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A State Funeral, the arrangements for and the expenses of which shall be borne by the Government, upon the death of the National Artist.

Coverage by a life insurance policy by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and or/ private insurance companies from date of conferment the award, in the event that the National Artist is insurable, the premiums for which shall be paid by the National Government or by donation from any governmental or private entities.

Medical and Hospitalization benefits not exceeding PhP750,000.00 per year.A minimum lifetime personal monthly stipend of Fifty Thousand Pesos (PhP50,000.00).A minimum cash award of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos(PhP200,000.00), net of taxes.The following privileges are provided to those conferred with the Order of National Artist:Ģ.1 The rank and title of National Artist, as proclaimed by the President of the Philippines Ģ.2 The National Artist gold-plated medallion minted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and citation Ģ.3 A lifetime emolument and material and physical benefits comparable in value to those received by the highest officers of the land such as: The National Artist Award was thereby renamed the Order of National Artist (Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining).

#ONA ARTIST CODE#

236 dated September 19, 2003, otherwise known as the Honors Code of the Philippines, conferred additional prestige on the National Artist Award by raising it to the level of a Cultural Order, fourth in precedence among the orders and decorations that comprise the Honors of the Philippines, and equal in rank to the Order of National Scientist and the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA).

7356 dated Apand given broad responsibilities over the development and promotion of the Filipino national culture and the arts, including awards to persons who have significantly contributed to the development and promotion of Philippine culture and the arts.ġ.4 Executive Order No. 208 issued on Jreiterated the mandate of CCP to administer the National Artist Awards as well as the privileges and honors to National Artists.ġ.3 The NCCA was organized under Republic Act No. 1144 dated named the CCP Board of Trustees as the National Artist Awards Committee and Presidential Decree No. The first award was conferred posthumously later that year to Fernando Amorsolo.ġ.2 Proclamation No. 1001 dated Apto give appropriate recognition and prestige to Filipinos who have distinguished themselves and made outstanding contributions to Philippine arts and letters. While the Republic bestows due recognition to these singular achievements, it, in turn, honors its own cultural heritage, whose enrichment these achievements have significantly affected, enhanced, and given direction.ġ.1 The Order of National Artist ( Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining) was established under Proclamation No. The ONA is one of the Honors conferred by the Republic of the Philippines that embodies the nation’s highest ideals in the humanities and aesthetic expression through the distinct achievements of individual citizens. The order is jointly administered by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and conferred by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation by both institutions.

The Order of National Artist aims to recognize:Ī) Filipino artists who have made significant contributions to the cultural heritage of the country ī) Filipino artistic accomplishment at its highest level and to promote creative expression as significant to the development of a national cultural identity andĬ) Filipino artists who have dedicated their lives to their works to forge new paths and directions for future generations of Filipino artists. The Order of National Artist (ONA) is the highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts.

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