Declaration of Benedicto R. Cabrera as National Artist

The President acts by virtue of powers vested by the Constitution and existing laws.
Proclamation No. 1067 is issued pursuant to Proclamation No. 1001 dated April 27, 1972.
Proclamation No. 1001 is expressly stated as being amended by Proclamation No. 1144 dated May 15, 1973.
The proclamation is also issued pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 208 dated June 7, 1973.
The proclamation cites Section 20, Chapter 7, Title I, Book III of Executive Order No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987) as a related authority.

The proclamation recognizes that the Constitution provides for State patronage of arts and letters.
Proclamation No. 1067 affirms a governmental policy of preserving and developing Filipino culture and advancing a national identity.
The proclamation recognizes that preeminent achievements that enhance the Filipinos’ cultural heritage deserve government recognition and acknowledgement.
The proclamation states that the National Artist recognition aims to advance and acknowledge artistic excellence contributing to the Philippines’ cultural heritage and national genius.

Proclamation No. 1067 declares Benedicto R. Cabrera as a National Artist.
The proclamation specifies the National Artist year as 2006.
The proclamation specifies the field as Visual Arts (Painting).
The proclamation states that the recipient’s achievements reflect preeminent excellence and the national genius contributing to the artistic heritage of the Philippines and the world.

The President issues the declaration upon the recommendation of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
The President issues the declaration upon the recommendation of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
The President issues the declaration by virtue of powers vested by the Constitution and existing laws.
The declaration is made pursuant to Proclamation No. 1001, as amended by Proclamation No. 1144, and Presidential Decree No. 208.

The proclamation is executed in the City of Manila.
The proclamation is executed on the 23rd day of May of the year Two Thousand and Six.
The proclamation includes the President’s signature of GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO.
The proclamation includes the attestation/signature of EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Executive Secretary.
The proclamation directs that the seal of the Republic of the Philippines be affixed.