Ambalang Ausalin, A National Living Treasure Awardee from Lamitan City, Basilan

Ambalang Ausalin is one of the three Mindanaoans who were proclaimed as "Manlilikha ng Bayan" or National Living Treasures by President Rodrigo Duterte in January 2017.

She is respected for her commitment in safeguarding and promotion of weaving the traditional Yakan textiles, especially the colorful tennun or tapestry weave. Coming from a family of weavers in Parangbasak, Lamitan City, Apuh Ambalang, as she is called by other weavers, has learned the craft at a young age and is able to execute the most intricate designs.