National Artists and GAMABA

• The Order of National Artist


  the highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts
• The Order of National Artist aims to recognize:

  • Filipino artists who have made significant contributions to the cultural heritage of the country
  • Filipino artistic accomplishment at its highest level and to promote creative expression as significant to the development of a national cultural identity; and
  • Filipino artists who have dedicated their lives to their works to forge new paths and directions for future generations of Filipino artists.
• The order is jointly administered by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and conferred by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation by both institutions.
• The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA)


  It is an award that acknowledges folk and indigenous

  artists who, despite the modern times, remain true to their

  traditions. It is administered by the National Commission for

  Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Committee.
• GAMABA began as a project of the Philippine Rotary Club

  Makati-Ayala.
• In 1992, it was adopted by the government and

  institutionalized through Republic Act No. 7335.
• Process of GAMABA

  • The Panel (five, four)
  • The Nominations (come from the members of the ad hoc panel of experts)
  • The Screening
• In GAMABA, the awardee is given an initial grant of P100, 000.00 and a P14, 000.00 lifetime stipend per month.
• The awardee is granted a maximum cumulative amount of P750, 000.00 medical and hospitalization benefits as well as funeral assistance similar as those received by the National Artists.
• Juan F. Nakpil (1973)

  • the pioneer and innovator in Philippine architecture
  • espousing architecture reflective of Philippine traditions and culture
• Pablo S. Antonio (1976)

  • grounded on simplicity
  • every line must have a meaning, a purpose
  • believes that buildings must be progressive
• Leandro V. Locsin (1990)

  • known for his modernist and neo-vernacular style
  • known for his use of concrete and floating volume and simplistic style.
• Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr. (2006)

  • pioneering the practice of landscape architecture
  • he introduced a new concept of outdoor shopping with landscaped walks, fountains, and sculptures as accents
  • Tanghalang Pambansa
• Carlos "Botong" Francisco


  revived the forgotten art of mural painting
• Fernando C. Amorsolo


  known for his mastery of light and color
• Guillermo Estrella Tolentino


  The UP Oblation, his obra, became the symbol

  of freedom and offering of one’s dignity, patriotism and service.
• Napoleon V. Abueva


  Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture
• Vicente S. Manansala


  edge of abstraction