Ateneo de Manila University created the Tanglaw ng Lahi Award to single out those who have dedicated their life’s work to the pursuit of Filipinism and the Filipino identity through any of the channels of culture. As such, the award recognizes the contribution of any individual or organization, regardless of race, creed, or political affiliation, so long as he/she/it has succeeded in steering the national consciousness towards a clarification, development and enhancement of the essential Filipino image.
Since this award holds up the recipient to public honor and recognition by Ateneo de Manila University, the personal integrity and moral qualities of the honoree should also be considered, as honorees of the university are meant to be held up as models in their own lines of endeavor.
2024
Ricardo G Abad (Posthumous)
Florencio Antonio Quintos II (Posthumous)
2023 Jose Tence Ruiz
2022 Lualhati T Bautista
2021 Felice P Sta Maria
2019 Danny E Dalena
2018 Virgilio A Aviado
2017 Alfonso C Bolipata
2016 Beatriz 'Patis' P Tesoro Aga Mayo Butocan
2015 Rodolfo C Vera
2013 Dr Resil B Mojares
2012 David Cortez Medalla Reynaldo C Ileto
2010 Federico Aguilar Alcuaz
2009 Gregorio C Brillantes Jose F Lacaba Nicanor G Tiongson
2008 Gilda Cordero-Fernando
2007 Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)
2006 Marilou Diaz-Abaya Laurice Guillen
2005 Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa
2004 Nena Saguil (Posthumous) Rolando S Tinio (Posthumous)
2003 Doreen G Fernandez (Posthumous)
2002 Edith Lopez Tiempo
2001 The Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature
2000 Bienvenido Lumbera Anita Magsaysay-Ho
1999 Lucrecia R Kasilag
1998 John N Schumacher SJ
1997 Nick Joaquin
1996 Francisco Demetrio SJ (Posthumous)
1995 Bienvenido M Noriega Jr (Posthumous)
1994 Elena Gardose Dr William Henry Scott (Posthumous)
1993 Paete Woodcarver
1992 Philippine Children’s Television Foundation Inc for its show BATIBOT
1991 Apo Hiking Society Basil Valdez Joey Ayala
1990 Cesar Legaspi
1989 Roque J Ferriols SJ
1988 Jose M Maceda
1984 Atang dela Rama Hernandez
1982 Lucio D San Pedro
1981 Wilfrido Ma Guerrero
1980 Victorio Edades
1979 Lazaro Francisco
1978 Genoveva Edroza Matute
1977 Lamberto Avellana
1976 Eduardo Hontiveros SJ
1970 Amado V Hernandez
Criteria for Nomination and Selection
The candidate must have dedicated his/her/its life’s work to the pursuit of the Filipino identity through any of the channels of culture, eg, art, dance, literature, theater, philosophy, music, film, etc.
Must be a recognized practitioner/worker in his/her/its field or art form.
Must exhibit integrity especially as it relates to the candidate’s cultural and/or artistic work.
The award may be given to individuals or organizations.
