First awarded in 1993 to three outstanding artists in music and poetry, the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan has its roots in the 1988 National Folk Artists Award organized by the Rotary Club of Makati-Ayala.

The Filipino counterparts of this title are the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awardees. There are currently twenty-five declared GAMABA awardees, all of which have exemplified the highest standard in their respective field of expertise.

1993年12月17日 · The Filipino counterparts of this title are the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awardees. There are currently sixteen declared GAMABA awardees, all of which have exemplified the highest standard in their respective field of expertise.

2019年6月9日 · This document summarizes what the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) award is, including profiles of six Filipino artists who received the award. The GAMABA award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to Philippines' intangible cultural heritage through traditional arts.

The document lists awardees of the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) and National Artists of the Philippines. The GAMABA list from 1993 includes 13 awardees who worked in various art forms including poetry, music, dance, textiles, metal smithing, and weaving.

This document provides brief biographies of 12 individuals who were awarded for their mastery of traditional Philippine arts and crafts.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES OF AN AWARDEE? A minimum cash award of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 200,000.00), net of taxes. A minimum lifetime personal monthly stipend of Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php 50,000.00). Medical and hospitalization benefits not exceeding Php 750,000.00 per year.