Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 292)
Proclamation No. 292 declares the period from August 31, 2012, to August 30, 2013, as the Centennial Year of National Artist for Architecture, Design, and Allied Arts (Fashion Design), Ramon Valera.
The proclamation was made by virtue of the powers vested in the President by the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines and existing laws.
The NCCA and CCP are enjoined by the proclamation as lead agencies for the celebration of Ramon Valera's centennial birthday, coordinating with other government agencies to propagate his works.
The category of National Artist was created under Proclamation No. 1001 in 1972 to honor outstanding Filipino artists who have significantly enhanced Filipino cultural heritage.
Ramon Valera was the National Artist for Architecture, Design, and Allied Arts (Fashion Design), recognized for his preeminent achievements that contributed to the Philippines' national heritage and culture.
The 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates the State to patronize the arts and letters as part of preserving and developing Filipino culture and national identity.
The centennial year spans from August 31, 2012, to August 30, 2013.
Preserving and developing Filipino culture helps in maintaining a national identity and acknowledges the contributions of Filipino artists to cultural heritage.
The proclamation was signed by the President, and the seal of the Republic of the Philippines was affixed to the document, with the Executive Secretary also signing by authority of the President.