Declaration of Alice Reyes as National Artist for Dance

The proclamation invokes the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines provision on State patronage of arts and letters.
It recognizes that the Order of National Artists Award was established under Proclamation No. 1001 (s. 1972).
It credits administration by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Cultural Center of the Philippines under Proclamation No. 1144 (s. 1973).
It cites the statutory framework under Republic Act No. 7356 (creating the National Commission for Culture and the Arts).

The proclamation’s declaration is anchored on the State’s constitutional policy to patronize the arts and letters.
It is intended to give appropriate recognition and prestige to Filipinos who distinguished themselves in Philippine arts and letters.
It grounds the award in the recognized impact of Alice Reyes’s works and achievements on the development and promotion of contemporary dance in the Philippines.

Alice Reyes is declared National Artist for Dance.
The proclamation attaches to this designation the privileges and emoluments provided for National Artists.

Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the Philippines, issues the proclamation by virtue of the powers vested by the Constitution and existing laws.
The President issues the declaration upon the joint recommendation of:
- the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and
- the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
The proclamation is issued with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines affixed.