PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 269

: The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines mandates the State to give patronage to arts and letters, ensuring support and recognition for Filipino artists and their contributions.
: It is an award established under Proclamation No. 1001 (s. 1972) to recognize Filipinos who have made distinguished and outstanding contributions to Philippine arts and letters.
: The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) jointly administer the award, with the CCP acting as the Secretariat.
: It is administered under Proclamation No. 1144 (s. 1973) and Republic Act No. 7356, which created the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
: Alice Reyes was declared National Artist for Dance.
: Her works and achievements made a lasting impact on the development and promotion of contemporary dance in the Philippines.
: The President of the Philippines, by virtue of powers vested by the Constitution and existing laws, upon joint recommendation by the CCP and NCCA.
: The declaration confers various privileges and emoluments which include, but are not limited to, recognition, financial benefits, and state support, as prescribed by law and commemorative honors.
: Proclamation No. 807, dated June 20, 2014, officially declares Alice Reyes as National Artist for Dance.
: President Benigno S. Aquino III signed the proclamation, with Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. countersigning.