Amendment on Order of National Artists

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 435: Amendment on Order of National Artists

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amendment on Order of National Artists

Law: Executive Order No. 435

Decision Date: Jun 8, 2005

President Elpidio Quirino issues Executive Order No. 435, amending previous executive orders to establish new price ceilings for commodities such as Mello-Cup Coffee, Kleenex, Kotex, and Locally Produced White Bond Paper in the Philippines.

Law Summary

Rationalization of Awards and Consistency in Conferment

EO No. 236 aimed to rationalize the roster of civil awards in the Philippines.
Ensured consistent criteria for conferment, preserving the integrity and prestige of awards.
Established order of precedence in line with international protocol and traditional norms.

Role of Cultural Bodies in Conferment of National Artists

The Order of National Artists is conferred upon recommendation by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
EO 435 harmonizes award procedures with existing laws including Proclamation No. 1001, Proclamation No. 1144, Presidential Decree No. 208, RA No. 7356, and the Administrative Code of 1987.

Recognition of National Artists and Their Contributions

The Order of National Artists is the highest national honor given to Filipinos with distinct contributions to the development and promotion of Philippine culture and the arts.
It encourages continued excellence and recognition of cultural heritage.

Specific Amendments Made by EO No. 435

The amendment revises the section on the Order of National Artists to include it alongside other prestigious orders such as National Scientists, National Social Scientists, and Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (Award for National Living Treasures).
The National Artist for Historical Literature, created under EO No. 451 (1997), is now subsumed under the Order of National Artists.

Procedural and Legal Foundation

The NCCA and CCP advise the President on conferment decisions.
Aligns award procedures with the pertinent legal instruments to ensure clarity and legal conformity.

Effectivity

The amendment took effect immediately upon adoption on June 8, 2005 by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

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