Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 435)
The main purpose of EO No. 435 is to amend Section 5 (IV) of EO No. 236 to harmonize the procedure for awarding the Order of National Artists with existing laws and clarify its order of precedence among Philippine honors.
EO No. 236 rationalizes the roster of civil awards and decorations of the Philippines, ensuring a consistent criterion in conferring honors, preserving their integrity and prestige, and establishing a clear order of precedence.
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) advise the President on the conferment of the Order of National Artists.
It is the highest national recognition conferred upon Filipinos who have made distinct contributions to the development and promotion of Philippine culture and the arts.
Proclamation No. 1001 as amended by Proclamation No. 1144, Presidential Decree No. 208, Republic Act No. 7356, and Section 20, Chapter 7, Title 1, Book III of EO No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987).
The National Artist for Historical Literature, created under EO No. 451 dated October 9, 1997, is subsumed under the Order of National Artists.
The honors include the Order of National Artists, Order of National Scientists, Order of National Social Scientists, and Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (Award for National Living Treasures).
The amendment took effect immediately upon its adoption on June 8, 2005.
Recognition is based on their valuable contributions to the cultural heritage of the Philippines and the encouragement of excellence in the arts and letters.