Module 6 Flashcards
An act that was established in 1992 and shall mean citizen engaged in any traditional art uniquely Filipino, whose distinct skills have reached such a high level of technical and artistic excellence, and have passed it on to in his or her community with the same degree of technical and artistic competence.
Republic Act No. 7355 “Manlilikha ng Bayan Act”
The highest policy and coordinating body for culture and the arts of the state. It has to search for the finest traditional artist of the land who adopts a program that will ensure the transfer of their skills to others, undertakes measures to promote a genuine appreciation of and crafts and give pride among our people about the genius of Manlilikha ng Bayan.
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
Artists who are recognized in their special contribution to the national heritage. These are Filipino citizen who is engaged in any traditional art forms and has contributed to the development of cultural diversity and the creativity of humanity.
GAMABA Awardees / National Living Treasure Artists
How many National Living Treasures are there?
16
- Awarded in 1993
- Surat Mangyan and Ambahan poetry
- Preserve the Hanunuo Mangyan script and Ambahan (poem consisting of seven-syllable lines) and promote it on every occasion so that the art will not be lost but preserved for posterity.
Ginaw Bilog
Where is Ginaw Bilog’s region?
Panaytayan, Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, Region IV-B MIMAROPA
Awarded in 1993, he is an Epic Chanter and Storyteller from Pala’wan, Palawan Island Region IV-B MIMAROPA
Masino Intaray
Awarded in 1993, he plays the kudyapi and is from Mamasapano, Maguindanao.
Samaon Sulaiman
Awarded in 1998, she is known for T’nalak weaving and is T’boli from Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Mindanao
Lang Dulay
Awarded in 1998, she is known for Inabal Weaving and is Tagabawa Bagobo and from Bansalan, Davao del Sur
Salinta Monon
Awarded in 2000, he is known for playing Yakan instruments. He is one of the Yakan people and is from Lamitan, Basilan Island, BARMM.
Uwang Ahadas
Awarded in 2000, he is known for Chanting the Sugidanon Epic of the Panay Bukidnon. He is one of the Sulod-Bukidnon and is from Calinog, Iloilo, Panay Island
Federico Caballero
Awarded in 2000, he is known for playing Kalinga musical instruments. He is from Kalinga, Northern Luzon Island, CAR
Alonzo Saclag
Awarded in 2004, she is known for mat weaving. She is from Ungos, Matata, Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi, BARMM
Hajja Amina Appi
Awarded in 2004, he is known for metal plating. He is from Apalit, Pampanga, Region III Central Luzon.
Eduardo Mutuc
Awarded in 2004, she is known for Pis syabit weaving. She is one of the Tausug from Parang, Sulu, BARMM
Darhata Sawabi
Awarded in 2012, she is known for Abel weaving. She is from Pinili, Ilocos Norte Region I Ilocos Region.
Magdalena Gamayo