Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
 EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) under the Office of 
the President of the Philippines was created by virtue of Republic Act 9167, “An 
Act Creating the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Defining its 
Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other Purposes. 
Upon its creation in 2002, it replaced the Film Development Foundation of the 
Philippines, Inc., (FDFPI) and the Film Rating Board (FRB). 
FDCP's mandate is pursuant to the State Policy to promote and support the 
development and growth of the local film industry. To this end, FDCP has served 
to formulate film policies and programs to ensure the economic, cultural and 
educational development of the Philippine film industry. It aims to encourage the 
production of quality films and to conduct film-related events that enhance the 
skills of the Filipino talents. 
The agency also leads the film industry’s participation in domestic and foreign 
film markets, and local and international film festivals, and is tasked to preserve 
and protect films as part of the country’s national cultural heritage. 
This House Bill seeks to provide Modernization Funding to the Film 
Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), to provide a globally 
competitive film industry that contributes to the economic development of the 
country while championing our culture and heritage. 
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Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested.  
MICHAEL L. ROMERO  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR MODERNIZATION FUNDINGFOR THE THE FILM 
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES (FDCP), 
INCREASING AND REORGANIZING ITS ADMINISTRATION, TO 
PROMOTE A GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE FILM INDUSTRY THAT 
CONTRIBUTES TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE 
COUNTRY WHILE CHAMPIONING OUR CULTURE AND HERITAGE, 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
DECLARATION OF POLICY – It shall hereby be a 
declared policy of the State to mandate The Film Development Council of the 
Philippines (FDCP) as the national agency under the Office of the President of 
the Republic of the Philippines responsible for film policies and programs to 
ensure the economic, cultural, and educational development of the Philippine 
film industry. It aims to encourage the film industry to create quality films – 
from development to production, to distribution and exhibition - and to conduct 
film-related events that enhance the skills of Filipino talents.  
The agency also leads the film industry’s participation in domestic and 
foreign film markets and local and international film festivals to promote and 
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position Philippine cinema to be globally competitive. It is also tasked to 
preserve and protect films as part of the country’s national cultural heritage 
through film archiving. 
The state shall continually improve the effectiveness of our Quality 
Management System towards equitable development for improved quality of life 
for all. 
The state shall formulate policies for the efficient and effective administration 
and management of all manpower, skills and competencies to ensure 
compliance. 
SECTION 
2. 
MODERNIZATION FUNDING. – The amount of Five 
Hundred Million Pesos (Php 500,000,000.00) for the operation and 
administration of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) 
shall be chargeable against funds for the purpose and other sources 
recommended by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). 
Thereafter, appropriations for the Film Development Council of the 
Philippines (FDCP) shall be included in the budget proposals under the Office 
of the President (OP). 
 
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall rationalize the existing 
organizational structure and staffing pattern of the Film Development Council 
of the Philippines (FDCP) in accordance with the provisions of this Act and 
relevant compensation and position classification laws, rules and regulations. 
Thereafter, the amount needed for the continued implementation of the 
modernization program, shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act (GAA). 
SECTION 
3. 
FILM 
DEVELOPMENT 
COUNCIL 
OF 
THE 
PHILIPPINES (FDCP) MODERNIZATION FUND – There is hereby created the 


(FDCP) Modernization Fund to be used exclusively for the (FDCP) Modernization 
Program. 
The (FDCP) Modernization Fund shall be administered by the Office of the 
President (OP) in accordance with existing government budgeting, accounting 
and auditing rules and regulations. 
SECTION 
4. 
PROGRESS REPORT – The Office of the President (OP) 
shall prepare an annual report on the status of the implementation of the (FDCP) 
Modernization Programs which shall be submitted, to the President of the 
Republic and to the Chairpersons of the Committee on Trade and Industry of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives. 
SECTION 
5. 
PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION – The modernization 
program under this Act shall be implemented for an initial period of two (2) 
years:  
Provided, that payments for multi-year contract obligations incurred 
under this Act may extend beyond this period:  
Provided, further, That the Film Development Council of the 
Philippines (FDCP) shall continue to develop, modernize and constantly update 
its operational capabilities to keep pace with best global practices. 
SECTION 
6. 
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS. – The Film Development 
Council of the Philippines (FDCP) shall continue to exercise and uphold the 
following powers and functions; but not limited to: 
Pursuant to the State Policy of Republic Act 9167, the FDCP shall  
a. To establish and implement a Cinema Evaluation 
System in accordance with the criteria set forth in this 
Act; 


b.  To develop and implement an incentive and reward 
system for the producers based on merit to encourage 
the production of quality films; 
c.  To establish, organize, operate and maintain local and 
international film festivals, exhibitions and similar 
activities; 
d.  To encourage and undertake activities that will 
promote the growth and development of the local film 
industry and promote its participation in both domestic 
and foreign markets; 
e.  To develop and promote programs to enhance the skills 
and expertise of Filipino talents necessary for quality 
film production; 
f.  To prescribe the procedures for the exercise of its 
powers and functions as well as the performance of its 
duties and responsibilities; 
g.  To determine the Council’s organizational structure 
and staffing pattern and appoint officers and employees 
of the Council in accordance with Civil Service laws, 
rules and regulations; 
h.  To acquire, manage and hold such real and personal 
property as may be necessary to carry out the purposes 
and objectives of this Act; 
i.  To invest funds and other assets in such activities or 
undertakings that shall directly and indirectly promote 
development of the film industry, including the 
production of films, and other terms and conditions as 
it may deem wise and desirable; 
j.  To ensure the establishment of a film archive in order 
to conserve and protect film negatives and/or prints as 


part of the nation’s historical, cultural, and artistic 
heritage; and 
k.  To perform such other functions as may be necessary 
to carry out the provisions of this Act. 
 
SECTION 
7. 
INCREASE OF PERSONNEL. – The FDCP shall 
maintain the sufficient staffing pattern. Hence, it is authorized to increase its 
manpower to meet such required and may continue to increase personnel per 
percentage rate increase of committed mandates annually or as the need arises. 
SECTION 
8. 
TRANSITORY 
PROVISION – 
Existing 
industries, 
businesses and offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be given 
six (6) months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or such other 
period as may be determined, to comply with the requirements of this Act. 
SECTION 
9. 
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. – The 
departments and agencies charged with carrying out the provisions of this Act 
shall, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate the 
necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation. 
SECTION 
10. 
REPEALING CLAUSE. – All laws, decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 
11. 
SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. – If, for any reason, any 
section or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other 
sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby. 
SECTION 
12. 
EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. – This Act shall take effect 
after fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two 
(2) national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes earlier. 


Approved,