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Is a Filipino citizen who has been given the rank and title of National Artist in recognition of his her
significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts and letters.
Those submitting nominations for National Artists must submit the following;
A member of order of National Artists is granted the following honors and privileges:
1. The rank and title of the National Artists, as proclaimed by the president of the Philippines;
2. The insignia of National Artist and a citation
3. Lifetime emolument and material and Physical benefits comparable in value by those received
by the highest officers.
a. A cash award of one Hundred Thousand Pesos net for taxes, for living awardees;
b. A cash award ₱75,000.00 net of taxes for posthumous awardee, payable to legal heirs.
c. A monthly life pension, medical and hospitalization benefits;
d. Life insurance coverage for Awardee who are still insurable;
e. A state funeral and burial at the libingan ng mga Bayani;
f. A place of honor, in line with particular precedence, at national state function, and
recognition at cultural events.
FERNANDO CUETO AMORSOLO (1892-1972) - National Artists for Visual Art – Painting, 1972
CARLOS MODESTO VILLALUZ “BOTONG” FRANCISCO (1914-1969)- National Artist for Visual Art-
Painting, 1973
NAPOLEON ISABELO VELOSO ABUEVA (1930)- National artist for Visual arts- Sculpture, 1976
LAMBERTO VERA AVELLANA (1915-1991)- National artist for film and theater, 1976
ALANG DELA RAMA (1905-1991) - National Artist For Theater and Music ,1987
Tondo Manila National Capital Region
Was a singer bodabil performer and first filipina film actress from tondo manila
At the age of 7, she was already starring in Spanish zarzuelas such as mascota, sueno , de un vals
and marina
At the age of 15 she starred in the zarzuelas Dalagang Bukid, where she became known for
singing the song Nabasag na Banga
CARLOS LOZADA QUIRINO (1910-1999)- National Artist for Historical Literature, 1997
Ramon Valera, whose family hails from Abra, lies in the tradition of excellence of his works, and his
commitment to his profession, performing his magical seminal innovations on the Philippine terno.
By the time he was studying business administration at Far Eastern University, around 1935, he was
already known as the most innovative male couturier manila.