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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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’22 SEP-7 A9 30
SENATE
s. No. 1287
RECEIVED 3f
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
AN ACT
TO DESIGNATE SEPTEMBER AS PHILIPPINE FILM INDUSTRY MONTH AND 
MANDATE THE FILM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES TO 
CONDUCT EVENTS ON VARIOUS FILM-RELATED DISCIPLINES DURING ITS 
CELEBRATION, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The film industry is arguably one of the most influential sectors of modern 
society. Sitcoms and comedy movies make us laugh, psychological thrillers help us 
see the world from new perspectives, and historical films help us understand where 
weVe come from as a people. Every video and every film can reflect society and 
transform opinions. An immense power that has even caused revolutions.1
Every movie is set and developed in a particular culture. Movies are an integral 
part of us, they mirror what we believe and how we coexist as people. It is easier to 
see our concerns, attitudes, flaws and strengths in films than it is to decipher them 
from our daily interactions. When our prevalent beliefs and ideologies are challenged 
in films, we are sometimes able to interrogate ourselves and embrace change.
A movie will entertain, educate, and inspire the viewer in many ways. They 
make us think. They make us compassionate. They inspire us to help others and to 
do good to and for humanity.2
1 Movies Mirror Culture| Elezaj R.,2019| mystory.com
2 How movies impact our societieslmultilingual.com


Mahigit isang siglo na ang lumipas, noong ika-labing dalawa ng Setyembre 
taong isang Hbo siyam na raan at labing siyamf ipinalabas sa pinHakang tabing ang 
kauna-unahang pelikula na idinerehe ng isang Piiipino na kinunan sa Piiipinas, ang 
peiikuiang Daiagang Bukid ni G. Jose Nepomuceno. Sa pamamagitan ng isang 
peiikuka, naipaaiam sa mundo ang pag irai ng ating noo'y batang batang bansa. 
Naitama ang mga maiing akaia ukoi sa ating bayan at napatunayan ang yaman ng 
ating kuitura, ganda ng kaiikasan at kadakiiaan ng ating iahi.
This bill seeks to recognize the invaluable contribution and sacrifices of all 
stakeholders and sectors of the film industry. It is a response to the call of the Film 
Development Council of the Philippines to institutionalize and further strengthen the 
provisions of Proclamation No. 1085 s. 2021, which declared the month of September 
as the Philippine Movie Industry Month and established the Pista ng Peiikuiang Piiipino 
(PPP) as venue to showcase and celebrate the achievements and progress of the 
discipline of film and craft of filmmaking in the Philippines.
While there are various efforts to promote local cinemas in our country, a 
dedicated month of nationally organized activities will Integrate all these efforts and 
improve cooperation and coordination among Industry members and other sectors in 
our society.
As a nation proud of its artists and film industry, the passage of this bill is 
earnestly sought.
M. LAPID
Senator 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
AN ACT
TO DESIGNATE SEPTEMBER AS PHILIPPINE FILM INDUSTRY MONTH AND 
MANDATE THE FILM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES TO 
CONDUCT EVENTS ON VARIOUS FILM-RELATED DISCIPLINES DURING ITS 
CELEBRATION, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
1 
SECTION 1. Tide. — This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Film Industry
2 
Month of 2022".
3 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared to be the policy of
4 
the State to undertake initiatives that will promote the growth and development of
5 
the local film industry, conserve and promote the nation's historical and cultural
6 
heritage and legacy of Filipino cinema, as well as establish, organize, operate and
7 
maintain local and international film festivals, exhibitions and other similar activities
8 
that showcases the skills of Filipino talents among the greatest number of audiences
9 
across the country and overseas.
10 
SECTION 3. Philippine Film Industry Month. — Pursuant to the policy set forth
11 
in this Act, the month of September of every year shall be known as Film Industry
12 
Month throughout the Philippines. It is for the purpose of creating greater awareness
13 
among our people on the importance of the Philippine Film Industry. Activities thereto
14 
shall be approved and coordinated by the Film Development Council of the Philippines
15 
(FDCP).


1 
SECTION 4. Film Festival. - The Film Development Council of the Philippines
2 
will organize a weeklong physical and online festival of new quality genre films that
3 
will be called Pista ng Peiikuiang Piiipino. It is where locally produced movies will be
4 
screened for one week in all regular cinemas nationwide and websites under FDCP
5 
during the last week of September. The FDCP shall enter into agreements with local
6 
cinema operators to reserve cinema theaters for Film Industry Month screenings and
7 
activities.
8 
SECTION 4. Film Promotion and Education. — The Film Development Council
9 
of the Philippines shall undertake national and regional activities on various film-
10 
related disciplines such as but not limited to:
11 
a. 
Acting for film;
12 
b. 
Directing;
13 
c. 
Scriptwriting;
14 
d. Safety and Health Officers Training;
15 
e. 
Workshops in Film Incentives;
16 
f. 
Masterclass for filmmakers;
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g. 
Musical score lab;
18 
h. 
Full circle lab; and
19 
i. 
Free screening of heritage films
20 
SECTION 5. Inter-agency and Multi-sectoral Effort. — The FDCP will be the lead
21 
agency in observing Philippine Film Industry Month. The Department of Education,
22 
Commission on Higher Education, National Commission on Culture and the Arts, and
23 
other relevant government agencies and instrumentalities of the National
24 
Government, including government-owned or -controlled corporations and state
25 
universities and colleges, as well as the private sector shall cooperate with the FDCP
26 
in promoting and implementing programs and activities for Philippine Film Industry
27 
Month.
28 
SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The FDCP shall promulgate
29 
and issue the implementing rules and regulations within ninety (90) days upon
30 
approval of this Act.


1 
SECTION 7. Appropriations. — The amount necessary to implement the
2 
provision of this Act shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.
3 
SECTION 8. Separabiiity Ciause. — In the event that any part, section or
4 
provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a competent court,
5 
the remaining provisions thereby shall remain valid and in full force and effect as if
6 
the sections or provisions so annulled or voided had never been incorporated herein.
7 
SECTION 9. Repeaiing Ciause. — Ali iaws, decrees, executive orders, issuances,
8 
rules and regulations, or parts thereof not consistent with the provisions of this Act
9 
are hereby repealed or modified and/or superseded as case may be by this Act
10 
accordingly.
11 
SECTION 10. Effectivity. — This Act shail take effect fifteen (15) days after its
12 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at ieast two (2) newspapers of general
13 
circulation, whichever comes eariier.
14
15 
Approved,