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Contemporary Arts "ANGONO PETROGLYPHS"

Contemporary Arts is the art products of the The Angono Petroglyphs is situated in
present time and the second half of 20th century Binangonan, Rizal. It was discovered by the
or the 21st Century. (1970's up to present time) National Artist, Carlos “Botong” Francisco, in
1965. There are 127 human and animal figures
It is the expression or application of human engraved on the rock wall.
creative skill and imagination, producing works
to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional TRADITION | SPANISH COLONIAL
power.
"LANGIT, LUPA, AT IMPYERNO"

This wall painting by Josef Luciano Dans will be

found in St. James the Apostle Church in Paete,
Laguna. This painting was dated 1850 and
depicts the heaven, crucifixion of Christ; earth,
Adan and Eve; and hell, sinners with different
transgressions.

"ST. PAUL METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL"

St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral is located in

Burgos, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. The original
structure was built in 1574 and replaced as a
church in 1641. The cathedral follows a Baroque
architectural design.

TRADITION | AMERICAN COLONIAL

"DALAGANG FILIPINA IN NATIVE DRESS"

Fabian de la Rosa (1922)

TRADITION | JAPANESE COLONIAL

"DEFENSE OF A FILIPINA WOMAN'S HONOUR"

(1945)
TRADITION | ETHNIC
It is representative of Amorsolo's World War II-
In this time, the purpose of arts is integral to life. era paintings. Here, a Filipino man defends a
Arts reflected the pagan beliefs and practices, woman, who is either his wife or daughter, from
everyday activity such as fishing and farming, being raped by an unseen Japanese soldier.
and specific decorative art pattern to the
TRADITION | MODERN ERA
community.
"HARANA"
"MANUNGGUL JAR"
Carlos “Botong” V. Francisco (1957)
Manunggul jar is found in Manunggul Cave,
Lipuun Point, Palawan in the early 1960s. "BAYANIHAN"
Manunggul jar is a burial jar which signifies the
Carlos “Botong” V. Francisco (1962)
belief of early Filipino in life after death.
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TRADITION | CONTEMPORARY ERA 4. SPACE

"CINCO MARIAS (TRES MARIAS SERIES)" The area around, above, or inside an object. In
visual arts, space pertains to emptiness which
by Federico Aguilar Alcuaz Federico. Cinco
may either be positive space or negative space.
Marias (Tres Marias Series) depicts the variety of
domestic activities. - SHALLOW SPACE -

"ART INSTALLATION IN SAND DUNES OF PAOAY" There is not much depth artwork, object are
close together without much room to move
Leeroy New is one of the Philippines around.
contemporary artists. He is born in General
- DEEP SPACE -
Santos city. This art installation of Leeroy New
was made for the La Milagrosa Festival in Ilocos There is a lot of depth in the artwork, object
Norte. According to Leeroy New, the art tend to disappear far in the distance.
installation symbolizes the great festivals, feasts
- POSITIVE SPACE -
and celebrations.
The areas of focus - the important parts of an
artwork
ELEMENTS OF ARTS
- NEGATIVE SPACE -
1. LINES The space around areas of focus, usually the
background of an artwork
In visual arts, a line is a series of connected
points. It may come in two characteristics: form – 5. SHAPE AND FORM
curved, dotted, or broken lines; and direction –
vertical, horizontal, or diagonal lines. Shape is an area that is enclosed by a line or
lines. Shapes are two dimensional figures with
LINE VARIATION height and width. Form are three dimensional
figures. Its dimensions are height, width, and
Using a variety of thin and thick lines, or varying
volume.
the weight of a single line, to create interest

- CONTOUR LINES - - GEOMETRIC -

Lines that follow the outer edges of an object, Triangle, square, rectangle, etc.
like an outline
- ORGANIC -
- BLIND CONTOUR -
Drawing contour lines without looking at the Shape found in nature like cloud or leaf

paper - ABSTRACT -
2. VALUE Asymmetrical, and free flowing shapes

In visual arts, value is considered a property of a 6. TEXTURE

color which pertains to its lightness or darkness.
It's how something feels or appear to feel
3. COLOR
- ACTUAL TEXTURE -
Light Spectrum / Visible Light. Seen by light Texture you can actually feel
reflecting of an object
- VISUAL TEXTURE -
­ Hue - the name of the color.
Texture you can see, but can't feel
­ Intensity - the brightness or dullness of
a color.
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Performance - It is an artwork or art exhibition
Contemporary Arts in
created through actions executed by the artist or
Philippines other participants.

