CONTEMPORARY
PHILIPPINE ARTS
THE
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Presented By GROUP 1
SignificantContemporary
Artistfrom theREGIONS
A. Most Essential Learning Competency
Explain Filipino artist' roles and identify their contribution to contemporary
arts(CAR11/12CAP-Oc-e-5)
B. Specific Objectives
Cognitive
Identify various GAMABA (National Living Treasures) / National Artists (Orden ng
Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining) based on their location and artistic field.
Affective
Display an appreciation for GAMABA (National Living Treasures) / National Artists’
contribution to their community and to the contemporary field of arts.
Psychomotor
Create a poem, spoken poetry, or song expressing feelings of gratitude and
inspiration for national artists.
NATIONAL ARTISTS: NORA AUNOR EXCLUDED ANEW
Nora Aunor Excluded Again from the National Artist Award
The article discusses how Nora Aunor was once again excluded
from the list of new National Artist awardees announced by
Malacañang, even though she had been nominated by the
NCCA and CCP.
Key Points:
1. Nora Aunor was not included in the latest batch of National Artists,
despite being automatically nominated due to her past achievements.
2. In 2014, former President Benigno Aquino III also removed her from
the list because of issues related to her alleged illegal drug use in the
United States, even though no final conviction was proven.
3. Many people from the film industry believe:
-Nora Aunor is an important cultural figure.
-Her achievements in the arts should not be overshadowed by past
controversies.
-She has greatly contributed to Philippine cinema and deserves recognition.
Key Points:
4. Officials from the NCCA explained that the selection process for
National Artists is thorough, and the 2018 batch was “very deserving.”
5. Although the President has the power to remove or reject nominees,
many still feel that Nora Aunor should have been honored because of her
major contributions to the arts.
6. The arts community continues to wait and hope for the time when Nora
Aunor will finally receive the National Artist award.
I. THE NATIONAL ARTISTS AWARD
The Order of National Artists is the highest recognition given by the Philippine
government to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the
development of the arts, including Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature,
Film, Broadcast Arts, and Architecture and Allied Arts.
The award is jointly administered by the National Commission for Culture and
the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), and is
conferred by the President.
This honor represents the nation’s highest ideals in the humanities,
celebrating artists whose work demonstrates exceptional vision, creativity,
technical skill, and cultural insight, reflecting Filipino life, traditions, and
aspirations.
SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THE NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
o Must be a Filipino citizen;o Work has contributed to nation-
building;
o Their distinctive style and pioneering works impacts succeeding
generations of artist;
o There is excellence in the practice of their art form;o Their art form
enriches artistic expression or style; and
o Their work is prestigious national and international recognition.
SOME OF OUR NOTABLE NATIONAL ARTISTS:
Leandro V. Locsin, National
Artist for Architecture (1990),
known for reshaping the urban
landscape with his architectural
style that blends Oriental and
Occidental influences, reflecting
Philippine art and culture.
Locsin’s largest work
is the Istana Nurul
Iman in Brunei
SOME OF OUR NOTABLE NATIONAL ARTISTS:
Francisco T. Mañosa
National Artist for Architecture and
Allied Arts, 2018
For over 60 years, Mañosa championed uniquely Filipino
architecture designing culturally inspired structures from the
Sulo Hotel onward and became a key figure in shaping a
Philippine architectural movement that strengthened Filipino
identity and gained worldwide recognition.
Major Works
•San Miguel Building, Ortigas Center, Paisg City(designed with the
Mañosa Brothers)
•Chapel of the Risen Lord, Las Piñas
•Our Lady of Peace Shrine, EDSA, Quezon City
•World Youth Day Papal Altar, Quirino Grandstand, Manila 1995
•Metrorail Transit System Stations for LRT-1 Stations, 1980s
•Quezon Memorial Circle Development Plan
•Lanao del Norte Provincial Capitol, Tubod, Lanao del Norte
•Tahanang Pilipino (Coconut Palace), CCP Complex, Manila
•Amanpulo Resort, Palawan
•Pearl Farm Resort, Samal Island, Davao, completed 1994
•La Mesa Watershed Resort and Ecological park, La Mesa Dam,
Quezon City.
•Lino Brocka, declared National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts in 1997,
was a Filipino director who strongly supported freedom of expression in the
Philippine Constitution. He used film to express his social activism, creating
66 films that gave voice to marginalized people such as slum dwellers,
prostitutes, and construction workers.
