QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 435)
It amends Section 5(IV) of Executive Order No. 236 to harmonize and clarify the procedure and precedence-related provisions on the Order of National Artists, consistent with existing laws and presidential issuances.
Section 5(IV) of EO No. 236, particularly the portion dealing with the Order of National Artists in the honors code.
Because EO 236 rationalized honors but the procedure for awarding the Order of National Artists needed alignment with Proclamation No. 1001 (as amended by Proclamation No. 1144), Presidential Decree No. 208, and Republic Act No. 7356, in relation to the Administrative Code (EO No. 292).
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
The Order of National Artist, described as the highest national recognition conferred upon Filipinos who have made distinct contributions to the development and promotion of Philippine culture and the arts.
It amends Section 5(IV) to integrate the Order of National Artists into the stated order of precedence among national honors (as reflected in the text’s re-ordered listing).
It states that the NCCA and CCP shall advise the President on the conferment of the Order of National Artist; the President remains the appointing authority for the conferment.
Proclamation No. 1001 (as amended by Proclamation No. 1144), Presidential Decree No. 208, Republic Act No. 7356, and the Administrative Code provisions (EO No. 292, Book III, Title 1, Chapter 7, Sec. 20).
It indicates EO 236’s rationale for rationalizing and clarifying precedence and honors to conform to accepted international protocol practices, which EO 435 continues by harmonizing procedures.
It states that the National Artist for Historical Literature created under EO No. 451 (s. 1997) is subsumed under the Order of National Artists.
It means the separate category created under EO 451 is absorbed into the broader Order of National Artists—i.e., recognition is no longer treated as a distinct category separate from the Order.
It takes effect immediately upon adoption (8 June 2005). This implies the amended provision on advising and subsumption applies right away for the relevant process of conferment.
The President (Gloria Macapagal Arroyo) signed it, and Eduardo R. Ermita signed as Executive Secretary, indicating official issuance and attestation in accordance with government practice.
It emphasizes due recognition for valuable contributions to the cultural heritage of the country and encourages the spirit of excellence in the arts and letters.
EO No. 435 is an amendment to EO No. 236; it modifies Section 5(IV) relating to national honors and specifically the Order of National Artists.
EO No. 435 uses the term 'shall advise the President on the conferment' of the Order of National Artist, as reflected in the amended text.