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Google celebrates Levi Celerio's 108th birthday with a special doodle
Google celebrates Levi Celerio's 108th birthday with a special doodle
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Published Apr 30, 2018 08:19 AM PHT
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Updated Apr 30, 2018 12:12 PM PHT
MANILA -- Google celebrates one of the Philippines' most prominent composer and lyricist, Levi Celerio, with a special doodle.
MANILA -- Google celebrates one of the Philippines' most prominent composer and lyricist, Levi Celerio, with a special doodle.
Born on April 30, 1910, this year marks what could have been Celerio's 108th birthday.
Born on April 30, 1910, this year marks what could have been Celerio's 108th birthday.
While he wrote the lyrics for more than 4,000 Filipino folk songs and love songs, Celerio is perhaps best known for playing music using leaves.
While he wrote the lyrics for more than 4,000 Filipino folk songs and love songs, Celerio is perhaps best known for playing music using leaves.
This talent has earned him an entry in the Guiness Book of World Records.
This talent has earned him an entry in the Guiness Book of World Records.
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In 1997, Celerio was named National Artist for Music and Literature by then-President Fidel V. Ramos for his contributions to Philippine music.
In 1997, Celerio was named National Artist for Music and Literature by then-President Fidel V. Ramos for his contributions to Philippine music.
He died on April 2, 2002 at the age of 91.
He died on April 2, 2002 at the age of 91.
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