National Artists

Question 1

highest recognition awarded to Filipinos who have contributed significantly to the status of Philippine arts and letters

Answer 1

Order of National Artists

Question 2

Who conferred the Order of National Artists?

Answer 2

National Commission of Culture and Arts (NCCA) and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)

Question 3

By who and where is the Order of National Artists proclaimed and awarded?

Answer 3

awarded by the president in Malacanang Palace

Question 4

The Order of National Artists was first incepted as what?

Answer 4

“National Artist Award” in 1972 by President Marcos

Question 5

Who was the first awardee of the National Artist Award?

Answer 5

Fernando Amorsolo who died four days before receiving the award

Question 6

When was the National Artist Award renamed and when?

Answer 6

“Order if National Artists” or “Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining” in 2003

Question 7

How many national artists are there?

Answer 7

81 National Artists

Question 8

What are the selection criteria for National Artist of the Philippines according to the Gazette?

Answer 8

• must be a Filipino citizen (naturalized Filipinos for 10 years; deceased artist who passed away after 1972)
• work has contributed to nation-building
• distinctive style and pioneering works impact succeeding generations
• excellence in their practice of art form
• art form enriches artistic expression or style
• work is prestigious and gained national and international recognition

Question 9

What are the benefits of National Artists for all awardees?

Answer 9

• title of “National Artist”
• gold-plated medallion from Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas
• place of honour at state functions, ceremonies, and other cultural presentations
• state funeral prepared and paid by the goverwnt in the Libingan ng mga Bayani

Question 10

What are the benefits of National Artists for living awardees?

Answer 10

• minimum cash award if P200,000 (tax-free)
• minimum lifetime monthly of P50,000
• life insurance policy coverage
• medical and hospitalization benefits not exceeding P750,000 per year

Question 11

What are the benefits of National Artists for deceased awardees?

Answer 11

• one time minimum of P150,000 (Tax-free) for legal recipient

Question 12

What does the CCP motto “KKK” stand for?

Answer 12

“katotohanan, kabutihan, at kagandahan”

“the true, the good, and the beautiful”