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• National Artist Award


  The highest distinction bestowed upon Filipino Artists whose body of work is recognized by their peers and more importantly by their countrymen
• Tangible Arts


  • Architecture
  • Literature
  • Visual Arts
  • Fashion Design
• Tangible cultural heritage


  Includes buildings and historic places, monuments, artifacts, etc., which are considered worthy of preservation for the future. It has a physical presence.
• The Order of National Artist (Orden ng Pambansa ng Alagad ng Sining) was established under Proclamation No. 1001


  April 27, 1972
• The Order of National Artist was established to give appropriate recognition and prestige to Filipinos who have distinguished themselves and made outstanding contributions to Philippine arts and letters
• Fernando Amorsolo was the first Philippine National Artist in 1972
• Proclamation No. 1144 named the CCP Board of Trustees as the National Artist Awards Committee


  May 15, 1973
• Presidential Decree No. 208 reiterated the mandate of CCP to administer the National Artist Awards as well as the privileges and honors to National Artists


  June 7, 1973
• To date, there are 73 Filipinos recognized as National Artists
• The last recognition of National Artists, in which seven artists were given the distinction

  2018
• The last recognition of National Artists before 2018

  2014
• National Artists Award


  The original name of the recognition, until it was elevated in 2003 by then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to the rank of Order
• The Order of National Artist

  The rank conferred to individuals by the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) at a ceremony in Malacañang Palace
• The selection procedure for the National Artist Award


  1. Announcement of the opening of nominations

  2. Series of screenings and deliberations by peers, colleagues, and artistic-cultural administration of both the CCP and NCCA

  3. List of selected national artists submitted to the Office of the President

  4. Proclamation on conferring the rank and title of National Artists

  5. Conferment ceremony
• Benefits of the National Artist rank and title

  • The National Artist gold-plated medallion minted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and citation
  • Lifetime emolument and material and physical benefits
  • Minimum cash award of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (P200,000.00) for living awardees and One Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (P150,000.00) for posthumous awardees
  • Minimum lifetime personal monthly stipend of Thirty Thousand Pesos (P30,000.00)
  • Life insurance coverage for Awardees who are still insurable
  • State Funeral benefit not exceeding P500,000.00
  • Place of honor in state functions and recognition at cultural events
• Guidelines in the selection of National Artist


  • Living artist who are Filipino citizens or artists who died as Filipino citizens after the establishment of the award may be eligible for nomination
  • Artist whose works have contributed towards developing a Filipino sense of nationhood
  • Artists who have pioneered in evolving modes of relative expression or individual styles which have gained distinction here and abroad, and which could make an impact on future generations of artists
  • Artists who have created a significant body of works which have consistently manifested excellence towards enriching their particular expressions
  • Artists who enjoy broad and extensive recognition from acceptance their peers nationally and internationally, and who have garnered critical acclaim for their works
• Pablo S. Antonio


  National Artist of the Philippines (1976), architect
• Leandro V. Locsin


  National Artist of the Philippines (1990), celebrated architect of the Philippines who designed numerous modern buildings adopting climatic features of Southeast Asia and the traditional style of the Philippines
• Juan F. Nakpil


  National Artist for architecture in 1973, regarded as the Dean of Filipino Architects, known for his works including Geronimo de los Reyes Building, Magsaysay Building, Rizal Theater, Capitol Theater, and more
• Major Architectural Works of National Artists

  • Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex
  • Manila Hotel
  • San Miguel Corporation Building
  • Nayong Pilipino
  • Paco Park
  • Rizal Park
  • Loyola Memorial Park
  • Tagaytay Highlands Golf and Country Club
  • The Orchard Golf and Country Club
  • Magallanes Church
  • Asian Institute of Management