Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 10482 
Introduced by Hon. Christopher V. P.  de Venecia, Hon. Francisco “Kiko” B. Benitez, Hon. 
Marlyn “Len” B. Alonte, Hon. Maria Angela S. Garcia, Hon. Anna Victoria Veloso-
Tuazon, Hon. Lani Mercado Revilla, Hon. Angelica Natasha Co, Hon. Angelo Marcos 
Barba, Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr., Hon. Edward Vera Perez Maceda, Hon. Linabelle 
Ruth R. Villarica, Hon. Richelle Singson, Hon. Rachel Marguerita B. Del Mar, Hon. 
Richard I. Gomez DPA, Hon. Jose Arturo S. Garcia Jr., Hon. Amparo Maria J. Zamora, 
Hon. Jefferson F. Khonghun, Hon. Rufus B. Rodriguez, Hon. Samuel S. Verzosa Jr., Hon. 
Patrick Michael D. Vargas, Hon. Lianda B . Bolilia, Hon. Kristine Singson-Meehan, Hon. 
Eduardo Roa Rama Jr., Hon. Mark O. Go, Hon. Maria Vanessa C. Aumentado, Hon. 
Marissa “Del Mar” P. Magsino 
AN ACT 
STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL BOOK DEVELOPMENT BOARD, AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8047 OR THE BOOK PUBLISHING 
INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT  
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic Act No. 8047, also known as the Book Publishing Industry Development Act, 
established the framework for the development of the book publishing industry in the Philippines. 
However, given the industry's continuous growth and evolving landscape both globally and 
locally, there is a pressing need to update existing policies, regulatory mechanisms, and legal 
frameworks. The proposed amendments aim to ensure Filipino readers have access to a diverse 
range of high-quality books in various formats. There is a need to strengthen the government's 
policy and regulatory framework on the book publishing industry and enhance the operational 
efficiency and effectiveness of the National Book Development Board or simply NBDB. 
The proposed amendment includes redefining the term "book" to encompass new and 
emerging formats, restructuring the NBDB to optimize its organizational framework, and creating 
Textbook Review Committees to oversee the quality of educational materials. It also includes the 
development of a National Textbook and Learning Resources Plan to improve the quality and 
availability of textbooks. Institutionalizing NBDB programs will formalize and sustain initiatives 
that support the industry, while efficient management of transferred assets will further enhance its 
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capabilities. Updating Republic Act No. 8047 is crucial for supporting the industry's evolution and 
ensuring that Filipino readers have access to high-quality books. 
There is also a necessity to facilitate a more robust collaboration between NBDB and other 
stakeholders in the book publishing industry, including educational institutions, authors, and 
publishers. By fostering these partnerships, NBDB can more effectively address the needs and 
challenges of the industry, promote local authors and content, and ensure that educational materials 
meet the highest standards of quality and relevance. This collaborative approach is essential for 
cultivating a vibrant and dynamic book publishing ecosystem that can adapt to technological 
advancements and changing market demands.  
Thus, the passage of this bill is urgently sought to ensure the continued growth and 
development of the Philippine book publishing industry and to provide Filipino readers with a rich 
and diverse literary landscape. 
HON. CHRISTOPHER V. P.  DE VENECIA 
HON. FRANCISCO “KIKO” B. BENITEZ 
HON. MARLYN “LEN” B. ALONTE 
HON. ANNA VICTORIA VELOSO-TUAZON 
HON. ANGELO MARCOS BARBA 
HON. ANTONIO B. LEGARDA JR. 


HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA 
HON. RICHELLE SINGSON 
HON. RICHARD I. GOMEZ DPA 
HON. JOSE ARTURO S. GARCIA JR. 
HON. JEFFERSON F. KHONGHUN 
HON. SAMUEL S. VERZOSA JR. 
HON. PATRICK MICHAEL D. VARGAS 
HON. KRISTINE SINGSON-MEEHAN 
HON. EDUARDO ROA RAMA JR. 
HON. MARIA VANESSA C. AUMENTADO 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 10482 
Introduced by Hon. Christopher V. P.  de Venecia, Hon. Francisco “Kiko” B. Benitez, Hon. 
Marlyn “Len” B. Alonte, Hon. Maria Angela S. Garcia, Hon. Anna Victoria Veloso-
Tuazon, Hon. Lani Mercado Revilla, Hon. Angelica Natasha Co, Hon. Angelo Marcos 
Barba, Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr., Hon. Edward Vera Perez Maceda, Hon. Linabelle 
Ruth R. Villarica, Hon. Richelle Singson, Hon. Rachel Marguerita B. Del Mar, Hon. 
Richard I. Gomez DPA, Hon. Jose Arturo S. Garcia Jr., Hon. Amparo Maria J. Zamora, 
Hon. Jefferson F. Khonghun, Hon. Rufus B. Rodriguez, Hon. Samuel S. Verzosa Jr., Hon. 
Patrick Michael D. Vargas, Hon. Lianda B . Bolilia, Hon. Kristine Singson-Meehan, Hon. 
Eduardo Roa Rama Jr., Hon. Mark O. Go, Hon. Maria Vanessa C. Aumentado, Hon. 
Marissa “Del Mar” P. Magsino 
AN ACT 
STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL BOOK DEVELOPMENT BOARD, AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8047 OR THE BOOK PUBLISHING 
INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT  
SECTION 1. Section 3 of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 8047, otherwise known as the “Book 
Publishing Industry Development Act,” is hereby amended, to read as follows: 
   “SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS - FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT, 
THE TERMS BELOW SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO MEAN, EXCEPT WHERE 
EXPLICITLY 
INDICATED 
OR 
WHERE 
THE 
CONTEXT 
CLEARLY 
INDICATED 
OR 
WHERE 
THE 
CONTEXT 
CLEARLY 
INDICATES 
OTHERWISE, AS FOLLOWS: 
a. BOOK -  SHALL REFER TO A NON-PERIODICAL PRINTED OR
ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION, OTHER THAN PUBLICATIONS WHOLLY
OR PREDOMINANTLY DEVOTED TO ADVERTISING, AND OTHER
THAN PUBLICATIONS WHOLLY OR PREDOMINANTLY CONSISTING
OF VIDEO CONTENT OR AUDIBLE MUSIC, PUBLISHED AND MADE
AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THIS DEFINITION SHALL INCLUDE THE
PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL FORMATS OF A BOOK AND SUCH OTHER
SIMILAR FORMATS AS MAY BE FURTHER DETERMINED BY THE
SUBSEQUENT RULES AND REGULATIONS.


