Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 809)
The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines provides for state patronage of arts and letters.
It was established 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 and the Cultural Center of the Philippines jointly administer the award.
Proclamation No. 1144 (s. 1973) and Republic Act No. 7356, which is the Law Creating the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
His works and achievements as a poet, fictionist, and essayist that greatly contributed to the development of the country's literary arts and strengthened Filipino nationalism.
By virtue of the powers vested in the President of the Philippines by the Constitution and existing laws.
The proclamation mentions privileges and emoluments, but specific details are generally provided by existing laws and policies governing the Order of National Artists.
It signifies the official recognition and authentication of the proclamation by the government.
The Executive Secretary, Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., signed the proclamation by the President.
The declaration was done on June 20, 2014, as stated in the proclamation.