Purificacion Liwanag

Purificacion "Purita" Liwanag-Ponce Enrile was singer of kundimans and opera. She was a noted opera producer and produced such opera classics as Cavallaria Rusticana. Cose Fan Tute, La Traviata and La Bohem, tosca, Masquerade among many under her outfit Philippine Theater of the Performing Arts inc.. She was once chairman of the Music promotions Foundation. She was an active gardener and a world famous orchid collector. She was elected president of the Philippine Orchid Society for two terms and was active until her death.