(1912 – 1981)

Born on August 12, 1912 in Sitio Kalubihan, San Nicolas, Cebu City. Composer of Cebuano hits, ROSAS PANDAN, KAMINGAW SA PAYAG, KAGAHAPON UG KARON, PAG UTLAN SA GUGMA, SALIMUANG SA HUBOG and many others. He is “Cebu’s Music Man” whose music is deeply rooted in and so expressive of the Cebuano soul. He had captured in his songs the simple hopes and humble aspirations of the typical Cebuano. In his panamilit song addressed to his remaining daughters Rebecca… ang mga honing buhat ko, ampingan gayud, kay mao ray kabilin mo…

Source: Kinaiyang Sugbuanon Booklet