Father of Kundiman (Nasaan Ka Irog, Mutya ngPasig, Bituing Marikit, Himutok and Kung Hindi  Man) 

Tune of National Anthem

“Hatinggabi” – violin solo – impressionistic style, “AngBatingaw,”Misa Antoniana Grand Festival  March.” (Claude Debussy of thePhilippines)  

Composer of “La Flor De Manila 1897 (Sampaguita)” 

1991 National Artist (Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, Sa Mahal Kong Bayan and SaLupang Sarili)

Composer of “Pilipinas Kong Mahal”, “Kundiman (Ako’y Anak ng Dalita)”,“Madaling Araw”,  “Pakiusap”, “Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran” and “The Dignity of Labor.” 

Conductor, teacher and composer of “PianoConcerto in C minor”, “Kayumanggi  Symphony”, opera: “Maria Makiling”,“Alamat ng Pinya” and “Hinilawod.” 

Composer of “Kapantay ay Langit”, “Kailangan Kita”, “Ngayon atKailanman”, “Kastilyong  Buhangin” and “Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan.” 

Conductor, musical director, teacher and composer of “Isang DipangTao,” “Magandang Gabi sa  Inyong Lahat,” “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika,” and“Nais Ko.” 

Singer and composer of “Christmas in Our Hearts,” “Beautiful Girl,”“Please Be Careful with My  Heart,” and “Constant Change.” 

“Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi,” “I’ll Never Ever Say Goodbye,” “Kung Mahawi Manang Ulap” and  “Pahiram ng Isang Umaga.” 

– Singer, songwriter, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor,entrepreneur and composer of  “Nandito Ako,” “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang,”“Hanggang Ngayon,” “Pangako” and “Kung Mawawala.

Anak,” “Magdalena,” “ Bulag, Pipi at Bingi,” “Ipaglalaban Ko” and“Estudyante Blues.”

Jim Paredes, Buboy Garrovillo and Danny Javier’s “Pumapatak ang Ulan,”“Salawikain,”  “Mahirap Magmahal ng Syota ng Iba,” “American Junk,” and“ Yakap sa Dilim.”

Singer, poet and composer of “Panganay ngUmaga,” “Mga Awit ng Tanod-lupa,” “Lumad sa Siyudad”  and “Sa Bundok ngApo.” 

German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist and violinist whosesacred  and secular works for choir, orchestra, and solo instruments drewtogether the strands of Baroque period and brought it to  its ultimatematurity. Works: “Branderburg Concerto,” “Air on G-String,” “Toccata and Fuguein D minor,” “Organ  Mass” and “The Magnificat.” 

One of the most important composers in early baroque era. Created theearliest  operatic masterpiece “Orfeo”. The last opera by Monteverdi is“L’incoronazione di Poppea (The Coronation of Poppea).”

An English organist and Baroque com- poser ofsecular and sacred music. Works: “Dido  and Aeneas,” “The Fairy Queen” (anadaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream), “King Arthur”,and  “Jubilate Deo”. 

A master of Italian opera, English oratorios, anthems and organ concertos.  Works: “Messiah,” “Water Music,” “Music for the Royal Fireworks,” “For unto Us a Child Is Born.” 

One of the most important composers in early baroque era. Created the earliest  operatic masterpiece “Orfeo”. The last opera by Monteverdi is “L’incoronazione di Poppea (The Coronation of Poppea).”

One of the most amazing child prodigies, prolific and influential composer  in the history of classical music. Works: “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik,” “Don Giovanni,” “Symphony No.40 in g minor,”  “The Marriage of Figaro.” 

Represents the highest level of musical genius. He opened new realms of  musical expression and profoundly influenced composers throughout the 19th century. Works: “Symphony No. 5 in c minor,” “Piano Sonata in C minor Op.13,” “Moonlight Sonata.” The Deaf Musician 

The first master of Viennese Classicism and the Father of Symphony. Works: “The  Creation,” “The Seasons,” “Surprise Symphony,” “Trumpet Concerto in E Flat Major.” 

Earliest master of the romantic art song wrote some 600 lieder, nine symphonies,  liturgical music, operas, some incidental music, and large body of chamber and solo piano music. Works: “Unfinished  Symphony,” “Serenade,” “Symphony No.8 in B minor.” 

Composer, pianist and conductor. Works: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Italian  Symphony,” “Hebrides Overture.” 

Composer, genius of the piano who created a unique romantic style of keyboard music.  Works: “Nocturne in E flat Major,” “Etude in C minor,” “Polonaise in A flat Major.” 

The most popular of all opera composers. Works:“ Rigoletto,” “La Donna e Mobile,”  “Aida,” “La Traviata.” 

Was one of the most loved of Russian composers. His music is famous for its  strong emotion, and his technical skill and strict work habits helped guarantee its lasting appeal. Works: “Nutcracker  Suite,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Swan Lake.” 

Composer and theorist whose intransigent method of organizing music  according to twelve equal notes profoundly influenced the direction of 20th century music. Works: “Pierrot Lunaire,” “A  Survivor from Warsaw,” 

Composer, originator of musical Impressionism. Works: “Clair de Lune,”  “String Quartet in G minor,” “Nocturne, ”“Fantaisie for piano and orchestra.” 

A composer whose style was intimately welded tohis pioneering folk music  research. Work: “Concerto for Orchestra,” “Third Piano Concerto,” “Violin Concerto.” 

Known for paintings of letras y figures. 

Bonifacio Monument, UP Oblation "Father of Philippine Arts" 

“Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture” -

Was a four-time Philippine Basketball Association Most valuable Player,two of which were won  back-to-back in 1993 and 1994. 

Is the Filipina who has become the youngest Ladies’ Professional GolfAssociation Champion in the  last 25 years. 

Was one the Philippine Basketball Association’s 25 greatest players of all time. At his time of  retirement, he was the oldest professional basketball player in the world. 

Is an all-time greatest international bowler with six world championships to his credit; some  considered him as the greatest Filipino athlete of all time for making it to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Was the Philippine Basketball Association’s first four-time. Most Valuable player and played in the  league for a record of 20seasons. 

Is the Filipina who has become the youngest Ladies’ Professional Golf Association Champion in the  last 25 years. 

Was dubbed as the greatest Filipino boxer of all time. 

Was dubbed as “The magician”, when he became the 1985 Red 9-BallOpen champion for his  ability to execute brilliant shots.

Won the International Boxing Federation super bantamweight championshipat the age of 23.

Is the accomplished equestrienne who bagged the gold medal for the Individual Show  jumping competition in the 2002 Asian Games. 

Was Asia’s fastest woman in the 1980s. She brought home the gold medal twice in arrow in the Asian  Games in the100-meter dash and the silver medal in the 200m run. 

Was the only track athlete who won in different events in the Southeast Asian Games. She was hailed as  the Southeast Asian games heptathlon queen in 1997. 

Was a five-time champion in golf in the ladies’ Amateur open (1994-1998) before she turned  professional. 

Was Asia’s first world champion in boxing and dubbed as the greatest flyweight of  the century. 

Led the Philippine Team that won bronze medal in the 1954 World Basketball Championship and four  golds. 

Is credited for writing more than 4,000 songs, many of which are dedicated  to his wife and children. He wrote Filipino folk, Christmas, and love songs and some of his  songs were used in feature films. 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 the  Guinness Book of Records.