QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 1067)
It is issued by the President by virtue of powers vested by the Constitution and existing laws, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1001 (as amended by Proclamation No. 1144) and Presidential Decree No. 208, in relation to Section 20, Chapter 7, Title I, Book III of Executive Order No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987).
The Constitution’s provision on State patronage of arts and letters is cited as the underlying policy for recognizing and supporting Filipino culture and artistic achievements.
The category of “National Artist” was created under Proclamation No. 1001 dated April 27, 1972.
The proclamation states that the declaration is upon the recommendation of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
He is declared National Artist for 2006 in the field of Visual Arts (Painting).
It states that preeminent achievements that enhance Filipino cultural heritage deserve government recognition to preserve and develop Filipino culture and strengthen national identity.
Proclamation No. 1144 amended Proclamation No. 1001, and the later proclamation (No. 1067) is done pursuant to these instruments.
The proclamation indicates it is issued pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 208, which forms part of the legal framework governing the National Artist award system.
It cites Section 20, Chapter 7, Title I, Book III of Executive Order No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987), as part of the authority structure for the issuance of such presidential proclamations.
The proclamation was signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and by the Executive Secretary, indicating standard presidential issuance with authority under the Constitution and laws, and affixation/attestation by the Executive Secretary.
It was done in the City of Manila on May 23, 2006.
It shows the instrument lays out factual and policy reasons (state patronage, creation of the National Artist category, cultural rationale, and the artist’s excellence) before making the operative declaration.
“Do hereby declare Benedicto R. Cabrera as National Artist for 2006.”
The proclamation emphasizes “preeminent achievements” that enhance Filipino cultural heritage and reflect excellence and national genius contributing to the Philippines’ and the world’s artistic heritage.
Because it ties the award to the government’s policy of preserving/developing Filipino culture and strengthening national identity, which serves as a governmental purpose behind the award.
They would cite the proclamation’s reference to Section 20, Chapter 7, Title I, Book III of Executive Order No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987) and the referenced proclamations/decree establishing the award framework.