Benefits and Privileges (for Individual Awardees)
1. The rank and title of Manlilikha ng Bayan
2. The GAMABA gold-plated medallion minted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
3. A minimum cash award of ₱200,000, net of taxes
4. A minimum lifetime personal monthly stipend of ₱50,000
5. Medical and hospitalization benefits not exceeding ₱750,000
6. A state funeral, the arrangements for and the expenses of which shall be borne by the Government, upon the death of the Manlilikha ng Bayan
7. A place of honor in state functions, national commemoration ceremonies, and all other cultural presentations