LESSON 2 GAWAD SA

MANLILIKHA NG
BAYAN
• Key Terms
National Living treasure
Manlilikha ng
bayan National
Commission for Culture
and the Arts National
Commission on
Indigenous People
National living treasure
In April 1992 , the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan or National
Living Treasure Award institutionalized through Republic Act NO.
7355. Tasked with the administration and implementation of the award
is the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)

The States recognition of such sociocultural contributions was formalized in 1992 through Republic Act. No. 7355
The Manlilikha ng Bayan. The Main objective of the award is to honor and support traditional folk artists and to
see to it that their skills and craft both are preserved. The awaed is tied with a program that ensures the transfer of
their skills to the next generation and the promotion of craft both locally and internationally. In 2014 the Senate of
the Philippines adopted Senate of the country living treasure
Emblem

The Award logo is representation of the human form used in traditional cloth. Below the logo is the phase
‘Manlilikha ng Bayan’ written in Baybayin, an ancient Filipino script used in the Philippines in the sixteenth
century
• Criteria
• a. Should be a filipino citizen or group belonging to an indigenous or traditional
cultural community anywhere in the Philippines engaged in filipino traditional art in
the following categories: folk architecture maritime transport, weaving, carving,
performing arts, letirature, graphic and plastic arts, ornament, textile or fibe art,
pottery , and other artistic expressions of tradional culture
• b. Should have been engaged in the tradition and craft for a significant period of the
time with a least fifty years of existence and documentation
• c. Should have produced and performed of artistic, distintive and superior quality
• d. Should possess mastery of the tools and materials that are needed for the art and must have a
reputation for being an art master and craft maker in the community where he/she belongs
• e. Should have passed on and/or will pass traditional crafts and skill to other members of the
community by virtue of teaching in case when Manlilikha ng bayan candidate sis incapble of
teaching futher his/her craft skill
Process
1. Panel
The Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan is administered by committee, which is assisted by an ad hoc panel of expert.
The panel is composed of a representative from each of committees of the Sub commission on Cultural
Communities and Tradional Arts, such as the office of the Muslim affairs (OMA) the National Commission on
Indigenous peoples (NCIP) and other appropriate institution. The ad hoc panel of reviewers is composed of five
members of the Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan Committee and four individuals identified by the Committee
among scholars, practitioners, and expert in the traditional art.

2. The Nominations
Nominations can come from the member os the ad hoc panel expert, the subcommisions on cultural
communities and tradional arts, government and private institutions, universities, and other person
knowledgeable of any of the categories: folk architecture, maritime transport, weaving, carving,
performing arts, pottery, amd other artistic expression of traditional dance.
3. The Screening
The ad hoc search commitees are deployed to various prioty areas in the country to conduct searches and
document the candidates art or craft. The ad hoc panel of reviewers reevaluates the qualifications of the
candidates and submit their recommendations to the NCCA Board of Commisioners. Once selected, the
president of the Philippines
Awards and Incentives
The awardee receives a specially designed medallion or plaque, with a duplicate set
that should be donated to and displayed in provincial museum or the largest cultural
center in the awardee community. The awardee is given an initial grant of
Php100,000 and a Php14,000 lifetime stipend per month. The awardee is granted
maximum cumulative amount of Php750,000 medical and hospitalization Benefits as
well funeral assistance similar as those received by the National Artists.

