<The Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan(GAMABA)

Awardee Contribution Region

GAMABA Awardees for the year 1993
Surat Mangyan and Ambahan poetry

Preserve the Hanunuo Mangyan

script and Ambahan(poem consisting Panaytayan, Mansalay, Oriental
Ginaw Bilog
of seven-syllable lines) and promote Mindoro, Region Ⅵ-B MIMAROPA
it on every occasion so that the art
will not be lose but preserved for
posterity.
Epic Chanter and Stroyteller
An outstanding master of the
basal(gong music), kulilal(highly
lyrical poem) and bagit(instrumental
Pala’wan, Palawan Island, Region
Masino Intaray music played on the kusyapi), also
Ⅵ-B MIMAROPA
played the aroding(mouth harp) and
babarak(ring flute) and above all, he
was a prolific and preeminent epic
chanter and storyteller.
Playing Kudyapi
He achieved the highest level of
excellence in the art of kutiyapi or
MAmasapano, Maguidanao, Western
kudyapi(two-stringed lute) playing
Midanao Bangsamoro Autonomous
Samaon Sulaiman and also proficient in kulintang,
Region in Muslim Mindanao
agong(suspended bossed gong with
(BARMM)
wide rim), gandingan(bossed gong
with narrow rim), palendag(lip-valley
flute), and tambul.
Tnalak Weaving
She is credited with preserving her
people's traditional T'nalak using
abaca fibers as fine as hair which T’boli/Lake Sebu, South Cotabato,
Lang Dulay traditionally has three primary Mindanao, Region Ⅻ
colors, red, black, and the original SOCCSKSARGEN
colors of abaca leave recreated by
her nimble hands-the crocodiles,
butterflies, and flowers.
Inabal Weaving
She was awarded for fully
demonstrating the creative and Tagabawa Bagobo/Bansalan,Davao
Salinta Monon
expressive aspects of the Bagobo del Sur, Region Ⅺ Davao Region
abaca ikat (to tie or bond) weaving
called inabal (traditional textile of
 Bagobo) at a time when such art
was threatened with extinction.

Playing Yakan Instruments

He referred to for his ability and
mastery in playing different Yakan
instruments (made of bamboo,
wood, and metal) and for imparting Yakan/Lamitan, Basilan Island,
Uwang Ahadas his insight to the youngsters of his Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in
locale. He keeps on performing and Muslim Mindanao(BARMM)
instruct despite his diminishing
visual perception, keeping the
Yakan melodic custom alive and
thriving.
Chanting the Sugidanon Epic of the
Panay Bukidnon
He continuously works for the
Sulod-Bukidnon/ Calinog, Iloilo,
documentation of the oral literature,
Federico Caballero Panay Island, Region Ⅵ Western
in particular the epics, of people.
Visayas.
These ten epics, rendered in a
language that, though related to
Kiniray-a, is no longer spoken.
Playing Kalinga Musical Instruments
His lifestyle work is to paint a
portrait of his people to record a
tradition of opposites and dualities, Kalinga, Northern Luzon
Alonzo Saclag a peoples' character recorded in Island, Cordillera Administrative
cadences each aggressive and Region (CAR)
gentle. Play Kalinga musical
instruments dance patterns and
moves related to rituals.
Mat weaving
She was recognized as the master
Ungos Matata, Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi,
mat weaver. Her colorful mats with
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in
Hajja Amina Appi their complex geometric patterns
Muslim Mindanao
showcased her precise sense of
(BARMM)
design, proportion, and symmetry
and sensitivity to color.

Metal Plating
He is an artist who has devoted
his existence to developing religious
Eduardo Mutuc and secular artwork in silver, Apalit, pampanga, Region Ⅲ Central
bronze, and wood. His intricately Luzon
detailed retablos, mirrors, altars,
and carosas are in church buildings
and non-public collections. A range
 of these works are quite large,
some exceeding forty feet, whilst
some are very small and feature
very nice and refined craftsmanship.

Pis syabit Weaving

She remained devoted and
persevered with her mission to
Tausug/ Parang, Sulu, Bangsamoro
teach the artwork of pis syabit
Darhata Sawabi Autonomous Region in Muslim
weaving. Her strokes firm and sure,
Mindanao(BARMM)
her color sensitivity acute, and her
dedication to the best of her
products unwavering.
Abel Weaving
She has been a master in abel
weaving from Pinili, Ilocos Norte.
She is not only weaving traditional
Ilocano textiles but also designs new
patters. One of her designs employs
a difficult weaving technique called
pililian meaning partially. The weave Pinili, Ilocos Norte Region Ⅰ Ilocos
Magdalena Gamayo
produces a one of a kind design Region
that takes after a string of flowers
thus its name, inubon a sabong.
She did not formally study such
traditional art. Instead, she watched
closely as her aunt made and
imitated the patterns.

Kattukong or Tabúngaw Hat Making

When he finishes fieldwork as a
farmer, he focuses on the
cultivation and development of
San Quintin, Abra, Cordillera
Teofilo Garcia tabúngaw (Ilokano term for úpo).
Administrative Region(CAR)
At the age of fifteen (15) he learned
the art of Kattukong or tabúngaw
hat making and basket weaving
from his grandfather.
Yakan Weaving
Apuh Ambalang, is significantly
respected in all of Lamitan. Her
ability is regarded unique: she can Lamitan, Basilan Island, Bangsamoro
Ambalang Ausalin bring forth all designs and actualize Autonomous Region in Muslim
all textile categories ordinary to the Mindanao(BARMM)
Yakan community, who are known
to be among the finest weavers
within the Southern Philippines. She
 can perform the suwah bekkat
(cross-stitch-like embellishment) and
suwah pendan usalin
(embroidery-like embellishment)
techniques of the bunga sama
category. She has the complex
knowledge of the whole weaving
process, mindful at the same time
as the cultural significance of each
textile design or category.
B'laan Mat Weaving
Since she was a child, she was
bright and careful in tangle
weaving. Her perseverance took
place because of her supportive
husband. The thin strips of the
pandanus romblon (Pandanus
copelandii merr. Bariu) rise matrixed
through deft fingers performing an
Upper Lasang, Sapu Masla,
individual rhythm, the beat guided
Estelita Tumandan Bantilan Malapatan, Saranggani Region Ⅻ
by her eyes. The unwoven strips
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are held tight at the other end of
her body, as toes curl and close
around, not only these strips but,
as it were, the abstraction that
other people call design. The arc of
her torso determines the dexterity
of feet and toes. Hand/eye
coordination happens inside a frame
of milliseconds.
B'laan Ikat or Tie-dye Fabric
Weaving
Yabing Masalon Dulo, called as "Fu
Yabing",was only fourteen (14) years
old when she started weaving. All
her younger years were spent in
Amguo, Landan, Polomolok, South
sharpening her skills and imparting
Cotabato
Yabing Masalon Dulo the knowledge to younger
Region XII
generations of Blaan weavers.
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She follows her mother's movements
back and forth. She colors the
fibers, counts the thread, and
observes the rhythmic dance of a
weaver's dreams woven into unique
soulful pieces.