Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
MAY 20, 1999
Carlos Quirino (January 14, 1910 - May 20, 1999), biographer and National Artist for Historical Literature passed away.
He wrote The Great Malayan, a biography of Dr. Jose P. Rizal.
His books and articles focused on varied topics not only on history and culture.
He wrote about anything, from the lives of the presidents, tycoons, cartography, crops, culinary arts and a lot more.
His Maps and Views of Old Manila is the best book pertaining to the subject.
Pres. Fidel V. Ramos created Historical Literature as a new category in the National Artist Awards and Carlos Quirino was the first recipient of the award in 1997.
Quirino was the first Filipino correspondent for the United Press Institute.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
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