REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES fe S420
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. \
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4757

Introduced by Kabataan Party-list Representative Terry L. Ridon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 15 of Article XIV (Education, Science and Technology, Arts and Culture, and
Sports) of the 1987 Constitution states that: "SEC. 15. xxx The State shall conserve,
promote, and popularize the nation's historical and cultural heritage and resources, as well
as artistic creations.

This bill, first filed by former Kabataan Party-list Rep. Raymond Palatino in the 15th
Congress, seeks to require all museums and historical shrines, which charge visitor entrance
fees, to give free admission for at least two regular days every month.

Museums and historical shrines are institutions and landmarks where a collection of
Filipino artifacts, memorable events and other objects of artistic or historical importance may
be found, They highlight the country's historic legacies through exposition of artworks, relics
and memorabilia of heroes and other illustrious Filipinos that instill pride among the Filipinos.
Likewise, museums reinvigorate the youth's passion to appreciate our nation’s distinct
cultural heritage

Considering the high cost of living, most Filipinos ignore the opportunity to tour and
explore these museums and shrines because entrance fees would mean additional expense
on their part. It is thus essential for the Filipino people to be granted free access to these
establishments in order for them to have more knowledge about the history of the Philippines
and to know how rich Philippine culture is.

In providing free access to museums, Filipinos that are incapable of paying entrance
fees will have the opportunity to appreciate the significance of museums and historical
shrines which represent their identity and cultural heritage.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought

ton Ferry Ridon
Représentative, Kabataan Party-list

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4757

House Bill No.

Introduced byKabataan Party-list Representative Terry L. Ridon

ANACT
PROVIDING FOR FREE VISITOR ADMISSION DAYS EVERY MONTH IN ALL
MUSEUMS AND HISTORICAL SHRINES IN THE COUNTRY WHICH CHARGE.
VISITOR ENTRANCE FEES

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

SECTION 4. Short Title.—This Act shall be known as the "Free Access to Museums
Act of 2014."

SECTION 2. All public and private museums and historical shrines which charge
visitor entrance fees shall render free visitor admission to the public for at least two regular
days every month,

SECTION 3. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts shall, within (60) days
after the effectivity of this Act, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4, All laws, acts, decrees, executive orders, issuances and rules and
regulations, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of the Act are hereby

repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation

Approved,