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16'h CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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S.BILLNO. 2165 
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Introduced by Senator Sonny M. Angara 
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AN ACT DESIGNATING PHILIPPINE NATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS 
COMPANIES, DEFINING THEIR ROLES AND FUNCTIONS AS SUCH, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE 
ExplanatolY Note 
The 1987 Constitution expressly provIdes that "[t]he State shall foster the preservation. 
enrichnlent, and dynamic evolution of a Filipino national culture based on the principle of unity 
in diversity in a climate of [tee artistic and intellectual expression" and "conserve, promote, and 
popularize the nation's historical and cultural heritage and j'esoutces, as well as arttstlc creations." 
In pursull of this, t'he National Center for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural 
Center of the Philippines (CCP) were created to preserve, develop and promote Philippme arts 
and culture by providing not only a venue to showcase the talents and culture of the Phil!ppmes 
but also through programs and projects to support the artistic and cultural growth of l'ilipino 
artists. One such program is the National Endowment Fund for Culture and the Arts (NEFCA) 
administered by the NCC1\. 
Despite the laudable objectIves of the NEI'CA, given the breadth of the possible projects 
and programs that tluy receive assistance through it, the alnount that is left for the development 
and promotion of the performing arts is grossly insufficient to properly attam these objectives, 
The importance of the performing arts cannot be understated, They preserve and 
showcase our culture, our heritage and our identity as a people and, 111 the process, educate not 
only Filipinos but also other naUons since performing arts companies serve as our cultural 
ambassadors during their perfoflnances abroad. . 
To recognize the contribution of Philippine performing arts companies and to allow 
them to better fulfill their role in the development and promotion of our culture, this bill 
designates several groups as Phllippine NatIOnal Performing Arts Companies and provides them 
with financial assistance. 
In view of the foregol11g, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought,' 
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16'h CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLI<;: 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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d)H1U'; or HI" :il!tfrbtij 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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MAR -6 P 3 :20 
2165 
AN ACT DESIGNATING PHILIPPINE NATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS 
COMPANIES, DEFINING THEIR ROLES AND FUNCTIONS AS SUCH, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE 
Be it ",,,ded by the Senate and the [-JoNse ofR,pre ... enta!ives of the Philippines in Congress assembled' 
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Section 1. 
Title - This Act shall be known as the PhilippIne National. Performing Arts 
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Companies Act of 2013. 
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Section 2. Declaration of Policy - Pursuant to Article II, Section 17 and 23, and Art XIV, 
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Sections 14, 15 and 18 (2) of the Philippine Constitution, it is hereby declared the policy of the 
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State to appropriately recognize, designate and support non-government orgamzations that have 
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demonstrated pioneedng, long consistent and unassailable competence, effectiveness and success 
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in the developtuent, training, documentation and performance of ballet and contemporary dance, 
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orchestral music, choraltnusic, and theater. 
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Section 3. Designation as the' Philippine National Performing Arts' Company - The 
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following groups are hereby declared Philippine National Perform111g Arts Companies for a 
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period of five (5) years: 
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One (1) national ballet/contemporary dance company; 
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One (1) national choral ensemble; 
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One (1) national orchestra 
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One (1) national theater group 
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Other groups, aside frotn those enumerated above, tnay be designated as a National Performing 
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Arts C0111pany upon the recoffituendation of the Selection Committee to be constituted pursuant 
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to this Act and the approval by the NCCA Board of Commissions and CCP Board of Trustees. 
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Section 4. Roles and Functions - Each of the performing arts companies shall undertake the 
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following roles and functions upon designation as a National Performll1g Arts Company: 
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Undertake a continuing pl'Ogram of training and education for the pl'Ofessional 
development of perfotming artists, teachers, directors, deslgners, performing atts 
tnanagers and other artists p~rticular to 1ts performing arts field; 
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Conduct research (on its particular performing arts form) and undertake 
documentation of its activities and progratus for the preservation and of 
disselnination of Filipino masterpieces in the performing arts; 
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Organize and present a regular aill1u~l season of performances at the Cultural 
Center of the Philippines and other venues in the country; 
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Develop and build a repettoire of original Filipll10 works that will help define our 
nauanal cultural identity; 
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Maintain and promote a standard of artistic excellence in its field that will help 
elevate the performing arts 111 the Philippines; 
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Conduct a national outreach and exchange program of petformances, workshops 
and seminars for the development and promotion of the perfon-ning arts in the 
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Undertake an international outreach program as Philippine cultural atnbassadors 
and perfOtlll during state functions for visiting dignitar1es; 
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Conduct a continuing audience development program and help promote greater 
awareness and appreciation of the performing arts among the pubhc; 
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Maintain a viable and sustainable performing arts organization and help set a 
standard for effective and efficient performing arts management 
G) Submit an annual report of accomplishments to the Cultural Center of the 
Philippines and the National Commission for Culn1re and the Arts. 
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Section 5. Selection Process - A fifteen (15) member panel of experts 111 the performing arts 
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will be designated by the National CommisslOn for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the 
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Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) to comprise the Selection Committee for the National 
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Performing Arts Companies. The Committee, which will be composed of experts knowledgeable 
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in the artistic and technical aspects of the performing arts, shall have three (3) representatives 
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each from the Cultural Center of the Philippines, National Comrrussion for Culture and the Arts, 
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the performing arts sector, academe, and critics from the media. They shall elect a Chairperson 
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from among its mClnbers. The members of the Selection Commlttee shall receive appropriate 
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remuneration from the Cultural Center of the Philippines. 
