QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 807)
The proclamation cites the 1987 Constitution’s policy on the patronage of arts and letters by the State (commonly recognized under Article XIV of the Constitution, which covers education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports).
It exists to give appropriate recognition and prestige to Filipinos who have distinguished themselves and made outstanding contributions to Philippine arts and letters.
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), with the CCP and NCCA acting through the Order of National Artists Award Secretariat.
The proclamation cites Proclamation No. 1144 (s. 1973) and Republic Act No. 7356 (the law creating the National Commission for Culture and the Arts) as bases for the administration/secretariat arrangement.
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
The President declares Alice Reyes as National Artist for Dance, granting her the privileges and emoluments attached to the award.
It was signed by Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the Philippines. The Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. countersigned it.
It was done in the City of Manila on June 20, 2014.
It indicates that the President is exercising authority specifically grounded in constitutional power and statutes that govern the National Artists award.
It states that her works and achievements made a lasting impact on the development and promotion of contemporary dance in the Philippines.
It indicates that National Artists receive benefits and monetary/financial emoluments plus other privileges that are legally attached to the award under the existing National Artists framework.
It ties the conferment to the constitutional mandate for State patronage of arts and letters and to an established national recognition system intended to honor outstanding contributions.
It shows that the award program has an existing legal origin and institutional framework, and Proclamation No. 807 applies that framework to a specific individual.
The Executive Secretary countersigns, which is the standard practice indicating administrative processing and authentication of presidential issuances.
It indicates a specific, individual act of declaration (conferring the title and associated benefits) rather than a general law or policy setting rule-making for all cases.