Contemporary Philippine Art is not confined to Space - Intricate use space. Art form that is
the usual genres of the four main art forms, performed and positioned in a specific space
namely, visual, literary, applied and performing such as public places.
arts.

Integrative Art
Art Form

"Integrative Arts, combines artistic and

VISUAL ARTS - can be defined as a form of art technological skills with an emphasis on artistic
that uses any medium to represent the artist's and creative methodology, transdisciplinary
idea, emotion and imagination. study of the arts, and engagement in the
creative industries, all taking place within a social
Drawing, Painting, Photography, Film, etc.
justice and decolonial framework."
APPLIED ARTS- the application of design and
Integrating: To bring together or incorporate
aesthetics to objects of function and everyday
[parts] into a whole
use.
Integrated: in arts, used to denote integration of
Architecture, Fashion, Pottery, Interior Design.
the arts experience into the learning process.
PERFORMING ART - are those forms of creative
Integrated Arts Practice: refers to the inter –
activity that are performed in front of an
disciplinary art, art research, development,
audience.
production, presentation, or artistic creation of
Dancing, Music, Theater arts, Drama, Circus Act, work that fully uses 2 or more art disciplines to
etc. create a work for a specific audience (e.g. music

LITERARY ARTS - is something in the form of & drama = opera)

writing or stories that have artistic and cultural

value that displays the beauty of speech and Contemporary Art Forms
language to convey certain meanings.
from The Regions
Illustrated Novel, Digi-Fiction, Manga, Blog,
Graphic novel, etc. PHILIPPINE CONTEMPORARY ART

Philippine contemporary arts can be described

into visual arts, literary arts and performing arts.
Elements Of Contemporary
Art
Visual Arts

Appropriation - This relates to the modification

made by the artists. Visual art is an expression of artistic ideas
through images, structures, and tactile work.
Hybridity - This refers in the use of different art
Some visual artworks are integrated which
mediums that are put together.
means it combines several mediums to create
Technology - Its application highlights the new and unique artwork. Painting, sculpture,
creativity of the artist. architecture, and film are examples of visual arts.
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PAINTING CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

Painting the expression of ideas and emotions, Contemporary music in the Philippines usually
with the creation of certain aesthetic qualities, in refers to compositions that have adopted ideas
a two-dimensional visual language. and elements from twentieth-century art music
in the West, as well as the latest trends and
SCULPTURE
musical styles in the entertainment industry.
The sculpture is an art form in which hard or
THEATER
plastic materials are worked into three-
dimensional art objects. Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that
uses live performers to present the experience of
ARCHITECTURE
a real or imagined event before a live audience
Architecture is the art and practice of designing in a specific place.
and constructing buildings (Cambridge
DANCE
Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus).
Dance, the movement of the body in a rhythmic
FILM
way, usually to music and within a given space,
Film is a form of visual art use to imitate for the purpose of expressing an idea or
experiences that communicate ideas, stories, or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking
feelings with the use of moving images. It is also delight in the movement itself.
called a movie or motion picture.

Dance from Different

Literary Arts Region

Literary arts are an expression of ideas through "Luzon" - "Banga"

writing. Literary arts can be categorized as
"Visayas" - "Kuratsa"
poetry, prose, and drama. In the Philippines,
literary arts are greatly encountered in literature. "Mindanao" - "Singkil"

L ITERATURE
National Artists of The
According to Lombardi (2020), literature is a
term used to describe written and sometimes Philippines
spoken material.
A National Artist is a Filipino who has made a
significant contribution to the development of
Philippine arts in the fields of Music, Dance,
Performing Arts
Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film and
Architecture.
A person doing certain actions and movements
A Filipino individual who should have been
in front of an audience that go along with sound
awarded the highest national recognition for the
in a space and time.
arts namely, National Artist Award. In Filipino
MUSIC context, it is also known as the Gawad
Pambansang Alagad ng Sining.
Music is a collection of coordinated sound or
sounds. FILIPINO artists play a role in presenting and
educating the public about our history and
identity.
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3. The Filipino artists who have dedicated their
The Order of National Artist lives to their works to forge new paths and
directions for future generations of Filipino
artists.
The Order of the National Artists Award (Orden
ng Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining) is the
highest national recognition given to Filipino
The Following Are the Seven
individuals who have made significant
Categories Under Which
contributions to the development of Philippine
National Artists Can Be
arts.
Recognized:
The order is concurrent administered by the
National Commission for Culture and the Arts
(NCCA) and Cultural Center of the Philippines 1. LITERATURE: Poetry, fiction, essay,
(CCP) and conferred by the President of the playwriting, journalism, and literary criticism.
Philippines upon recommendation by both
2. FILM AND BROADCASTING / BROADCAST ARTS:
institutions.
Direction, writing, production design,
The said achievements are measured in terms of cinematography, editing, camera work, and
their vision, unusual insight, creativity and performance.
imagination, technical proficiency of the highest
3. ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN, AND ALLIED ARTS:
order in expressing Filipino culture and
Architecture design, interior design,
traditions, history, way of life, and aspirations.
industrial arts design, landscape
Under the Proclamation No.1001 dated April 27, architecture, and fashion design.
1972, the Order of the National Artist Award
(Orden ng Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng 4. MUSIC: Singing, composition, direction, and

