Italian-Commendation

2017

  • Commendatore Award (Order of the Star of Italy) – Government of the Republic of Italy
  • Award of Excellence in the Arts – Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines

2016

  • Presidential Medal of Merit – President Benigno Aquino
  • Presidential Excellence Award  – Philippine Institute of Architects

Gawad-Parangal-Award

2014

  • Quezon City Diamond Jubilee Award

2012

  • Outstanding Bulakeno Award
  • SM Global Pinoy Award

2009

  • Dangal Outstanding Artist Award – University of Santo Tomas

2006

  • Plaque of Recognition – All Nations Women’s Group
  • Awit Award for Best Instrumental Performance

2005

  • Aliw Award for Best Instrumental Performer

2003

  • Diamond Jubilee Award – Phi Kappa Phi

1999

  • UP Alumni Award – University of the Philippines Alumni Association

1998

  • Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan – City of Manila

1997

  • Great Achiever Award for Music – Fil-Am Expo, New Jersey

Pamana-Award

1996

  • Presidential Award for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAMANA) – Office of the President / Department of Foreign Affairs
  • Finalist, Children’s Literature Category for Himig Vol. 1, National Book Awards – Manila Critics Circle

1995

  • Gawad Ceres S.C. Alabado Award for Children’s Literature – Children’s Literature Association of the Philippines

1986

  • The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award for Music – Philippine Jaycees / Gerry Roxas Foundation

1985

  • Artistic Award – University of the Philippines Alumni Association New York

1984

  • Most Outstanding UP Music Alumnus Award – University of the Philippines Alumni Association British Columbia

1983

  • Outstanding Young Educator Award – Philippine New York Jaycees

1977

  • Distinguished Service Award for the Arts – Philippine New York Jaycees

1969

  • Outstanding UP Music Student of the Year – University of the Philippines