Gawad sa Manlilikhang Bayan and Their Contribution to Philippine Arts

Question 1

Is a Hanunuo Mangyan poet from Mansalay, Mindoro who is an advocate of preserving the traditional form of his tribe called “ambahan” and “Surat Mangyan”

Answer 1

Ginaw Bilog

Question 2

is a kind of poem consisting of seven-syllable lines which most of the time contains messages of LOVE and FRIENDSHIP.

Answer 2

Ambahan

Question 3

Also known as “Nong Pedring” is a Panay-Bukidnon epic chanter who preserved his community’s oral tradition by tediously documenting epics of his ancestors that are in near danger of disappearance. These epics, which tell stories about mythical heroes and their marvelous adventures, reflect the rich cultural heritage of Panay-Bukidnon

Answer 3

Federico Caballero

Question 4

is a master of dance and performing arts from Kalinga. He mastered the choreography and musical instruments of Kalinga just by observation and practice. He established the budong Kalinga Budong Dance Troupe to ensure that the music and dance of his ancetors are passed on

Answer 4

Alonzo Saclag

Question 5

He was a skilled and proficient player of the basal (gong), aroding (mouth harp), and babarak (ring flute). He was also well-versed in kulilal (songs) and bagit (vocal music).

Answer 5

Masino Intaray

Question 6

is a kind of musical ensemble played during the tambilaw, a ritual of rice sharing among the Palawan people as an offering to the Lord of rice

Answer 6

Basal

Question 7

is a lyric poem about love being sung to the accompaniment of kusyapi, two-stringed lute, and pagang, bamboo zither.

Answer 7

Kulilal

Question 8

also played on the kudyapi, is strictly instrumental music depicting the rhythms, movements and sounds of nature, birds, monkeys, snakes, chirping of insects, rustling of leaves, the elements and the like.

Answer 8

The bagit

Question 9

is a Maguindanaon musician from Mama sa Pano, Maguindanao. He is a master of playing the Kutyapi

Answer 9

Samaon Sulaiman

Question 10

a two-stringed plucked lute. Magindanao —- music is rich in melodic and rhythmic invention, explores a wide range of timbres and sound phenomena

Answer 10

Kutyapi

Question 11

is the exemplary musician of the Yakan of Lamitan, Basilan whose expertise dwell in playing the indigenous instrument called kwintangan kayu

Answer 11

Uwang Ahadas

Question 12

This instrument is composed of five wooden logs of different sizes, arranged from shortest to longest, and hung horizontally. This is being played after planting rice.

Answer 12

Kwintangan Kayu

Question 13

is a pis yabit weaver from Barangay Parang, Jolo, Sulu

Answer 13

Darhata Sawabi

Question 14

is a square multi-colored traditional cloth that serves as the head cover of the Tausug of Jolo. Traditionally, it is used as clothing ornament or headdress of the Tausug men that symbolizes the wearer’s rank in the society.

Answer 14

Pis yabit

Question 15

is the master of mat weaver of the Sama indigenous community from Ungos Matata, Tawi-tawi

Answer 15

Haja Amina Appi

Question 16

is one of the treasured traditions of the Sama people. Their mat is made up of Pandan leaves which undergo tedious processes from stripping, to sun drying, to dyeing, up to weaving.

Answer 16

Mat Weaving

Question 17

is a tnalak weaver from the indigenous community of the Tboli in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.

Answer 17

Lang Dulay

Question 18

is a king of fabric made up of fine abaca fibers weaved with different designs wich reflect the tradition of Tboli. This cloth was once being bartered in exchange for horses but due to commercialization, the tnalak became popular and became the source of income fo Tboli weavers.

Answer 18

Tnalak

Question 19

is a king of fabric made up of fine abaca fibers weaved with different designs wich reflect the tradition of Tboli. This cloth was once being bartered in exchange for horses but due to commercialization, the tnalak became popular and became the source of income fo Tboli weavers.

Answer 19

Tnalak

Question 20

An Ilocano master weaver who came from Pinili, Ilocos Norte, her expertise dwells in weaving high-quality Ilocos textile called “ABEL”.

Answer 20

Magdalena Gamayo

Question 21

It is a blanket made up of cotton weaved in different patterns

Answer 21

Abel

Question 22

A Bagobo textile weaver from Bansalan, Davao del Sur. The traditional Bagobo fabrics which are made up of abaca fibers are the product of salita.

Answer 22

Salita Monon

Question 23

A metalsmith from Apalit, Pampanga, created numerous wood carvings and metal art with religious and secular themes. He started woodcarving house furniture when he was 29. Later learned the art of silver plating. He intricate decorations for churches.

Answer 23

Eduardo Mutuc

Question 24

An Ilocano casque maker from San Quintin, Abra. He is known for crafting high-quality and functional headpiece called tabungaw. The tabungaw that Teofilo makes is made up of native gourd called upon, rattan, and bamboo. He combines and experiments with these materials to come up with decay-resistant, elegant, and remarkable tabungaws

Answer 24

Teofilo Garcia