National Living Treasures or Gawad Manlilikhang Bayan(GAMABA

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A person or group of artists recognized by the Government of the Philippines for their contributions to the country’s intangible cultural heritage

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National Living Treasures or Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA)

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The National Living Treasures or Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) was institutionalized through

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Republic Act No. 7355

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The highest policy-making and coordinating body for culture and the arts of the State.

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National Commission for Culture and the Arts
(NCCA)

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(CCP)

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Cultural Center of the Philippines

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Benefits for the Individual Awardee of GAMABA Award:

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The rank and title of Manlilikhang Bayan, as proclaimed by the President of the Philippines in accordance with Executive Order No. 236 or Honors Code of the Philippines;
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The GAMABA gold-plated medallionminted by the BangkoSentral ng Pilipinas(BSP) and citation;
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A lifetime emolument and material and physical benefits comparable in value to those received by the highest officers of the land such as:
1) a minimum cash award of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (₱200,000.00), net
of taxes;
2) a minimum lifetime personal monthly stipend of Fifty Thousand Pesos
(Php50,000.00);
3) a medical and hospitalization benefits not exceeding
P750,000 per year;
4) a state funeral, the arrangements for and the expenses of
which shall be borne by the Government, upon the death of
the Manlilikhang Bayan; and
5) a place of honor, in line with protocolar precedence, at
national state functions, and recognition at cultural events.

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For group awardees:

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The rank and title of Manlilikhang Bayan, as proclaimed by the President of the Philippines in accordance with Executive Order No. 236 or Honors Code of the Philippines;
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The GAMABA plaque for the group;
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A one-time award of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (200,000.00), net of taxes;
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The group shall designate its leader who will represent and attend events and functions on behalf of the group. The said representative will also have a place of honor, in line with protocol precedence, in state functions, national commemoration ceremonies and all other cultural presentations.

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The process

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1. The Panel
2. The Nominations
3. The Screening

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A Kalinga of Lubuagan
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He was awarded for his mastery of the Kalinga dance and the performing arts.
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He was also recognized for his persistence to create and nurture a greater consciousness and appreciation of Kalinga culture among the Kalinga themselves and beyond their borders.

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ALONZO SACLAG

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A Panay-Bukidnon of Calinog, Iloilo was awarded for his mastery of chanting the sugidanon, the epic tradition of Central Panay.
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He ceaselessly worked for the documentation of the epics of his people together the elements of this oral tradition nearly lost.

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FEDERICO CABALLERO

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He’s from Mamasapano, Maguindanao.
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He was awarded for his outstanding artistry and dedication to his chosen instrument, the Maguindanao kutyapi.
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Kutyapiis a two-stringed plucked lute, regarded as one of the most technically demanding and difficult to master among Filipino traditional instruments.

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SAMAON SULAIMAN

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Of barangay Parang, Jolo Island, Sulu Province.
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She has preserved the art of pissyabitweaving.
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It is difficult art of tapestry weaving that creates the traditional squares used by the Tausugfor ornamentation.
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Despite the conflict in Jolo, Sawabi’sdedication to her art enhanced the preservation of traditional Tausug designs.

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DARHATA SAWABI

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A Yakanof Lamitan, Basilan was awarded for his dexterity in playing the Yakanmusical instruments such as the kwintangan, gabbang, agung, kwintangankayu, tuntungan, among others.
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In spite of the dimming of his eyesight, he has devoted his life to the teaching of Yakanmusical traditions.

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UWANG AHADAS

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A TagabawaBagobo of Bansalan, Davao del Sur
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She was awarded for fully demonstrating the creative and expressive as aspects of the Bagobo abaca ikat weaving called inabalat a time when such art is threatened with extinction.

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SALINTA MONON

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A Pala’wanof Brookes Point, Palawan
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He was awarded for his exemplary skills in basal or gong music ensemble.
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He was also recognized for his versatility as musician, poet, epic chanter and storyteller of the kulilal and bagit traditions of the Palawan

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MASINO INTARAY

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She’s from UngosMatata, Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi
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She is recognized as the master mat weaver among the Sama indigeneouscommunity of UngosMatata.
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Her colorful mats with their complex geometric patterns exhibit her precise sense of design, proportion and symmetry and sensitivity to color.

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HAJA AMMINA APPI

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A T’boliof Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, was awarded for weaving the abaca ikat cloth called t’nalak.
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She has produced creations which remain faithful to the T’boli tradition as manifested in the complexity of her design, fineness of workmanship and quality of finish.

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LANG DULAY

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A Kapampangan from Central Luzon is recognized for reviving the Spanish colonial era craft of Plateria.
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This self-taught master craftsman found his calling in producing religious secular art in silver, bronze and wood.
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In doing so, and in pursuit of perfection for himself and his apprentices, he assures the continuity of this rich tradition.

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EDUARDO MUTUC