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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__ 2860

Introduced by REP. EDGAR MARY S. SARMIENTO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Laws have been passed recognizing certain performing arts groups as the country’s official
An example would be RA 8626 which declared the Bayanihan Phililippine Dance Company
as The Philippines National Folk Dance Company. Indeed, the people’s recognition of the
performing group's achievements, through an act of Congress, is the highest hon or to be
bestowed upon them,

However, these pieces of legislations virtually exclude those who might want to be on the
same position. Worse, separate laws might be needed to recognize other groups who have
shown effort and brought pride to the country

In order to prevent Congress from passing pieces of legislation that recognize performing
groups every now and then, this measure proposes the creation of a panel of experts tasked to
evaluate groups that may be declared as follows:

One (1) qualified applicant for ballet and contemporary dance:
One (1) qualified applicant for choral music:

One (1) qualified applicant for orchestra music;

‘One (1) qualified applicant for theater.

Also, the panel is mandated to review and re-assess the groups regularly to ensure that they
are continuously exerting their best in their field

More than the entitlements, the responsibilities of these performing groups are stipulated in
this measure.

This bill is the version approved on third reading in the 16" Congress.

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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EDGAR MARY S. A RMTENT Op


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House iLL No._ 2869

Introduced by: REP. EDGAR MARY S. SARMIENTO

AN ACT
DESIGNAT THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS COMPANIES,
DEFINING THEIR ROLES AND FUNCTIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title — This Act shall be known as the “Philippine National
Performing Arts Companies Act.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy ~ Pursuant to Article Il, Sections 17 and 23, and
Article XIV, Sections 14, 15 and 18 (2) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, it is hereby
declared the policy of the State to appropriately recognize, designate and support non-
government organizations that have demonstrated pioneering, consistent and unassailable
competence, effectiveness and success in the development, training, documentation and
performance of ballet and contemporary dance, orchestral music, choral music, and theater.

SEC. 3. Designation as Philippine National Performing Arts Companies — A
Philippine National Performing Arts Company is hereby designated from the following
performing arts genres:

one (1) National Ballet/Contemporary Dance Company;
one (1) National Theater Company;

one (1) National Orchestra; and

one (1) National Choral Company

SEC. 4, Roles and Functions — A National Performing Arts Company shall have the
following roles and functions

a. Undertake a continuing program of training and education for the professional

development of performing artists, teachers, directors, designers, performing arts managers
and other artists particular to its performing arts field;

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b. Conduct research relative to particular performing arts and undertake
documentation of its activities and programs for the preservation and dissemination of
Filipino masterpieces in the performing arts;

¢. Organize and present a regular annual season of performances at the Cultural
Center of the Philippines and other venues in the country;

d. Develop and build a repertoire of original Filipino works that will help define our
national cultural identity;

¢. Maintain and promote a standard of artistic excellence in its field that will help
elevate the performing arts in the Philippines;

£. Conduct national outreach and exchange program of performances, workshops and
seminars for the development and promotion of the performing arts in the regions:

& Undertake international outreach program as Philippine cultural ambassadors and
perform during State functions for visiting dignitaries;

h. Conduct a continuing audience development program and help promote greater
awareness and appreciation of the performing arts among the public; and

i, Maintain a viable and sustainable performing arts organization and help set a
standard for effective and efficient performing arts management.

SEC. 5. The Selection Committee — There is hereby established a Selection
Committee for the National Performing Arts Companies composed of fifteen (15) members,
who shall be chosen from a panel of experts knowledgeable in the artistic and technical
aspects of the performing arts, to be designated by the National Commission for Culture and
the Arts (NCCA) and the CCP. The members of the Selection Committee shall elect a
Chairperson from among themselves.

‘The Selection Committee is tasked to draw up the appropriate guidelines for the
selection process of the National Performing Arts Companies, It shall adopt the following
procedures:

a. Call for applications to different performing arts companies based on the guidelines
set by the Selection Committee;

b. First screening be an assessment by the Secretariat based on a pre-selection
criteria stated in the guidelines set by the Selection Committee;

¢. Second screening shall be an evaluation by the Selection Committee under a
criterion set to further evaluate the applications;

d. A final selection of the qualified National Performing Arts Companies consisting
off
1) one (1) qualified applicant for ballet and contemporary dance;
2) one (1) qualified applicant for theater
3) one (1) qualified applicant for orchestral music; and

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4) one (1) qualified applicant for choral music.

