Masino Intaray

Masino Intaray 

• was born on April 10, 1943 near the river in Makagawa Valley on the Foothill of Mantalingayan Mountain in the Province of Palawan

•  lived his life in the Province of Palawan, Brooke’s Point with his wife and 4 sons.

• passed away at the age of 70 on November 30, 2013 due to complications from diabetes with the inclusion of multiple bouts of stroke. 

• Intaray was buried on December 2, 2013.

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Masino Intaray as a Musician

• was a Filipino Poet, bard artist, and musician, as well as a storyteller, who is well known for his performance, skills, and proficiency in the local traditions of the Basal (Gong), Aroding (Mouth Harp), and Babarak (Ring Flute); along with a knowledge in playing the Kudyapi (two-stringed, fretted boat-lute).

• was also well versed in terms of Kulilal (Songs) and Bagit (Vocal Music).

• was also a skilled epic chanter, which is known for hist endurance, memory, and creativity to chant epics, narratives, and myths into the night and for several nights in a row.

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The Impact and Achievements of Masino Intaray

• was awarded the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan, or National Living Treasures Award, in 1993. (The award is conferred upon a “Filipino citizen or group of Filipino citizens engaged in any traditional art uniquely Filipino, whose distinctive skills have reached such a high level of technical and artistic excellence and have been passed on to and widely practiced by the present generations in his/her community with the same degree of technical and artistic competence,” according to Executive Order no. 236.)

• He has preserved the Indigenous customs, beliefs, rituals, and traditions in existence that is also documented for at least 50 years. 

• Passed on his skills to other members of the community to continue their legacy