•He also worked in theater with the Philippine Educational Theater
Association (PETA) and the Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP),
organizations that promoted alternative artistic views. Throughout his career,
he received many awards from CCP, FAMAS, TOYM, and the Cannes Film
Festival.
Lino Brocka
Santiago
(1970)
Wanted:
Perfect
Mother
(1970)
Tinimbang
Ka Ngunit
Kulang
(1974)
Stardoom
(1971) Tubog sa
Ginto(1971)
•Fernando C. Amorsolo was the first National Artist of the Philippines
for Visual Arts. He was given the title “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”
when the Manila Hilton opened its art center on January 23, 1969,
showing a selection of his works.
•After coming back from his studies abroad in the 1920s, Amorsolo
developed his famous backlighting technique. In his paintings, people,
leaves, hair, or parts of a body appear to glow with light. Writer Nick
Joaquin said this light showed Amorsolo’s deep love for the earth and
the Philippine sun. His work helped “define and continue a special part
of the nation’s artistic and cultural heritage.”
FERNANDO C. AMORSOLO
Some of his major works include:
•Maiden in a Stream (1921) – GSIS collection
•El Ciego (1928) – Central Bank of the Philippines collection
•Dalagang Bukid (1936) – Club Filipino collection
•The Mestiza (1943) – National Museum of the Philippines collection
•Planting Rice (1946) – UCPB collection
•Sunday Morning Going to Town (1958) – Ayala Museum collection
After World War II,
Amorsolo continued
to paint peaceful
countryside scenes.
In 1953, he created
The Bathers, which
shows one of his
favorite themes:
maidens in the water.
Carlos “Botong” Francisco, National Artist for Painting in 1973, was
known as the poet of Angono. He revived mural painting and became its
leading artist for nearly thirty years, turning Philippine history into vivid
images of Filipino bravery, such as the murals in the City Hall of Manila.
He formed “The Triumvirate” with Victorio C. Edades and Galo Ocampo.
His art is known for strong composition, rich tropical colors, and deep
respect for the folk traditions of Angono.
Carlos “Botong” Francisco
One of his
major works
is Harana
(1957), part
of the
Bangko
Sentral ng
Pilipinas
Collection.
Guillermo Tolentino – National Artist for Sculpture
(1973)
Guillermo Tolentino, a leading figure of the Revival
period in Philippine art, studied at the Royal Academy
of Fine Arts in Rome and later became a UP Fine Arts
professor. He created the iconic UP Oblation and his
masterpiece, the Bonifacio Monument (1933), an
enduring symbol of the Filipino struggle for freedom.
Bonifacio Monument
(Monumento) in
Caloocan, Philippines, a
national landmark
designed by National
Artist Guillermo
Tolentino.
Abdulmari Asia Imao – National Artist for Visual
Arts (2006)
Abdulmari Imao, a Sulu-born artist and cultural
researcher, promoted Philippine Muslim art by
popularizing the ukkil, sarimanok, and naga
motifs. Mentored by Tolentino and Abueva, he
produced large sculptures and monuments of
Muslim and regional heroes from Batanes to Tawi-
Tawi, fostering cultural pride and unity.
ABDULMARI
IMAO
Sarimanok
(Sculpture)
2011
Pounded brass/
Carved wood
Vicente Manansala – National Artist for Painting (1981)
Vicente Manansala is known for paintings that blend
reality and abstraction. His early talent showed in his copies
of the Sagrada Familia and his mother’s portrait, leading him
to study Fine Arts at UP. Influenced by masters like Cézanne
and Picasso, Manansala trained in Paris and at the Otis
School of Drawing in Los Angeles, believing that the true
beauty of art lies in the process of creation.
The
artwork
Mother and
Child by
Filipino
National
Artist
Vicente
Manansala
AMADO V. HERNANDEZ- National Artist
for Literature (1973)
A poet, playwright, and novelist known for “committed
art.”
‎
Believed that writers should serve as the conscience of
society.
‎
His works exposed social injustice and human
oppression during the 1950s.
‎
•Bayang Malaya
‎
•Isang Dipang Langit
‎
•Luha ng Buwaya
‎
•Tudla at Tudling
‎
•Langaw sa Isang Basong Gatas
‎
•Magkabilang Mukha ng Isang Bagol
‎
Notable Works:
-Diplomat, educator, soldier,
journalist, and author.
‎
-First Asian to serve as President
of the UN General Assembly.
‎
-Served as Philippine Ambassador,
University President, and writer.
