NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
s.No. 2588
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Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE AKLAN PINA MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER IN 
THE MUNICIPALITY OF KALIBO, AKLAN, ITS SATELLITE CENTERS, 
DEFINING ITS PURPOSES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In the Philippines, weaving tradition is one of the distinctive expressions of 
arts, culture, and tradition of the different cultural communities. Textiles are 
important to the different communities in the country as they serve as identifiers of 
social rank and symbols during the ritual offering to the spirits to ask for rain, to heal 
the sick and blessings for good harvest.
Today, Pina is being hailed as the "Mother of all Philippine Textiles" or the 
"Queen of Philippine Handwoven Textiles." It is produced mostly by the Aklanon in 
the province of Aklan in Western Visayas. It is considered the finest of Philippine 
textiles mainly because of its delicacy and its natural creamy hue. It is made of fibers 
from the inner layer of the leaves of the native pineapple plant of the red bisaya variety. 
Pina weaving was first done in the 1570s, making it a centuries-old tradition.
Last December 6,2023, the Aklan Pina handloom weaving was inscribed in the 
UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The craft 
and tradition of the handwoven pifta or pineapple textile of the province of Aklan was 
inscribed because of its importance in demonstrating the diversity of cultures and 
creative expressions of the country and the world.
By institutionalizing the establishment of the "The Aklan Pina Museum and 
Cultural Center" at the Municipality of Kalibo, Province of Aklan, we are not only 
safeguarding the important value of Pina handloom weaving, but we are also


promoting and educating the public about the Pina textile and Philippine textiles in 
general. This will bring attention to both the cultural and economic contributions of 
textile weaving in the country.
In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested.


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No.2583
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24 liAR -4 P3 -48
Introduced by Senator Loren B. Legarda
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE AKLAN PINA MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER IN 
THE MUNICIPALITY OF KALIBO, PROVINCE OF AKLAN, ITS SATELLITE 
CENTERS, DEFINING ITS PURPOSES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "The Aklan Pina
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Museum and Cultural Center Act."
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
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conserve, promote, and popularize the nation's historical and cultural heritage and
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resources, as well as artistic creations. Towards this end, measures that ensure the
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achievement of this stated policy shall be pursued.
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Sec. 3. Establishment of the Aklan Pina Museum and Cultural Center. - There is
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hereby established a museum and cultural center for Aklan Pina in the Municipality
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of Kalibo, Province of Aklan to safeguard and promote the Aklan Pina handloom
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weaving and its value as a cultural expression of the Aklanon culture, to ensure
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continued research and development of the Aklan Pina textile and other related
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products for sustainable livelihood, to ensure a sustainable source of raw material, to
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provide a venue to train and enhance knowledge and skills of the younger generation
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on Aklan Pina, and to undertake other activities to broaden appreciation on Aklan
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Pina handloom weaving and increase market access of its products. Satellite centers


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may also be established to encourage the development of the Pina weaving and textile
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beyond the Province of Aklan.
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Sec. 4. Coordination and Supervision. - In coordination with the Provincial
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Government of Aklan and the Municipal Government of Kalibo, the Association of
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Aklan Pina Weavers, UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines (UNACOM),
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the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the National Museum
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of the Philippines (NMP) shall supervise the cultural center and shall spearhead the
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establishment of the same; shall be in charge of the safeguarding, development, and
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promotion of the Aklan Pina handloom weaving; the development of creative
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industry on the Aklan Pina textile and other products, in partnership with the
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Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Science and
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Technology (DOST); and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to be in charge of the
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propagation of Red Spanish pineapple or "Pinya Bisaya," raw material of Aklan Pina.
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Concerned public and private institutions with similar interests shall also be sought
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for technical assistance or donations in cash or in kind to enable the Aklan Pina
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Museum and Cultural Center to carry out and discharge its duties and functions.
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Sec. 5. Functions. - To implement the purposes of the "Aklan Pina Museum and
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Cultural Center," it shall perform the following functions:
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1. Maintain a site in the Municipality of Kalibo which will host a
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museum, an irmovation and training hall, an arts hall and theater,
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and other facilities as necessary for the intent of the center;
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2. Heighten appreciation of the Aklanon on the value of Aklan Pina
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handloom weaving being inscribed in the Representative List of
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Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity;
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3. Cultivate and enhance public interest in, and appreciation of the
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Aklan Pina handloom weaving;
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4. Encourage organizations, associations, or societies to support
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weavers and aspiring weavers and/or farmers planting Pinya
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Bisaya;
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5. Support production of artistic works in visual arts, music, dance,
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literature, design, media arts, and publication to promote


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appreciation of Aklan Pina handloom weaving and the Western
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Visayas culture; and
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6. Conduct research on product development and marketing of Aklan
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Pina handloom weaving; and
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7. Perform such other functions necessary for the achievement of the
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intent and purposes of this Act.
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Sec. 6. Provision of Location. - The Provincial Government of Aklan or the
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Municipal Government of Kalibo shall provide the land necessary for the
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establishment of the Aklan Pina Museum and Cultural Center and its ancillary offices
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and facilities.
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Sec. 7. Staffing. - The Office of Aklan Pina Museum and Cultural Center
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(OAPMCC) is hereby created to oversee the center and ensure the implementation of
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this Act. The Office shall be lodged in the NCCA which shall be headed by a Director
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who will be appointed by the Commission.
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Sec. 8. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the preparatory phase of the
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establishment of the center under this Act shall be charged against the current year's
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budget of the NCCA. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the continued
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implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
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Act.
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Sec. 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from the
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effectivity of this Act, the NCCA in coordination with all the concerned agencies of
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the government shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
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implementation of this Act.
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Sec. 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
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in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,