QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 383)
The proclamation states that the Constitution provides for State patronage of arts and letters (i.e., the constitutional policy supporting and encouraging the arts).
Proclamation No. 1001 created the category of “National Artist,” which recognizes preeminent achievements in arts and letters as part of the State’s cultural policy.
Edgar Sinco Romero, also known as Eddie Romero.
He is declared National Artist for 2003.
Film and Broadcast Arts.
It cites his works and achievements as reflective of preeminent excellence and national genius contributing to the artistic heritage of the Philippines and the world.
The proclamation states that the President acted upon the recommendation of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
Proclamation No. 1001 (April 27, 1972), as amended by Proclamation No. 1144 (May 15, 1973) and Presidential Decree No. 208 (June 7, 1973).
The proclamation cites Section 20, Chapter 7, Title I, Book III of Executive Order No. 292 as part of the authority for the President’s action.
It was signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, done in the City of Manila on May 26, 2003.
It states the President acted by virtue of powers vested by the Constitution and existing laws, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1001 (as amended) and in relation to the Administrative Code provision cited.
It indicates that the President’s discretionary power is exercised in response to prior evaluative/recommendatory inputs from designated cultural bodies, reflecting a structured selection process.
They set out the factual and legal premises—constitutional policy, creation and amendments of the National Artist category, and the candidate’s qualifications—supporting the dispositive portion.
Alberto G. Rómulo is shown as Executive Secretary.
It frames the award as recognition and acknowledgment that supports the preservation and development of Filipino culture and the fostering of a national identity.
No detailed list of specific works is provided in the excerpt; it generally relies on an assessment that his film and broadcast arts achievements reflect preeminent excellence.
It confers official recognition by the State, making the declaration an authoritative government act that recognizes the person as National Artist for the specified year.