The Anthem Philatelist

  Francisco "Kikoy" Miranda Morelos (2 Apr 1900- 17 Aug 1994) Educator, prolific writer and columnist of the post war (1947) Republic Daily and The Freeman covering political and social issues and events. He was married to Otilla Morales. Here he writes about the 1977 National Referendum and the wedding of his nephew Don Morales (son of Avelino Morales , his wife's elder brother) with Grace Con-ui and the meeting of two political giants who were at that time adversaries but for familial love , stood as godparents- Mayor Eulogio Borres and Governor  Eddie Gullas .       Wedding of Avelino "Don" Morales, Jr. and Grace Con-ui in 1977. Principal Sponsors: Cebu Governor Eduardo Gullas, Cebu City Mayor Eulogio Borres, Beatriz Derecho, and Esperanza Racaza.   Lolo Kikoy is seated at extreme right talking to Gov. Gullas and Mayor Borres.     The young Avelino "Don" Morales Jr. with family driver Inting (1957)   The 1977 National Referendu...

Cesar Castillo was born and raised in Cebu City . Though he had shown interest in arts, he ended up taking Mechanical Engineering course in the University of the Visayas in 1986 just to fulfill the request of his parents. After graduation, he worked as a quality controller in the glass plant department of San Miguel Corporation , Cebu branch situated in Mandaue City   Though busy with his works, he always found time to develop his artistic skills, turning his free time into opportunities for learning.    As his artistic quest evolved, he started to find self-confidence in every painting he created thus giving him the privilege to slowly expose his art to Cebu's art patron and enthusiast. His first art teacher was Cebuano master cubist , Celso Duazo Pepito but he was personally mentored by Jose Kimsoy Yap Jr. , who taught him the notion of "less is more" and "not all has to be seen".   Giving in to the clamor for artistic expression, Cesar  Castillo ...