CPAR

• GAWAD SA MANLILIKHA NG BAYAN (GAMABA)


  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
• 1. 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.