Mission of the Project

Project Pamanang Likha is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines by highlighting the works and lives of the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awardees. These National Living Treasures are master artists and cultural bearers who have made significant contributions to the country’s traditional arts. Our mission is to showcase their extraordinary talents, stories, and crafts to a wider audience, fostering deeper appreciation and awareness of their invaluable role in sustaining Filipino cultural identity. Through this project, we aim to inspire pride in local heritage, support the artists’ livelihoods, and ensure their legacies endure for future generations.

Renowned GAMABA Artists and Their Iconic Works

Lang Dulay

A T'boli weaver known for her intricate T'nalak textiles. Her designs, inspired by nature and dreams, preserved her community’s rich weaving tradition (1998).

Salinta Monon

A Bagobo-Tagabawa weaver celebrated for her mastery of the Inabal fabric, a traditional handwoven textile with elaborate geometric patterns (1998).

Eduardo Mutuc

A master craftsman in religious and secular metalwork, creating intricate silver and wood pieces that preserve Pampanga's centuries-old sculpture tradition (2004).

National Commission for Culture and the Arts

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) formulates and implements policies and plans that will conserve and promote the nation's historical and cultural heritage.