REVIEWER FOR CPAR – FINALS 1.

Living artist who have been Filipino citizen for the

last ten years prior to nomination as well as those who
have died after the establishment of award in 1972
LESSON 6: NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE but were Filipino citizens at the time of their death.
PHILIPPINES 2. Artist who have helped build a Filipino sense of
WHAT IS NATIONAL ARTISTS? nationhood through the content and forms of their
works.
 A National Artist is a Filipino citizen who has
been given the rank and title of National Artist in 3. Artist who have distinguished themselves by
recognition of his or her significant contributions pioneering in a mode of creative expression or
to the development of Philippine arts and letters. style, making an impact on succeeding generations of
artists.
 81 National Artist in total (including the newly 4. Artist who have created a significant body of works or
added last 2022) have consistently displayed excellence in the
practice of their art forms.
 The Order of National Artists of the Philippines is
the highest recognition given to Filipino 5. Artist who enjoy broad acceptance through
individuals who have made significant prestigious national or international recognition or
contributions to Philippine arts and culture. It is events.
jointly administered by the National Commission
for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural
Center of the Philippines (CCP) and is conferred PROFILES OF NATIONAL ARTISTS
by the President of the Philippines.

 The National Artist Award was established under FERNANDO AMORSOLO

Proclamation No. 1001, signed on April 27, National Artist for Visual Arts - Painting, 1972
1972, by President Ferdinand Marcos. This Paco, Manila, National Capital Region
proclamation created the Order of National
Artists (Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng  is one of the most important artists in the history
Sining) as the highest honor given to Filipino of painting in the Philippines. Amorsolo was a
artists who have made significant contributions portraitist and painter in the rural Philippine
to Philippine arts and culture. landscapes from Paco, Manila. He is popularly
known for his craftmanship and mastery in
the use of light. He earned a degree from the
Liceo de Manila Art School in 1909.
CATEGORIES OF A NATIONAL ARTISTS:
1. Architecture and Allied Arts
2. Dance
3. Design (including Fashion
4. Film and Broadcast Arts
5. Literature
6. Music
7. Theater “AFTERNOON MEAL” by Fernando C. Amorsolo
8. Visual Arts

CRITERIA FOR BEING A NATIONAL ARTIST

 National Artist for Visual Arts – Painting, 1973
Angono, Rizal, Region 4 A – CALABARZON

 the poet of Angono, single-handedly revived the

forgotten art of mural and remained its most
distinguished practitioner for nearly three
decades. The lush tropical sense of color and
an abiding faith in the folk values typified by
the townspeople of Angono became the
hallmark of his art.

“Planting Rice”

“BAYANIHAN”

“The Making of Philippine Flag”

FRANCISCA REYES-AQUINO

National Artist for Dance, 1973

Bocaue, Bulacan, Region 3 - Central Luzon

 is a folk dancer from Bocaue, Bulacan. She is

noted for her research on Philippine folk dance.
She is a recipient of the Republic Award of Merit
and the Ramon Magsaysay Award. She was
also known as the “Mother of Philippine Folk
Dancing.” “ANG MAGPUPUKOT”
ARTWORKS  “Magpupukot” is a Filipino (Tagalog) word that
refers to the act of pulling or hauling in a fishing
• Philippine National Dances (1946)
net, usually done by a group of fishermen. It is
• Gymnastics for Girls (1947) commonly associated with traditional fishing
methods where a large net is cast into the water
• Fundamental Dance Steps and Music (1948) and then drawn back to shore to collect fish.
• Foreign Folk Dances (1949)
• Dances for all Occasion (1950)
• Playground Demonstration (1951)
• Philippine Folk Dances, Volumes I to VI.
BOTONG FRANCISCO
 Architecture, espousing architecture reflective
of Philippine traditions and culture.

