hi QEPRE,
Republic of the Philippines /? RECEIVED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES {= OCT 18 2018

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No. 8521

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

Explanatory Note

As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this representation
respectfully refiles this measure, which has constantly been receiving support from
the past and present Congress.

Being an accepted notion that films, just like other form forms of multi-media, are
among the more effective vehicles to showcase relevant information about the
country’s culture and history, the proposed measure seeks to assist foreign guests
to enjoy the privilege of watching our local films without having to worry about the
problem of translation. It will specifically require all local movie production outfits
to produce at least one (1) in every five (5) films of the same title which are to be
distributed to the major shopping malls and other prominent cinema outlets with
English subtitles.

Moreover, this representation strongly believes that proper attention and adequate
policy action should be put in to motion to ensure that our rich history and
national identity stand firm and stay relevant today as the country establishes its
footing amidst the rapid ASEAN integration and globalization.

In view of the foregoing reasons, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly
sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8521
House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT REQUIRING ALL LOCAL MOVIE PRODUCERS TO PROVIDE ENGLISH
SUBTITLES ON AT LEAST ONE (1) OF EVERY FIVE (5) COPIES OF FILMS
PRODUCED WHICH ARE INTENDED TO BE SHOWN AND/OR CIRCULATED

IN THE MAJOR SHOPPING MALLS AND OTHER PROMINENT CINEMA
OUTLETS IN THE COUNTRY

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

Section 1. Nature and Scope of Coverage. - This Act shall cover all films which
were produced locally or abroad containing Filipino language/dialogue, either
entirely or in part, and which are intended to be circulated in the major shopping
malls and other prominent cinema outlets in the country.

Section 2. - All local movie producers are hereby required to have at least one (1)
in every five (5) copies of the Filipino films they produce to have English subtitles
especially those that will be shown or circulated in the major shopping malls and
other prominent cinema outlets in this country.

Section 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Film Development
Council of the Philippines (FDCP) shall implement and shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid
or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise
affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation
contrary to or inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed,
modified, or amended accordingly.

Section 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,