Francisco T. Mañosa

Born in Manila to a family of architects, Francisco T. Manosa graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Architecture in 1953. He passed the board examination for Architects in 1954. In 1957, Archt. Manosa finished a Landscaping Course in Tokyo University in Japan. From 1962 to 1976, he was a partner of Manosa Brothers and Associates, a design firm composed of his architect brothers. He is also the Managing Partner of Francisco Manosa and Partners since 1976.

Archt. Manosa is the recipient of numerous awards from his peers and various civic and religious organizations. He was named one of The Five Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) by the Philippine Jaycee Senate and Insular Life in December 2004. The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) bestowed upon him the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining in the field of Architecture in June 2004. In April 2003, Archt. Manosa was the recipient of the 7th LIKHAGold Medal Award given by the United Architects of the Philippines. He was also recognized by the Professional Regulations Commission as the Most Outstanding Professional of the Year in September 1994. His Catholic and Thomasian roots merited him the Papal Awardee of the Noble Knighthood of the Pontifical Order of St. Gregory the Great in September 1982.

Archt. Manosa whose works are centered in the development of indigenous materials and as an exponent of Filipino Architecture, has worked in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Australia, Guam, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.

Reference:

• TOTAL Awards 2005 Souvenir Program
  18 June 2005, Rigodon Hall, Manila Hotel