The Philippines Today

Manlilikha ng Bayan Abina Coguit Agusan Manobo Embroidery One of the last and finest manunuyam among the Agusan Manobo people, Bae Abina utilizes her upbringing in her “Suyam” – the embroidery tradition of the Agusan Manobo. Following the tradition, Abina was chosen by the spirit of Tuma, and granted her the blessing to become a matugo … Read more

Manlilikha ng Bayan Adelita BagcalIlocano 2023 Manlilikha ng Bayan for Oral Traditions Manang Lita, as her community fondly calls her, has been championing the performance of the waning Ilocano oral tradition “Dallot” and other oral traditions since she was fifteen. Dallot is centered on courtship and wedding and is performed during social gatherings and Adelita … Read more

Manlilikha ng Bayan Samporonia Madanlo Mandaya Textile Weaving Regarded as one of the few remaining gi-pandayan (master artisan) of the Mandaya People, Samporonia is a master weaver of “Dagmay”. From harvesting the abaca, preparation, and the execution of the most challenging patterns, Samporonia’s works have been determined to be approximate to the quality of that … Read more

Manlilikha ng Bayan Amparo MabanagGa’dang Beadworks and Embroidery Afu Amparo, a highly esteemed gumabukat (beadwork/accessory maker) and gumasinnun (weaver) demonstrate her exceptional skill and artistry through her creation of Ga’dang traditional garments of unmatched excellence. Having accumulated years of expertise, her meticulous beadwork, expert embroidery, and precise weaving of Ga’dang textiles serve as a testament … Read more