 
b. BOOK DEVELOPMENT - A CONDITION NOT ONLY FOR HAVING MORE 
OUTPUT BUT ALSO DIFFERENT KINDS OF OUTPUTS THAT WERE 
PREVIOUSLY PRODUCED, AS WELL AS CHANGES IN THE TECHNICAL 
AND INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS BY WHICH OUTPUT IS 
PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED. 
 
c. BOOK PUBLISHING - A PROCESS OF CHOOSING AND MAKING DEALS 
WITH EVERYTHING KNOWN TO THE HUMAN SPIRIT, PHILOSOPHY, 
RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, INTELLECTUAL IDEAS, AND THE PHYSICAL 
WORLD, ALL THE ARTS AND THE SCIENCES. 
 
d. BOOK TITLE - AS DEFINED BY THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF 
LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS, REFERS TO A 
PARTICULAR INTELLECTUAL OR ARTISTIC WORK, EXPRESSED IN 
ONE OR SEVERAL EDITIONS, AND MANIFESTED IN ONE OR SEVERAL 
FORMATS. 
 
e. NATIONAL BOOK POLICY - A STATEMENT OF THE INTENTION AND 
PHILOSOPHY OF THE STATE AS A BASIS FOR THE FORMULATION 
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, 
PRODUCTION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS. 
 
f. NATIONAL BOOK DEVELOPMENT PLAN - REFERS TO THE INTEGRATED 
APPROACH FOR FOSTERING BOOK DEVELOPMENT, CONSISTING OF 
THE TOTALITY OF THE PROCEDURES AND SYSTEMS FOR 
ATTAINING 
THE 
BALANCED 
GROWTH 
OF 
THE 
VARIOUS 
COMPONENTS OF BOOK DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION, 
INCLUDING PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS. 
 
g. NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT - USED IN THE MOST GENERAL SENSE TO 
REFER TO THE COUNTRY’S PROGRESS AS WELL AS TO THE 
PROCESSES OR MEASURES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO SUCH PROGRESS. 
 
h. NATIONAL TEXTBOOK AND LEARNING RESOURCES PLAN - A STRATEGIC 
PLAN THAT INCLUDES SPECIFIC POLICIES, GUIDELINES, AND MEASURES 
ON THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS AND LEARNING 
RESOURCES. 
 
i. RELATED 
ACTIVITIES 
- 
THE 
DOMESTIC 
MANUFACTURING 
INDUSTRIES WHICH HAVE DIRECT BEARING ON THE LONG TERM 
VIABILITY OF THE BOOK PUBLISHING INDUSTRY. 
 
j. TEXTBOOK – SHALL REFER TO A  BOOK WHICH SERVES AS A 
PRIMARY RESOURCE OF INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION, 
DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE USE OF STUDENTS ON A 


PARTICULAR SUBJECT OR FIELD OF STUDY THAT IS USUALLY 
DEVELOPED BASED ON A SYLLABUS AND GEARED TOWARDS 
MEETING SPECIFIC QUALITY AND LEARNING REQUIREMENTS. 
TEXTBOOKS PERTAIN TO AN INSTRUCTIONAL SEQUENCE BASED 
ON AN ORGANIZED CURRICULUM. 
 
SECTION. 2.  Section 7 of R.A. 8047 is hereby amended, to read as follows: 
 
   “SECTION 7. GOVERNING BOARD; COMPOSITION; TERMS, POWERS AND 
FUNCTIONS - THERE IS HEREBY CREATED A NATIONAL BOOK 
DEVELOPMENT BOARD HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE BOARD, 
WHICH SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. 
THE GOVERNING BOARD SHALL BE COMPOSED OF ELEVEN (11) 
MEMBERS, FIVE (5) OF WHICH SHALL BE REPRESENTATIVES OF 
CONCERNED NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (NGAS), AND SIX (6) 
SHALL COME FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF ORGANIZATIONS OF 
PRIVATE BOOK PUBLISHERS AND PRINTERS.  
 
