16/06/2026
Today, we remember and honor the birth anniversary of Ramon A. Obusan, National Artist for Dance. A visionary who dedicated his life to the preservation, study, and celebration of Philippine dance and cultural heritage.
Through decades of relentless research, choreography, and scholarship, he brought the richness of Filipino traditions to the stage, ensuring that our rituals, stories, and indigenous expressions would not be forgotten. His work transcended performance, becoming a living archive of the Filipino spirit and identity.
Ramon A. Obusan’s passion for cultural preservation continues to inspire generations of artists, scholars, and cultural workers to cherish and uphold the nation’s diverse heritage.
Your legacy moves with every step. Forever dancing in the soul of Filipino culture.
Ramon A. Obusan
National Artist for Dance
June 16, 1938 – December 21, 2006