The National Living Treasures Award, alternatively known as the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA; lit.

[2] The National Living Treasures Award (Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan) was institutionalized in 1992 through Republic Act No.

To become a National Living Treasure, the candidate must possess the following qualifications:[3] A traditional artist who possesses all the qualities of a Manlilikha ng Bayan candidate, but due to age or infirmity has left them incapable of teaching further their craft, may still be recognized if:[3] The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan recipients, as exemplified in Republic Act No.

[5] As defined by UNESCO, the bearers of intangible cultural heritage are to be known internationally as Living Human Treasures.

The Filipino counterparts of this title are the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awardees.