THE REPRESENTATIVES FROM NGAS SHALL BE DULY-DESIGNATED BY 
THEIR DEPARTMENT SECRETARIES, WHILE THE REPRESENTATIVES 
FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT 
OF THE PHILIPPINES. 
 
THE ELEVEN (11) MEMBERS SHALL BE COMPOSED OF: 
 
1. 
FIVE (5) REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENT TO BE CHOSEN 
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DEPED), DEPARTMENT OF 
TRADE AND INDUSTRY (DTI), DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND 
TECHNOLOGY (DOST), NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND 
ARTS (NCCA), AND NOMINEES BY THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER 
EDUCATION 
(CHED) 
AND 
TECHNICAL 
EDUCATION 
SKILLS 
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) FROM THE ACADEME AND 
TRAINING INSTITUTIONS, RESPECTIVELY; AND 
 
2. 
SIX 
(6) 
REPRESENTATIVES 
FROM 
THE 
NOMINEES 
OF 
ORGANIZATIONS OF PRIVATE BOOK PUBLISHERS, PRINTERS, WRITERS, 
BOOK INDUSTRY RELATED ACTIVITIES, STUDENTS AND THE PRIVATE 
EDUCATION SECTOR, PREFERABLY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THREE 
(3) MAIN ISLANDS OF THE COUNTRY, IN VIEW OF THE SUBSTANTIAL 
PROGRESS MADE BY OTHER REGIONS IN THE BOOK PUBLISHING 
INDUSTRY. 
THE APPOINTEES TO THE BOARD SHALL BE ONE OF THE THREE (3) 
NOMINEES OF THE CONCERNED NATIONWIDE ORGANIZATIONS DULY 


INCORPORATED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
(SEC) AND WITH MEMBERSHIP, WHENEVER FEASIBLE, IN ALL THE 
CITIES AND PROVINCES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. 
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL ELECT A CHAIRMAN FROM 
AMONG THEMSELVES, WHILE THE DEPED REPRESENTATIVE IN THE 
BOARD SHALL BE THE EX OFFICIO VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. 
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) 
YEARS: PROVIDED, THAT NO MEMBER SHALL SERVE FOR MORE THAN 
TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE TERMS: PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT THE TERMS 
OF THE FIRST APPOINTEES FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR SHALL BE 
STAGGERED THUS: THE FIRST TWO (2) REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
PRIVATE SECTOR SHALL SERVE FOR THREE (3) YEARS; THE SECOND 
TWO (2) FOR TWO (2) YEARS; AND THE THIRD TWO (2) FOR ONE (1) YEAR: 
PROVIDED, FURTHERMORE, THAT THE APPOINTEE FROM THE ACADEME 
SHALL SERVE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS AND THE APPOINTEE 
FROM TRAINING INSTITUTIONS SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) 
YEARS. 
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL SERVE AND CONTINUE TO HOLD 
OFFICE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS SHALL HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AND 
QUALIFIED. SHOULD A MEMBER OF THE BOARD FAIL TO COMPLETE HIS 
TERM, HIS SUCCESSOR SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF 
THE PHILIPPINES BUT ONLY FOR THE UNEXPIRED PORTION OF THE 
TERM. 
NO PERSON SHALL BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD UNLESS HE IS A 
CITIZEN OF THE PHILIPPINES, AT LEAST THIRTY (30) YEARS OF AGE, 
AND OF ESTABLISHED COMPETENCE AND INTEGRITY. 
THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD SHALL RECEIVE PER DIEM 
AND SUCH ALLOWANCES AS MAY BE AUTHORIZED FOR EVERY 
MEETING ACTUALLY ATTENDED AND SUBJECT TO PERTINENT LAWS, 
RULES AND REGULATIONS.”  
 
SECTION 3. Section 8 of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 8047 is hereby amended, to read as 
follows: 
“SECTION 8. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS - THE GOVERNING BOARD SHALL 
HAVE THE FOLLOWING POWERS AND FUNCTIONS: 
a. ASSUME 
RESPONSIBILITY 
FOR 
CARRYING 
OUT 
AND 
IMPLEMENTING THE POLICIES, PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES 
PROVIDED FOR IN THIS ACT; 