“PROCESS THROUGH EDUCATION”

“CAPITOL THEATRE”
AMADO V. HERNANDEZ
National Artist for Literature, 1973
Hagonoy, Bulacan, Region 3 – Central Luzon
Tondo, Manila, National Capital Region

 commonly known as Amado V. Hernandez

(September 13, 1903 – March 24, 1970), was a
Filipino writer and labor leader who was known
for his criticism of social injustices in the
Philippines and was later imprisoned for his
involvement in the communist movement. He
was the central figure in a landmark legal case
that took 13 years to settle.
“THE QUEZON HALL, U.P”

ANTONIO J. MOLINA

National Artist for Music, 1973

Quiapo, Manila, National Capital Region

 was a Filipino composer, conductor and music

administrator. He was named a National Artist of
the Philippines for his services to music. He was
also known as the Claude Debussy of the
Philippines due to his use of impressionism in
music.
JUAN F. NAKPIL
National Artist for Architecture, 1973 “RIZAL HOUSE” – reconstructed only
Quiapo, Manila, National Capital Region

 architect, teacher and civic leader, is a pioneer GUILLERMO TOLENTINO

and innovator in Philippine architecture. In
essence, Nakpil’s greatest contribution is his National Artist for Visual Art - Sculpture, 1973
belief that there is such a thing as Philippine Malolos, Bulacan, Region 3 – Central Luzon
  represents the National Artist Awards for NAPOLEON ABUEVA
Sculpture in 1973. He is considering as the
National Artist for Visual Arts - Sculpture, 1976
"Father of Philippine Arts" because of his
great works like the famous "Bonifacio Tagbilaran, Bohol, Region 7 – Central Visayas
Monument" symbolizing Filipinos cry for freedom
located in intersection of EDSA and Rizal  He is also entitled as the "Father of Modern
Avenue and "The Oblation" in UP signifying Philippine Sculpture". He was awarded
academic freedom. National Artist of the Philippines in the field of
 He is also the mentor of Napoleon Abueva Visual Arts.

“THE BLOOD COMPACT”

“UP OBLATION”

“THE TRANSFIGURATION”
LEONOR OROSA -GOQUINGCO
“BONIFACIO MONUMENT”
National Artist for Dance - 1976
Jolo, Sulu, Region 15 – Autonomous Region of Muslim
JOSE GARCIA VILLA Mindanao

National Artist for Literature, 1973  was a Filipino national artist in creative dance.
She was known as Trailblazer, Mother of
Singalong, Manila, National Capital Region Philippine Theater Dance and Dean of
 His ideas on literature were provocative. He Filipino Performing Arts Critics. She died on
stirred strong feelings. He was thought too July 15, 2005 of "cardiac arrest secondary to
individualistic. He published his series of erotic cerebro-vascular accident" at the age of 87.
poems, "Man Songs" in 1929. It was too bold
for the staid UP administrators, who summarily
suspended Villa from the university. He was LAMBERTO V. AVELLANA
even fined P70 for "obscenity" by the Manila
National Artist for Film and Theatre, 1976
Court of First Instance.
Bontoc, Mountain Province, Region 14 – Cordillera
Administrative Region

 Avellana, director for theater and film, has the

distinction of being called “The Boy Wonder of
Philippine Movies” as early as 1939. He was
the first to use the motion picture camera to
establish a point-of-view, a move that
revolutionized the techniques of film narration.
JOVITA FUENTES
National Artist for Music, 1976
Capiz, Region 6 – Western Visayas

 was an opera singer and a great diva. from

“MOTHER AND DAIGHTER”
Capiz, She was the first female National Artist
for Music in 1976. Also, Jovita Fuentes
‘portrayal of Cio-cio san in Giacomo Puccini’s
Madame Butterfly at Italy’s Teatro Municipal di
Piacenza was hailed as the “most beautiful
interpretation of the part”. This is all the more
significant because it happened at a time when
the Philippines and its people were scarcely
heard of in Europe.
VICTORIO C. EDADES
National Artist for Visual Arts - Painting, 1976
“THE BUILDERS”
Dagupan, Pangasinan, Region 1 – Ilocos Region

 was named a National Artist in 1976.