CARLOS P. ROMULO- National
Artist for Literature (1982)
•‎
I Walked with Heroes
•‎
I See the Philippines Rise
•‎
Forty Years: A Third World Soldier
at the UN
•‎
Memoirs of his experiences with
the United Nations and Philippine
presidents.
‎
Notable Works:
-Known as the Queen of Kundiman.
‎
-Starred in the first locally produced Filipino film and
zarzuela.
‎
-Advocated for sarswela and kundiman as expressions
of the Filipino soul.
‎
-Performed for various indigenous groups around the
Philippines.
HONORATA “ATANG” DELA RAMA- National
Artist for Theater and Music (1987)
-Recognized as the Folk Dance Pioneer.
-Began researching folk dances in the 1920s,
documenting rituals and celebrations.
-Promoted folk dancing in schools through her work in
the Bureau of Education.
Francisca Reyes Aquino-National
Artist for Dance (1973)
•‎
Philippine National Dances (1946)
•‎
Gymnastics for Girls (1947)
•‎
Fundamental Dance Steps and Music (1948)
•‎
Foreign Folk Dances (1949)
•‎
Dances for All Occasion (1950)
•‎
Playground Demonstration (1951)
•‎
Philippine Folk Dances Vol. I–VI
Books/Works:
Prolific lyricist and composer; known for writing music
using a leaf.
‎
Member of the Manila Symphony Orchestra.
‎
Guinness World Record holder as the only person
who can make music using a leaf.
‎
Translated and wrote lyrics to various traditional
Filipino melodies.
LEVI CELERIO- ‎
National Artist for
Literature & Music (1997)
•‎
O Maliwanag na Buwan (Iloko)
•‎
Ako ay May Singsing (Pampango)
•‎
Alibangbang (Visaya)
Notable Songs:
NATIONAL LIVING TREASURES /
GAWAD SA MANLILIKHA NG BAYAN
In April 1992, the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan or the National Living
Treasures Award was institutionalized through Republic Act No.7355.
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the highest
policy-making and coordinating body for culture and the arts of the
State was tasked with the administration and implementation of the
award. The NCCA, through the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
Committee and an Ad Hoc Panel of Experts, conducts the search for
the finest traditional artists of the land, adopts a program that will
ensure the transfer of their skills to others and undertakes measures to
promote a genuine appreciation of and instill pride among our people
about the genius of the Manlilikha ng Bayan.
•They belong to an indigenous or traditional community.
•They practiced a traditional art for at least 50 years.
•Their work is unique and high-quality.
•They have mastered the tools and materials.
•They teach and pass on their knowledge to others.
How does one become a Manlilikha ng
Bayan?
To “become a Manlilikha ng Bayan”, the candidate
must posses the following qualifications:
Some of the GAMABA Awardees:
Uwang Ahadas, Musician
Uwang Ahadas from Basilan is a master of Yakan
musical instruments, known for preserving traditional
music and teaching younger generations. He excelled
in playing the kwintangan and was awarded the
GAMABA in 2000.
Sample picture instruments ;
Magdalena Gamayo, textile weaver
Magdalena Gamayo from Ilocos Norte is a
renowned textile weaver who mastered
traditional Ilocano weaving patterns and creates
high-quality binakol cloth. She continues the
weaving tradition by teaching others and received
the GAMABA award in 2012.
Sample Image of weavers;
Eduardo Mutuc (2004): A master metalsmith
and artist from Apalit, Pampanga, Eduardo Mutuc
began as a furniture carving apprentice and
became renowned for creating exquisitely
detailed religious and secular artworks, including
altars, mirrors, retablos, and carosas, using wood,
silver, and bronze.
Eduardo Mutuc, metalsmith and artist
Teofilo Garcia (2012): From San Quintin, Abra,
Teofilo Garcia is a skilled artisan who produces
traditional gourd hats (“tabungaw”), personally
handling every step from planting and harvesting
the gourds to weaving bamboo and rattan accents,
creating functional, elegant, and protective
headwear.
Teofilo Garcia, gourd casque “tabungaw” maker
Lang Dulay (1998): A textile weaver from Lake
Sebu, South Cotabato, Lang Dulay learned t’nalak
weaving from her mother at age 12 and became
famous for preserving over a hundred traditional
designs, producing finely crafted abaca cloth while
maintaining strict adherence to traditional methods
and standards of purity.
Lang Dulay, textile weaver
Masino Intaray, Chanter and Musician
Masino Intaray was a Pala’wan artist known for
chanting long epics and playing traditional
instruments. He led gong music during rice rituals
and performed love poems and nature pieces with
native string instruments. His skill came from strong
memory and discipline, letting him chant for many
nights. He was honored in 1993 and died in 2013.