b. FORMULATE PLANS AND PROGRAMS AS WELL AS OPERATIONAL 
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES FOR UNDERTAKING ACTIVITIES 
RELATIVE TO PROMOTING BOOK DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION 
AND DISTRIBUTION AS WELL AS AN INCENTIVE SCHEME FOR 
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORS AND WRITERS; 
c. FORMULATE POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND MECHANISMS TO 
ENSURE THAT EDITORS, COMPILERS AND ESPECIALLY AUTHORS 
ARE PAID JUSTLY AND PROMPTLY ROYALTIES DUE THEM FOR 
REPRODUCTION OF THEIR WORKS IN ANY FORM AND NUMBER 
AND FOR WHATEVER PURPOSE; 
d. CONDUCT OR CONTRACT RESEARCH ON THE BOOK PUBLISHING 
INDUSTRY, INCLUDING MONITORING, COMPILING AND PROVIDING 
DATA AND INFORMATION ON BOOK PRODUCTION; 
e. PROVIDE 
A 
FORUM 
FOR 
INTERACTION 
AMONG 
PRIVATE 
PUBLISHERS, AND, FOR THE PURPOSE, ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN 
LIAISON WITH ALL THE SEGMENTS OF THE BOOK PUBLISHING 
INDUSTRY; 
f. COORDINATE WITH THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
AUTHORITY (NEDA), THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE 
CULTURE AND THE ARTS (NCCA), THE PHILIPPINE CREATIVE 
INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (PCIDC), AND OTHER 
RELEVANT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES 
TO ENSURE THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL 
BOOK DEVELOPMENT PLAN; 
g. PROMULGATE 
RULES 
AND 
REGULATIONS 
FOR 
THE 
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT IN CONSULTATION WITH OTHER 
AGENCIES CONCERNED, EXCEPT FOR SECTION 9 HEREOF ON 
INCENTIVES FOR BOOK DEVELOPMENT, WHICH SHALL BE THE 
CONCERN OF APPROPRIATE AGENCIES INVOLVED; 
h. APPROVE, WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF 
BUDGET 
AND 
MANAGEMENT 
(DBM), 
THE 
ANNUAL 
AND 
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGETS SUBMITTED TO IT BY THE EXECUTIVE 
DIRECTOR; 
i. OWN, LEASE, MORTGAGE, ENCUMBER OR OTHERWISE REAL AND 
PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE ATTAINMENT OF ITS PURPOSES 
AND OBJECTIVES; 
j. ENTER INTO ANY OBLIGATION OR CONTRACT ESSENTIAL TO THE 
PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF ITS AFFAIRS, THE CONDUCT OF ITS 
OPERATIONS OR THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF ITS PURPOSES AND 
OBJECTIVES; 
k. RECEIVE DONATIONS, GRANTS, LEGACIES, DEVICES AND SIMILAR 
ACQUISITIONS WHICH SHALL FORM A TRUST FUND OF THE BOARD 
TO ACCOMPLISH ITS DEVELOPMENT PLANS ON BOOK PUBLISHING; 
l. IMPORT BOOKS OR RAW MATERIALS USED IN BOOK PUBLISHING 
WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM ALL TAXES, CUSTOMS DUTIES AND 
OTHER CHARGES IN BEHALF OF PERSONS AND ENTERPRISES 


ENGAGED IN BOOK PUBLISHING AND ITS RELATED ACTIVITIES 
DULY REGISTERED WITH THE BOARD; 
m. PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE 
MANNER IN WHICH THE GENERAL AFFAIRS OF THE BOARD ARE TO 
BE EXERCISED AND AMEND, REPEAL, AND MODIFY SUCH RULES 
AND REGULATIONS WHENEVER NECESSARY; 
n. RECOMMEND TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES NOMINEES 
FOR THE POSITIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DEPUTY 
EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD; 
o. ADOPT RULES AND PROCEDURES AND FIX THE TIME AND PLACE 
FOR HOLDING MEETINGS: PROVIDED, THAT AT LEAST ONE (1) 
REGULAR MEETING SHALL BE HELD MONTHLY; 
p. CONDUCT 
STUDIES, 
SEMINARS, 
WORKSHOPS, 
LECTURES, 
CONFERENCES, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES ON 
BOOK DEVELOPMENT SUCH AS INDIGENOUS AUTHORSHIP, 
INTELLECTUAL 
PROPERTY 
RIGHTS, 
USE 
OF 
ALTERNATIVE 
MATERIALS FOR PRINTING, DISTRIBUTION AND OTHERS; AND 
q. EXERCISE SUCH OTHER POWERS AND PERFORM SUCH OTHER 
DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW.” 
 
SECTION 4. Section 9 of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 8047, otherwise known as the “Book 
Publishing Industry Development Act,” is hereby amended, to read as follows: 
 
“SECTION 9. NBDB MANAGEMENT -  
a. THE BOARD SHALL HAVE A PERMANENT MANAGEMENT UNDER 
THE LEADERSHIP OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO SHALL 
HAVE THE DESIGNATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR V, WITH 
THE 
RANK 
AND 
EMOLUMENTS 
OF 
A 
DEPARTMENT 
UNDERSECRETARY. THE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR 
THE DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT AND DIRECTION OF THE 
OPERATIONS OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE VESTED IN 
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND SHALL BE ASSISTED BY THE 
DEPUTY 
EXECUTIVE 
DIRECTOR. 
THE 
DEPUTY 
EXECUTIVE 
DIRECTOR SHALL HAVE THE RANK AND EMOLUMENTS OF A 
DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT SECRETARY. 
 
b. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE 
DIRECTOR SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE 
PHILIPPINES, FROM THE LIST OF NOMINEES DULY DELIBERATED 
AND SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD. THEY SHALL HOLD OFFICE 
UNLESS SOONER TERMINATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 
APPLICABLE LAWS. 
 
c. NO PERSON SHALL BE APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND 
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MANAGEMENT UNLESS 
THEY ARE A CITIZEN OF THE PHILIPPINES, AT LEAST THIRTY (30) 


YEARS OF AGE, AND OF ESTABLISHED COMPETENCE AND 
INTEGRITY.” 
 
