Did you know: Pablo S. Antonio

Pablo S. Antonio was named National Artist for Architecture on March 27, 1976. Born on Jan. 25, 1901 in Tondo, Manila, Antonio was dubbed the “President’s Architect” after he was commissioned to remodel the houses of President Manuel L. Quezon and Vice President Sergio Osmeña. The Far Eastern University was also constructed under his supervision. He died on June 15, 1974, and was buried at Manila Memorial Park. Marielle Medina, Inquirer Research