About Exhibition
Welcome to an exhibit honoring our Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) artists, National Living Treasures. Their works are a testament to the enduring beauty and skill of Filipino tradition.
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
Salinta Monon
81 x 114.58 cm
1998 • Mixed
Salinta Monon (Bansalan, Davao del Sur) – A Bagobo-Tagabawa weaver known for her expertise in making inabal (traditional abaca cloth)with unique patterns. Awarded GAMABA in 1998.
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
Hajja Amina Appi
81 x 164.18 cm
2004 • Mixed
Hajja Amina Appi (Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi) – A Sama mat weaver, known for her colorful pandan mats with intricate designs. Awarded GAMABA in 2004.
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
Alonzo Saclag
81 x 114.58 cm
2000 • Mixed
Alonzo Saclag (Lubuagan, Kalinga) – A Kalinga cultural master specializing in traditional dance, music, and theater, using instruments like the gangsa (gongs). Awarded GAMABA in 2000.
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
Lang Dulay
81 x 161.8 cm
1998 • Mixed
Lang Dulay (Lake Sebu, South Cotabato) – A T’boli weaver renowned for her intricate t’nalak (abaca fiber cloth), which embodies traditional patterns and stories. Awarded GAMABA in 1998.
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
Uwang Ahadas
81 x 114.66 cm
2000 • Mixed
Uwang Ahadas (Lamitan, Basilan) – A Yakan musician and master of traditional instruments like the gabbang (bamboo xylophone) and kwintangan kayu (hanging wooden xylophone). Awarded GAMABA in 2000.
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
Ginaw Bilog
81 x 114.66 cm
1993 • Mixed
Ginaw Bilog (Panaytayan, Oriental Mindoro) – A Hanunoo Mangyan poet known for preserving the “ambahan”, a traditional form of poetry inscribed on bamboo using a knife. Awarded GAMABA in 1993.
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
Eduardo Mutuc
81 x 114.66 cm
2004 • Mixed
Eduardo Mutuc (Apalit, Pampanga) – A master of religious metalwork, crafting intricate silver and wood relief sculptures for churches. Awarded GAMABA in 2004.
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Samaon Sulaíman
81 x 164.18 cm
1993 • Mixed
Samaon Sulaíman (Mamasapano, Maguindanao) – A master of the kudyapi (two-stringed lute), preserving Maguindanao’s musical tradition. Awarded GAMABA in 1993.
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
Masino Intaray
81 x 162 cm
1993 • Mixed
Masino Intaray (Brooke’s Point, Palawan) – A skilled musician, poet, and storyteller of the Palawan epic chant (kulilal), using instruments like the kusyapi (two-stringed lute) and gong ensemble. Awarded GAMABA in 1993.
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
Federico Caballero
81 x 114.66 cm
2000 • Mixed
Federico Caballero (Calinog, Iloilo) – A Panay-Bukidnon epic chanter, dedicated to preserving the Sugidanon (oral epics) of his people. Awarded GAMABA in 2000.
