Palace: National Artist Bobby Mañosa's legacy lives on

Malacañang on Thursday expressed its condolences to the family and friends of National Artist for Architecture Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 88.

Mañosa upheld, advocated and promoted Filipino architecture in his long career as an architect, which earned for him the coveted National Artist title last year.

The late architect popularized the bahay kubo and the bahay na bato, which became motifs in contemporary Filipino architecture.

“Indeed, the so-called Father of Philippine Neo-vernacular Architecture devoted his lifetime work championing the extensive use of indigenous Filipino materials in his design,” presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said.

“Architect Mañosa will be missed but his influence and legacy will continue to live on. May perpetual light shine upon him as we pray for the repose of his soul,” he said. —Virgil Lopez/KBK, GMA News