Awardees
First awarded in 1993 to three outstanding artists in music and poetry, the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan has its
roots in the 1998 National folk artist Award organized by the Rotary Club to Makati-Ayala As a group, these folk
traditional artist reflect the diverse heritage and cultural traditions that transcend their beginnings to become part of
our national character. As Filipinos, they bring age old customs, craftsand ways of living to the attention. As
envisioned under R.A 7355” “Manlilikha ng Bayan” shall means citizen engaged in any traditional Art.
Samaon Sulaiman
Birth and Death: March 3, 1953- May 21 2011
Category: Musician (Kudyapi)
Samon Sulaiman was the acclaimed master and teacher of the kudyapi. Kudyapi is a
popular solo instrument of the Maguindanaon. One of the largest Islamic groups in the
Philippines. It is two-stringed plucked lute that comes in variety of shapes and forms
and has different names depending on which cultural tribe you belong to.
The Maguindanaon kudyapi is said to be one of the most difficult traditional
Filipino instruments to maste. One string gives the melody depending on the
position of the movable frets. This instrument provides a wide range of timbre and
sound and is open to creative rhythmic invention.
Samaon Sulaiman is considered a master of technically difficult instrument. He was
a teachers serving as influential factor to the other kudyapi masters in the region.
For his dedication to keep the kudyapi alive when other communities have but
abandoned this unique traditional filipino instrument, he was awarded the award sa
Manlilikha ng Bayan in 1993
Samaon Sulaiman Kudyapi
Masino Intaray
Birth and death: April 10, 1943-November 30, 2013
Category: Musician (basal or gong) and epic chanter (kulial and bagit)
Place and birth: brookes Point, Palawan
Masino Intaray was a storyteller, epic chanter, and a master musician. He was skilled
with the tradional Palawan instrumentation and accompaniments like the kulilial
(lyrical love poem). Aroding (mouth harp). Babarak (ring flute) bagit (instrumental
music mimicking the movement of nature), most especially the basal (ensemble of
gongs). His musical talent was heard when he used the basal as tambilaw which ritual
offering to their rice god and tinapay which is a rice wine drinking ritual, his masterful
use of the basal gongs entertained the audience and ingorated the festivieties with
music. The basal ensemble is composed of the following instruments the Gimbal which
is a tubular drum that provides the basic rhythm, the Sanang which is a pair of
undersized gongs with boss narrow rims, and the Agungs, usually numbered from one
to threes which are gongs that have wide turned in rims and prominent boss.
Added to the ensemble are stamping of the feet of the tribe young women on the
bamboo floor, creating a percussion dance called tarak. The basal ensemble is a perfect
metaphor of the unity and cooperation of the indigenous Palawan tribe.

Masino Intaray Gimbal Basal or Gong

SALINTA MONON
BIRTH AND DEATH: DECEMBER12, 1920- JUNE 4, 2009
CATEGORY: Weaver [abaca ikat or inabel]
PLACE BIRTH: Bansalan, Davao del sur

Salinta monon had started weaving since she was 12 years old, under the tutelage of her mother. At young age, she
had already exhibited skill and talent in anabel weaving which is a form of ikat weaving. Her dedication to her craft
may be attributed to her aspiration to learn the art of her forefathers. She had continuously woven throughout her
life,
and her skills were so well-refined that she can recognized a design and its weaver with just one look
her work is known for their intricate designs and quality. Her works are priced high not only for their
quality but also the time it takes to create a piece of garment . A typical Bogobo tubular skirt that measures
3.5 meters by 0.42 meters takes about three to four months to finish.

At the time of her award, she and her sister were the only bogobo weavers left in their community. She hoped that
regardless of the distractions and pressures of the modern world, other women would take up this traditional craft
to preserve and continue their ethnic community’s cultural heritage.
Salinta Monon Abaca ikat or inabel
ALONZO SACLAG
BIRTH: August 4, 1942
Category: Musician, dancer and preservationist
Place of birth: Lubugan , kalinga province
Alonzo Saclag was the genius of kalinga dance and performing art. He dedicated himself to the promotion and
preservation of the kalinga culture for the benefit of his tribe and others.
Through careful observation and practice, he was able to master the kalinga musical instruments and
ritualistics ndance movements. He readily passed on his knowledge to the young in hopes that they too may
learn and appreciate their cultural heritage.
Some of his preservation effirts include the revival of the gangsaor the kalinga gong which was on the
brink of the disappearing. He successfully petitioned that the capitol building be turned into a museum
where their cultural artifacts can be exhibited and preserve, hence the creation of the lubuagan branch of
the national museum. He campains in school to teach children the folk songs their grand parents used to
sing. He lobbies at local radio station to also promote and play the traditional songs of the kalinga. He also
established the kalinga budong dance troup which showcases the rich performing arts of the region.
He dreams that someday he could be able to create showcase kalinga village where the rich culture and
artistry of his people can be sgown. This village will also serve as an ecological safe haven where visitors
can walk around and hear the feel nature. He believes his village would create and sow a deep sence of
pride among his people and in turn help preserve their kalinga heritage.
ALONZO SACLAG Musician, dancer and preservationist
Magdalena Gamayo
Birth: August 13, 1924