Declaration and covered period
- The proclamation declares the period from 05 August 2012 to 04 August 2013 as the Centennial Year of National Artist for Literature, Jose Garcia Villa.
- The centennial-year coverage runs continuously starting on 05 August 2012 and ending on 04 August 2013.
- The declaration is specifically tied to the centennial birthday celebration of Jose Garcia Villa as National Artist for Literature.
Constitutional and policy basis
- The proclamation recognizes that the Constitution provides for patronage of arts and letters by the State.
- The proclamation grounds the recognition of the centennial celebration in the State’s pursuit of preserving and developing Filipino culture and a national identity.
- The proclamation emphasizes that preeminent achievements that enhance cultural heritage merit government recognition and acknowledgment.
- The proclamation highlights the works and achievements of Jose Garcia Villa as reflective of preeminent excellence and the national genius contributing to the Philippines’ and the world’s national heritage.
Reference to earlier recognition framework
- The proclamation notes that the category of National Artist was created under Proclamation No. 1001 (s. 1972).
- The centennial declaration operates within the established National Artist recognition framework created by Proclamation No. 1001 (s. 1972).
Who leads and how to coordinate
- The proclamation enjoins the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) as the lead agencies for the centennial celebration.
- The proclamation requires the NCCA and CCP to coordinate the celebration with other government agencies.
- The centennial year is implemented through lead-agency leadership by NCCA and CCP under coordinated government participation.