Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______  
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Introduced by Hon. Christopher V.P. de Venecia 
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DESIGN, DEFINING ITS 
PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The entire gamut of Philippine design covers textiles, fashion, fine arts, architecture, 
interiors and much more. Over the decades, we have seen Filipino designers excel in their 
respective fields not just in the region but globally. The Philippines, similarly, has a rich and 
historical indigenous design culture. Moreover, Philippine design has also been used for multiple 
purposes — for aesthetics, for export, or even religion and faith. But even to this day, Filipino 
design continues to grow and innovate, and is on track to becoming a global powerhouse in the 
field. 
The diversity of designs and its rich cultural history, therefore, must be housed in a 
sanctuary for the full appreciation of the Filipino people and of the world. Thus, this measure 
seeks to establish the National Museum of Design, as a recognition of the various forms and 
expressions of design of the Filipinos around the country. This can also serve as an educational 
forum for all learners on the history and cultural significance of design. Lastly, this would 
definitely help boost both local and national tourism, attracting art and design aficionados and 
scholars all around the world, to gain a better understanding of our Filipino design culture. 
In view of this, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
REP. CHRISTOPHER V.P. DE VENECIA 
Fourth District, Pangasinan 
July 1, 2022
8:00 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______  
______________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Hon. Christopher V.P. de Venecia 
______________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DESIGN, DEFINING ITS 
PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES, 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 “National Museum of Design Act”. 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — Section 15, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution affirms that 
"Arts and letters shall enjoy the patronage of the State. The State shall conserve, promote, and 
popularize the nation's historical and cultural heritage and resources, as well as artistic creations. 
To this end, it shall be declared the policy of the State to highlight the works of our Filipino 
designers and acknowledge their significance in the nation's cultural heritage 
SEC. 3. National Museum of Design. — There shall be established a National Museum of 
Design to feature authentic Filipino design, both historical and contemporary. The National 
Museum of Design shall showcase designs from fields including, but not limited to, fashion, 
furniture and functional creations, architecture, engineering, graphic and communication design, 
and industrial design. 
SEC. 4. Collaboration. — The National Museum of Design shall be a collaboration of the 
Design Center of the Philippines, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, under the 
guidance of the National Museum. 
SEC. 5. Location. — A land area equivalent to at least two (2) hectares out of the vast land 
which are under the administration of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority 
(BCDA) within the Clark Special Economic Zone in Pampanga and Tarlac, shall be allocated 
exclusively for the National Museum of Design office and its facilities: Provided, That the 
National Museum of Design shall establish additional offices in strategic areas as it may deem 
necessary: Provided, That the boundaries and technical descriptions of these land areas shall be 
determined by an actual and joint group survey.  
SEC. 6. Source of Funding. —The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be 
charged against the current year's budget of the DCP. Thereafter, such amount as may be 
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necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 7. Internal Rules and Regulations — Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this 
Act, the NCCA, in coordination with the DCP, and other concerned agencies of the government 
and private stakeholders, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective 
implementation of this Act. 
SEC 8. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official 
Gazette and a newspaper of national circulation. 
  
Approved,