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The Selection CotnlniUec shall be tasked to draw up the rules and guidelines for the selection 
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process of the Perfot1Tling Arts Companies. 
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The selection process shall constltute the followmg procedure: 
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A call for applications to different performing arts companies shall be undertaken 
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based on rules and guideline~ set by the SelectlOn C01Tlmlttee. 
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A first screening shall take place wherein applications shall be assessed by the 
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Secretariat based on a pre-selectlon criteria stated in the rules and guidelines set by 
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the C01Tllnittee. 
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Qualified applications shall move to the second screening wherein the Selection 
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Committee shall further evaluate the apphcatlOns based on the criteria set. 
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The Selection Committee· shall select the qualified Performing Arts Companies 
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which shall consist of: 
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One (1) qualified applicant for ballet and contemporary dance; 
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One (1) qualified applicant for choral music; 
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One (1) qualified applicant for orchestral music; 
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One (1) qualified applicant for theater; 
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And such other groupj s as may be designated in the future 
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The Selection Committee shall then choose an additional twelve (12), or three (3) from each of 
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the next most qualified applicants from each of the aforementioned performing arts forms, for a 
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The results of the final selection shall be jointly ratified by the NCCA Board of Commissioners 
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and the CCP Board of Trustees. 
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The selection of National Performing' Arts Companies shall take place every five (5) years. 
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Performing arts compames which have been previously declared National Performing Arts 
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COlnpanies may fe-apply for the succeeding selection processes. 
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Section 6. Criteria for Selection - The criteria set by the Selection Committee shan be based 
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on the following: 
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(a) It is national in scope, as it tackles and presents the arts, culture, traditions, issues and 
concerns of the nation, drawing the best talents from all over the country and 
contributing to the development of a national cultural consciousness. 
(b) It is the best in its field in the countty, maintaining the highest standards of artistic 
excellence, 1uanifested m the. quality of its performances, artists, training programs 
and other activities. 
(c) It is world class, having represented the country in llUluerous touring engagements, 
festivals, competitions and international events and having been acclaimed by foreign 
organizations, audiences and critics alike 
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(e) It is able to maintain a viable and sustainable organization to su~port its programs. 
The company should have the capability to match the allocated annual subsIdy from 
the government. 
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Section 7. Entitlements - Each of the National Performing Arts Companies shall be entitled to 
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the follow1l1g; 
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(a) Equal Use of Government Facilities for Free - The National Performing Arts 
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Companies shall be entitled to equal usc of government facilities and cultural venues, 
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specifically but not limited to the Culhlral Center of the Philippines, the Tanghalang 
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Balagtas and other government venues devoted to cultural and artistic performances 
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without fee; 
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(b) Access to Grants -
They shall be entitled to project grants for research, 
documentation, productions, workshops, traming and audience development programs 
from the National Commission on Culture and the Arts; 
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Section 8. Evaluatiou Process - The National Performing Arts Companies shall be evaluated 
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annually by the Selection Committee and shall be given feedback on the annual assessment. 
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Section 9. Memorandum of Agreement - Withm 30 days upon effectivity of this Act, the 
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Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts 
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(NCCA) shall execute the necessary arrangements in accordance with eXIsting laws, 
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rules and regulations. 
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Section 10. Appropriation of Funds - The following amounts shall be approprIated for each 
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of the National Performing Arts Companies: 
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Twelve Million Pesos (1'12,000,000.00) a year for the National Orchestra for a period of five (5) 
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Ten Milhon Pesos (PI 0,000,000.00) a year for the Nauonal Ballet/Contmeporary Dance 
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Company for a perlOd of five (5) years; 
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Eight Million Pesos (p8,000,OOO.00) a year for the NatlOnal Theater Comp~ny for a perIod of 
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Five Million Pesos (P5,000,000.00) a year.for the Nal10nal Choral.Company for a period of five 
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(5) years. 
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The abovementioned amounts shall be appropriated for each of the national performing arts 
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companies to support the roles and functions stated in Section 4 of this ACI [or the first yeat of 
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its itnplementation. Thercaftel", such am~unt> and sums necessary to sustain the implementation 
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of this Act, shall be sourced from the General Appropriations Act as a line item budget under 
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the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), subject to adjustment evety (5) years as may be 
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necessary. 
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A maximum of twelve (12), or maximum of three (3) hom each of the next most qualified 
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applicants from each of tbe performing arts forms. menl1oncd, shall be entitled to a subsidy of 
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One Million Pesos (Pl,OOO,OOO.OO) 
a year, renewable upon evaluation, 
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Section 11. Donations and Solicitations 
- The National Performing Arts Companies may 
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also solicit and teceive donations, cndoWlnenls which shall be exctnpted [rom incorne or gift 
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taxes and all other taxes, charges or fees imposed by the government or any political subdivision 
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or instrumentality thereof. 
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Goverlllnent Corporations are hereby authorized to give w·ants to the National Performing Arts 
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Cornpanies froin their tlmffipaircd surplus at thet! discretion. 
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Section 12. Separability Clause 
- If for any reason, any part of the provision of this Act 
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declared invalid or unconstitutional, the' remaining parts or provisions not affected thereby shall 
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remain in full force and effect. 
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Section 13. Repealing Clause - All laws, rules and regulations, inconsIstent WIth the provisions 
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of this Act, are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. 
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Section 14. Effectivity - Th!s Act shall take effect upon approval. 
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