Constitutional basis and legal authority
- The proclamation is grounded on the Constitution’s mandate of State patronage of arts and letters.
- The designation follows the creation of the National Artist category under Proclamation No. 1001 dated April 27, 1972.
- The designation is implemented pursuant to Proclamation No. 1001, as amended by Proclamation No. 1144 dated May 15, 1973.
- The proclamation further relies on 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.
Policy, purpose, and recognition rationale
- The proclamation advances the policy of preserving and developing Filipino culture and a national identity.
- The proclamation recognizes preeminent achievements as deserving government acknowledgment.
- The proclamation emphasizes that recognition strengthens the Filipino cultural heritage.
- The proclamation identifies Jose T. Joya’s achievements as reflecting preeminent excellence and national genius.
Recommendation and issuing process
- The proclamation states that it is issued upon the recommendation of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
- The proclamation states that it is issued upon the recommendation of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
- The President issues the designation by virtue of powers vested by the Constitution and existing laws.
National Artist declaration and field
- The proclamation declares the late Jose T. Joya as National Artist for 2003.
- The proclamation specifies Jose T. Joya’s field as Visual Arts (Painting).
- The proclamation characterizes his works and achievements as reflective of preeminent excellence.
- The proclamation recognizes his contribution to the artistic heritage of the Philippines and the world.