THE NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

Question 1

This administer the nomination and selection of the CHOSEN EXEMPLARY ARTISTS, who are conferred by the President of the country.

Answer 1

THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE CULTURE AND THE ARTS (NCCA)

Question 2

What Presidential Proclamation No. CREATED and ESTABLISHED “the AWARD AND DECORATION OF NATIONAL ARTIST”

Answer 2

PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION NO. 1001, s. 1972

Question 3

This states that:

“to give appropriate ___________ and __________ to Filipinos who have __________ themselves and made ___________ contributions to Philippine ________ and _________”

Answer 3

RECOGNITION ; PRESTIGE
DISTINGUISED ; OUSTANDING
ARTS ; LETTERS

PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION NO. 1001, s. 1972

Question 4

This is the country’s HIGHEST HONOR given to an ARTIST.

Answer 4

THE NATIONAL ARTIST AWARD

Question 5

This _________ to the nation’s _______ _________ in the __________ and ___________ expression through distinct __________ and individual citizens.

Answer 5

EMBODIES ; HIGHEST ; IDEALS ; HUMANITIES ; AESTHETIC ; ACHIEVEMENTS

Question 6

What are the FIVE (5) QUALIFICATIONS for the NATIONAL ARTIST AWARD ?

Answer 6

1. FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP.
2. CONTRIBUTION OF THEIR WORKS TO NATION-BUILDING.
3. IMPACT OF THEIR DISNTINCTIVE AND PIONEERING WORKS OR STYLES ON SUCCEEDING GENERATIONS OF ARTISTS.
4. EXCELLENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF THEIR ART FORM WHICH ENRICHES ARTISTIC EXPRESSION OR STYLE.
5. PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITIONS.

Question 7

What are the AWARDS and PRIVILEGES granted to National Artists?

Answer 7

1. RANK AND TITLE OF NATIONAL ARTIST.
2. THE NATIONAL ARTIST GOLD-PLATED MEDALLION MINTED BY THE BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS AND CITATION.
3. LIFETIME EMOLUMENT AS WELL AS MATERIAL AND PHYSICAL BENEFITS COMPARAVBLE IN VALUE TO THOSE RECEIVED BY THE HIGHEST OFFICIALS OF THE LAND.
4. A PLACE OF HONOR IN STATE FUNCTIONS, NATIONAL COMMEMORATION CEREMONIES AND CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS.

Question 8

Of the “lifetime emolument” as well as materials and physical benefits, what is the minimum cash award net of taxes for living awardees?

Answer 8

P200,000 NET OF TAXES

Question 9

Of the “lifetime emolument” as well as materials and physical benefits, what is the minimum cash award net of taxes for posthumous awardees, which are p[payable to their legal heir/s?

Answer 9

P150,000 NET OF TAXES

Question 10

Of the “lifetime emolument” as well as materials and physical benefits, what is the minimum lifetime monthly stipend granted to National Artists?

Answer 10

P30,000

Question 11

Of the “lifetime emolument” as well as materials and physical benefits, this is given for awardees who are still insurable.

Answer 11

LIFE INSURANCE

Question 12

Of the “lifetime emolument” as well as materials and physical benefits, how much are the state funeral benefits?

Answer 12

NOT EXCEEDING P500,000

Question 13

This is a grand collar adorned by circular links representing the _______.

Answer 13

THE NATIONAL ARTIST INSIGNIA ; ARTS

Question 14

This commemorates the _____ and the color of the ____________.

Answer 14

THE NATIONAL ARTIST INSIGNIA, SUN ; PHILIPPINE FLAG

Question 15

What does the highly stylized Ks stand for in the National Artist Insignia?

Answer 15

KATOTOHANAN, KABUTIHAN, at KAGANDAHAN
(THE TRUE, THE GOOD, AND THE BEAUTIFUL)