Senator Loren Legarda is all praise and gratitude for master weaver Magdalena Gamayo on her 100th birthday.
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According to Legarda, Gamayo, a national living treasure, remains a source of inspiration for Filipinos as she perpetuates the art of beautiful weaving.
Gamayo, a winner of Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan, based in Ilocos Norte, celebrated her 100th birthday on August 13. She earned the national award for her contributions to weaving inabel textiles and keeping the craft alive.
The National Award recognizes traditional Filipino artisans or artists whose skills have achieved a high level of technical and artistic excellence