SECTION 5. A new Section 9-A is hereby inserted after Section 9 of Republic Act (R.A.) 
No. 8047, to read as follows: 
 
“SECTION 9-A. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - 
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING POWERS 
AND FUNCTIONS: 
 
a. EXECUTE, ADMINISTER, AND IMPLEMENT THE POLICIES AND 
MEASURES AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD; 
b. DIRECT AND MANAGE THE AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS OF THE 
BOARD; 
c. SUBMIT WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF EVERY 
CALENDAR YEAR AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE BOARD AND SUCH 
OTHER REPORTS IT MAY REQUIRE; 
d. SUBMIT AN ANNUAL BUDGET AND SUCH SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGETS 
AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO THE BOARD FOR ITS CONSIDERATION 
AND APPROVAL; 
e. REPRESENT THE BOARD IN ALL TRANSACTIONS WITH OTHER 
OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND INSTRUMENTALITIES OF GOVERNMENT 
AND WITH ALL PERSONS AND OTHER ENTITIES, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, 
DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN; 
f. APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE CONFIRMATION OF THE BOARD, AND 
DISCIPLINE FOR CAUSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CIVIL SERVICE LAWS, 
RULES AND REGULATIONS, THE MANAGEMENT’S OFFICERS AND 
PERSONNEL BELOW THE LEVEL OF DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER; 
g. DELEGATE IN WRITING, AUTHORITY, AS MAY BE NECESSARY, TO 
SUBORDINATE OFFICERS AND PERSONNEL OF THE BOARD; AND 
h. PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AS MAY BE ASSIGNED TO HIM BY THE 
BOARD WHICH, ACCORDING TO ITS SOUND DISCRETION, ARE 
NECESSARY FOR THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION 
OF THIS ACT.” 
SECTION 6. A new Section 9-B is hereby inserted after Section 9-A of Republic Act (R.A.) 
No. 8047, to read as follows: 
 
“SECTION 9-B. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE 
DIRECTOR - THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL HAVE THE 
FOLLOWING POWERS AND FUNCTIONS: 
a. ASSIST THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN THE DISCHARGE OF HIS 
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS; 
b. ACT AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DURING THEIR ABSENCE, SICKNESS 
OR OTHER TEMPORARY DISABILITY; AND 


c. DISCHARGE SUCH OTHER POWERS AND PERFORM SUCH OTHER 
FUNCTIONS AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR 
THE BOARD.” 
SECTION 7. A new Section 9-C is hereby inserted after Section 9-B of Republic Act (R.A.) 
No. 8047, to read as follows: 
 
“SECTION 9-C. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE MANAGEMENT - THE 
MANAGEMENT SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING OFFICES, WITH THEIR 
CORRESPONDING FUNCTIONS: 
a. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNING BOARD (OOGB). THE OFFICE OF THE 
GOVERNING BOARD SHALL COMPOSE OF EMPLOYEES WHO SHALL  
ASSIST THE BOARD CARRYING OUT ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, 
AND PERFORM THE FOLLOWING DUTIES, SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED 
TO: CONDUCTING THE REGULAR AND SPECIAL BOARD MEETINGS, 
SENDING NOTICES OF MEETING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 
GOVERNING BOARD, RECORDING, AND DRAFTING THE MINUTES OF 
THE MEETINGS, AND COORDINATION OF THE RESOLUTIONS OF THE 
BOARD TO THE MANAGEMENT FOR IMPLEMENTATION. 
b. OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OOED). THE OFFICE OF THE 
EXECUTIVE 
DIRECTOR 
SHALL 
HAVE 
THE 
AUTHORITY 
AND 
RESPONSIBILITY 
FOR 
THE 
DAY-TO-DAY 
MANAGEMENT 
AND 
DIRECTION OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE AGENCY, AS PROVIDED 
UNDER SECTION 9-A OF THIS ACT. 
c. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (AFMS). 
THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE 
SHALL PROVIDE THE AGENCY WITH ECONOMICAL, EFFICIENT, AND 
EFFECTIVE SERVICES RELATING TO, INFORMATION, RECORDS, 
DELIVERY 
AND 
RECEIPT 
OF 
CORRESPONDENCE, 
SUPPLIES, 
EQUIPMENT, 
COLLECTIONS, 
DISBURSEMENT, 
SECURITY 
AND 
CUSTODIAL WORK. 
d. POLICY AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH SERVICE (PIRS). THE POLICY AND 
INDUSTRY RESEARCH SERVICE SHALL CONDUCT RESEARCH ON THE 
PHILIPPINE BOOK INDUSTRY RESULTING IN IDENTIFICATION, 
FORMULATION, AND PROMULGATION OF POLICIES, RULES AND 
REGULATIONS AFFECTING THE BOOK PUBLISHING INDUSTRY. 
e. INDUSTRY 
DEVELOPMENT 
SERVICE 
(IDS). 
THE 
INDUSTRY 
DEVELOPMENT SERVICE SHALL COLLABORATE WITH OTHER 
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN BUILDING 
AND GROWING AREAS WITHIN THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY VALUE 
CHAIN BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT WILL LEAD 
TO AN INCREASE IN INDUSTRY BUSINESS OUTPUT. 
f. CREATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICE (CPDS). THE 
CREATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICE SHALL 
CREATE AND MANAGE PROGRAMMATIC INTERVENTIONS TAILORED 


