasAward, UST Alumni Association, 1978
GawadURIAN Award for Aliw-iw, 1979
*Outstanding BulakenyoAward, 1980
UST High School Alumni Association, Outstanding Alumni Award for Music, 1982

47. Central Student Council, UST, CSC Hall of Recognition Award in Music, 1985
Development Council of State Colleges and Universities Region III; Center for Inter-
Institutional Research and Policy Studies, BigkisSiningAward for Music as Performing
Arts, 1985
Outstanding ThomasianAwardee, UST Alumni Association, 1986
12th Ali Awards, Gallery of Distinction, Posthumous Award, 1988
AwitAwards, Music Museum

48. CCP Centennial Honorsfor the Arts, 1999
AliwAwards Foundation, Inc. GawadSiglongAliw
Film Academy of the Philippines, Three-time awardee
*BayaningMalolossalaranganngbilangpambansangalagadng
Musika, Gabi ngmgaBayaniat BituinngMalolos2013

49. RYAN CAYABYAB
aFilipinomusician, composer and
conductor
He was the Executive and Artistic Director
for several years for the defunctSan
Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts.
He was named asNational Artist of the
Philippinesfor Music in 2018.

50. EARLY LIFE
Born Raymundo Cayabyab in 1954 inSanta Cruz, Manila, he suffered the death of his
mother, CelerinaVensonPujante(she died of cancer at the age of 43), when he was 6
years old. His father, Alberto Austria Cayabyab, who was an ordinary government
employee, struggled to support him and his three siblings. An opera singer and a college
professor at the UP School of Music (to whom he considered her as his first piano teacher),
his mother's dying wish was that none of the children pursue a music career, as she knew
how hard life it was, with often low earnings. At the age of 4, Cayabyab began his musical
education with piano lessons.

51. Cayabyab initially took up Bachelor of Science inBusiness
Administrationin theUniversity of the Philippines, Diliman. Looking for
work to support his studies, he landed with then-SenatorSalvador
Laurelas accompanist for the Chorale Ensemble of theDevelopment
Bank of the Philippines(DBP). Noticing Cayabyab's exceptional talent
on playing the piano, Laurel offered Cayabyab a scholarship to
enable him to pursue an education in music.

52. Cayabyab graduated from theUPCollege of Music earning a Bachelor of Music, Major
in Theory degree. Eventually, he became a full-time professor for the Department of
Composition and Music Theory in theUP Dilimanfor almost two decades.
At the turn of the 21st century, Cayabyab was considering a move to migrate abroad
with his family.DandingCojuangco(President of theSan Miguel Corporation) offered
him a position to produce and perform new music to add to the Philippine music
scene; Cayabyab accepted the offer as Executive and Artistic Director of the San
Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts. He served there for several years until the
sudden closure of the foundation.

53. CAREER
As music director, conductor and accompanist, Cayabyab has performed in the United
States with leading Philippine music figures, at venues includingAvery Fisher Hallin
theLincoln Centerin New York City;Carnegie Hall(both the Main and Recital halls) in New
York; theKennedy Centerand theWashington Convention Centerin Washington, D.C.; the
Shrine in Los Angeles; theOrpheumin Vancouver; andCircus MaximusofCaesars
Palaceon theLas Vegas Strip.

54. He has traveled as music director in most of the Southeast Asian cities, in the cities of Australia
as well as in (Germany), France, Spain, theNetherlands, Japan, and the United States. He has
worked in the same shows withSammy Davis Jr.andFrank Sinatra, as well as conducted
thePhilippine Philharmonic Orchestrafor special performances of American jazz singerDiane
Schuurand pianistJim Chappel.
He has performed as music director incommand performances for KingHasan
IIinRabat,Morocco,King Juan CarlosandQueen Sophiaof Spain inManila,King
FahdofSaudi ArabiainTangiers,Queen Beatrixat theNoordeindePalacein theNetherlands,
and U.S. PresidentBill ClintoninBoston, Massachusetts.
In Manila, he has conducted the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, at theCultural Center of
the Philippinesfor a concert of Philippine and American contemporary music; and theManila
Chamber Orchestrafor a concert of his original works.

55. PERSONAL LIFE
He married Emmy
Punsalan. They have
two children: Cristina
Maríaand Antonio
MaríaCayabyab.

56. AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Ryan Cayabyab is 2004'sGawadCCP para saSiningin MUsic. On February 2, 1999, he was
selected as one of the 100 awardees of theCCPCentennial Honors for the Arts. He became
the first recipient of the Antonio C. Barreiro Achievement Awardon May 4, 1996 for significant
and lasting contributions to the growth and development of Filipino music. Likewise, on June
18, 1996,AwitAwards, the recording industry awards, awarded him a Lifetime Achievement
Award for "invaluable contribution and outstanding achievements in the promotion and
development of Filipino music." TheUniversity of the PhilippinesAlumni Associationhas
conferred upon him the Professional Award in music for the year 1998. In 2012, Ryan won the
prestigious MYX Magna Award in theMyxMusic Awards 2012for his achievements in music
and in the OPM industry.

57. In 2018, Ryan Cayabyab was proclaimed National Artist of the Philippines for his contribution to Filipino
music.
In September 2019, the Ramon Magsaysay Award was presented to Cayabyab –the only Filipino among
the honorees in 2019 –recognizing him for "showing us all that music can indeed instill pride and joy, and
unify people across the many barriers that divide them."
Ryan Cayabyab The Music Studio, a music school that specializes in developing outstanding
performance artists is run by Emmy Cayabyab, Ryan's wife. Established in 1986, the music studio has
trained a whole generation of young singer-performers who have become nationally known Filipino
performing artists.

58. Ryan Cayabyab is a recipient of thePro Ecclesia et Pontificein 2013.Pope
Francisawarded him the highest papal award for Laity for his many contributions in
the field of religious-themed compositions and sacred works. Among his
ecclesiastical works are, "Eclesiastes" for choir and piano, his first large religious
composition; "Misa" for unaccompanied choir; stage musicals like "Magnificat,"
“BirhenngCaysasay" and, "Lorenzo;" and church songs such as or "I Believe in
Peace," “The Prophet," “AsinngPamayanan," “Live Christ, Share Christ," and
"Icthus" inSt. John's Mass.

59. CONSTANCIO DE GUZMAN
Born in November 11,
1903. GuiguintoBulacan
He grew up in Manila
where he studied piano
and composition under
NicanorAbelardo

60. He went to law school but switched to pursue and finished a BS Commerce
degree at Jose Rizal College in 1928
He passed the CPA board examinations on 1932. After he took the CPA
board exam, he started working in the movies.