QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 285)
It cites the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, which provides for patronage of arts and letters by the State.
Proclamation No. 1001 (s. 1972), which created the National Artist category.
To declare the period from 05 August 2012 to 04 August 2013 as the Centennial Year of National Artist for Literature, Jose Garcia Villa.
From 05 August 2012 to 04 August 2013.
By virtue of the powers vested in the President by the Constitution and existing laws, upon the recommendation of the NCCA and CCP.
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) are enjoined as the lead agencies.
They shall do so in coordination with other government agencies.
The President issued the proclamation upon the recommendation of the NCCA and CCP.
They are reflective of preeminent excellence and of national genius that contributed to the national heritage of the Philippines and the world.
It merely declares a centennial period; the creation of the National Artist category is already stated as originating from Proclamation No. 1001 (s. 1972).
In the City of Manila.
The President signs (Benigno S. Aquino III). The Executive Secretary signs as well (Paquito N. Ochoa Jr.) by authority of the President.
They provide constitutional and policy justification for recognizing cultural achievements, reference the National Artist framework, and explain why Jose Garcia Villa deserves government recognition.
It directs (morally and administratively mandates, as a matter of executive policy) the NCCA and CCP to lead the centennial celebration in coordination with other agencies.