©. An additional twelve (12) or three (3) from each of the next most qualified
applicants shall be selected from each of the aforementioned performing arts companies for a
separate subsidy program;

f The results of the final selection shall be ratified jointly by the NCCA Board of
Commissioners and the CCP Board of Trustees;

SEC. 6. Criteria for Selection — The Selection Committee shall select the National
Performing Arts Companies based on the following criteria’

. 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 maintains the highest standards of artistic excellence, manifested in the quality
of its performances, artists, training programs, and other activities,

¢. Itis world class, having represented the country in numerous touring engagements,
festivals, competitions and international events, and having been acclaimed by foreign
organizations, audiences and critics alike;

4. It has maintained a professional track record of regular and continuing set of
activities in pursuit of its mission; and

€. Itis able to maintain a viable and sustainable organization to support its programs
and shall thus have the capability to match the allocated annual subsidy from the government.

SEC. 7. Entitlements ~ The National Performing Arts Companies, namely, the
National BalleContemporary Dance Company, the National Theater Company, the National
Orchestra, and the National Choral Company, shall be entitled to the following:

a. Free and Equitable use of Government Facilities entitles the National Performing
Arts Companies to free and equitable use of government facilities and cultural venues,
specifically the CCP, the Tanghalang Balagtas and other government venues devoted to
cultural and artistic performances, based on a stipulated frequency of usage;

b. Access to Grants — entitles the National Performing Arts Companies to project
grants for research, documentation, productions, workshops, training and audience
development programs from the NCCA, subject to proper evaluation; and

¢. Intellectual Property Rights — entitles the National Performing Arts Companies to
the protection of their work, including music, choreographs, and other artistic creations.
Likewise, they shall enjoy the right to public performance and fixation. They shall further be
entitled to the reproduction, authorization, and distribution of fixations in accordance with
intellectual property laws.

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SEC. 8, Memorandum of Agreement ~ Within thirty (30) days upon effectivity of
this Act, the CCP and the NCCA shall execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the
concerned stakeholders to formalize the necessary arrangements in accordance with existing
laws,

SEC. 9. Appropriation of Funds ~ Each National Performing Arts Company shall be
appropriated the following amounts

a. Ten Million Pesos (P10,000,000.00) a year for the National Ballet/Contemporary
Company, National Theater Company and the National Orchestra for a period of five (5)
years;

b. Five Million Pesos (P5,000,000.00) a year for the National Choral Company for a
period of five (5) years

A maximum of twelve (12), or maximum of three (3) from each of the next most
qualified applicants from each of the performing arts companies mentioned, shall be entitled
to a subsidy of One Million Pesos (P1,000,000,00) a year, renewable upon evaluation, for
performance, research, documentation and commissioned work.

Such amounts to be appropriated for the National Performing Arts Companies may be
subject to adjustments once every five (5) years after the effectivity of this Act.

‘The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this act shall be included in the
budget of the Cultural Center of the Philippines in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 10. Tax Exemption — Any donation, contribution, bequest and grant, which
may be made to the National Performing Arts Companies shall be exempt from donor's tax
and the same shall be considered as allowable deduction from the gross income of the donor,
in accordance with the provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as
amended. Provided, that such National Performing Arts Companies are accredited
nongovernment organization pursuant to Executive Order No, 720 issued on April 11, 2008.

SEC. 11, Implementing Rules and Regulations, — Within sixty (60) days from the
approval of this Act, the President of the CCP, in consultation with the Chairperson of the
NCCA, shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 12. Separability Clause — If any provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the other provisions not so declared shall remain in force and effect.

SEC, 13, Repealing Clause — All laws, decrees, orders and rules and regulations
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or amended
accordingly.

SEC. 14. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved.
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