Cpar gamaba - compresed

1. Ginaw Bilog (1953-2003) Awarded : 1993
from Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro
he took it upon himself to incessantly record the ambahan poetry by the
use of bamboo tubes and old, dog-eared notebooks passed on to him by
family and friends.
from Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro
he took it upon himself to incessantly record the ambahan poetry by the
use of bamboo tubes and old, dog-eared notebooks passed on to him by
family and friends.
Federico Caballero (1938-?) Awarded: 2000
This epic chanter from calinog, Iloilo, persistently works for the
documentation of oral literature.
Caballero’s contribution is in the recording of the dying oral tradition of
epics.
He was able to document 10 epics in a language that is no longer spoken.
He worked with the Bureau of Nonformal Education and has traveled to
many paces in the country to persuade the elders of the importance of
learning how to read and write.
Caballero is considered as bantugan, a person who has achieved
distinction. He makes every effort to dispense justice in the society
through his work as a manughusay-am intermediary of conflicts.
Caballero’s works makes the rich tradition of the epic available to
scholars as well as contemporary artists.
Masino Intaray (1943-2003) Awarded :1993
a native of Makagawa Valley in Brookes Point, Palawan.
He was not just an exceptional poet but also a musician, an epic chanter,
and a storyteller
a native of Makagawa Valley in Brookes Point, Palawan.
He was not just an exceptional poet but also a musician, an epic chanter,
and a storyteller
Samaon Sulaiman (1953-2011) Awarded: 1993
a master and teacher of Kudyapi in Libutan and other barangays of
Maganoy Town, Maguindanao.
The Kudyapi of Maguindanao is one of the most sophisticated Philippine
musical instruments.
His expertise in playing kudyapi was evident in the briad repertoire that
included binalig, linapu, minna, and dinadalay.
He was also a popular town barber and served as an imam in the Libutan
Mosque.
Alonzo Saclag (1941-?) Awarded: 2000
a native from lubugan, kalinga
He is a master of dance and performing arts.
The kalinga people take pride in his incredible skills and talent because
he has mastered not only the kalinga musical instruments but also the
dance movements associated with his people’s practice.
Although he received no formal instructions, he learned to hone his skills
through mere observation.
His contribution to folk art and culture is in heading the establishment
if the prestigious Kalinga Budong Dance Troupe that tours here and
abroad to represent and initiate Kalinga performing arts.
Through the group’s performances, Kalinga music and dance continue to
inspire contemporary artists.
Uwang Ahadas Awarded: 2000
Belongs to the Yakan, an indigenous tribe with high reverence to
instrumental music as it is related to life and agricultural cycles, and
social undertakings
Ahadas is an incredible artist form Lamitan, Basilan
He has near-blindedness, but this disability does not hinder hi m from
honing his craft.
As a matter of fact, his disability drew him to music, which is his
constant companion
He was a hands-on teacher to fascinated and dedicated individuals who
wish to learn to play Yakan instruments, which include the famous
kwitangan, kayu, and tuntungan.
Lang Dulay (1928-2015) Awarded : 1998
was a master weaver
started honing her skills at a young age of 12
She was famous for using traditional Filipino materials such as abaca
fibers weaved into T’nalak cloth
Her artistic designs inculcated with the rich history of the country that
made her a national treasure
Salinta Monon(1920-2009) Awarded:1998
She used the abaca-ikat weaving, or weaving using fiber from abaca
plant to create a very detailed ornate designs
Because of her painstaking craftsmanship, a modest-sized fabric took
three to four months to complete
The binuwaya (crocodile) is considered to be her beloved design, which
was the most difficult to weave.
Darhata Sawabi (unknown-2005) Awarded : 2005
A textile weaver from the humble barangay of Parang in Jolo, Sulu
She was a Tausug famous for the pis syabit, which is the customary
cloth worn as a hood by the Filipino Tausugs
The pis syabit is a challenging textile to weave
Eduardo Mutuc (1949-?) Awarded : 2005
An exceptional Filipino sculptor who works with silver, bronze, and wood,
crafting religious and layman artworks.
His works include retablos, ornately designed mirrors, grand altars, and
breathtaking carosas used in churches or procured by collectors.
His works are more than simply ornamental, for his masterpieces add
charm and luxury to every home and monument.
Haja Amina Appi (1925-2013) Awarded : 2005
a master weaver from a small community in Ungos Matata, Tandubas,
Tawi-tawi
Her flamboyant mats with their intricate geometric arrangements
displayed her particular sense of proportion and color sensitivity.
She was highly esteemed throughout her community for her distinctive
designs and the refinement of her sasa and kima-kima.
Teofilo Garcia (1941-?) Awarded : 2012
A master artisan, farmer and innovator
He is recognized for his beautifully crafted casque or tabungaw, a
distinctive and functional headpiece that he made to safeguard him from
the harsh rays of the sun and from rain.
His creations are made of hollowed-out native gourd which he polishes
and varnishes, thus giving a bright orange he perfect for the changing
weather.
The interior of tabungaw is lined woven rattan for comfort.
Magdalena Gamayo (1924-?) Awarded : 2012
An Ilocano textile weaver of the abel, the traditional blanket
Her works are of the finest quality, using very high thread count and
incorporating intricate designs.
An Ilocano textile weaver of the abel, the traditional blanket
Her works are of the finest quality, using very high thread count and
incorporating intricate designs.
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