CPAR- GAMABA Awardees

• What does GAMABA stand for?

  Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
• When was GAMABA established?

  In April 1992 through Republic Act No. 7355
• What is the purpose of the GAMABA award?

  To confer recognition to Filipino artists who preserve and promote traditional arts
• What does "Manlilikha ng Bayan" mean according to R.A. 7355?

  A citizen engaged in any traditional art uniquely Filipino with high technical and artistic excellence
• What are the qualifications for becoming a Manlilikha ng Bayan?


  Mastery of tools, consistent production of quality works, engagement in traditional art for at least 50 years, respect and integrity, and willingness to teach others
• What is one requirement for a candidate to be recognized as a Manlilikha ng Bayan despite age or infirmity?

  The candidate must possess the qualifications enumerated above
• What are the benefits and privileges of an individual GAMABA awardee?

  • Rank and title of Manlilikha ng Bayan
  • GAMABA gold-plated medallion and citation
  • Lifetime emolument and benefits:
  • Cash award of Php 200,000.00
  • Monthly stipend of Php 50,000.00
  • Medical benefits up to Php 750,000.00 per year
  • State funeral arrangements by the Government
  • Place of honor in state functions and cultural presentations
• What are the benefits and privileges of a group GAMABA awardee?

  • Rank and title of Manlilikha ng Bayan
  • GAMABA plaque for the group
  • One-time award of Php 200,000.00
  • Designation of a leader to represent the group at events
  • Place of honor in state functions and cultural presentations
• Who was Ginaw Bilog and what was he awarded for?

  He was a poet from Hanunuo Mangyan awarded for preserving the Hanunuo Mangyan script and ambahan poetry
• What year was Ginaw Bilog conferred the GAMABA award?

  1993
• Who was Masino Intaray and what was he recognized for?

  He was a musician and storyteller awarded for his skills in basal music ensemble and versatility in various traditions
• What year was Masino Intaray conferred the GAMABA award?

  1993
• Who was Samaon Sulaiman and what was his achievement?

  He was a musician recognized as a master of the kudyapi
• What year was Samaon Sulaiman conferred the GAMABA award?

  1993
• Who was Lang Dulay and what was she known for?

  She was a textile weaver known for her creations in the T'boli tradition
• What year was Lang Dulay conferred the GAMABA award?

  1998
• Who was Salinta Monon and what was she recognized for?

  She was a textile weaver awarded for her Bagobo abaca ikat weaving
• What year was Salinta Monon conferred the GAMABA award?

  1998
• Who was Alonzo Saclag and what was his contribution?

  He was a musician and dancer recognized for his contributions to Kalinga culture
• What year was Alonzo Saclag conferred the GAMABA award?

  2000
• Who was Federico Caballero and what was he recognized for?

  He was an epic chanter awarded for his contributions to Sulod-Bukidnon culture
• What year was Federico Caballero conferred the GAMABA award?

  2000
• Who was Uwang Ahadas and what was his contribution?

  He was a musician recognized for his contributions to Yakan culture
• What year was Uwang Ahadas conferred the GAMABA award?

  2000
• Who was Darhata Sawabi and what was she recognized for?

  She was a textile weaver awarded for her contributions to Tausug culture
• What year was Darhata Sawabi conferred the GAMABA award?

  2004
• Who was Eduardo Mutuc and what was he known for?

  He was a metal smith recognized for his craftsmanship in Kapampangan culture
• What year was Eduardo Mutuc conferred the GAMABA award?

  2004
• Who was Haja Amina Appi and what was she recognized for?

  She was a mat weaver awarded for her contributions to Sama culture
• What year was Haja Amina Appi conferred the GAMABA award?

  2004
• Who was Teofilo Garcia and what was he known for?

  He was a casque maker recognized for his craftsmanship in Ilocano culture
• What year was Teofilo Garcia conferred the GAMABA award?

  2012
• Who was Magdalena Gamayo and what was she recognized for?

  She was a textile weaver awarded for her contributions to Ilocano culture
• What year was Magdalena Gamayo conferred the GAMABA award?

  2012
• Who was Ambalang Ausalin and what was she known for?

  She was a textile weaver recognized for her contributions to Yakan culture
• What year was Ambalang Ausalin conferred the GAMABA award?

  2016
• Who was Estelita Bantilan and what was she recognized for?

  She was a mat weaver awarded for her contributions to Blaan culture
• What year was Estelita Bantilan conferred the GAMABA award?

  2016
• Who was Yabing Masalon Dulo and what was she known for?

  She was a textile weaver and dyer recognized for her contributions to Blaan culture
• What year was Yabing Masalon Dulo conferred the GAMABA award?

  2016