: It invokes the State’s constitutional policy of patronage of arts and letters.
: It was created under Proclamation No. 1001 dated April 27, 1972.
: It provides official State recognition to preeminent achievements that enhance Filipino cultural heritage and contribute to national identity.
: The late Ronald Allan K. Poe a.k.a. Fernando Poe, Jr. was declared National Artist for 2006 (posthumous).
: His achievements are described as being in the field of Film.
: The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
: Proclamation No. 1001, as amended by Proclamation No. 1144 dated May 15, 1973, and Presidential Decree No. 208 dated June 7, 1973.
: It cites Section 20, Chapter 7, Title I, Book III of Executive Order No. 292 as authority in relation to the National Artist recognition system.
: The President acts by virtue of powers vested by the Constitution and existing laws, upon recommendation of the CCP and NCCA.
: Yes. It expressly declares Fernando Poe, Jr. “(posthumous)” as National Artist for 2006.
: It states that his works and achievements reflect preeminent excellence, national genius, and contribute to the Philippines’ and the world’s artistic heritage.
: It was done in the City of Manila on May 23, 2006.
: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed it as President, and Eduardo R. Ermita signed as Executive Secretary.
: They state the factual and legal reasons (policy basis, agency recommendations, preeminent achievements) supporting the President’s formal declaration.
: 2006.
: It starts from the President’s constitutional authority, then proceeds to Proclamation No. 1001 (as amended by Proclamation No. 1144), Presidential Decree No. 208, and finally cites the Administrative Code provision in Executive Order No. 292.