Born in 1947 in Paete, Laguna, in the Philippines, Manuel Baldemor is a painter, illustrator, sculptor, graphic designer, and writer. Widely influenced by the natural beauty of his homeland, his ...

Known as the “Town of the Moving Saints,” Paete is known for its Lenten procession of carved wooden saints which depict Jesus ...

Manuel Baldemor, renowned for his distinctive Folk ... recognition with his pen-and-ink depictions of his hometown, Paete, Laguna. The artist went on to win major awards, including the Grand ...