Artist Jose Yap Baguio dies in Manila aged 56

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Artist Jose Yap Baguio Dead at 56 in Manila – www.plnmedia.com

Well-known artist and painter Jose Yap Baguio has died aged 56.

Baguio died near his home in Manila while walking – he suddenly collapsed and was pronounced dead on the scene. His partner said she yelled for help but Baguio was already dead and unresponsive.

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Jose Yap Baguio was born in Cebu City in 1959 and graduated from the University of Visayas with a degree in Architecture in 1977. His works featured realist pastoral scenes, old churches, altars and harvest scenes of the Philippines.