The proclamation is anchored on the Constitution’s provision for State patronage of arts and letters.
The Presidential power to issue the declaration is exercised by virtue of the powers vested in the President by the Constitution and existing laws.
The proclamation is issued pursuant to Proclamation No. 1001, and it is as amended by Proclamation No. 1144 dated May 15, 1973.
The proclamation is further issued pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 208 dated June 7, 1973, in relation to Section 20, Chapter 7, Title I, Book III of Executive Order No. 292 (the Administrative Code of 1987).

The proclamation recognizes that the National Artist award reflects the Government’s policy of preserving and developing Filipino culture and establishing a national identity.
The proclamation states that preeminent achievements that enhance Filipino cultural heritage merit acknowledgement by the Government.
The proclamation links the recognized individual’s achievements to Filipino cultural heritage and to artistic excellence contributing to the artistic heritage of the Philippines and the world.

Proclamation No. 1069 declares Ronald Allan K. Poe a.k.a. Fernando Poe, Jr. as National Artist for 2006.
The declaration is expressly made posthumously.
The proclamation identifies Film as the field reflecting the individual’s preeminent excellence and artistic contribution.

The proclamation is issued upon the recommendation of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
The proclamation is issued upon the recommendation of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
The recommendations support the declaration of the individual as National Artist for 2006 (Posthumous).

The proclamation states that it is signed by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, with the Executive Secretary signing on behalf of the President.
The proclamation is dated May 23, 2006 and is signed in the City of Manila.
The proclamation includes the Presidential seal and signatures executed for authentication: (Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO and (Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA.