The life and works of a National Artist

MANILA, Philippines - Finally, a coffee-table book on a pioneer of modern Philippine architecture was launched at the Fully Booked store at The Fort in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.  The Architectural Legacy of Pablo S. Antonio: 1901-1975 is a collaborative work of several writers on the life and works of National Artist for Architecture in 1976 Pablo Antonio.  His immense talent is seen in the Art Deco theaters of yesterday, the Lyric and Galaxy that now comprise Metro Manila’s glorious past.  Seen at the launch were the sons of the National Artist, architects Luis "Chito" Antonio and Ramon Antonio (who both co-wrote the book) and the only daughter fashion designer Malu Antonio-Veloso.