GAMABA

GAMABA Awardees

Individuals recognized for their significant contributions to Philippine arts and culture.

Surat Mangyan and Ambahan poetry

Preserve Hanunuo Mangyan Panaytayan, Mansalay script, and Ambahan.

Ginaw Bilog

Epic chanter and storyteller from Palawan skilled in basal, kulilal, and bagit.

Samaon Sulaiman

A master in playing Kudyapi and other traditional instruments.

Lang Dulay

A GAMABA Awardee known for preserving T'nalak weaving using abaca fibers.

Salinta Monon

Recognized for creative aspects of Bagobo ikat weaving and saving the art from extinction.

Uwang Ahadas

A GAMABA Awardee skilled in playing Yakan bamboo, wood, and metal instruments.

Federico Caballero

Documented Panay Bukidnon epics, especially the Sugidanon, preserving oral literature.

Alonzo Saclag

Recorded Kalinga traditions through music and dance, focusing on playing Kalinga musical instruments.

Hajja Amina Appi

Master mat weaver known for showcasing geometric patterns in mat weaving.

Eduardo Mutuc

Developed religious and secular artwork in silver, bronze, and wood through metal plating.

Darhata Sawabi

Devoted to teaching the art of pis syabit weaving with precision and dedication.

Magdalena Gamayo

Master in abel weaving, known for designing new patterns.

Teofilo Garcia

Skilled in Kattukong or Tabungaw hat making and basket weaving.

Ambalang Ausalin

Recognized for unique Yakan weaving skills, preserving cultural significance.

Estelita Tumandan

Master in B'laan mat weaving, showcasing intricate designs and perseverance.

Yabing Masalon Dulo

Skilled in B'laan Ikat or Tie-dye fabric weaving, passing knowledge to younger weavers.

Support Systems of Philippine Art

Institutions like the National Commission for Culture and Arts and Cultural Center of the Philippines supporting artists.

Puni (Bulacan)

Straw Folding In this art, the straws are folded by rolling elongated sheets of wax

Origami

art of paper folding

Singkaban

a decorated bamboo arch to welcome signage of a town

Bamboo Art

to must undergo some processes such as cleaning and cutting, peeling, splitting, stripping or weaving it.

Saniculas

Saniculas cookies made with imprint of San Nicolas de Tolentino

Polvoron Molder

This kitchen tool can help you mold the powder for polvoron into perfectly oval or round shapes

Pabalat

The art of making pastillas wrappers

Packaging

The packaging design can be simple and straight forward

Taka

Refers to the paper mache using carved wooded sculpture used as a mold

Paper Maché

Using molds, paepr pieces or pulp are put together with a glue or other adhesives

Pagbuburda

Taal embroideries are characterized by fine design

Stitching

The basic elements of sewing, knitting or embroidery whether by hand or machine

Loom Bands

These are also called as rainbow looms which are a plastic tool used to weave colorful rubber and plastic bands

Nylon Bracelets

A tough light weight elastic synthetic polymer ornament band hoop

Minimalism

Seeks to remove unnecessary elements, leaving only the essential.

Found Objects

Using seemingly useless items uniquely to create art.

Large-Scale Art

Creating huge artworks for public viewing.