These artists acknowledge for developing, preserving, and promoting the traditional art of the Philippines which kept the art alive even in the present times.
GAMABA or National Living Treasure Awards
Envisioned in Republic Act No. 7335
Categories
Folk art, Maritime Transport, Weaving, Carving, Performing Arts, Literature, Graphic and Plastic Arts, Ornament, Textiles or fiber art, Pottery
Criterias for selection
Must be an inhabitant anywhere in the PH
Must engaged in folk art tradition and documented for at least 50 years.
3. CATEGORIES
Must consistently performed or produced over a significant period of time.
Must possess a mastery of tools and materials needed by the art
Must have pass or will pass on to other member of the community their skills
HONORS AND PRIVILEGES
PHP 100,000 and a 10,000 monthly stipend for life
HONORS AND PRIVILEGES
NCCA board approved on additional monthly personal allowance of 14,000
HONORS AND PRIVILEGES
750,000 medical and hospitalization annually
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
The highest policy and coordinating body for culture and the arts of the state.