Browsing category Gameng Lifetime Awardees

Benito Calingay Agbucar – Awardee 2009


  A simple lackluster hand-woven basket sitting in a corner may not be as exciting as a hand-blown glass displayed on a pedestal – but by far, its uses are beyond compare. Hand-woven baskets are a creation of skilled hands with acquired dexterity from years of enduring practice, perseverance and industry. An epitome of these

Modesto Domingo Juan – Awardee 2009


  Modesto was born in Barangay Marikit, Solsona, Ilocos Norte on February 12, 1937. He graduated from Solsona Gabaldon Elementary School and learned to farm at an early age. He moved to Sarrat and later married Ludivina Bueno. They have two children, Modesto and Angelita. Modesto, learned to play the drums when he was only

Gloria Aduana Cocson – Awardee 2008


Vibrant and full of enthusiasm, Gloria Aduana Cocson is a role model for every young woman possessing creative talent and an aptitude for business. Gloria was born in a quiet but happy neighborhood of Barangay 10, Barani, Batac, Ilocos Norte on April 4, 1942, the third of the four children of Policarpio Aduana and Consuelo

Fortunato Vilones Basa – Awardee 2007


Fortunato Vilones Basa whose parents, Basa Infiel and Giwalit Vilona Basa, migrated to Naguilian, Nueva Era then known as Gernaden, from Abra during the Spanish colonial period. Youngest of 12 children, Fortunato was born on February 10, 1925. At an early age of 18, he was appointed Treasurer, Kagawad and Lupon of Brgy. Naguilian, during