Do you know any native of Lipa who excel here and abroad? I compiled a list of top ten most notable Lipeños and short description of their contributions in raising the flag of Lipa as follows:
1. Candido Africa
Born in 1895, he was a doctor of medicine, scholar and researcher. His contribution to medical science made him internationally known and won for the first time recognition of the Filipino Scientist abroad.
2. Gregorio Zara
One of the best known scientist from the Philippines. He earned his doctorate degree in Physics from Sorbonne University. In 1954, Gregorio's alcohol-fueled airplane engine was succesfully tested and flown in NAIA.
3. Alfredo Maria Obviar
Born in 1889, was a Filipino servant of God who was venerated in the Roman Catholic Church. He became Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Lipa and founded Saint Therese of the Child Jesus. His cause for beatification is currently underway.
4. Bienvenido Lumbera
Born in 1932, he spent most of his youth in Lipa. He completed his PhD in Comparative Literature in Indiana University. He is a National Artist and reipient of 1993 Ramon Magsaysay Award (Peace Nobel Prize ounterpart in Asia) for Journalism, Literature and Creative Communication Arts.
5. Eva Reyes
A graduate of The Mabini Academy, she won Ms Republic of the Philippines and semi finalist in Miss World 1972 in London. After her stint in Miss World, she appeared into several movies. She quit showbiz in 1977 and migrated in USA.
6. Darwin Laylo
A Chess Grand Master. In 2006 he gained two GM norms, the first from the 2006 Malaysian Open, and the second at the 2006 Bad Wiessee tournament in Germany. His third and final norm came in the 2007 Asian Chess Championship in Cebu.
7. Marianne Katigbak Lozano
A US based award winning wedding & events photographer and visual storyteller. Her sibling is showbiz reported or ABS CBN, Marie Lozano.
8. Myrna Dizon Segismundo
A culinary expert and is managing director of multi-awarded Restaurant 9501, the exclusive dining restaurant of ABS CBN which is the biggest broadcasting network in the country. She had work stints in corporate dining and hotels in Manila and New York. She became host of cooking shows in ABS CBN nad Lifestyle Network. She held different festivals in Hong Kong, Japan, India Singapore and USA.
9. Maximo Kalaw
A renowned writer from Lipa. He obtained his PhD in Philosophy from University of Michigan in 1924 and became the first Filipino to teach in an American university.
10. Kristine Reyes Alzar
An alumni of De La Salle Lipa, she won Binibining Pilipinas International and crowned Miss Tourism International 2002 in Ukraine. She is currently based abroad.
For more world-class Lipeños, visit the Famous & Achiever album of Lipa City Philippines which is also the main source of this article.
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