NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
of the • Tt.irp
F/rst Regular Session
SENA
S. B. No.
Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
GRANTING CASH INCENTIVES TO WINNING FILMMAKERS, FILM 
PRODUCTION ENTITIES, LITERARY WRITERS, ARTISTS, AND 
PERFORMERS IN THE CREATIVE SECTOR, APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Art has played an important role in the? Philippines' history and culture, this 
holds particularly true for the Philippines which has deeply rooted traditions in music, 
performing arts, craft, design, and film. The various stages it has gone through have 
led to the current creativity of the Philippine art industry which consistently allows 
artists, literary writers, filmmakers, film production entities and performers in the 
creative sector to be recognized internationally. One of our fellow Filipino artists, 
John Arcilla, won the Coppi Volpi (Volpi Cup) for Best Actor at the 78th Venice Film 
Festival. In addition to that, a Filipino film, entitled "Yellow Rose" written and 
directed by Diane Paragas won the 2019 Reel Asian Best Feature Film award in the 
Toronto International Film Festival. Marlon Macabaya and Denise Melanie Du 
Lagrosa, both Filipino vocalists, won first and second place at London's prestigious 
Stars of Albion Grand Prix 2019.
The recognition and prestige that Filipino artists gain internationally benefit 
not only them, but also the country. They convey the name of our country and 
showcase the skill and creativity of our people. As a result, it is only fitting that we 
express our gratitude to such performances. The international recognition they have 
received demands our government's acknowledgement and financial supoort. The 
cash incentive will encourage Filipinos to engage in various forms of arts and 
represent the country in the future. This measure will also provide additional support
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for the recipients to further hone their creativity and develop their craft. This 
measure seeks to grant cash incentives to Filipino winning filmmakers, film 
production entities, literary writers, artists and performers in the creative sector who 
have received honors internationally in notable and prestigious competitions for the 
country.
As a nation proud of its national artists, approval of this bill is earnestly 
sought.
^ONNY ANGARA


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
'22 JUL ^2 WO '25
SENATE
Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
GRANTING CASH INCENTIVES TO WINNING FILMMAKERS, FILM 
PRODUCTION ENTITIES, LITERARY WRITERS, ARTISTS, AND 
PERFORMERS IN THE CREATIVE SECTOR, APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known and cited as the "Artists
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Incentives Act/'
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - Under the Constitution, it is hereby
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declaredthe policy of the State to "give priority to education, science and technology,
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arts, and culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social
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progress, and promote total human liberation and development." Moreover, the
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Constitution provides that "Arts and letters shall enjoy the patronage of the State.
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The State shall conserve, promote, and popularize the nation's historical and cultural
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heritage and resources, as well as artistic creationsi.'^
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Towards this end, the State shall extend its support to filmmakers, film
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production entities, literary writers, artists, and performers in the creative sector by
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providing incentives based on international recognition and merit in order to
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encourage the creation of more high-quality works of art - which in turn - shall
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elevate the stature of the country in the world's stage.
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SEC. 3. Coverage. - This Act shall apply to all filmmakers, film production
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entities, literary writers, artists, and performers in the creative sector whose works
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merited the highest recognition for technical or artistic excellence in internationally
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notable and prestigious competitions, film festivals, and other exhibitions as may be
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determined by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Film
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Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), and the Cultural Center of the
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Philippines (CCP).
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For the purposes of this Act, notable and prestigious competitions, film
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festivals, and other exhibition shall refer to those which have given recognition and
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awards to artistic works for the last five (5) years and are well-known for their
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international profile, audience size, and the quality and breadth for their competition,
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festival or exhibition: Provided, That for the film industry, these events shall include,
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but not be limited to the
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following:
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a) Festival de Cannes;
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b) Sundance Film Festival;
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c) Toronto International Film Festival;
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d) Venice Film Festival;
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e) Berlin International Film Festival;
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f) New York Film Festival; and
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g) Busan International Film Festival
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SEC. 4. Incentives for Winning Artists. - For winning filmmakers, film
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production entities, literary writers, artists, and performers in the creative sector, the
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following amounts shall be granted as incentives tax free:
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a) One million pesos (P1,000,000.00) to artist, production entities, literary
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writers, artists, and performers in the creative sector who have garnered
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the highest award from an international competition, film festival, or
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exhibition determined by the NCCA, FDCP, and CCP; and
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b) Five hundred pesos (P500,000.00) to winning artists, production entities,
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literary writers, artists, and performers in the creative sector who have
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garnered special recognition and/or any other award not considered as
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the highest awa^-d from an international competition, film festival, or
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should there be more than one winner of a particular award, the amount 
shall be equally divided among the winners.
SEC. 5. Appropriations, - The amount necessary for the implementation of 
this Act shall be charged against the National Endowment for Culture and the Arts 
established under Section 50 of Republic Act No. 10066 or the "National Cultural 
Heritage Act of 2009" subject to existing budgeting, accounting and auditing rules 
and regulations.
SEC. 6. Impiementing Ruies and Reguiations, - Within thirty (30) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, NCCA, FDCP, CCP end the Department of Finance 
(DOF), in consultation with other government agencies and concerned stakeholders, 
shall promulgate the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) to carry out the 
provisions of this Act: Provided, That the non-promulgation of the rules and 
regulations provided under this section shall not prevent the immediate 
implementation of this Act upon effectivity.
SEC. 7. Repeaiing Ciause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, executive 
issuances or letters of nstruction, rules and regulations or any part thereof 
inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed 
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SEC. 8. Separability Clause, - If, for any reason or reasons, any part or 
parts of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid by any competent court, 
other sections or provisions hereof not affected thereby shall continue to be in full 
force and effect.
SEC. 9. Effectivity Ciause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.
Approved^