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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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23 APR 25 P2S0
RfCEIVtOBY,
SENATE
s.B. No. 2096
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE BAGUIO CITY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The 1987 Constitution, under Article XIV, Section 14, mandates that, "The State 
shall foster the preservation, enrichment, and dynamic evolution of a Filipino national 
culture based on the principle of unity in diversity in a climate of free artistic and 
intellectual expression."Section 17 of the same Article provides that, "The State shall 
recognize, respect, and protect the rights of indigenous cultural communities to 
preserve and develop their cultures, traditions, and institutions. It shall consider these 
rights in the formulation of national plans and policies."
The Constitution acknowledges the importance of culture and the arts in 
fostering patriotism and nationalism, advancing social change, and advancing complete 
human liberty and development. Culture and the arts are crucial to the holistic 
development of our society. Hence, it is important to teach young people the 
importance of the arts, provide them with a platform for their creative endeavors, and 
introduce to them the career opportunities in the arts and creative industries.
The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) recognize that it is 
not only possible but indeed imperative that urban development should be pursued 
erstwhile preserving and promoting our culture and traditions. According to the United 
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), there are currently 
56 local institutions directly devoted to Baguio's creative sector, totaling a gross receipt 
of USSl, 113,258. The key towards developing the sector's sustainability is ensuring 
intergenerational transfer of knowledge and skills and development of the creative 
sector through a formal academic institution with focus on the arts.
The City of Baguio Is well recognized for its robust tourism, which is led by the 
local creative sector, but it also has a number of technology parks and promotes an 
innovative and modern culture. Young Filipinos can explore and nurture their interest
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for the arts in this city because it is a hub for academic, technological, and cultural 
activities in Northern Luzon. On 31 October 2017, Baguio City became the first 
Philippine city to be designated by UNESCO as a Creative City for Crafts and Folks Arts. 
It Is also the home of the National Artists, namely Benedicto Cabrera, also known as 
BenCab, and Eric Oteyza de Guia, also known as Kidlat Tahimik.
Hence, this bill seeks to establish the Baguio City High School for the Arts. With 
this the youth of Baguio and even those from nearby communities will have access to 
education where their aptitude for the arts and culture can be properly developed with 
a conducive environment, resources, and curriculum. It is envisioned that from the 
ranks of the future graduates of the proposed high school will rise the next National 
Artists who will proudly showcase the Filipino culture and talent to the international 
stage.
In view of the foregoing, the expeditious passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
EE R. MARCOS


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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23 APR 25 P2 -50 
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SENATE
s.B. No. 2096
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE BAGUIO CITY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
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SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - It is the declared policy of the State to 
foster the preservation, enrichment, and dynamic evolution of Filipino national culture 
based on the principle of unity in diversity in a climate of free artistic and intellectual 
expression.
To this end, the State shall promote the sustained development of young 
Filipinos whose aptitude and skill in culture and the arts shall be properly encouraged 
and honed through education and specialized training programs. The State shall 
establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of 
education and training to encourage the artistic talent and cultural aptitude of the 
Filipino youth as well as support and promote the development of young artists 
nationwide.
SEC. 2. Establishment of the Baguio City High School for the Arts. - There is 
hereby established in the City of Baguio a specialized public high school that shall offer 
arts-focused education, to be known as the Baguio City High School for the Arts, herein 
referred to as the School.
The School shall be administered and supervised by the Department of 
Education (DepEd), in dose coordination with the National Commission for Culture and 
the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). The NCCA and CCP 
shall provide policy direction and technical assistance to the School through the DepEd 
Cordillera Administrative Region Regional Office and Schools Division Office of Baguio 
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SEC. 3. Mandate. - The School shall Implement a general secondary education, 
as prescribed by Republic Act No. 10533, or the "Enhanced Basic Education Act of 
2013", to students with considerable potential in the arts. The school curriculum shall 
have significant emphasis on developing the talent, skill, and exceptional giftedness of 
students, thereby nurturing potential artists while preserving and promoting Filipino 
heritage.
SEC. 4. Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern. - The organizational 
structure and staffing pattern of the School shall be prescribed by the DepEd, subject 
to the approval of the 31 Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
SEC. 5. Authority to Receive Donations and Grants. - The School's Principal may 
receive grants, bequest, endowments, donations and contributions made to the School, 
to be used actually, directly and exclusively by the School, subject to compliance with 
existing laws, rules and regulations.
SEC. 6. Development Plan and Organizational Structure. - Within one hundred 
twenty (120) days after the approval of this Act, the School shall accomplish the 
following:
(a) Submit a five-year development plan, including its corresponding budgetary 
program to the DepEd for endorsement to the DBM; and
(b) Set up its organizational, administrative, and academic structure, subject to 
the qualification standards set by the DepEd.
SEC. 7. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the effective 
implementation of this Act shall be Included in the budget of the DepEd in the annual 
General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) days after 
the approval of this Act, the DepEd shall. In coordination with the NCCA, CCP, and the 
local government of the City of Baguio, promulgate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act.
SEC. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,