Darhata Sawabi, Textile Weaver
Darhata Sawabi was a textile weaver from Sulu
known for making the pis siyabit, a headpiece with
detailed geometric patterns. She worked with high
accuracy, kept traditional designs alive, and taught
young women so they could earn from the craft. She
was honored in 2004 and died in 2005.
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CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINES ARTS M3 PPT. PDF

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    SignificantContemporary Artistfrom theREGIONS A. MostEssential Learning Competency Explain Filipino artist' roles and identify their contribution to contemporary arts(CAR11/12CAP-Oc-e-5) B. Specific Objectives Cognitive Identify various GAMABA (National Living Treasures) / National Artists (Orden ng Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining) based on their location and artistic field. Affective Display an appreciation for GAMABA (National Living Treasures) / National Artists’ contribution to their community and to the contemporary field of arts. Psychomotor Create a poem, spoken poetry, or song expressing feelings of gratitude and inspiration for national artists.
  • 3.
    NATIONAL ARTISTS: NORAAUNOR EXCLUDED ANEW Nora Aunor Excluded Again from the National Artist Award The article discusses how Nora Aunor was once again excluded from the list of new National Artist awardees announced by Malacañang, even though she had been nominated by the NCCA and CCP.
  • 4.
    Key Points: 1. NoraAunor was not included in the latest batch of National Artists, despite being automatically nominated due to her past achievements. 2. In 2014, former President Benigno Aquino III also removed her from the list because of issues related to her alleged illegal drug use in the United States, even though no final conviction was proven. 3. Many people from the film industry believe: -Nora Aunor is an important cultural figure. -Her achievements in the arts should not be overshadowed by past controversies. -She has greatly contributed to Philippine cinema and deserves recognition.
  • 5.
    Key Points: 4. Officialsfrom the NCCA explained that the selection process for National Artists is thorough, and the 2018 batch was “very deserving.” 5. Although the President has the power to remove or reject nominees, many still feel that Nora Aunor should have been honored because of her major contributions to the arts. 6. The arts community continues to wait and hope for the time when Nora Aunor will finally receive the National Artist award.
  • 6.
    I. THE NATIONALARTISTS AWARD The Order of National Artists is the highest recognition given by the Philippine government to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the arts, including Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, and Architecture and Allied Arts. The award is jointly administered by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), and is conferred by the President. This honor represents the nation’s highest ideals in the humanities, celebrating artists whose work demonstrates exceptional vision, creativity, technical skill, and cultural insight, reflecting Filipino life, traditions, and aspirations.
  • 7.
    SELECTION CRITERIA FORTHE NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES o Must be a Filipino citizen;o Work has contributed to nation- building; o Their distinctive style and pioneering works impacts succeeding generations of artist; o There is excellence in the practice of their art form;o Their art form enriches artistic expression or style; and o Their work is prestigious national and international recognition.
  • 8.
    SOME OF OURNOTABLE NATIONAL ARTISTS: Leandro V. Locsin, National Artist for Architecture (1990), known for reshaping the urban landscape with his architectural style that blends Oriental and Occidental influences, reflecting Philippine art and culture. Locsin’s largest work is the Istana Nurul Iman in Brunei
  • 9.
    SOME OF OURNOTABLE NATIONAL ARTISTS: Francisco T. Mañosa National Artist for Architecture and Allied Arts, 2018 For over 60 years, Mañosa championed uniquely Filipino architecture designing culturally inspired structures from the Sulo Hotel onward and became a key figure in shaping a Philippine architectural movement that strengthened Filipino identity and gained worldwide recognition.
  • 10.
    Major Works •San MiguelBuilding, Ortigas Center, Paisg City(designed with the Mañosa Brothers) •Chapel of the Risen Lord, Las Piñas •Our Lady of Peace Shrine, EDSA, Quezon City •World Youth Day Papal Altar, Quirino Grandstand, Manila 1995 •Metrorail Transit System Stations for LRT-1 Stations, 1980s •Quezon Memorial Circle Development Plan •Lanao del Norte Provincial Capitol, Tubod, Lanao del Norte •Tahanang Pilipino (Coconut Palace), CCP Complex, Manila •Amanpulo Resort, Palawan •Pearl Farm Resort, Samal Island, Davao, completed 1994 •La Mesa Watershed Resort and Ecological park, La Mesa Dam, Quezon City.
