National Artist of the Philippines
The Order of National Artists of the Philippines is an order bestowed by the President of the Philippines on Philippine nationals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine art. Members of the Order are known as National Artists. Originally instituted as an Award, it was elevated to the status of an order in 2003.
Image: Ferdinand Marcos at the White House
Image: Francisca Reyes Aquino Order of National Artists (cropped)
Image: Botong Francisco 2012 stamp of the Philippines (cropped)
Image: Amado V.Hernandezjf 1216 (cropped)
Cultural Center of the Philippines
The Cultural Center of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. is a government-owned and controlled corporation established to preserve, develop and promote arts and culture in the Philippines. The CCP was established through Executive Order No. 30 s. 1966 by President Ferdinand Marcos. Although an independent institution of the Philippine government, it receives an annual subsidy and is placed under the National Commission for Culture and the Arts for purposes of policy coordination. The CCP is headed by an 11-member Board of Trustees, currently headed by Chairperson Margarita Moran-Floirendo. Its current president is Arsenio Lizaso.
The Tanghalang Pambansa in 2012.
CCP Complex from the air.
The Tanghalang Maria Makiling at the National Arts Center in Los Baños
The façade of the Angelo King Center for the Performing Arts