World · Philippines Bureau
National Artist Resil Mojares, Eminent Cebuano Scholar, Dies at 83
Resil Mojares, the renowned historian and man of letters who resolved the century-old debate over the Philippines' first Holy Mass site, has passed away. The National Artist and prominent Cebuano scholar died on Saturday.
LSN Philippines ·
CEBU CITY — Resil Mojares, one of the country's most respected literary figures and historical scholars, died on Saturday at the age of 83. The National Artist had just celebrated his birthday, according to a statement from his family expressing their grief over his passing.
Mojares earned widespread recognition for his leadership of a scholarly panel whose research definitively settled a decades-long historical dispute regarding the location of the Philippines' first Holy Mass. His meticulous academic work and historical methodology established him as a leading authority on Philippine history and culture.
Beyond his groundbreaking historical research, Mojares was celebrated as a man of letters who made significant contributions to Philippine literature and scholarship. His body of work reflected a deep commitment to documenting and preserving the nation's cultural heritage, particularly focusing on Visayan history and traditions.
The National Artist's death marks the loss of a towering intellectual figure whose influence shaped historical understanding and scholarly discourse in the Philippines. His legacy continues through his extensive publications and the scholarly standards he maintained throughout his distinguished career.