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Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions S.Y. ‘24 - ‘25 | MS. MAEBEL C. ABLE SEMESTER 1 | QUARTER 2 1.0 Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Key difference between National Artist and GAMABA (Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan) National A...

Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions S.Y. ‘24 - ‘25 | MS. MAEBEL C. ABLE SEMESTER 1 | QUARTER 2 1.0 Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Key difference between National Artist and GAMABA (Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan) National Artist GAMABA Recognition highest recognition given to those who specifically honors traditional and have made significant contributions to indigenous artists who have excelled Philippine arts and culture in their respective traditional art forms Selection - a rigorous evaluation by the awarded by the NCCA through a NCCA) and CCP thorough screening and selection - final selection is made by the process conducted by experts in the President of the Philippines field of traditional arts Scope recognized for their overall honors those who have preserved and contributions to the arts and culture of enriched the traditional arts and crafts the Philippines of indigenous communities 1.1 National Living Treasures for Literature 1. Ginaw Bilog (1953-2003) - Hanunuo Mangyan from Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro - awarded (1993) for his preservation of the Hanunuo Mangyan script and Ambahan poetry a. Mangyan - one of the four remaining syllabic scripts in the country b. Ambahan - a metaphoric seven-syllable poem, initially in a notebook, and later on traditional bamboo tubes - recited with music during social gatherings, conveying messages, such as advising the young, bidding farewell to friends, or requesting a place to stay 2. Federico Caballero (awarded in 2000) - Panay-Bukidnon from Calinog, Iloilo - honored for his mastery of chanting the Sugidanon, an epic tradition of Central Panay a. Sugidanon - a Central Panay epic traditionally chanted while lying on a hammock - documented 10 Panay-Bukidnon epics in an extinct language closely related to Kinaray-a - worked with the Department of Education’s Bureau of Non-Formal Education, teaching elders to read and write 11C STEM | SEMESTER 1 | QUARTER 2 | CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS | MS. MAEBEL C. ABLE PAGE 1  1.2 National Living Treasures for Performing Arts 1. Masino Intaray (1943–2013) (awarded 1993) - a native of Makagwa Valley in Brooke’s Point, Palawan - an exceptional poet, musician, epic chanter, and storyteller - mastery of traditional musical instruments such as the basal, kulilal, and bagit - chants countless tuturan (myths), tultul (epics), and sudsungit (narratives) 2. Samaon Sulaiman (1953–2011) (awarded 1993) - a master and teacher of the kudyapi, a traditional Philippine instrument, in Libutan and neighboring barangays of Maganoy town, Maguindanao - his repertoire included styles such as binalig, linapu, minna, and dinaladay - also skilled in other traditional instruments like the kulintang, agong, gandingan, palendag, and tambul - dedicated himself to teaching others to play the kudyapi, preserving this cultural tradition - a respected town barber and served as an imam at the Libutan Mosque 3. Alonzo Saclag (1941) (awarded 2000) - a native of Lubugan, Kalinga - a master of dance and the performing arts, celebrated for his deep knowledge of Kalinga musical instruments and dance movements - had no formal training, honed his skills through observation and practice - founded the Kalinga Budong Dance Troupe, which represents Kalinga culture through performances locally and internationally 4. Uwang Ahadas (awarded 2000) - a Yakan artist from Lamitan, Basilan a. Yakan - places great value on instrumental music in life events, agricultural cycles, and social activities. - despite near-blindness, Ahadas has mastered his craft, finding solace and purpose in music; a source of strength, deepening his connection to music as a constant companion - actively taught others to play Yakan instruments, including the kwintangan, kayu, and tuntungan, passing on this cultural heritage to future generations 1.3 National Living Treasures for Crafts 1. Lang Dulay (1928-2015) Awarded: 1998 - a master weaver, starting at the age of 12, renowned for weaving T’nalak cloth using traditional Filipino materials, particularly abaca fibers - incorporated symbols such as the kabangi (butterfly), bankiring (hair bangs), and bulinglangit (clouds), reflecting the country’s rich cultural heritage - celebrated in the 2014 Cinemalaya film, K’na the Dreamweaver 11C STEM | SEMESTER 1 | QUARTER 2 | CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS | MS. MAEBEL C. ABLE PAGE 2  2. Eduardo Mutuc (1949-) Awarded: 2005 - a renowned Filipino sculptor known for his work in silver, bronze, and wood - specializes in intricate religious artworks, such as church retablos, altars, and carosas - opulent craftsmanship that graces the places of worship of many Filipino faithful 3. Hajja Amina Appi (1925-2013) Awarded: 2005 - a master mat weaver from the Sama indigenous community in Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi - Sama women were responsible for the entire mat-making process, from harvesting the fibers to weaving and designing - gained recognition particularly for her sasa and kima-kima mats - featured in Brillante Mendoza’s film Thy Womb. 4. Teofilo Garcia (1941-) Awarded: 2012 - a master artisan and farmer from San Quintin, Abra, known for creating the tabungaw (a traditional headpiece made from native gourds, provides protection from the sun and rain, and its interior is lined with woven rattan for comfort) - integrates traditional Filipino crafts with local harvest festivals, adding a unique cultural element to contemporary arts 11C STEM | SEMESTER 1 | QUARTER 2 | CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS | MS. MAEBEL C. ABLE PAGE 3