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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 208: Privileges and Fund for National Artists

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Privileges and Fund for National Artists

Law: Presidential Decree No. 208

Decision Date: Jun 7, 1973

Presidential Decree No. 208 grants privileges and honors to National Artists in the Philippines, including cash awards, pensions, medical benefits, and a place of honor in state functions, with the requirement of remaining a citizen of the country to retain these privileges.

Law Summary

Privileges and Honors Granted to National Artists

Cash award of ₱10,000 upon conferment.
Life pension of ₱2,000 monthly.
Medical and hospitalization benefits.
Lifetime insurance coverage of ₱50,000 through GSIS and/or private insurers, with premiums paid by the government or donors.
Priority seating and recognition in state functions, national ceremonies, and cultural presentations.
State funeral with all arrangements and expenses borne by the government upon death.

Role and Functions of the National Artists Awards Committee

Composed of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Board of Trustees.
Administers the Award and Decoration of National Artist.
Authorizes travel expense disbursements for National Artists to attend exhibitions of their works benefiting the public.

Citizenship Condition for Retaining Honors

Awardees must remain Philippine citizens to retain the award, decoration, privileges, and honors.

Creation and Management of the Special Fund

Establishes a Special Account with an initial ₱500,000 appropriated from the National Treasury.
Replenishment appropriations to be included annually in the General Appropriations Act.
Disbursement overseen by the National Artists Awards Committee.
Subject to audit by the Commission on Audit.
Semi-annual financial reports to the Office of the President required.

Legal Effect and Enforcement

The decree is part of the law of the land.
Effective immediately upon promulgation.
Signed by the President of the Philippines and Executive Secretary.

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