QuestionsQuestions (LTO MEMORANDUM)
It is based on the Constitution’s policy of State patronage of arts and letters, and on Proclamation No. 1001 (creating the National Artist category), as amended by Proclamation No. 1144 and Presidential Decree No. 208, in relation to Section 20, Chapter 7, Title I, Book III of the Administrative Code of 1987 (E.O. No. 292).
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
His preeminent achievements in the field of Visual Arts (Painting).
The Constitution provides for State patronage of arts and letters.
Proclamation No. 1001 created the category; it was amended by Proclamation No. 1144; and further referenced together with Presidential Decree No. 208.
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
It indicates that the President’s act is not standalone; it is authorized and governed by an existing framework creating the National Artist category and its amendments.
To show that the President’s exercise of authority over the National Artist recognition is consistent with the administrative structure and powers recognized under the Administrative Code.
It serves as a general authority clause establishing that the President acts within constitutional and statutory authority when declaring the National Artist.
They set out the factual and legal premises—e.g., constitutional policy, creation of the National Artist category, and the cultural value of Jose T. Joya’s work—used to justify the final presidential declaration.
It emphasizes “preeminent achievements” that have enhanced Filipino cultural heritage and that reflect national genius contributing to artistic heritage for the Philippines and the world.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed it, and the Executive Secretary (Alberto G. Rómulo) affixed his signature as the by/for the President.
It includes the President’s signature, reference to the seal of the Republic of the Philippines, and the signature of the Executive Secretary, with a stated place and date of issuance.
It is directed to the late Jose T. Joya, as stated in the text (“DECLARING THE LATE JOSE T. JOYA…” and “do hereby declare the late Jose T. Joya”).