FOR THE GROWTH OF THE INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS AND SHALL 
ENSURE THAT PUBLISHERS ARE INTEGRATED INTO THE INDUSTRY'S 
LARGER VALUE CHAIN, RESULTING IN HIGH-QUALITY OUTPUT. IT 
SHALL MANAGE THE AWARDS AND RECOGNITION GIVEN TO THE 
MOST OUTSTANDING BOOKS WRITTEN, PUBLISHED, AND DESIGNED 
IN THE PHILIPPINES, WITH THE GOAL OF BROADENING THEIR 
AUDIENCE AND ENSURING THAT THESE BOOKS HAVE A PROMINENT 
PLACE IN PHILIPPINE CULTURE. 
g. READERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERVICE (RDS). THE READERSHIP 
DEVELOPMENT SERVICE SHALL  IMPLEMENT AND ADMINISTER 
NATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH PRIMARY FOCUS ON GROWING 
READERS AND DEVELOPING THE CULTURE OF READING THROUGH 
PARTNERSHIPS WITH INSTITUTIONS, AGENCIES AND OFFICES IN 
CREATING READING SPACES ENSURING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 
IN THE PROCESS. 
THE STRUCTURE AND STAFFING PATTERN OF THE MANAGEMENT SHALL BE 
APPROVED BY THE BOARD UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE 
DIRECTOR. THE BOARD SHALL SUBMIT THE APPROVED STRUCTURE AND 
STAFFING PATTERN TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT 
(DBM) FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.  
THE BOARD MAY CREATE, ABOLISH, MERGE, OR OTHERWISE REORGANIZE 
POSITIONS THEREIN AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE ECONOMICAL, 
EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT DISCHARGE OF ITS FUNCTIONS AND 
RESPONSIBILITIES SUBJECT TO EXISTING LAWS.” 
 
SECTION 8. Section 10 of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 8047 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“SECTION 10. PUBLIC SCHOOL AND TEXTBOOK PUBLISHING - THE DEPED 
SHALL CONSULT WITH THE BOARD IN PRESCRIBING THE GUIDELINES, 
RULES AND REGULATIONS IN PREPARING THE MINIMUM LEARNING 
COMPETENCIES AND/OR PROTOTYPES AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS FOR 
BOOKS REQUIRED BY PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. 
THE DEPED SHALL CONFINE ITSELF TO: 
 
a. PREPARATION OF THE MINIMUM LEARNING COMPETENCIES, 
AND/OR PROTOTYPES AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOOKS 
AND/OR MANUSCRIPTS CALLED FOR; 
 
b. TESTING, EVALUATION, AND SELECTION AND APPROVING THE 
MANUSCRIPTS OR BOOKS TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE 
PUBLISHERS FOR MULTIPLE ADOPTION; 
 


c. PROVISION 
OF 
ASSISTANCE 
IN 
THE 
DISTRIBUTION 
OF 
TEXTBOOKS TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS; AND 
 
d. JOINT FORMULATION OF THE NATIONAL TEXTBOOK AND 
LEARNING RESOURCE PLAN WITH THE BOARD. 
 
THE PRINTING OF PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL 
TEXTBOOKS SHALL BE DONE ON A REGIONAL OR PROVINCIAL LEVEL, 
WHENEVER ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE. 
 
THE DEPED SHALL WITHIN A PERIOD OF NOT MORE THAN THREE (3) 
YEARS FROM THE EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT PHASE OUT ITS 
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY TEXTBOOK PUBLICATION AND 
DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS AND SHALL SUPPORT THE PHASING IN OF 
PRIVATE SECTOR PUBLISHERS TO ASSUME THESE FUNCTIONS 
HERE. FOR ITS PART, THE BOARD SHALL MONITOR AND CONDUCT AN 
ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE PROGRESS OF THE SHIFT OF FUNCTIONS 
FROM THE DEPED  TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR.” 
 
SECTION 9. A new Section 10-A is hereby inserted to read as follows: 
 
SECTION 10-A. THE NATIONAL TEXTBOOK AND LEARNING RESOURCES 
PLAN - THE BOARD AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL 
JOINTLY FORMULATE AND IMPLEMENT THE NATIONAL TEXTBOOK 
AND LEARNING RESOURCES PLAN (TEXTBOOK PLAN), WHICH SHALL 
INCLUDE SPECIFIC POLICIES, GUIDELINES, AND MEASURES ON THE 
PROVISION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS AND LEARNING 
RESOURCES. 
 
THE FORMULATION OF THE PLAN SHALL INCLUDE: 
a. FORECASTING, PLANNING, AND PREPARATION OF BUDGET FOR THE 
PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC TEXTBOOKS; 
 
b. IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS WHERE THERE ARE GAPS AS TO THE 
NEEDS OF THE CURRICULUM AND AVAILABLE TEXTBOOKS, AND 
ADDRESSING THOSE GAPS BY BUILDING EXPERTISE THROUGH 
CAPACITY BUILDING AND IDENTIFICATION OF LOCAL EXPERTS, AND 
PLANNING FOR THEIR ACQUISITION; 
 
c. ESTABLISHING INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS FOR THE REGULAR 
REVIEW OF THE TEXTBOOKS, AND FOR MONITORING AND 
EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TEXTBOOK PLAN; 
d. INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF CONSULTATIVE MECHANISMS AMONG 
THE BOOK PUBLISHING INDUSTRY, NBDB, AND DEPED ON THE 
DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC TEXTBOOKS, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE, 
AMONG OTHERS, THE FORMULATION AND PROMULGATION OF 


POLICIES, STANDARDS, AND GUIDELINES FOR BOOK LEARNING 
RESOURCES, AND THE POLICIES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE 
PROVISION OF LEARNING MATERIALS FOR THE LEARNERS WITH 
DISABILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL TREATIES 
OF WHICH THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES IS A PARTY TO, AND 
THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW; 
 
e. DETERMINATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL, STRUCTURE, 
AND DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TEXTBOOK REVIEW 
COMMITTEE, RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION 
OF THE TEXTBOOK PLAN. 
 
