: In 1997 , he was named a National Artist of the Philippines for his massive contribution to Original Pilipino Music (OPM) and literature. The "Dalidalidei" Rhythm
"Mang Levy Dalidalidei" appears to be a reference to , a National Artist of the Philippines for Music and Literature. He is often affectionately called " Mang Levi ".
: He approximately wrote 4,000 songs during his career, earning him a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records .