Declaration of Francisco F. Feliciano as National Artist

The proclamation grounds its action on the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines provision on patronage of arts and letters by the State.
It recognizes that the Order of National Artists Award was established under Proclamation No. 1001 (s. 1972).
It recognizes that the Order is jointly administered by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
It recognizes administration through the role of the Cultural Center of the Philippines as the Order of National Artists Award Secretariat by virtue of Proclamation No. 1144 (s. 1973) and Republic Act No. 7356.

The proclamation states that the State recognizes distinguished Filipinos who have made outstanding contributions to Philippine arts and letters.
It affirms that Francisco F. Feliciano’s contributions have brought awareness worldwide of the country’s unique indigenous music.
It declares that the recognition is part of the Order of National Artists Award system designed to confer “appropriate recognition and prestige.”

The President declares Francisco F. Feliciano as National Artist for Music.
The proclamation states that the declaration carries the privileges and emoluments attached thereto.
The declaration is made upon the joint recommendation of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

The Cultural Center of the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts submit the joint recommendation.
The President issues the proclamation: BENIGNO S. AQUINO III.
The Executive Secretary countersigns the proclamation: PAQUITO N. OCHOA, JR.

The proclamation identifies Francisco F. Feliciano as a composer, conductor and educator.
It emphasizes that his works and achievements have contributed to increasing global awareness of the Philippines through indigenous music.

The proclamation is “DONE in the City of Manila” on June 20, 2014.
It bears the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
It is signed by the President and countersigned by the Executive Secretary, with the proclamation’s issuance formalities reflected in its signature blocks.