GAMABA AWARDEES

• What is the rank and title of Manlilikha ng Bayan?

  Proclaimed by the President of the Philippines
• What does Executive Order No. 236 pertain to?

  It relates to the Honors Code of the Philippines
• What is the GAMABA gold-plated medallion minted by?

  Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
• What is included in the lifetime emolument for a Manlilikha ng Bayan?

  Cash award, stipend, and medical benefits
• What is the minimum cash award for a Manlilikha ng Bayan?

  Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 200,000.00)
• What is the minimum monthly stipend for a Manlilikha ng Bayan?

  Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php 50,000.00)
• What are the medical benefits for a Manlilikha ng Bayan?

  Not exceeding Php 750,000.00 per year
• What type of funeral is provided for a Manlilikha ng Bayan?

  A state funeral
• Who bears the expenses of the state funeral for a Manlilikha ng Bayan?

  The Government
• What is the place of honor for a Manlilikha ng Bayan during state functions?

  In line with protocol precedence
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 2016 known for B’laan Ikat weaving?

  • Yabing Masalon Dulo
  • Region XII
  • Amguo, Landan, Polomolok, South Cotabato
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 2012 known for Abel Weaving?

  • Magdalena Gamayo
  • Region I
  • Bicbica, Pinili, Ilocos Norte
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 2012 known for Kattukong Hat Making?

  • Teofilo Garcia
  • Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
  • San Quintin, Abra
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 2016 known for Yakan Weaving?

  • Ambalang Ausalin
  • Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
  • Lamitan, Basilan Island
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 2016 known for B’laan Mat Weaving?

  • Estelita Tumandan Bantilan
  • Region XII
  • Malapatan, Saranggani
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 2000 known for Playing Kalinga Musical Instruments?

  • Alonzo Saclag
  • Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
  • Kalinga, Northern Luzon
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 2004 known for Mat Weaving?

  • Haja Amina Appi
  • Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
  • Ungos Matata, Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 2004 known for Metal Plating?

  • Eduardo Mutuc
  • Region III
  • Apalit, Pampanga
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 2004 known for Pis syabit Weaving?

  • Darhata Sawabi
  • Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
  • Parang, Sulu
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 1998 known for T’nalak Weaving?

  • Lang Dulay
  • Region XII
  • T’boli, Lake Cebu, South Cotabato
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 1998 known for Inabal Weaving?

  • Salinta Monon
  • Region XI
  • Bituag, Bansalan, Davao del Sur
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 2000 known for Playing Yakan Instruments?

  • Uwang Ahadas
  • Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
  • Lamitan, Basilan
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 2000 known for Chanting the Sugidanon Epic?

  • Federico Caballero
  • Region VI
  • Sulod-Bukidnon, Calinog, Iloilo
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 1993 known for Hanunuo Mangyan and Ambahan?

  • Ginaw Bilog
  • Region IV – B
  • Panaytayan, Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 1993 known for Epic Chanter and Storyteller?

  • Masino Intaray
  • Region IV – B
  • Brookes Point, Palawan
• Who was the GAMABA Awardee for the year 1993 known for Playing Kudyapi?

  • Samaoan Sulaiman
  • Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
  • Mamasapano, Maguindanao
• What is the role of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts?

  It coordinates culture and arts policies in the state
• What does the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) award recognize?

  Artists engaged in folk or traditional arts
• When was the Manlilikha ng Bayan Act established?

  In 1992
• What is the definition of a Manlilikha ng Bayan?

  A citizen engaged in traditional art
• What are the qualifications for a GAMABA Awardee?

  Must have documented folk-art tradition for 50 years
• What is required for a candidate to be considered a master in their art?

  Must possess mastery of tools and materials
• What is the significance of preserving indigenous customs and beliefs?

  It maintains cultural heritage and identity
• What does it mean to pass on skills in folk art?

  To teach others in the community
• What are the key aspects of the Manlilikha ng Bayan qualifications?

  • Inhabitant of an indigenous cultural community
  • Engaged in a folk-art tradition for at least 50 years
  • Consistently produced works of superior quality
  • Mastery of tools and materials
  • Established reputation as a master
  • Ability to pass on skills to others
• What is the cultural significance of the Philippines' ancestors?

  They are living heritage and culture bearers
• How have native art forms developed in the Philippines?

  They portray the significant life of Filipinos