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    •Lino Brocka, declaredNational Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts in 1997, was a Filipino director who strongly supported freedom of expression in the Philippine Constitution. He used film to express his social activism, creating 66 films that gave voice to marginalized people such as slum dwellers, prostitutes, and construction workers. •He also worked in theater with the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) and the Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP), organizations that promoted alternative artistic views. Throughout his career, he received many awards from CCP, FAMAS, TOYM, and the Cannes Film Festival. Lino Brocka
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    •Fernando C. Amorsolowas the first National Artist of the Philippines for Visual Arts. He was given the title “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art” when the Manila Hilton opened its art center on January 23, 1969, showing a selection of his works. •After coming back from his studies abroad in the 1920s, Amorsolo developed his famous backlighting technique. In his paintings, people, leaves, hair, or parts of a body appear to glow with light. Writer Nick Joaquin said this light showed Amorsolo’s deep love for the earth and the Philippine sun. His work helped “define and continue a special part of the nation’s artistic and cultural heritage.” FERNANDO C. AMORSOLO
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    Some of hismajor works include: •Maiden in a Stream (1921) – GSIS collection •El Ciego (1928) – Central Bank of the Philippines collection •Dalagang Bukid (1936) – Club Filipino collection •The Mestiza (1943) – National Museum of the Philippines collection •Planting Rice (1946) – UCPB collection •Sunday Morning Going to Town (1958) – Ayala Museum collection
  • 15.
    After World WarII, Amorsolo continued to paint peaceful countryside scenes. In 1953, he created The Bathers, which shows one of his favorite themes: maidens in the water.
  • 16.
    Carlos “Botong” Francisco,National Artist for Painting in 1973, was known as the poet of Angono. He revived mural painting and became its leading artist for nearly thirty years, turning Philippine history into vivid images of Filipino bravery, such as the murals in the City Hall of Manila. He formed “The Triumvirate” with Victorio C. Edades and Galo Ocampo. His art is known for strong composition, rich tropical colors, and deep respect for the folk traditions of Angono. Carlos “Botong” Francisco
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    One of his majorworks is Harana (1957), part of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Collection.
  • 18.
    Guillermo Tolentino –National Artist for Sculpture (1973) Guillermo Tolentino, a leading figure of the Revival period in Philippine art, studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Rome and later became a UP Fine Arts professor. He created the iconic UP Oblation and his masterpiece, the Bonifacio Monument (1933), an enduring symbol of the Filipino struggle for freedom.
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    Bonifacio Monument (Monumento) in Caloocan,Philippines, a national landmark designed by National Artist Guillermo Tolentino.
  • 20.
    Abdulmari Asia Imao– National Artist for Visual Arts (2006) Abdulmari Imao, a Sulu-born artist and cultural researcher, promoted Philippine Muslim art by popularizing the ukkil, sarimanok, and naga motifs. Mentored by Tolentino and Abueva, he produced large sculptures and monuments of Muslim and regional heroes from Batanes to Tawi- Tawi, fostering cultural pride and unity.
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    Vicente Manansala –National Artist for Painting (1981) Vicente Manansala is known for paintings that blend reality and abstraction. His early talent showed in his copies of the Sagrada Familia and his mother’s portrait, leading him to study Fine Arts at UP. Influenced by masters like Cézanne and Picasso, Manansala trained in Paris and at the Otis School of Drawing in Los Angeles, believing that the true beauty of art lies in the process of creation.
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    AMADO V. HERNANDEZ-National Artist for Literature (1973) A poet, playwright, and novelist known for “committed art.” ‎ Believed that writers should serve as the conscience of society. ‎ His works exposed social injustice and human oppression during the 1950s.
