FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
First Regular Session 
) 
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S.B.NO._7~ 
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FEB -8 P 5 :07 
Introduced by SENATOR FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article XIV, Section 14 of the 1987 Constitution provides: "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." 
Ballet Philippines Foundation Inc. (Ballet Philippines), South East Asia's 
longest running dance repertory, founded by Alice Reyes and Eddie Elejar, has 
been expressing art and Filipino culture through dance for the past 41 years. 
The Philippines oldest professional company, 
Ballet Philippines is the 
acknowledged premiere dance company of the country, sweeping local and 
International awards and performing in many artistic and diplomatic events, both 
here and in abroad. 
Ballet Philippines has reaped internation'al and local acclaim and has been 
the staging ground for the successful careers of dance luminaries such as 
Denisa Reyes, Edna Vida, Nonoy Froilan, Cecile Sycangco, Lisa Macuja and 
currently, Candica Adea, who won silver medal in what is considered the 
Olympics of dance in Jacksonville USA. 
The dancers and choreographers of this prestigious group have won many 
awards and continue to bring the country recognition and honor. It has also 
produced the highest number of dancers performing in international companies. 
Today former members continue to perform in Hong Kong, Vienna, Germany, 
Macau and the US for diverse companies such as the famed Cloud Gate Dance 
Theater of Taiwan, the Het National Ballet of Netherlands and even in 
productions of Disney and Cirque de Soliel among others. 
At present, Ballet Philippines has scholarship programs that already 
support 100-200 dancers annually, including 'regional scholars to the summer 
dance workshop, its scholars in the regular school year and more than 20 
dancers in its collegiate program. 
This year, Ballet Philippines celebrate:;; its 41 st season of professional 
productions at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. It is the country's flagship 
dance company in ballet and modern dance - producing the highest number of 
artists and original works. 
After 41years as a resident company of the Cultural Center of the 
Philippines, where it has the distinction of being the first company named as such 
in 1976, Ballet Philippines and its programs have proven its effectiveness and 
continued relevance. 


This bill seeks to designate Ballet Philippines as the Philippine National 
Ballet Company as an affirmation of its legacy to Philippine dance as a learning 
institution, producer and treasury of original Filipino creative work in dance and 
music. 
With the much needed support of tile Government committed with 
permanency, through legislation, the shining future of Ballet Philippines is 
secured and it will likewise empower it to, fulfill its mission towards the 
development of a professional, world class Filipino dance company. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this ~ill is earnestly requested. 
'. 
FERDINAND 
. MARCOS, JR. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
First Regular Session 
) 
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SENA"LE;... , 
S.B. NO.4079 
'11 
FEB -8 P5 :07 
Introduced by SENATOR FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR. 
AN ACT 
DESIGNATING BALLET PHILIPPINES F9UNDATION, INC. AS THE 
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BALLET COMPANY, DEFINING ITS ROLE AND 
FUNCTIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as The Philippine National 
Ballet Act of 2011. 
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State ensures the preservation 
of the country's rich cultural heritage expressed through the Filipinos' artistic and 
intellectual expression. 
Pursuant to this, the State appropriately recognizes and support non-
governmental organizations, community-based or sectoral organizations that 
foster preservation of the national culture, and have earned national and 
international recognition and acceptance. 
Section 3. The Philippine National Ballet Company. - Pursuant to the 
above-cited national policy, Ballet Philippines Foundation, Inc. is hereby 
deSignated as the Philippine National Ballet' Company, in recognition of its 
achievements, its national as well as international recognition in the field of 
Philippine arts and culture. 
Section 4. Objectives. The Philippine 'National Ballet Company has the 
following objectives: 
(a) 
Preserves the Philippine arts, culture, traditions, issues and 
other concerns of the nation and encourage and develop 
the best artists from all over the country to become 
national pride. 
(b) 
Maintains the highest standard of excellence, manifestE3d in 
the quality of its production, artists, artistic staff, activities 
and products. 
(c) 
Maintains global competitiveness and world-class standard 
of performance. 
(d) 
Preserves artistic track ,record that has a regular and 
continuing set of activities in pursuit of its mission. 


Section 5. Role and Functions. -, The Philippine National Ballet 
Company shall have the following roles and functions: 
(a) 
(b) 
(c) 
(d) 
(e) 
(f) 
Undertake a continuing program of training, performance 
research 
and 
documentation 
of International 
and 
Philippine dance culture and history with emphasis on 
classical, modern and contemporary ballet technique, 
pedagogy and repertoi~e and their accompanying music 
and sets. The program will constitute the development of 
dancers, 
teachers,' collaborating 
artists 
and 
choreographers for the enrichment of the dancers, music, 
dances and costumes suitable for staging as part of its 
repertoire 
for 
national 
as 
well 
as 
international 
performances. 
Document the training, 'performances and research and 
its results through books, publications, audiotapes, 
videocassettes, compact discs, and other forms of media 
or mass distribution i'ntended for public and private 
schools and the public in general, thereby sharing the 
output of the program with all Filipinos as well as 
international audiences" 
Develop a pool of ballet dance masters responsible for 
recruiting, training and maintaining a permanent corps of 
dancers whose sole function is to implement a national 
dance season and outreach program to transfer the 
culture and the art through workshops, seminars and 
dance clinics, open to talented Filipinos all over the 
country; 
Develop and maintain a world-class professional dance 
company to perform during state visits and other state 
occasions and events" 
both in the Philippines and 
abroad; 
Develop a scholarship' program open to and supporting 
talented Filipinos in dance from all over the country; 
To conduct fund raising projects such as events, benefit 
shows and other activities to further support other Ballet 
projects. 
• 
Section 6. Entitlement. - The Ballet Philippines Foundation, Inc. as the 
Philippine National Ballet Company shall be entitled to the following: 
, 
(a) Free use of theater facilities at the Cultural Center of the 
Philippines for performances and stage rehearsals up to 40 
performances a year; 
(b) Free use of office space, rehearsal studios, production and 
technical facilities at the Cultural Center of the Philippines; and 
(c) Project grants for research, documentation, new choreography, 
and/or production from the ,National Commission on Culture 
and Arts, 
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Section 7. Memorandum of Agreement. -
In furtherance of the 
objectives of this Act, the Philippine National Bpllet Company shall, within thirty 
(30) days upon effectivity of this Act, enter into an agreement with the Cultural 
Center of the Philippines, in accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations. 
Section 8. Appropriations .• The amount of Ten Million Pesos (P10, 
000,000.00) is hereby appropriated to effectivel"y carry out the provisions of this 
Act for the first year of its implementation. Such amount, and such sums as may 
be necessary for the continued implementation of this Act, shall be sourced from 
the annual earnings of the Philippine Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). 
Section 9. Separabilty Clause .• If any provision of this Act is declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain 
in full force and effect. 
Section 10. Repealing Clause. • All laws, rules and regulations, 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or amended 
accordingly. 
Section 11. Effectivity .• This Act sh,all take effect fifteen (15) days 
following its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation or in 
the Official Gazette, whichever comes first. 
Approved. 
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