Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio – UP Office of Alumni Relations

Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio: Patriot and mother who used theater to teach values

12th January 2021

‘Grand dame of Southeast Asian theater’ nurtured puppetry theater for children that has lasted for generations

National Artist Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio, 90

4th January 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of National Artist Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio, University of the Philippines Professor Emeritus and Founding Artistic Director of Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas at 7 AM, December 29, 2020 at the age of 90.