 Painting distorted human figures in rough, bold
impasto strokes, and standing tall and singular in
his advocacy and practice of what he believes is
creative art, Victorio C. Edades emerged as the
“Father of Modern Philippine Painting”.

“THE SKETCH”

“PORTRAIT OF THE PROFESSOR”

2022 newly awarded National Artist  Pottery and other artistic expressions of
traditional culture.
 Agnes Locsin – Dance
 Salvacion Lim-Higgins – Design (Fashion) What are the incentives received by the awardee?
 Nora Aunor – Film and Broadcast Arts
A Manlilikha ng Bayan awardee receives:
 Marilou Diaz-Abaya – Film and Broadcast Arts
 Ricardo “Ricky” Lee – Film and Broadcast Arts  Specially design Gold Medallion
 Gemino Abad – Literature  An initial grant of P100,000 and
 Fides Cuyugan-Asensio – Music  P10,000 monthly stipend for life.
 Antonio “Tony” Mabesa – Theater
 Ryan Cayabyab – 2018 awardee
GINAW BILOG - Poet, Hanunuo Mangyan
 Ban Cab (Benedicto Cabrera)
Panaytayan, Oriental Mindoro
LESSON #7: GAWAD SA MANLILIKHA NG BAYAN
 A common cultural aspect among cultural
GAWAD SA MANLILIKHA NG BAYAN
communities nationwide is the oral tradition
 The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan, or the characterized by poetic verses which are either
National Living Treasure Award, is conferred on sung or chanted.
Filipinos who are at the forefront of the practice,  Ambahan, a poetic literary form composed of
preservation, and promotion of the nation’s seven-syllable lines used to convey messages
traditional folk arts. through metaphors and images.
 Republic Act. No. 7355 - An act of providing for
MASINO INTARAY - Musician and Storyteller
recognition of National Living Treasures, other
wise known as the Manlilikha ng Bayan Act, and Pala’wan, Brookes Point, Palawan
the promotion and Development of Traditional
Folk Arts, providing funds. Therefore, and for  Living in the highlands of southern Palawan are
other purposes. the Palawan people, who, together with the
Batak and Tagbanwa, are the major indigenous
To become a ”Manlilikha ng Bayan” the candidate cultural communities of Palawan.
must possess the following qualifications:  The Palawan (Tribes) have no notion of
property. To them, the earth, sea, sky and
 He/ she is an inhabitant of an
nature’s elements belong to no one.
indigenous/traditional Cultural community
 Their basic social ethic is one sharing. Their
anywhere in the Philippines that has a presence
most important rituals such as the Tambilaw
indigenous customs, beliefs and rituals and
and the Tinapay are forms of vast and lavish
traditions.
sharing, particularly of food and drinks, skills and
 He/she must have engaged in a folk-art tradition
ideas.
that has been existence and documented for at
 An outstanding master of the Basal, Kulilal and
least fifty (50) years.
Bagit is Masino Intaray, a gifted poet, bard artist,
 He/she must have consistently performed or
and musician who was born near the head of the
produced over a significant period.
river in Makagwa valley on the foothill of
 He/she must possess a mastery of tools and
Mantalingayan mountain.
materials needed by the art.
SAMAON SULAIMAN - Manlilikha ng Bayan for Folk
CATEGORIES
Performing Arts - Maguindana-on, Mamasapano,
The Award shall be given in each, but not limited to the Maguindanao
following categories of traditional folk arts:
 In the field of music, the Maguindana-on have
 Folk arts few peers among Filipino cultural communities.
 Maritime transport Their masters on the Kulintang (gong-chime)
 Weaving/carving and Kutyapi/Kudyapi (two-stringed plucked lute)
 Performing arts are comparable to any instrumental virtuoso in
 Literature the East or West.
 Textile or fiber art  The Kutyapi is a favorite solo instrument among
both Muslim and non-Muslim Filipinos, and is
 also played in combination with other types until the market began to be flooded with
instruments. cheap machine-made fabrics.
ALONZO SACLAG - Manlilikha ng Bayan for Folk
Performing Arts - Musician and Dancer

