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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rine
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session ISTRATION UNIT
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House Bill No. et —

Introduced by Representative GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE FILM TOURISM IN THE PHILIPPINES,
PROVIDING FUNDS AND INCENTIVES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippines prides itself in being recognized as a prime tourist destination
We have world-class beaches, beautiful dive spots, challenging surfing
destination, scenic nature parks and sanctuaries, and many more. Increased
tourist arrivals have been on the upswing which only reflects the continued
potentials of tourism as an engine for growth for the country.

Given these realizations, this proposed bill comes at a very opportune time. The
author, through this proposed measure, aims to build on the momentum of
Republic Act No. 9593 or the “Tourism Act of 2009" by promoting the country as
a prime film tourist destination which showcases the various destinations of the
country as the perfect setting for movies, TV shows, music videos and other
media projects.

The bill also intends to highlight our country's globally-competent filmmakers,
state-of-the-art production facilities and capable technical crew who are willing
and ready to assist foreign production and media outfits.

As an incentive and in order to encourage involvement in the film tourism
industry, accredited film productions and institutions and other service providers
actively participating in the said industry shall be exempt from payment of EVAT
and customs duties on the importation of cinema equipment and facilities
necessary for their operations

Finally, this bill will also serve as a stepping stone for the country to parade its
long line of tourist spots which rivals the best in the world, improve on its tourism
generating efforts and give due recognition to our talented filmmakers.

Due to the importance of this bill, its immediate passage into law is earnestly

requested.

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GLORIAMACAPAGAL ARROYO
2" District, Pampanga


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,_&@+9

Introduced by Representative GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE FILM TOURISM IN THE PHILIPPINES,
PROVIDING FUNDS AND INCENTIVES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Film Tourism
Act of 2016.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared the policy of
the State to promote the country's potential as a prime film tourist destination,
showcasing the various islands of the country as the perfect setting for movies,
TV shows, music videos and other media projects and highlighting the country's
globally competent filmmakers, state-of-the-art production facilities and capable
technical crew willing and ready to assist foreign production and media outfits.

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. — When used in this Act, the following
terms shall mean:

a) Accreditation — the certification issued by the Department of
Tourism (DOT) recognizing the holder as having complied with
the minimum standards and requirements prescribed by the
Department for the operation and maintenance of film tourism
services;

b) Film Tourism — the traveling of persons to other countries for the
purpose of filming movies, TV shows, music videos and other
media projects

SECTION 4. Film Tourism Information. — The Department of Tourism, in
coordination with the National Commission on Culture and the Arts, the Film
Development Council, and officials of all local government units nationwide, and
in consultation with various groups involved in cinema, film production, theater
arts, communications and promotions, and other aspects of film-making shall
identify the world-class cinema-related service providers that have the capability
to engage in film tourism services.


A system of continuing information dissemination on film tourism shall be
adopted.

SECTION 5. Promotion of Film Tourism.— The consular officers and
employees of the various Philippine embassies and consulates based in other
countries shall have ready information and data on film tourism services available
in the country.

They shall likewise encourage the officers and members of the Overseas
Filipino Workers (OFW) associations to promote and disseminate information
regarding film tourism in the country as their contribution towards a sustainable
industrial growth.

SECTION 6. Accreditation of World-Class Film Tourism Providers. — The
DOT is hereby mandated to conduct a national accreditation and affiliation
program to identified providers of world-class filmmaking, tour operators, service
providers, production companies and facilities, theater groups and cinema guilds,
and other film service providers in the country.

SECTION 7. Assistance for International Accreditations. — The
Department of Tourism (DOT), in coordination with the Department of Foreign
Affairs (DFA) shall assist the various film companies, actor's guild, theater
groups, media outfit, and other film service providers in seeking accreditation
from foreign governments so that they may qualify to serve foreign productions
and clients.

SECTION 8. Fiscal Incentives. — Accredited film productions and
institutions and other service providers actively participating in the film tourism
industry shall be exempt from payment of EVAT and customs duties for the
importation of cinema equipment and facilities necessary for their operation.

SECTION 9. Preferential Treatment on Government Transactions on Film
Tourism — To ensure active promotion and full development of the film tourism
in the country, all government transactions concerning the business operation
film productions, media companies, and all organizations, groups, entities and
institutions involved in the film tourism shall be given preferential treatment

SECTION 10. Implementing Rules and Regulations — The Department of
Tourism (DOT) shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to
effectively implement the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 11. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement the
provisions of this Act shall be included and incorporated in the annual general
appropriations of the various agencies of the government involved in the
implementation of this Act

SECTION 12. Separability Clause. — Any provision of this Act declared
unconstitutional shall not affect the validity of the other provisions thereof.

SECTION 13. Repealing Clause. — All orders, rules, regulations and
other issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly

SECTION 14. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation

Approved,