The Philippines has declared eight Filipino icons in dance, fashion design, film and broadcast arts, literature, music, and theater as the country’s newest National Artists.
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WATCH: New UP Fight Cheer composed by alumnus National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab
The epic hard court drama brought on by the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons’ journey from cellar-to-stellar status in this basketball-crazy Philippines gets a new happy twist with not just one, but two new “UP Fight” cheers from no less than Maestro Ryan Cayabyab. Ryan Cayabyab, the Philippines’ National Artist for Music and […]
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Ryan Cayabyab conferred prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award as an advocate of music
The 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Awards gave recognition to Raymundo “Ryan” Pujante Cayabyab for advocating the unifying power of Filipino music. The Philippines’ National Artist for Music was awarded in ceremonies held on September 9 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila. Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) cited Ryan Cayabyab for “Nurturing the gift […]
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Ryan Cayabyab named Ramon Magsaysay awardee, Asia’s Nobel Prize
Ryan Cayabyab has been named a Ramon Magsaysay Awards laureate in the 2019 edition of Asia’s version of the Nobel Prize. Raymundo “Ryan” Pujante Cayabyab, the Philippines’ National Artist for Music, was announced on August 2 as one of the 5 recipients of Asia’s premier prize. Ryan Cayabyab and 4 other awardees will be joining […]
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Aicelle Santos represents Philippines’ best in Beijing’s Asian Culture Carnival
Filipino singer and stage actress Aicelle Santos represented the Philippines’ Filipino talent at the the Asian Culture Carnival held in Beijing, China. Santos was featured in the Carnival together with around 8,000 performers from all over the world including Korean singer-actor Rain, Italian singer Andrea Bocelli, and Hollywood superstar and martial artist Jackie Chan. Prior […]
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5 Unity Messages for Filipinos from “Sana Naman, Taumbayan”
“Sana Naman, Taumbayan,” the unity song advocating honest elections in the Philippines featuring the voices of 14 Filipino artists, has gained support across various media platforms in the Philippines and abroad. Fourteen Pinoy singers collectively nicknamed by Ortiz and Ferrer as Taumbayan answered the open call for advocates to record the song with no monetary […]
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14 OPM Singers of Sana Naman, Taumbayan Revealed in Music Video
Fourteen original Pilipino music (OPM) singers aka “TAUMBAYAN,” regardless of political affiliation, age, and music style gave their time, special talents and selves to come together to sing about hope and love for the Philippine Republic. The 14 individuals and groups answered the call to appeal for love and hope for the Philippines and for […]
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Pinoy music artists sing of love and hope for Philippines in “Sana Naman, Taumbayan” video
Fourteen Pinoy singers and groups answered the call to appeal for love and hope for the Philippines during the upcoming elections and the resulting song, “Sana Naman, Taumbayan,” captured the plea, and more, as seen and heard on the lyric video released on May 1. Composed by hit-maker Louie Ocampo and penned by singer-songwriter Joey […]
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