 A Kalinga master of dance and the

performing arts, he has made it his mission
to create and nurture a greater
consciousness and appreciation of Kalinga
culture, among the Kalinga themselves and
beyond their borders.
 According to his son, Robinson, he received
no instruction, formal or otherwise, in the
 The Maguindanao Kutyapi is one of the most performing arts. Yet he has mastered not
technically demanding and difficult to master only the Kalinga musical instruments but also
among Filipino traditional instruments, which is the dance patterns and movements
one reason why the younger generation is not associated with his people’s rituals. His tool
too keen to learn it. was observation, his teacher, experience.
 Samaon Sulaiman achieved the highest level of  He cites as an example the Budong or the
excellence in the art of Kutyapi playing. Learning peace-pact, an established remedy for the
to play the Kutyapi from his uncle when he was tribal wars that continue to rack their region.
about 13 years old, he has since, at 35 become
the most acclaimed Kutyapi master FEDERICO CABALLERO - Manlilikha ng Bayan for
Folk Literature - Epic Chanter, Sulod – Bukidnon
LANG DULAY - Manlilikha ng Bayan for Traditional
Weaving - T’boli, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato  Federico Caballero, from the mountains of
Central Panay to ceaselessly work for the
 Lang Dulay knows a hundred designs, including documentation of the oral literature, particularly
the Bulinglangit (clouds), the Bankiring (hair the epics, of his people.
bangs), and the Kabangi (butterfly), each one  Together with scholars, artists, and advocates of
special for the stories it tells. Using red and black culture, he painstakingly pieces together the
dyes, she spins her stories with grace. Her elements of this oral tradition nearly lost.
textiles reflect the wisdom and the visions of her  His own love for his people’s folklore began
people. when he was a small child. His mother would lull
SALINTA MONON - Manlilikha ng Bayan for Traditional his brothers and sister to sleep, chanting an
episode in time to the gentle swaying of the
Weaving Tagabawa-Bagobo
hammock.
Bansalan, Davao del Sur
UWANG AHADAS - Manlilikha ng Bayan for Folk Music
 Practically, since she was born, Salinta Monon – Musician, Yakan
had watched her mother’s nimble hands glide
 Uwang Ahadas is a Yakan, a people to whom
over the loom, weaving traditional Bagobo
instrumental music is of much significance,
textiles.
connected as it is with both the agricultural cycle
 She developed a keen eye for the traditional
and the social realm.
designs, and now, at the age of 65, she can
 One old agricultural tradition involves the
identify the design as well as the author of a
Kwintangan Kayu, an instrument consisting of
woven piece just by a glance.
five wooden logs hung horizontally, from the
 She and her sister are the only remaining
shortest to the longest, with the shortest being
Bagobo weavers in her community.
nearest the ground.
 Salinta has built a solid reputation for the quality
 With this heritage, as rich as it is steeped in
of her work and the intricacies of her designs.
music, it is no wonder that even as a young
 She used to wear the traditional hand-woven
child, Uwang joyously embraced the demands
tube skirt of the Bagobo, of which the sinukla
and the discipline necessitated by his art.
and the bandira were two of the most common
 From the Gabbang, a bamboo xylophone, his
skills gradually allowed him to progress to the
 Agung, the Kwintangan Kayu, and later the
other instruments. Even musical tradition failed
to be a deterrent to his will.
 Uwang, however, is not content with merely his
own expertise. He dreams that many more of
his people will discover and study his art.
With missionary fervor, he strives to pass on his
knowledge to others. His own experience serves
as a guide.