QuestionsQuestions (BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 165)
It cites the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, which provides for the patronage of the arts and letters by the State.
It was established under Proclamation No. 1001 (s. 1972). Its purpose is to give appropriate recognition and prestige to Filipinos who have distinguished themselves and made outstanding contributions to Philippine arts and letters.
It is described as the highest national recognition conferred upon Filipinos who made distinct contributions to the development and promotion of Philippine arts and culture.
It is jointly administered by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), pursuant to Proclamation No. 1144 (s. 1973) and Republic Act No. 7356 (the law creating the NCCA).
Executive Order (EO) No. 236 (s. 2003), as amended by EO No. 435 (s. 2005), provides that the NCCA and the CCP shall advise the President on the conferment of the Order of National Artists.
The President of the Philippines—specifically Rodrigo Roa Duterte—is the authority who makes the declaration, by virtue of powers vested in him by the Constitution and existing laws.
It states that the declaration is made upon the joint recommendation of the NCCA and the CCP.
Agnes D. Locsin; Salvacion Lim-Higgins (posthumous); Marilou Diaz-Abaya (posthumous); Ricardo “Rickya” Lee; Nora Cabaltera Villamayor; Gemino H. Abad; Fides Cuyugan-Asensio; and Antonio “Tonya” Mabesa.
It states her works and achievements in dance spurred a growing interest in neo-ethnic style among young artists; thus, she is recognized for dance.
It says she transformed the national costume into a world-class silhouette, inspiring generations of Filipino designers—implying her contributions to costume/design and related creative arts.
It says her works formed part of the “Second Golden Age of Cinem(a)” in the Philippines.
They are described as iconic films that formed part of the “Second Golden Age of Cinem(a).”
She is recognized in film and broadcast arts, and her work is said to depict everyday realities and aspirations of the common man in important Filipino films.
His work, consisting of historical anthologies, provides future generations with a comprehensive view of the landscape of Philippine poetry and fiction.
It states her work in opera contributed greatly to a Renaissance of classical musical theater in the country.
It states he is a director, actor, and teacher whose work greatly contributed to the growth and diversity of Philippine theater.
It states that the declared National Artists are entitled to the privileges and emoluments attached thereto, without specifying the amount or details in the excerpt.
It is signed by the President, references authority by the Executive Secretary, is sealed as the Republic’s act, and indicates it was done in the City of Manila on June 10, 2022.