Sining) was established. performance.

The first award was given to Fernando Amorsolo. 5. DANCE: Choreography, direction, and
On May 15, 1973, under the Proclamation No. performance.
1144. 6. THEATER: Direction, performance, and
The Presidential Decree No.28 that was issued production design.
on June 7, 1973, reiterated the mandate of CCP
7. VISUAL ARTS: Painting, sculpture,
to administer the National Awards as well as the
printmaking, photography, installation art,
privileges and honors to National Artist.
mixed media works, illustration, graphic arts,
performance art, and imaging.
The Order of National
Artists Aims to Recognize:

1. The Filipino artists who have made

significant contributions to the cultural
heritage of the country.

2. The Filipino artistic accomplishment at its

highest level and to promote creative
expression as significant to the development
of a national cultural identity.
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Qualifications For the The Following May Submit

National Artist Award Nomination:

1. Living artists who are natural-born Filipino Government and non-government cultural
citizens. organizations; Educational institutions; Private
foundations and councils.
2. The content and form of their work have
procured in building a Filipino sense of
nationhood. The Following May "Not"
3. An artist who have developed a mode of Submit Nomination:
creative expression or style and living a
legend on succeeding generations of artists.
Member of special research group as well as
4. An artist who manifest excellence in the agencies attached to CCP and NCCA; NCCA and
practice of their art form. CCP Board members, consultants, offices and
staff.
5. The artwork made has attained an
international and national recognition.
Elements of Art
Insignia of the Order of the
National Artists Lines

COLOR  Horizontal Line: Creates an impression of

serenity and perfect stability.
The central badge is a medallion divided into
 Vertical Line: Creates an impression of
three equal portions, red, white, and blue
strength and perfect stability.
APPEARANCE  Diagonal Line: Creates an impression of
action.
The insignia of the Order of the National Artists
 Curved Line: Creates an impression of
is composed of a Grand Collar featuring circular
gradual change of direction.
links portraying the arts, and an eight-pointed
 Circular Line: Creates an impression of
conventionalized sunburst suspended from a
abrupt change of direction.
sampaguita wreath in green and white enamel.
T YPES OF LINES
IMAGE
 Outlines: Made by the edge of an object or
Three stylized letter Ks—the “KKK” stands for
its silhouette.
the CCP’s motto: “katotohanan, kabutihan, at
kagandahan” (“the true, the good, and the  Contour Lines: Describe the shape of an
beautiful”) object and its interior detail.

 Expressive Lines: Catch the movement and

gestures of an active figure.

 Sketch Lines: Capture the appearance of an

object or impression of a place.
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 Calligraphic Lines: Elegant handwriting or  Triadic: Three colors that are evenly spaced
lettering done by hand. on the color wheel.

 Implied Lines: Lines that are not actually  Tetradic: Four colors that are evenly spaced
drawn but created by a group of objects on the color wheel.
seen from a distance.
COLOR PROPERTIES
 Actual Lines: Lines that we can actually
 Hue: Name of the color.
see
 Saturation: Intensity of the color.
 Implied Lines: Act in a similar way, but
instead of being physically there, they are  Luminance: Amount of brightness in a color.
created by our minds via suggestive
prompts.
Space

Shapes
Perspective is a technical means by which we
perceive distance in painting, by which we are
 Geometric Shapes are circles, squares, made to see the position of objects in space.
rectangles, triangles, and other geometric
 One-point perspective
shapes.
 Organic Shapes are shapes found in nature  Two-point perspective
and are free flowing, informal, and irregular
(abstract shapes).
 Positive Shapes are the solid forms in a Texture
design.
 Negative Shapes are the space around the
 Real Texture: Actual texture of an object.
positive shape.
Artists may create real texture in art to give it
 Static Shapes are shapes that appear stable
visual interest or evoke a feeling.
and resting.
 Dynamic Shapes are shapes that appear  Implied Texture: Makes a piece of art look
moving and active. like a certain texture. For example, a drawing
of a tree trunk may look rough but is just a
smooth piece of paper.
Color

