National Artist of the Philippines Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing key terms, organizations, criteria, symbols, and privileges related to the National Artist of the Philippines.

National Artist

A Filipino citizen who receives the highest recognition for making important contributions to Philippine arts and culture, conferred through a Presidential Proclamation.

Order of National Artists

An order managed by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), awarded by the President of the Philippines.

Presidential Proclamation No. 1001

The presidential decree signed in 1972 that created the Order of National Artists to honor Filipinos with outstanding contributions to Philippine arts and literature.

Insignia of the National Artist

The official symbols and awards given to a proclaimed National Artist, consisting of a Grand Collar with a central medallion.

Grand Collar

The symbol of achievement and honor given to declared National Artists, featuring a central medallion badge.

Main Medallion

The central badge of the National Artist insignia that commemorates the sun and the colors of the Philippine flag.

The Three Ks

The highly stylized letters on the National Artist medallion standing for 'Katotohanan, kabutihan, at kagandahan' (the true, the good, and the beautiful).

Living Awardee Cash Grant

A cash award of ₱100,000.00 after taxes provided to living National Artists for their contributions to Philippine arts and culture.

Posthumous Awardee Cash Grant

A cash award of ₱75,000.00 after taxes given to the legal heirs or family members of a deceased National Artist.

Libingan ng mga Bayani

The Heroes' Cemetery where National Artists are eligible to receive a state funeral and burial.

Lino Brocka

National Artist for Cinema (April 3, 1939 - May 22, 1991) who was awarded the title posthumously in 1997.

Levi Celerio

National Artist for Literature & Music (April 30, 1910 - April 2, 2002) cited as an example of excellence and creating many outstanding works.