19/02/2026
ARTIST OF THE DAY | Ramon A. Obusan
Ramon Arevalo Obusan (June 16, 1938 – December 21, 2006) was an outstanding Filipino dancer, choreographer, stage designer, and artistic director whose work helped preserve the diverse cultural heritage of the Philippines.
He was born in Legazpi City to Dr. Praxedes Obusan and Josefina Arevalo. He studied Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology at the University of the Philippines and later worked as a teacher at Aklan Polytechnic Institute.
While in Aklan, his deep interest in Philippine folk culture grew stronger. He later became one of the country’s most respected cultural researchers, dedicating his life to documenting traditional dances, rituals, and practices of various ethnolinguistic communities across the Philippines.
In 1972, he founded the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (ROFG), a dance company known for its authentic and ethnographically accurate presentations of Philippine dances and traditions. In recognition of his contributions to preserving Filipino culture, he was posthumously named National Artist for Dance in 2006.
References:
Ibalon, V. a. P. B. D. (2025, December 26). Ramon A. Obusan: Bicolano National Artist for Dance | Dulce A. Obusan. DATELINE IBALON. https://dateline-ibalon.com/2025/12/ramon-a-obusan-bicolano-national-artist-for-dance-dulce-a-obusan/
Obusan, Ramon A. (n.d.). CulturEd: Philippine Cultural Education Online. https://philippineculturaleducation.com.ph/obusan-ramon-a/