Lutgardo labad biography of barack obama

By PABLO A. TARIMAN

THERE is no way you can miss Lutgardo Labad’s presence in the cultural scene.

He is the man behind the internationally acclaimed Loboc Children’s Choir and he is a consummate theater advocate even before he headed NCCA’s dramatic arts committee.

But it is in the film industry that his contribution will surely not be found wanting.

He is the musical scorer of Lino Brocka’s landmark film, “Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang” and “Bona,” Eddie Romero’s “Ganito Kami Noon… Paano Kayo Ngayon?”, ” Celso Ad Castillo’s “Julian Makabayan,”  Mario O’ Hara’s “Mortal,” Maryo de los Reyes’s “Magnifico” and  “Naglalayag,” Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara’s “Alkitrang Dugo,” and Raya Martin’s “Independencia,” among others.

He turned 62 last week and it was a time as any to reflect where and how he started as film composer.

In the beginning, he eyed priesthood but he didn’t last as seminarian.

A native of Baclayon, Bohol where a