Topic: Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
Through media people nowadays can easily get to know the different artists in their fields and
recognize these artists from their efforts through award-giving bodies. These artists are the
bearers of our culture.
Since the pre-Spanish era, the Philippines are rich in its culture. Ancestors are the living
heritage or culture bearers of this country. They developed these native art forms which
portray the significant life of the Filipinos. People know very little about the art forms that
exist up to the present time. These artists are doing what they value and love to modify and
keep the traditional art alive. People can learn from the vast knowledge of these indigenous
people who can live longer not only the techniques to survive but also the distinct identity of
being Filipino.
In this lesson, you will learn about our sixteen (16) National Living Treasures, known as the
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awardees from the National Commission for Culture
and the Arts or NCCA. The awardees produce art forms that are woven into everyday life.
These show how pre-colonial traditions continue through to the present time.
As envisioned in Republic Act No. 7355
Known as Manlilikha ng Bayan Act was established in 1992 and shall mean citizen engaged in
any traditional art uniquely Filipino, whose distinct skills have reached such a high level of
technical and artistic excellence, and have passed it on to in his or her community with the
same degree of technical and artistic competence.
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
The highest policy and coordinating body for culture and the arts of the state. It has to search
for the finest traditional artist of the land who adopts a program that will ensure the transfer
of their skills to others, undertakes measures to promote a genuine appreciation of and crafts
and give pride among our people about the genius of Manlilikha ng Bayan.
The Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) Awardees
As Filipino who recognize the unique identities of our fellow Filipinos, it is the right to see their
contribution to the community. The country is rich with various elements of tangible and
intangible cultural heritage which has passed on the new generation. Culture as part of our
Philippine identity includes a variety of arts that enhance by our National Living Treasure
artists who are recognized in their special contribution to the national heritage. These are
Filipino citizen who is engaged in any traditional art forms and has contributed to the
development of cultural diversity and the creativity of humanity.
ACTIVITY 1 (20 POINTS)
Directions: Identify the following artist and their role in the community.
1. Born on November 1, 1981, Rodel P. Nacianceno a Filipino performing artist,
executive, and film maker, best known for playing the lead parts in FPJ's Ang
Probinsyano.
Artist (Screen Name): __________________________________________
Expertise: _____________________________________________________
Role/s in the Community: ______________________________________
2. Considered as one of the columns of Kapampangan food, she is undoubtedly
a living treasure. The famous chef and food historian found her desire for
cooking at young age of four. And to this day, she proceeds to cook
conventional Kapampangan specialties at her open-air kitchen in Barangay
Parian, Mexico, Pampanga.
Artist (Screen Name): ____________________________________________
Expertise: _______________________________________________________
Role/s in the Community: ____________________________________
3. Born December 17, 1978, he is respected as one of the most noteworthy
proficient boxers of all time. A Filipino professional boxer and Senator of
the Philippines.
Artist (Screen Name): ____________________________________________
Expertise: _______________________________________________________
Role/s in the Community: _______________________________________________
4. tattoo artist who received the 2018 Dangal ng Haraya Award for Intangible
Culture Heritage by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
Artist (Screen Name): ____________________________________________
Expertise: _______________________________________________________
Role/s in the Community: _______________________________________________
ACTIVITY 2
Knowing our Culture Bearers (15 POINTS)
Directions: Watch YouTube videos on ABS CBN Local Legends and list down Three (3) other
traditional artists that you know that contribute to the country’s intangible cultural heritage
and identify the place they came from.
ACTIVITY 3
I Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
(12 POINTS)
1. Which of the following Republic Act known as the Manlilikha ng Bayan Act?
a. R.A. Act. 735 c. R.A. Act. 7356
b. R.A. Act. 11190 d. R.A. Act. 10066
2. ______________is a tnalak weaver from the indigenous community of the Tboli in Lake Sebu,
South Cotabato.
a. Magdalena Gamayo c. Darhata Sawabi
b. Haja Amina Appi d. Lang Dulay
3. Which is among the following is the highest policy and coordinating body for culture and
arts of the state?
a. Philippine Commission on Culture and the Arts
b. National Commission for Culture and the Arts
c. Philippine Academic Arts and Culture
d. Nation Expert for Talent and Skills
4. Which of the following is NOT an idea of the Manlilikha ng Bayan Act?
a. Create hindrances for popularizing their works locally and internationally
b. Renew a community's artistic tradition thereby protecting a valuable aspect of Philippine
culture
c. Recognize the importance of traditional folk artists as a singular channel between skills of
the past and the future
d. Provide mechanisms for identifying and assisting qualified traditional folk artists to transfer
their skills to the community
5. _________________________ is kind of poem consisting of seven-syllable lines which most of
the time contains of love and friendship.
a. Ambahan c. Gangsa
b. Haiku d. Tanaga
6. Which of the following is a two-stringed lute made of wood, one string for the melody, one
for the drone?
a. Buktot c. Butting
b. Kudyapi d. Pas-ing
7. __________________ is a kind of fabric made up of fine abaca fibers weaved with different
designs which reflect the tradition of the T’boli.
a. Abel c. Pis syabit
b. Musa d. T’nalak
8. Which of the following artist worked on the documentation of the epics of Calinog, Iloilo,
Panay Island?
a. Ginaw Bilog c. Uwang Ahadas
b. Alonzo Saclag d. Federico Caballero
9. ______________________ play Kalinga musical instruments dance patterns and movements
associated with rituals.
a. Alonzo Saclag c. Masino Intaray
b. Teofilo Garcia d. Eduardo Mutuc
10. Who teaches Teofilo Garcia to make a tabúngaw hat and basket weaving?
a. Auntie Elena c. Grandfather Hipolito
b. Uncle Leolito d. Grandmother Imelda
11. Which of the following is the master of abel weaving from Pinili, Ilocos Norte?
a. Darhata Sawabi c. Ambalang Ausulin
b. Magdalena Gamayo d. Yabing Masalon Dulo
12. ________________________ began weaving since fourteen (14) years old and continuously
impart knowledge to younger generations of B’laan weavers.
a. Lang Dulay c. Yabing Masalon Dulo
b. Salinta Monon d. Estelita Tumandan Bantilan
II. Essay (15 POINTS)
Instruction: Explain briefly.
13. How does this short-term encounter with GAMABA awardees make you aware of who we
are?
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14. As an artist, what is our main responsibility in our society or country?
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15. Identify the values we should possess as an artist. Explain.
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“Believe You Can , And You’re Halfway There” CONGRATS in Advance Everyone. God Bless
_Ma’am Jo_
