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.
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.
