Carlos V. Francisco, also known as Botong Francisco, is a muralist. Which means they paint directly on the wall. He was born on November 4, 1912, in Angono Rizal, Philippines. He is known for his works such as The Blood Compact, First Mass at Limasawa, Rizal’s Martyrdom, and Bonifacio mural. 

 The commemorative stamp on National Artist for visual arts Carlos “Botong” Francisco was unveiled on November 9, 2012, launching the celebration of the birth centenary of one of the Philippines’ greatest painters. President Benigno S. Aquino III signed Proclamation 284 declaring the period from November 4, 2012, to November 3, 2013, as the Centennial Year of National Artist for Painting Carlos “Botong” Francisco, whose works and achievements are said to be “reflective of this preeminent excellence and of the national genius that contributed to the national heritage of the Philippines and the world.”