Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 383)
The Constitution of the Philippines provides for State patronage of arts and letters, which serves as the basis for recognizing National Artists.
Proclamation No. 1001 dated April 27, 1972, created the category known as National Artist in the Philippines.
Edgar Sinco Romero, also known as Eddie Romero, was declared as National Artist for 2003.
Eddie Romero was recognized for his achievements in the field of Film and Broadcast Arts.
The Cultural Center of the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts recommended the conferment.
He was declared National Artist by virtue of the Constitution, existing laws, Proclamation No. 1001 as amended, and Presidential Decree No. 208, in relation to the Administrative Code of 1987.
To honor preeminent achievements that enhance Filipino cultural heritage and contribute to the preservation and development of Filipino culture and national identity.
Proclamation No. 1144 amended the original proclamation creating the National Artist category, and Presidential Decree No. 208 provides additional legal frameworks for the recognition process.
Executive Order No. 292, known as the Administrative Code of 1987, provides provisions related to the powers and functions of executive agencies in charge of administering the National Artist awards.
The proclamation was signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and attested by Executive Secretary Alberto G. Romulo.