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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No. 1338
Senate
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RECEIVED
Introduced by Senator Loren B. Legarda
AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING RONDALLA TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR
MUSIC TEACHERS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The proposed measure aims to institutionalize the conduct of rondaUa training 
programs for music teachers. The rondalla is an ensemble of string instruments that 
are played using the plectrum or pick. The instruments are made from indigenous 
PhiUppine wood and the plectrum, or picks, are made from tortoise-sheU. The main 
instruments are the bandurria, octavina, laud, guitar, and double bass.
A crucial part of our cultural heritage is music. Rondalla, introduced in the 
Phihppines in the 15th century, has long been an important facet of our community 
life. Our culture and traditions are the ties that bind our identity as Filipinos. Giving 
the necessary support for activities and programs for rondaUa will ensure that young 
aspiring musicians will be provided with opportunities for development, and 
educators will advance with the appropriate training. Support and assistance for 
rondaUa training wiU also further preserve and strengthen the rondaUa culture and 
tradition.


In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
EN LEGARDA


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
)
First Regular Session 
)
SENATE
s. No. 1338
Senate
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H SEP 21 P5:18
Introduced by Senator Loren B. Legarda
AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING ROND ALLA TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR
MUSIC TEACHERS
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section. 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the ‘Philippine Rondalla
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Program of2022."
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to:
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a. Recognize the important role of the arts in fostering patriotism and
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nationalism and promoting human Uberation and development;
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b. Recognize the vital role of culture and the arts in democratic, pluralistic and
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inclusive nation-building;
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c. Nurture, promote and sustain FiHpino cultural and artistic diversity that
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mirrors and shapes Philippine economic, social and poUtical life;
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d. Advance art as a form of expression and imderstanding and a force for
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achieving creative breakthroughs; and
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e. Evolve, promote and conserve FiHpino national art and culture that mirrors
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and shapes PhiHppine economic, social and political life.
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Sec. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) is hereby mandated to include
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allocation for programs and activities related to rondalla, including but not Hmited to:
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training, instiuction, pedagogy, and performance ensemble, in its annual budget. The


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implementation of this Act shall be funded through the appropriations of the DepEd.
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Thereafter, funding shall be provided for in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 4. The Department of Education (DepEd) shall promulgate the necessary
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rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.
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Sec. 5. All laws, decrees, issuances, executive orders, rules, or regulations
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified
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accordingly.
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Sec. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,