Francisco Mañosa

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Francisco Mañosa
Born(1931-02-12)February 12, 1931
DiedFebruary 20, 2019(2019-02-20) (aged 88)
Muntinlupa, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Alma materUniversity of Santo Tomas
OccupationArchitect
AwardsNational Artist of the Philippines
Practicewww.manosa.com
BuildingsCoconut Palace, EDSA Shrine

Francisco 'Bobby' Mañosa (February 12, 1931 – February 20, 2019) was a Filipino architect. He was thought as one of the most influential Filipino architects of the 20th century.[1] His works to the development of Philippine architecture led to his recognition as as a National Artist of the Philippines for Architecture in 2018.[2][3][4]

He was popularly known as the architect of the Coconut Palace,[5] his other notable works include the EDSA Shrine, the Davao Pearl Farm, and Amanpulo resorts.[6]

Mañosa died on February 20, 2019 from prostate cancer in Muntinlupa, aged 88.[7][8]

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  1. Caruncho, Eric S. (2017-02-15). "Mañosa at National Museum: The Filipino artist who should have been National Artist". Retrieved 2018-10-24.
  2. Chua, Paolo (2018-10-23). "Here Are the Shortlisted Names For the 2018 Philippine National Artist Award". Town and Country Philippines. Archived from the original on 2018-10-23. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
  3. Zulueta, Lito B. (2018-10-24). "7 new national artists to be proclaimed Wednesday". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
  4. Placido, Dharel. "Palace names new national artists". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
  5. Lico, Gerard (2003). Edifice Complex: Power, Myth, and Marcos State Architecture. Ateneo University Press. ISBN 9789715504355.
  6. Morelos, Miko (2017). "Architecture Timehop at Ortigas Center". Shelter. Archived from the original on 2018-10-24. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
  7. Ramos, Gerard (20 February 2019). "National Artist Bobby Mañosa, 88". BusinessMirror. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  8. "National Artist for Architecture Bobby Mañosa has died". ABS-CBN News. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2019.

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