PRINCIPLES OF ART
Colors are the way we see light reflected from a
RHYTHM
surface or refracted through a prism.
Refers to the repetition of certain elements to
COLOR COMBINATION : produce a pattern.
 Complementary: Two opposite sides.
MOVEMENT
 Monochromatic: Three shades, tones, and
The illusion of motion in a painting, sculpture, or
tints.
design.
 Analogous: Three colors that are side by
side.
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BALANCE
Contemporary Art
Refers to the visual weight in a picture and the
even distribution of elements in an artwork. REPUBLIC ACT N O. 7355

 Symmetrical Balance: Artwork where both Known as Manlilikha ng Bayan Act was
sides have the same elements in the same established in 1992 and shall mean citizen
position. engaged in any traditional art uniquely Filipino,
(The Delivery of the Keys by Pietro Perugino) whose distinct skills have reached such a high
level of technical and artistic excellence and have
 Asymmetrical Balance: Artwork balanced
passed it on to in his or her community with the
through contrast or differences of elements.
same degree of technical and artistic
(The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh)
competence.
PROPORTION
ROLES OF GAMABA AWARDEES:
Refers to the relationships between the size
1. Culture as part of our Philippine identity
of objects in a body of work. includes a variety of arts that enhance by our
CONTRAST National Living Treasure artists who are
recognized in their special contribution to
Shows differences between elements of art the national heritage.
in an artwork, highlighting how stronger 2. Engaged in any traditional art forms and has
each element is in relation to one another. contributed to the development of cultural
diversity and the creativity of humanity.
VARIETY
THE GAWAD MANLILIKHA NG BAYAN (GAMABA)
Diversity of elements used in an artwork to make
AWARDEES:
it more interesting.
GINAW BILOG
EMPHASIS
­ Preserve the Hanunuo Mangyan script and
Greater impact or highlight given to a certain
Ambahan (poem consisting of seven-syllable
element in an artwork.
lines) to ensure its preservation for posterity.
 The unusual ­ Surat Mangyan and Ambahan Poetry
 Strong contrast
MASINO INTARAY
 Isolation
 Converge: Lines and edges can work like ­ Master of basal (gong music), kulilal (highly
arrows to indicate a focal point. lyrical poem), bagit (instrumental music on
 Location: Using a bullseye as an example, the kusyapi), aroding (mouth harp), and
the location of a compositional element. babarak (ring flute), and was a prolific epic
chanter and storyteller.
HARMONY
­ Epic Chanter and Storyteller
Unity of an artwork through the arrangement of SAMAON SULAIMAN
related elements, making it feel cohesive and
whole. ­ He achieved the highest level of excellence
in the art of kutiyapi or kudyapi (two-
 Harmony in color stringed lute) playing and also proficient in
 Harmony in shape
kulintang, agong (suspended bossed gong
 Harmony in value with wide rim), gandingan (bossed gong with
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narrow rim), palendag (lip-valley flute), and
tambul.
­ Playing Kudyapi

