Manila, Oct. 24 -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has recognized 14 previous awardees of the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA).

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) administers the GAMABA, which recognizes the talent of individuals or groups of traditional and folk artists whose knowledge and abilities continue to thrive in their communities across generations.

"TESDA's partnership with the NCCA and other cultural advocates aims to promote traditional craftsmanship as a living skill that contributes to both cultural preservation and sustainable livelihoods," TESDA Secretary Jose Francisco Benitez said in a statement on Friday.

The awardees received a plaque from TESDA in a ceremo...