National Artists of the Philippines & GAMABA Flashcards

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering the National Artists of the Philippines across various artistic categories, governing bodies, criteria, and GAMABA awardees.

National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)

The overall policy-making, coordinating, and executing body for Philippine arts and culture that administers the National Endowment Fund for Culture and the Arts (NEFCA).

Order of National Artist (Orden ng Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining)

The highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who have made significant contributions to Philippine arts, established under Proclamation No. 1001 on April 27, 1972.

Proclamation No. 1001

The executive decree issued on April 27, 1972, that established the Order of National Artist.

Fernando C. Amorsolo

The first National Artist, known as the 'Grand Old Man of Philippine Art,' famous for mastering backlighting, depicting 'Philippine sunlight,' and painting Planting Rice with Mayon Volcano.

Benedicto 'BenCab' Cabrera

Bestselling painter awarded in 2006, known for figurative works featuring figures wrapped in swirling fabrics, including his Sabel series.

Napoleon V. Abueva

The 'Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture' who worked in representational and modern abstract styles, pioneered 'buoyant sculpture,' and created Kaganapan and The Transfiguration.

Abdulmari Asia Imao

Visual artist who integrated Southern Philippine Muslim culture with modern art, blending Tausug and Maranao heritage using motifs like the Sarimanok, Sari-fish, and Okir designs.

Pablo S. Antonio

Pioneer of modern Philippine architecture who emphasized natural light and cross-ventilation, known for designing the Far Eastern University Campus.

Leandro V. Locsin

Architect known as 'Lindy' who used concrete, floating volumes, and simplified forms, best known for designing the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

Ildefonso P. Santos Jr.

Pioneer of landscape architecture in the Philippines who blended native tropical flora with modern spaces, best known for Paco Park.

Carlos Quirino

The first and only National Artist for Historical Literature, author of The Great Malayan (an early biography of Jose Rizal).

Nestor Vicente M. Gonzales (N.V.M. Gonzales)

Fictionist, essayist, poet, and educator whose key works include A Season of Grace, The Bamboo Dancers, and The Winds of April.

Nick Joaquin

Distinguished writer in English who used the pen name Quijano de Manila for his journalism; author of The Woman Who Had Two Navels, The Summer Solstice, and May Day Eve.

Edith L. Tiempo

Poet, fictionist, and critic who co-founded the Silliman National Writers Workshop in Dumaguete City.

Lamberto V. Avellana

Film director tagged as 'The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies' who directed Kandelerong Pilak, the first Filipino film shown at the Cannes Film Festival.

Eddie S. Romero

Screenwriter, director, and producer whose works include Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?, Banta ng Kahapon, and the Noli Me Tangere TV series.

Gerardo de Leon

Prominent film director of the 1950s-60s whose key works include Daigdig ng Mga Api, Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, Dyesebel, and Sisa.

Ronald Allan K. Poe (Fernando Poe, Jr. / FPJ)

Cultural icon as an actor, director, writer, and producer, known for works such as Mga Alabok sa Lupa, Partida, and Ang Probinsyano.

Leonor Orosa Goquingco

The 'Mother of Philippine Theater Dance' who blended folkloric and Asian elements into ballet and co-founded the Philippine Ballet Theater.

Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula

Dance director of the Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company who choreographed traditional folk/ethnic dances and pageants.

Ramon Obusan

Choreographer, researcher, and filmmaker who founded the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group to promote Filipino culture globally.

Andrea Veneracion

Founder of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, the first choir to win the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing twice.

Lucio San Pedro

Composer and conductor known for major works including Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, Lahing Kayumanggi, and Sa Mahal Kong Bayan.

Francisco Feliciano

Composer known for incorporating modal scales and indigenous musical elements into operas and orchestral works, such as Ashen Wings, Pamugun, and Sikhay sa Kabila ng Paalam.

Honorata 'Atang' dela Rama

The 'Queen of Kundiman' and the first actress to portray a 15-year-old in the original film adaptation of the sarsuela Dalagang Bukid.

Severino Montano

Theater figure who organized the Arena Theater Playwriting Contest at the Philippine Normal College.

Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero

Theater director who directed the UP Dramatic Club for 16 years and founded the UP Mobile Theater to pioneer campus theater tours.

Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA)

Also known as the National Living Treasures Award, established under Republic Act No. 7355 and administered by the NCCA to recognize traditional folk artists.

Republic Act No. 7355

The Manlilikha ng Bayan Act of 1992, which created the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan award.

Ginaw Bilog

1993 GAMABA awardee of the Hanunuo Mangyan cultural group in Oriental Mindoro (Region IV-B), recognized for Surat Mangyan and Ambahan poetry (7-syllable poetry).

Masino Intaray

1993 GAMABA awardee of the Pala'wan cultural group in Palawan (Region IV-B), recognized for epic chanting and traditional instruments (Basal, Kulilal, Bagit, Kusyapi).

Samaon Sulaiman

1993 GAMABA awardee of the Maguindanao group in BARMM, recognized for playing the Kudyapi (two-stringed lute) and gong ensembles.

Lang Dulay

1998 GAMABA awardee of the T'boli cultural group in South Cotabato (Region XII), recognized for T'nalak weaving using abaca fiber traditional patterns.

Salinta Monon

1998 GAMABA awardee of the Tagabawa Bagobo group in Davao del Sur (Region XI), recognized for Inabal weaving (Bagobo abaca ikat weaving).

Uwang Ahadas

2000 GAMABA awardee of the Yakan cultural group in Basilan (BARMM), recognized for playing Yakan traditional instruments.

Federico Caballero

2000 GAMABA awardee of the Sulod-Bukidnon group in Iloilo (Region VI), recognized for chanting the Sugidanon epics of Panay Bukidnon.

Alonzo Saclag

2000 GAMABA awardee of the Kalinga cultural group in CAR, recognized for playing Kalinga musical instruments and ritual dance.

Hajja Amina Appi

2004 GAMABA awardee of the Sama cultural group in Tawi-Tawi (BARMM), recognized for traditional mat weaving featuring geometric patterns and color symmetry.

Eduardo Mutuc

2004 GAMABA awardee from Apalit, Pampanga (Region III), recognized for silver, bronze, and wood metal plating for retablos, carosas, and altars.

Darhata Sawabi

2004 GAMABA awardee of the Tausug cultural group in Sulu (BARMM), recognized for Pis Syabit weaving (traditional Tausug headpiece textile).

Magdalena Gamayo

2012 GAMABA awardee of the Ilocano cultural group in Ilocos Norte (Region I), recognized for Abel weaving, specifically the inubon a sabong pattern.

Teofilo Garcia

2012 GAMABA awardee from San Quintin, Abra (CAR), recognized for Kattukong/Tabúngaw (gourd) hat making.

Ambalang Ausalin

2016 GAMABA awardee of the Yakan group in Basilan (BARMM), recognized for Yakan weaving using Suwah bekkat and Suwah pendan techniques.

Estelita Tumandan Bantilan

2016 GAMABA awardee of the B'laan cultural group in Sarangani (Region XII), recognized for B'laan mat weaving using Romblon pandan leaves.

Yabing Masalon Dulo

2016 GAMABA awardee of the B'laan group in South Cotabato (Region XII), recognized for B'laan ikat / tie-dye fabric weaving.