L ANG DULAY HAJJA AMINA APPI

- She was recognized as the master mat

- She is credited with preserving her people’s
weaver. Her colorful mats with their complex
traditional T’nalak using abaca fibers as fine
geometric patterns showcased her precise
as hair which traditionally has three primary
sense of design, proportion, and symmetry
colors, red, black, and the original colors of
and sensitivity to color.
abaca leave recreated by her nimble hands—
- Mat weaving
the crocodiles, butterflies, and flowers.
- T’nalak Weaving
EDUARDO MUTUC
SALINTA MONON - He is an artist who has devoted his existence
to developing religious and secular artwork
- She was awarded for fully demonstrating the
in silver, bronze, and wood. His intricately
creative and expressive aspects of the
detailed retablos, mirrors, altars, and carosas
Bagobo abaca ikat (to tie or bond) weaving
are in church buildings and non-public
called inabal (traditional textile of Bagobo) at
collections. A range of these works are quite
a time when such art was threatened with
large, some exceeding forty feet, whilst some
extinction.
are very small and feature very nice and
- Inabal Weaving
refined craftsmanship.
- Metal Plating
UWANG AHADAS
DARHATA SAWABI
- He referred to for his ability and mastery in
playing different Yakan instruments (made of
- She remained devoted and persevered with
bamboo, wood, and metal) and for imparting
her mission to teach the artwork of pis syabit
his insight to the youngsters of his locale. He
weaving. Her strokes firm and sure, her color
keeps on performing and instruct despite his
sensitivity acute, and her dedication to the
diminishing visual perception, keeping the
best of her products unwavering.
Yakan melodic custom alive and thriving.
- Pis syabit Weaving
- Playing Yakan Instruments
MAGDALENA GAMAYO
FEDERICO CABALLERO
- She has been a master in abel weaving from
- He continuously works for the
Pinili, Ilocos Norte. She is not only weaving
documentation of the oral literature, in
traditional Ilocano textiles but also designs
particular the epics, of people. These ten
new patters. One of her designs employs a
epics, rendered in a language that, though
difficult weaving technique called pililian
related to Kiniray-a, is no longer spoken.
meaning partially. The weave produces a one
- Chanting the Sugidanon Epic of the Panay
of a kind design that takes after a string of
Bukidnon
flowers thus its name, inubon a sabong. She
did not formally study such traditional art.
ALONZO SACLAG
Instead, she watched closely as her aunt
made and imitated the patterns.
- His lifestyle work is to paint a portrait of his
- Abel Weaving
people to record a tradition of opposites and
dualities, a peoples’ character recorded in
cadences each aggressive and gentle. Play
Kalinga musical instruments dance patterns
and moves related to rituals.
- Playing Kalinga Musical Instruments
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rhythmic dance of a weaver’s dreams woven
into unique soulful pieces.
- B’laan Ikat or Tie-dye Fabric Weaving

TEOFILO GARCIA

- When he finishes fieldwork as a farmer, he TO BECOME A MANLILIKHA NG BAYAN, AN

focuses on the cultivation and development INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP CANDIDATE MUST:
of tabúngaw (Ilokano term for úpo). At the
age of fifteen (15) he learned the art of 1. Possess a mastery of tools and materials
Kattukong or tabúngaw hat making and needed for the traditional, folk art and be a
basket weaving from his grandfather. maker of works of extraordinary technical
- Kattukong or Tabúngaw Hat Making quality;
2. Have consistently produced works of
AMBALANG AUSALIN superior quality over significant period;
3. Have engaged in a traditional and folk art
- Apuh Ambalang, is significantly respected in which has been in existence and
all of Lamitan. Her ability is regarded unique: documented for at least fifty (50) years;
she can bring forth all designs and actualize 4. Command respect and inspire admiration of
all textile categories ordinary to the Yakan the country with his character and integrity;
community, who are known to be among the 5. Must have transferred and/or willing to
finest weavers within the Southern transfer to other members of the community
Philippines. She can perform the suwah the skills in the traditional and folk arts for
bekkat (cross-stitch-like embellishment) and which the community has become nationally
suwah pendan (embroidery-like known;
embellishment) techniques of the bunga 6. However, a candidate who, due to age or
sama category. infirmity, has left him/her/them incapable of
- Yakan Weaving teaching further his/her/their craft, may still
be recognized provided that he/she/they
ESTELITA TUMANDAN BANTILAN must possess the qualifications as
enumerated above.
- Since she was a child, she was bright and
careful in tangle weaving. Her perseverance THE CATEGORIES OF TRADITIONAL FOLK ARTS:
took place because of her supportive
husband. The thin strips of the pandanus  Folk Architecture
romblon (Pandanus copelandii merr. Bariu)  Maritime Transport
rise matrixed through deft fingers
 Weaving
performing an individual rhythm, the beat
 Carving
guided by her eyes. The arc of her torso
determines the dexterity of feet and toes.  Performing Arts
Hand/eye coordination happens inside a  Literature
frame of milliseconds.  Graphic and Plastic Art
- B’laan Mat Weaving  Ornament
 Textile or Fiber Art
YABING MASALON DULO
 Pottery
- Yabing Masalon Dulo, called as “Fu Yabing”,
was only fourteen (14) years old when she
started weaving. All her younger years were
spent in sharpening her skills and imparting
the knowledge to younger generations of
B’laan weavers. She follows her mother’s
movements back and forth. She colors the
fibers, counts the thread, and observes the
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exemplary is so good that it is an example for
others to follow. When something is the best, it
can be or reaches the highest point, it is
exemplary and thus worth imitating.