PUBLIC TEXTBOOKS SHALL BE REVIEWED, EVALUATED, AND IF THE NEED 
ARISES, REVISED TO BE RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE LEARNERS, 
REGULARLY EVERY FIVE YEARS. 
 
WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS UPON THE EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT, THE BOARD 
AND THE DEPED SHALL PROMULGATE A JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR 
WHICH SHALL PROVIDE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 
THE NATIONAL TEXTBOOK AND LEARNING RESOURCE PLAN.” 
 
SECTION 10. A new Section 10-B is hereby inserted to read as follows: 
SECTION 10-B. TEXTBOOK REVIEW COMMITTEES - THE DEPED SHALL 
ESTABLISH TEXTBOOK REVIEW COMMITTEES, WHICH SHALL BE CHARGED 
WITH THE EVALUATION AND SELECTION OF TEXTBOOKS AND TEACHERS 
MANUALS FOR PROCUREMENT AND USE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNDER 
THE RESPECTIVE TEXTBOOK REVIEW COMMITTEE’S SUPERVISION. THE 
TEXTBOOK REVIEW COMMITTEES SHALL BE ESTABLISHED AT THE 
REGIONAL, DIVISION OR SCHOOL LEVEL, AS DETERMINED BY THE 
NATIONAL TEXTBOOK AND LEARNING RESOURCES PLAN. 
WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS UPON THE ISSUANCE OF THE JOINT 
ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR ON THE NATIONAL TEXTBOOK AND 
LEARNING RESOURCES PLAN, THE BOARD AND THE DEPED SHALL ISSUE A 
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER ON THE GENERAL GUIDELINES OF THE 
POWERS, 
FUNCTIONS, 
AND 
DUTIES 
OF 
THE 
TEXTBOOK 
REVIEW 
COMMITTEES, INCLUDING THE CRITERIA FOR SELECTIONS OF ITS 
MEMBERS, AND THEIR HONORARIA, SUBJECT TO THE GOVERNMENT 
ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING RULES AND REGULATIONS. 
 
SECTION 11. Section 11 of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 8047 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
“SECTION 11. PARTICIPATION OF PRIVATE PUBLISHERS IN THE PUBLIC 
SCHOOL TEXTBOOK PROGRAM - GUIDED BY THE MINIMUM LEARNING 
COMPETENCIES FOR THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL, THE DESIRED LEARNING 


COMPETENCIES FOR THE SECONDARY LEVEL, AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 
AS AGREED UPON IN THE NATIONAL TEXTBOOK AND LEARNING 
RESOURCES PLAN, PUBLISHERS SHALL DEVELOP AND SUBMIT TO THE 
DEPED THOSE SYLLABI AND/OR PROTOTYPES AND MANUSCRIPTS OR 
BOOKS INTENDED FOR USE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR TESTING, 
EVALUATION, SELECTION AND APPROVAL. 
UPON APPROVAL OF THE MANUSCRIPTS OR BOOKS, PUBLISHERS 
SHALL PRODUCE AND SUPPLY THE TEXTBOOKS AS ORDERED BY THE 
DEPED.” 
 
SECTION 12. Section 12 of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 8047 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
 
“SECTION 12. INCENTIVES FOR BOOK DEVELOPMENT - INCENTIVES FOR BOOK 
DEVELOPMENT. 
PERSONS 
AND 
ENTERPRISES 
ENGAGED 
IN 
BOOK 
PUBLISHING AND ITS RELATED ACTIVITIES DULY REGISTERED WITH THE 
NBDB SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE APPLICABLE FISCAL AND NON-FISCAL 
INCENTIVES AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 226, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE OMNIBUS INVESTMENT CODE, AS AMENDED, 
SUBJECT TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS SET BY THE 
BOARD OF INVESTMENTS (BOI); PROVIDED, THAT BOOK DEVELOPMENT 
ACTIVITIES SHALL ALWAYS BE INCLUDED IN THE INVESTMENT PRIORITY 
PLAN (IPP). IN THE CASE OF TAX AND DUTY-FREE IMPORTATION OF BOOKS 
OR RAW MATERIALS TO BE USED IN BOOK PUBLISHING, THE BOARD AND 
ITS DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES SHALL STRICTLY MONITOR THE 
QUALITY AND VOLUME OF IMPORTED BOOKS AND MATERIALS AS WELL AS 
THEIR DISTRIBUTION AND THE UTILIZATION OF THE SAID IMPORTED 
MATERIALS. THE BOARD SHALL ALSO RECOMMEND TO THE PROPER 
PROSECUTING AGENCIES ANY VIOLATIONS OF THE CONDITIONS OF THE 
DUTY-FREE 
IMPORTATION. 
BOOKS, 
MAGAZINES, 
PERIODICALS, 
NEWSPAPERS, INCLUDING BOOK PUBLISHING AND PRINTING, AS WELL AS 
ITS DISTRIBUTION AND CIRCULATION, SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE 
COVERAGE OF THE EXPANDED VALUE ADDED TAX LAW.” 
SECTION 13. Section 15 of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 8047 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
 