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    ‎ •Bayang Malaya ‎ •Isang DipangLangit ‎ •Luha ng Buwaya ‎ •Tudla at Tudling ‎ •Langaw sa Isang Basong Gatas ‎ •Magkabilang Mukha ng Isang Bagol ‎ Notable Works:
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    -Diplomat, educator, soldier, journalist,and author. ‎ -First Asian to serve as President of the UN General Assembly. ‎ -Served as Philippine Ambassador, University President, and writer. CARLOS P. ROMULO- National Artist for Literature (1982)
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    •‎ I Walked withHeroes •‎ I See the Philippines Rise •‎ Forty Years: A Third World Soldier at the UN •‎ Memoirs of his experiences with the United Nations and Philippine presidents. ‎ Notable Works:
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    -Known as theQueen of Kundiman. ‎ -Starred in the first locally produced Filipino film and zarzuela. ‎ -Advocated for sarswela and kundiman as expressions of the Filipino soul. ‎ -Performed for various indigenous groups around the Philippines. HONORATA “ATANG” DELA RAMA- National Artist for Theater and Music (1987)
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    -Recognized as theFolk Dance Pioneer. -Began researching folk dances in the 1920s, documenting rituals and celebrations. -Promoted folk dancing in schools through her work in the Bureau of Education. Francisca Reyes Aquino-National Artist for Dance (1973)
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    •‎ Philippine National Dances(1946) •‎ Gymnastics for Girls (1947) •‎ Fundamental Dance Steps and Music (1948) •‎ Foreign Folk Dances (1949) •‎ Dances for All Occasion (1950) •‎ Playground Demonstration (1951) •‎ Philippine Folk Dances Vol. I–VI Books/Works:
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    Prolific lyricist andcomposer; known for writing music using a leaf. ‎ Member of the Manila Symphony Orchestra. ‎ Guinness World Record holder as the only person who can make music using a leaf. ‎ Translated and wrote lyrics to various traditional Filipino melodies. LEVI CELERIO- ‎ National Artist for Literature & Music (1997)
  • 32.
    •‎ O Maliwanag naBuwan (Iloko) •‎ Ako ay May Singsing (Pampango) •‎ Alibangbang (Visaya) Notable Songs:
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    NATIONAL LIVING TREASURES/ GAWAD SA MANLILIKHA NG BAYAN In April 1992, the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan or the National Living Treasures Award was institutionalized through Republic Act No.7355. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the highest policy-making and coordinating body for culture and the arts of the State was tasked with the administration and implementation of the award. The NCCA, through the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Committee and an Ad Hoc Panel of Experts, conducts the search for the finest traditional artists of the land, adopts a program that will ensure the transfer of their skills to others and undertakes measures to promote a genuine appreciation of and instill pride among our people about the genius of the Manlilikha ng Bayan.
  • 34.
    •They belong toan indigenous or traditional community. •They practiced a traditional art for at least 50 years. •Their work is unique and high-quality. •They have mastered the tools and materials. •They teach and pass on their knowledge to others. How does one become a Manlilikha ng Bayan? To “become a Manlilikha ng Bayan”, the candidate must posses the following qualifications:
  • 35.
    Some of theGAMABA Awardees: Uwang Ahadas, Musician Uwang Ahadas from Basilan is a master of Yakan musical instruments, known for preserving traditional music and teaching younger generations. He excelled in playing the kwintangan and was awarded the GAMABA in 2000.
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    Magdalena Gamayo, textileweaver Magdalena Gamayo from Ilocos Norte is a renowned textile weaver who mastered traditional Ilocano weaving patterns and creates high-quality binakol cloth. She continues the weaving tradition by teaching others and received the GAMABA award in 2012.
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    Eduardo Mutuc (2004):A master metalsmith and artist from Apalit, Pampanga, Eduardo Mutuc began as a furniture carving apprentice and became renowned for creating exquisitely detailed religious and secular artworks, including altars, mirrors, retablos, and carosas, using wood, silver, and bronze. Eduardo Mutuc, metalsmith and artist
  • 41.
    Teofilo Garcia (2012):From San Quintin, Abra, Teofilo Garcia is a skilled artisan who produces traditional gourd hats (“tabungaw”), personally handling every step from planting and harvesting the gourds to weaving bamboo and rattan accents, creating functional, elegant, and protective headwear. Teofilo Garcia, gourd casque “tabungaw” maker
  • 42.
    Lang Dulay (1998):A textile weaver from Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Lang Dulay learned t’nalak weaving from her mother at age 12 and became famous for preserving over a hundred traditional designs, producing finely crafted abaca cloth while maintaining strict adherence to traditional methods and standards of purity. Lang Dulay, textile weaver
  • 43.
    Masino Intaray, Chanterand Musician Masino Intaray was a Pala’wan artist known for chanting long epics and playing traditional instruments. He led gong music during rice rituals and performed love poems and nature pieces with native string instruments. His skill came from strong memory and discipline, letting him chant for many nights. He was honored in 1993 and died in 2013.
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    Darhata Sawabi, TextileWeaver Darhata Sawabi was a textile weaver from Sulu known for making the pis siyabit, a headpiece with detailed geometric patterns. She worked with high accuracy, kept traditional designs alive, and taught young women so they could earn from the craft. She was honored in 2004 and died in 2005.
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