EDUARDO MUTUC OF APALIT, PAMPANGA

Living with the Artist METALSMITH
THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE SIGNIFICANT
Eduardo Mutuc is an artist who has dedicated
CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE ARTISTS THROUGHOUT THEIR
his life to creating religious and secular art in
ARTS. silver, bronze, and wood. His intricately detailed
1. Unique Identity. retablos, mirrors, altars, and carosas are in
churches and private collections.
Traditional arts reflect our diverse heritage and
cultural traditions. This is evident in all arts UWANG AHADAS OF L AMITAN , BASILAN
created by the artists who receive the GAMABA MUSICIAN
award. One of these arts is weaving. Though
Music was to become his constant companion.
weaving has long been part of our traditions, the
Uwang Ahadas is a Yakan, a people to whom
use of different materials and the different
instrumental music is of much significance,
tedious process make each art unique.
connected as it is with both the agricultural cycle
HAJA AMINA APPI OF UNGOS MATATA and the social realm.
WEAVER SAMAON SULAIMAN OF MAMA SA PANO,
MAGUINDANAO
Tawi-Tawi shows how pandan can be weaved
MUSICIAN
into mats with vibrant colors, beautiful
geometric designs and fine symmetry. These He was a master of the kutyapi, a two-stringed
mats are usually used by their people for prayer lute. He was also proficient in playing other
or as a gift to the newly-weds. instruments such as the kulintang, agong (a
suspended gong with a wide rim), gandingan
MAGDALENA GAMAYO OF PINILI, I LOCOS NORTE
(agong with a narrow rim), and tambul.
WEAVER
3. Way of Life.
She used traditional patterns. Her work is
The manner in which a person lives have
marked by her ability to replicate designs with
different aspects. In Philippines, we have
excellence and consistency.
different celebration, peace pacts, beliefs and
L ANG DULAY OF L AKE SEBU, S. COTABATO traditions. Some of this traits and belief are
WEAVER those performances that are performed by
Alonzo Saclag and Stories brought by Federico
She worked on traditional designs like
Caballero.
bulinglangit (clouds), kabangi (butterfly),
crocodiles, and flowers. ALONZO SACLAG OF LUBUAGAN, KALINGA

2. Exemplary Skills.
MUSICIAN & DANCER

Exemplary people excel at what they do and are He mastered local musical instruments, along
excellent examples to others. Something with dance patterns associated with rituals.
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These performances are performed during The traditional art shows the artist’s vision.
celebrations or communal agreement such as Moreover, it also inspires us to make the existing
peace pacts. art as an inspiration to enhance the art or create
our own artwork.

TEOFILO GARCIA OF SAN QUINTIN, ABRA

CASQUE MAKER

He is a gourd hat maker from San Quintin, Abra.

Since he is a farmer, he sees the need of gourd
FEDERICO CABALLERO OF CALINOG, ILOILO casques. He used the tabungaw (gourd) plant for
EPIC CHANTER useful protective hats to help the farmers
overcome heat during farming.
He tells stories that are about the lifeblood of a
people. In the stories people tell lies a window to SALINTA MONON OF BANSALAN, DAVAO DEL SUR
what they think, believe, and desire. In truth, TEXTILE WEAVER
people’s stories soundly encapsulate the essence
She is a respected textile weaver from Davao Del
of their humanity.
Sur, isolated herself from her family for months
4. Enduring Values. to finish her art. She once dreamt of establishing
the art through teaching new would-be weavers.
Values are usually reflected in literary arts such
as poem. Thus, the Mangyan script is one of the
four remaining syllabic scripts in the country In conclusion, GAMABA Artist
which was preserved through Ginaw Bilog of
Mansalay and reflected Values are usually
reflected in on the process in which it is created. The artworks of our GAMABA awardees are
indeed living treasures;
G INAW BILOG OF MANSALAY, ORIENTAL
MINDORO Their arts do not only express an idea or
POET feelings, but they also carry significant
contributions that are imbibed through
He was most popular in writing ambahan (a generations; and
metaphoric poem comprising seven-syllable
lines) on traditionally used bamboo tubes. His Inspired the contemporary arts that we use and
poems about advising the young, bidding a see today.
friend goodbye, and affection to their family and
friends.

DARHATA SAWABI OF PARANG SULU

TEXTILE WEAVER

Darhata Sawabi who was raised from birth to do

only household chores. She has never married.
Thus, weaving is her only possible source of
income. The money she earns from making the
colorful squares of cloth has enabled her to
become self-sufficient.

5. Vision.