Pitoy Moreno’s passing is indeed a very sad one. He is an inspiration and icon to all of the young designers. By showcasing Filipino motifs and details in his design, he succeeded in pushing the envelope farther. I had the pleasure of watching his grand 50th anniversary show, Ginintuang Moreno, at the CCP many years ago. It helped me define what kind of 
designer I wanted to become. Beautiful gown after beautiful gown, vintas and sarimanoks unfolded beautifully down the runway. At the end, the models all went out and Pitoy took his bow. Then he brought out all his manangs and staff. Something that I will never ever forget and made them take a bow too.
Santi Obcena