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In 1972, the Philippines
named its first national artist –

world class painter Fernando
Amorsolo. The national artist
award is a great honor given to a
Filipino whose life and works have
contributed to the advancement
of the country’s arts and letters.
The national artist then
became part of the prestigious THE NATIONAL
roster of the Order of National
Artists, NCCA and CCP jointly ARTISTS OF THE
administer the nomination and
selection of the chosen exemplary
PHILIPPINES
artists, who are conferred by the
President of the country.
Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, s. 1972,
In 1972
created and established “The Award
and Decoration of National Artist.” This law
enabled the government “to give
appropriate recognition and prestige to
Filipinos who have distinguished
themselves and made outstanding
contributions to Philippine arts and letters.”
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A
NATIONAL ARTIST?
The National Artist award is the country’s
highest honor given to an artist who
according to the NCCA, “embodies the
nation’s highest ideals in the humanities and
aesthetic expression through the distinct
achievements of individual citizens.”
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL ARTIST
AWARD
1. Living artist who are natural-born Filipino at the
time of nomination, as well as those who died after
the establishment of the award in 1972 but were
Filipino citizens at the time of their death. Filipinos
who have lost and reacquired Filipino citizenship,
through dual citizenship status at least the minimum
period of five years, shall be eligible for nomination.
2. Artists who through the content and form of
their works have contributed in building a
Filipino sense of nationhood.
3. Artists who have pioneered in a mode of

creative expression or style, thus earning
distinction and making an impact on
succeeding generation of artists.
4. Artists who have created a substantial and
significant body of works and/or expression or style.
5. Artists who enjoy broad acceptance through the

following:
a. Prestigious national or international
recognition, such as the Gawad CCP para sa Sining,
CCP Thirteen Artist Award, and NCCA Alab ng
Haraya.
b. Critical acclaim or reviews of their works.
c. Respect and esteem from peers.
WHAT DOES THE AWARD GIVE?
-According to NCCA, the national artist will
be given the following:
1. The rank and title of National Artist as
proclaimed by the President of the
Philippines.
2. The National Artist gold-plated medallion
minted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
(BSP) and citation.
3. Lifetime emolument and material and physical benefits
comparable in value to those received by the highest officers of
the land such as the following:
a. A minimum cash award of (P200, 000), net of taxes for living

awardees, and a minimum cash award of (P150,000), not of taxes
for posthumous awardees, payable to legal heir(s).
b. A minimum lifetime personal monthly stipend of P30,000.
c. Life insurance coverage for awardees who are still insurable.

d. A state funeral benefit not exceeding P50,000. A place of
honor, in line with protocular precedence, in state functions,
national commemoration ceremonies, and all cultural
presentations.
THE NATIONAL ARTIST INSIGNIA
On the right is the insignia of
the Order of National Artists. It is a
Grand Collar adorned by circular links
representing arts. The main medallion
commemorates the sun and the colors
of the Philippine flag. The highly
stylized three letters Ks
Stand for “katutuhanan, kabutihan, at
kagandahan” (the true, the good, and
the beautiful).
ACTIVITY NO. 5
In 2009, the organizers of the National Artist award
were criticized when the roster came out with names that
were not part of the list during the nomination and
selection process.
Visit the following Web sites:
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/446065/sc-voids-national-
artist-award-on-alvarez-caparas-2-others and
http://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/arts-and-
culture/34382-carlo-j-rio-alma-word-war to know more
about this controversy and answer the following
questions:
1. Who were the awardees for the
year 2009?
2. Who were the artists that were not
included in the original list?
3. Who filed a case in Supreme Court?
4. What is the latest news or updates
on the case?
Evaluation: Project Performance
You are a jewelry designer, and the
Philippine government commissions you to
come up with a new design for the National
Artists Insignia. The President of the
Philippines will approve your work. Draw your
design incorporating the arts and motifs from
different regions in the country. Explain the
elements that you have included in your
design.

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In 1972, the Philippines

named its first national artist –

3. Artists who have pioneered in a mode of

5. Artists who enjoy broad acceptance through the

a. A minimum cash award of (P200, 000), net of taxes for living

b. A minimum lifetime personal monthly stipend of P30,000.

c. Life insurance coverage for awardees who are still insurable.

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