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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
PROMOTING AND MANDATING THE USAGE OF FILIPINO MUSIC IN 
HOTELS, RESORTS, AIRPORTS, RADIO STATIONS, RESTAURANTS, OTHER 
SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS, TOURIST BUSES, AND ALL FLIGHTS, 
INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL, IN THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING 
PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Music has a way of uniting people, with its ability to communicate emotions 
and meaning despite language and geographical barriers. The ease by which music 
is shared is further improved by modern technology. The economic value of 
promoting local music to foreign audiences may be best exemplified by Hallyu or 
"the South Korean wave", referring to the phenomenon of South Korean arts and 
culture achieving global popularization, resulting in increased local music business 
revenues, tourism, and soft power. With increased support and promotion from the 
government and private sector, Philippine music may very well achieve global 
success and bring about effects to the Philippine economy comparable to those of 
the Hallyu and other Asian cultural exports.
It is state policy, after all, to "promote the advancement of Philippine arts and 
culture" under Section 17, Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Thus, this 
bill seeks to promote and mandate the usage of Filipino music in hotels, resorts, 
airports, radio stations, restaurants, other similar establishments, tourist buses, and 
all flights, international and local, in the Philippines.
In light of the foregoing, the approval of this Act to promote the 
advancement of Philippine music is urgently sought.
IMEE R. MARCOS


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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
PROMOTING AND MANDATING THE USAGE OF FILIPINO MUSIC IN 
HOTELS, RESORTS, AIRPORTS, RADIO STATIONS, RESTAURANTS, OTHER 
SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS, TOURIST BUSES, AND ALL FLIGHTS, 
INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL, IN THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING 
PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled'.
SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the '"Filipino Music Promotion 
and Usage Act."
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall promote and mandate the 
i/sage of Filipino Music as provided in Section 17, Article II of the 1987 Philippine 
Constitution which states that it is declared the policy of the State to showcase 
Filipino music in its tourism endeavors and advance its recognition and popularity 
among tourists and other people abroad.
SEC. 3. Filipino Music Promotion and Usage. - In order to promote and 
mandate the usage of Filipino Music in hotels, resorts, airports, radio stations, 
restaurants, tourist buses, and all flights, international and local, in the Philippines, 
the following are hereby mandated, as follows:
(a) During the flight and upon landing in the Philippines, all flights. International 
and local, shall devote at least fifty percent (50%) of their piped-in music to 
Filipino music;
(b) All Tourist Buses shall prepare their playlists in such a manner that at least 
fifty percent (50%) of the songs thereof shall consist of Filipino music which 
shall be played on their piped-in sound system when servicing tourists;


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(c) All Radio Stations shall allot at least twenty percent (20%) of airtime within a 
day to Filipino music, including background music, with a musical format;
(d) All Airports shall prepare their playlists in such a manner that at least twenty- 
five percent (25%) of the songs thereof shall consist of Filipino music which 
shall be played on their piped-in sound system during their operating hours; 
and
(e) All Hotels, Resorts, and Restaurants shall prepare their playlists in such a 
manner that at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the songs thereof shall 
consist of Filipino music which shall be played on their piped-in sound system 
during their operating hours. Provided that, the Department of Tourism (DOT) 
may determine, whenever necessary, all other similar tourist establishments 
or attractions that may be included in this Act.
For purposes of this Act, "Filipino Musid' shall be defined as any musical 
composition, whether purely instrumental or with lyrics, which has been originally 
composed, written, arranged, performed, or played by Filipinos solely or In 
collaboration with any foreign artist/s, regardless of whether the lyrics thereof are in 
Filipino, English, or any other language or dialect.
SEC. 4. Penalties. - For purposes of this Act, the following acts shall be 
penalized, as follows:
(a) For Airline Companies - kny member of the board of directors or officer of an 
airline company directly or indirectly responsible for the failure to observe the 
requirement to devote at least fifty percent (50%) of their piped-in music to 
Filipino music as provided in Section 4 (a) of this Act shall, after due notice 
and hearing, be punished with a fine of three hundred thousand Pesos 
(P300,000.00) for every offense;
(b) For Tourist Buses - A Tourist Bus owner or operator directly or indirectly 
responsible for the failure to observe the requirement to devote at least fifty 
percent (50%) of their piped-in music to Filipino music as provided in Section 
4 (b) of this Act shall, after due notice and hearing, be punished with a fine of 
Fifty thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) for every offense;
(c) For Radio Stations - Any member of the board of directors or officer of a 
Radio Station directly or indirectly responsible for the failure to observe the 
requirement to devote at least twenty percent (20%) airtime within a day to 
Filipino music, including background music, with a musical format, as 
provided in Section 4 (c) of this Act shall, after due notice and hearing, be 
punished with a fine of Three hundred thousand Pesos (P300,000.00) for 
every offense;


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(d) For Airports - Any member of the board of directors or officer of an Airport 
directly or indirectly responsible for the failure to observe the requirement to 
devote at twenty-five percent (25%) of their piped-in music to Filipino music 
as provided in Section 4 (d) of this Act shall, after due notice and hearing, be 
punished with a fine of Three hundred thousand Pesos (P300,000.00) for 
every offense;
(e) For Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, and other similar tourist establishments or 
attractions - Any Hotel, Resort, Restaurant, or other similar tourist 
establishment or attraction owner or operator directly or indirectly responsible 
for the failure to observe the requirement to prepare their playlists in such a 
manner that at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the songs thereof shall 
consist of Filipino music during their operating hours, as provided under 
Section 4 (e) of this Act, shall after due notice and hearing, be punished with 
a fine of Twenty thousand Pesos (P20,000.00) for every offense.
In case the Tourist Bus, Hotel, Resort, Restaurant or other similar tourist 
establishment or attraction is owned by a corporation, partnership, or 
association, the board of directors, partners, or officers directly or indirectly 
responsible for the failure to observe the requirements under Section 4 of this 
Act shall be held personally liable.
SEC. 5. Enforcement. - The DOT shall create a team to monitor enforcement 
and compliance of this Act.
SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from 
the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Tourism (DOT) shall promulgate the 
necessary rules and regulations for its implementation. The DOT shall likewise create 
a team to monitor compliance of this Act.
SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act shall be declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain In 
full force and effect.
SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, 
presidential decrees, and other issuances Inconsistent with any of the provisions of 
this Act are hereby deemed repealed or amended accordingly.
SEC. 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,