CPAR-GAMABA

• GAMABA


  Persons or a group of artists recognized by the government for creating traditional and cultural arts. Their mastered skills are also passed on to present generations to carry on the existence of traditional art that is uniquely Filipino.
• Ambahan


  A notable Mangyan literary tradition composed of seven-syllable lines that are used to convey messages through images and metaphors.
• Federico Caballero


  A GAMABA artist for literature who learned about epics from his mother and grandmother, and went on to continue the traditions and document these epics which are referred to as the Labaw Dunggon and Humadapnon epics. He worked with the Bureau of Nonformal Education, to teach people how to read and write and would promote the tradition of epic chanting despite the initial objection of his children.
• T'nalak weaving


  The preservation of her people's identity and history weaved into each of her T'nalak cloth is Lang Dulay's contribution to Philippine culture and art.
• Salinta Monon


  A GAMABA artist for crafts known for the quality of her work and the intricacies of her designs. She had mastered one of the most difficult and favored designs, the binuwaya (crocodile). Her meticulousness in weaving enabled her to easily identify the designs, as well as the weaver of a particular piece at a glance.
• Darhata Sawabi


  A Filipino weaver from Parang, Sulu known for pis syabit, a traditional Tausūg cloth tapestry worn as a head covering by the people of Jolo. She is a recipient of the National Living Treasures Award, having given the distinction in 2004. Pis refers to the geometric pattern that is said to be derived from the Indic mandala, and siyabit stands for the hook and technique.
• Magdalena Gamayo


  A native of Pinili, Ilocos Norte, who learned the Ilocano weaving tradition of making inabel from her aunt at age 16. She taught herself on how to execute the traditional patterns of binakol, inuritan (geometric design), kusikos (orange-like spiral forms), and sinan-sabong (flowers).
• Haja Amina Appi


  A Filipino master mat weaver and teacher from the Sama indigenous people of Ungos Matata, Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi. She was credited for creating colorful pandan mats with complex geometric patterns. Her creations were acclaimed for their precise sense of design, proportion and symmetry, and sensitivity to color.
• Teofilo Garcia


  Considered as the last tabungaw hatmaker. Tabungaw is an Ilocano term for upo or bottle gourd.
• Eduardo Mutuc


  A Filipino metalsmith and sculptor who is a known practitioner of the craft of pinukpuk which involved the stamping of embellishments on metal sheets. Mutuc creates works of both secular and religious nature using silver, wood and bronze mediums. This includes retablos, mirrors, altars and carosas.
• Masino Intaray


  A musician, and a poet. Skilled performer of basal, kulilal and bagit. Plays aroding (mouth harp) and babarak (ring flute).
• Alonzo Saclag


  A Musician and a Dancer. Master of Dance and performing arts. He has also mastered the dance patters and movements associated with his people's rituals. The founder of Kalinga Budong Dance Troupe to ensure that the music and dance of his ancestor are passed to the younger generations.
• GAMABA stands for Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan.
• GINAW BILOG (Gamaba artist for literature). Ambahan is a notable Mangyan literary tradition composed of seven-syllable lines that are used to convey messages through images and metaphors. 
• Pillars of Architecture


  Architects who have significantly influenced Philippine architecture
• Pablo S. Antonio


  • Changed the landscape of Manila
  • Known as the Presidents' architects
  • Commissioned to remodel the houses of former president Manuel L. Quezon and former vice president Sergio Osmeña
• Leandro Locsin


  • Architect, interior designer, and artist
  • Famous for his use of concrete, floating volume, and simplistic design
  • Numerous work in many fields
• Leandro Locsin's famous works


  • Cultural Center of the Philippines
  • PICC
  • Parish of the Holy Sacrifice, UP
  • Ozamiz City Cathedral
  • Manila Memorial Park Chapel
  • Greenbelt Square Cinema
• Juan F. Nakpil


  • First National Artists for Architecture
  • Father of Philippine Architecture
  • Teacher and a civic leader
  • Founded the Philippine Architects Society, called the Philippine Institute of Architects in 1933
• Juan F. Nakpil's philosophy: "Architecture should be reflective of Philippine traditions and culture"
• Juan F. Nakpil's famous works


  • The UP Theater
  • Arellano Univ building
  • PNB Visayas
  • UPLB Old humanities building
  • Rizal Shrine
  • Boy Scout Philippines National Headquarters
• Ildefonsa P. Santos Jr.


  • Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture
  • Introduced a new idea of outdoor shopping, incorporating landscape
• Ildefonsa P. Santos Jr.'s famous works


  • Manila Hotel landscape
  • Magallanes Church
  • Manila Hotel
  • Landscaping of Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex
• Jose Maria V. Zaragoza


  • Built landmark churches and catholic centers
• Jose Maria V. Zaragoza's famous works


  • Santo Domingo Church
  • Our Lady of Rosary in Tala
  • Don Bosco Church
  • Convent of the Pink Sisters
  • San Veda Convent
• Francisco "Bobby" T. Manosa


  • Father of Neo Vernacular Architecture
  • Used indigenous materials in his projects
  • Promoted the use of indigenous materials such as bamboo, coconut, rattan
  • Popular for the Bahay Kubo-inspired architectural style and aesthetics
  • Created forms and spaces with designs anchored on Filipino Culture
• Francisco "Bobby" T. Manosa's iconic landmarks


  • Tahanang Pilipinoor (Coconut palace)
  • Our Lady of Peace Shrine at EDSA
  • Amanpulo Resort, Palawan
  • Quezon Memorial Circle