Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8430

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

Explanatory Note

As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this
representation respectfully refiles this measure, which has constantly been
receiving support from the past and present Congress.

The proposed measure seeks to establish a Nation Film Museum and Exhibition
Park (NFMEP). The NFMEP shall pursue the preservation of the history of the
Philippine industry, serve as a center of communication and development of all
stakeholders of the industry, provide an avenue for the exhibition and
incubation site for Filipino films, be a site for global film festivals, and establish
a one-stop-shop for concerns relating to the Film industry.

It is well within the goals of the establishment of a National Film Museum and
Exhibition Park to adequately provide support and an enabling environment for
local artists in further developing their craft. It should also serve as a means to
provide local talents the much needed avenue to showcase and advertise their
works to a broader market.

Moreover, this representation strongly believes that proper attention and
adequate policy action should be put in to motion to ensure that our rich history
and national identity stand firm and stay relevant today as the country
establishes its footing amidst the rapid ASEAN integration and globalization.

In view of the foregoing reasons, immediate approval of this measure is
eamestly sought.

JOH! VIN “YUL SERVO” NIETO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No. 8430

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Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

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AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL FILM MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION
PARK, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Title. — This Act shall be known as the National Film Museum and
Exhibition Park Act.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — Pursuant to the constitutional
guarantee on freedom of expression, the state shall promote and support the
development and growth of the local film industry as an aesthetic and cultural
medium for a better understanding and appreciation of Filipino social values and
national identity. The state shall also regard the film industry as an economic
partner in nation-building.

To achieve this end, the State shall formulate and implement policies and
programs to upgrade the art and craft of film making and encourage the
production of films for commercial purposes, intended for public entertainment
that seek to enhance the quality of life, examine the human and social
conditions and contribute to the dignity and nobility of the human spirit

SECTION 3. Establishment of a National Film Museum and Exhibition
Park. — From any of the available and free public land from the former military
camps or bases or reclaimed areas in or any suitable area contiguous to Metro
Manila, there shall be constructed a Filipino Film Museum and Exhibition Park
(NFMEP) that would preserve the history of the Philippine industry, serve as @
center of communication and development of all stakeholders of the industry,
serve as an exhibition and incubation site for Filipino films, serve as a site for
global film festivals, and a one stop shop for concerns relating to the Film
industry.

SECTION 4. Supervision of the NFMEP. — The NFMEP shall be under the
supervision of the existing Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP)


created under Republic Act 9167 or any of its successor agency in the event it is
abolished. For this purpose, the FDCP shall issue policies and guidelines on the
management and operation of the NFMEP

SECTION 5. Management of the NFMEP. — The Film Development Council
or its successor agency shall appoint an Executive Director and such other
personnel that will be in-charge of the day-to-day operation of the NFMEP.
SECTION 6.Funding. — An initial fund of One Hundred Million Pesos (P100,
000,000.00) shall be earmarked for the construction of the NFMEP. Thereafter,
the funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be included in
the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment into law and
thereafter.

SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations — The Film Development
Council of the Philippines or its successor shall, within ninety (90) days after the
approval of this act, issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement the
provisions hereof.

SECTION 8.Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act is held invalid,
the other provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION. 9. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees or rules inconsistent with
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION. 10. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after

the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,