“SECTION 15. TRANSFER OF ASSETS, PROPERTIES, FUNDS, AND LIABILITIES - 
ASSETS, PROPERTIES, AND LIABILITIES OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL 
CORPORATION (IMC) AND THE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT 
CENTER (IMDC) THAT WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE NBDB SHALL BE 
ALLOCATED, UTILIZED, AND DISBURSED BY THE BOARD TO IMPLEMENT 
PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS PURSUANT TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 
NATIONAL BOOK DEVELOPMENT PLAN.” 


SECTION 14. A new Section 15-A is hereby inserted to read as follows: 
 
“SECTION 15-A. THE BOARD AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND 
MANAGEMENT (DBM) SHALL JOINTLY DRAFT IMPLEMENTING RULES 
AND REGULATIONS FOR THE PROCESS OF UTILIZING THE ASSETS AND 
PROPERTIES FROM THE DEFUNCT INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS 
CORPORATION 
(IMC) 
AND 
THE 
INSTRUCTIONAL 
MATERIALS 
DEVELOPMENT CENTER (IMDC).” 
 
SECTION 15. Section 18 of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 8047 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
 
“SECTION 18. THE BOOK ACADEMY - AN INSTITUTE CALLED “THE BOOK 
ACADEMY” 
(HEREINAFTER 
CALLED 
THE 
ACADEMY) 
IS 
HEREBY 
ESTABLISHED, WHICH SHALL SERVE AS A TRAINING INSTITUTION FOR 
PUBLISHING PROFESSIONALS AND PEOPLE ASPIRING TO WORK IN THE 
BOOK PUBLISHING INDUSTRY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES. THE NBDB SHALL 
BE 
ITS 
PRINCIPAL 
IMPLEMENTOR, 
IN 
CONSULTATION 
AND 
COLLABORATION WITH THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED), 
AND THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 
(TESDA). 
AFTER THE ENACTMENT OF THIS LAW, NBDB, CHED, AND TESDA 
SHALL JOINTLY ISSUE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS 
WHICH SHALL INCLUDE GUIDELINES ON THE SELECTION OF TRAINEES 
OF THE INSTITUTE, THE TRAINORS AND FACULTY, ITS CURRICULUM, 
AND THE SOURCE OF ITS FUNDING, AMONG OTHERS.” 
 
SECTION 16. Section 19 of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 8047 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
 
“SECTION 19. READING CENTERS - NBDB SHALL UNDERTAKE THE 
ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF READING CENTERS IN 
INACCESSIBLE COMMUNITIES IN THE COUNTRY, WHICH SHALL SERVE 
AS READING HUBS FOR CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITIES, AND 
SHALL PROVIDE ACCESS POINTS TO PHILIPPINE-PUBLISHED BOOKS 
PRIMARILY WRITTEN IN THE MOTHER TONGUE ACROSS THE 
COUNTRY. AN ANNUAL BUDGETARY ALLOCATION SHALL BE 
EARMARKED FOR THIS PURPOSE. 
 
UPON THE ENACTMENT OF THIS LAW, NBDB SHALL ISSUE ITS 
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS WHICH SHALL PROVIDE 
FOR THE CREATION, ESTABLISHMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 
READING CENTERS, INCLUDING ITS SOURCE OF FUNDING.” 
 


SECTION 17. Section 20 of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 8047 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
 
“SECTION 20. REGIONAL BOOK FAIRS - NBDB SHALL ORGANIZE AND 
MAINTAIN ANNUAL REGIONAL BOOK FAIRS WHICH SHALL SHOWCASE 
PHILIPPINE-PUBLISHED BOOKS AND ENJOIN THE PARTICIPATION OF 
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BOOK PUBLISHERS. AN ANNUAL BUDGETARY 
ALLOCATION SHALL BE EARMARKED FOR THIS PURPOSE. 
 
UPON THE ENACTMENT OF THIS LAW, NBDB SHALL ISSUE ITS 
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS WHICH SHALL PROVIDE 
FOR THE CONDUCT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGIONAL BOOK 
FAIRS.” 
 
SECTION 18. Transitory Provision - Within the year of the enactment of this law, the amount 
needed for the creation and initial operation of the Academy shall be charged against the current 
appropriations of the NBDB. Thereafter, such amount necessary for the continued and effective 
operation of the Academy shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year 
following the enactment of this law. 
 
SECTION 19. Separability Clause - If any part or section of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional for any reason whatsoever such declaration shall not in any way affect other 
parts or sections of this Act. 
SECTION 20. Repealing Clause - Section 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19 and 20 of R.A 8047 
are hereby amended. Section 17 of R.A 8047 is hereby repealed. All other laws, decrees, rules, 
regulations, and other administrative issuances or provisions thereof which are contrary to or 
inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 21. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved.