Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETHENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HouseBi]iNo.mg4
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
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AN ACT
HSTABLlslnNG TIIE QulENo pRovlNclAL HIGH scHooL FOR TIIE ARTs AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS TIIEREFOR
EXPI.jINATORY NOTE
Article  11  Section  17  Of the  1987  Constitution  provides,  "The  State  shall  give  priority  to
education,  science  and  technology,  arts,  culture,  and  sports  to  foster  patriotism  and  nationalism,
accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development." Article XIV Section
15  also  states  "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."  These constitutional provisions attest to the  importance of art and art education  in the
country.
The Department of Education (DepEd) has repeatedly emphasized the importance of arts and
music for playing significant roles in shaping the lives of young individuals. Arts and music can have
a transfomative  impact on students'  holistic development and foster skills that extend beyond the
confines of the classroom. The importance of making arts accessible to children is also in line with
making arts and music more inclusive as this is often seen as a field only accessible to the rich.
Multiple  studies  have  found  that  at  education  can  help  children  develop  motor  skills,
language skills, decision making, visual leaning, inventiveness, and cultural awareness, all leading to
improved academic perforinance. Incorporating art into education can also improve a child' s empathy
and capacity for personal reflection.
Despite the importance of art, however, opportunities for art education remain limited in the
country. Many see this lack of educational opportunities as leading to a decline in the artistic industry.
Thus, there remains an opportunity to foster artistic expression and skill among the youth.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTII CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
H.us.BillN..    10294
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING TIIE QulRINo pRovlNCIAL HIGH SCHooL FOR THE ARTs AI`m
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Represeritatives Of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
1       SECTION  I.  Dec/cFTafj.ow  a/PoJj.ey.  -It  is  hereby  declared the  policy  of the  State to  foster the
2       preservation, enrichment, and dynamic evolution ofFilipino national culture based on the principle of
3        unity in diversity in a climate offree artistic and intellectual expression.
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5                     To this  end,  the  State  shall  promote the  sustained  development  of young Filipinos whose
6       aptitude and skill in culture and the arts shall be properly encouraged and honed throuch education and
7       specialized training programs. The State shall establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate,
8       and integrated system of education and training to encourage the artistic talent and cultural aptitude of
9       the Filipino youth as well as support and promote the development of young artists nationwide.
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11       S;HC.  2.  Establishment  Of the  Quirino  Provincial  High  School  f;or  the  Arts.  - There  is horehry
12       established in the Province of Quirino a specialized public high  school that shall offer arts-focused
13       education, to be known as the Quirino provincial High school for the Arts, herein referred to as the
14        School.
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16                     The school shall be administered and supervised by the Department of Education (DepEd), in
17       close coordination with the National commission for culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the cultural
18       Center of the Philippines (CCP).  The NCCA  and CCP  shall provide policy direction and technical
19       assistance to the  School through the DepEd Cagayan Valley  Region  Regional Office  and  Schools
20       Division office ofQuirino.
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SEC.  3.  A4frocJafe.  - The  school  shall  implement a  general  secondary  education,  as  prescribed  by
Republic   Act  No.   10533,   or  the  "Enhanced  Basic  Education  Act  of  2013"  to   students  with
considerable  potential   in  the  arts.   The   school   curriculum   shall  have   significant  emphasis  on
developing the talent, skill, and exceptional giftedness of students, thereby nurturing potential artists
26       while preserving and promoting Filipino heritage.
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SEC.  4.  Organz.zcrfz.o#cJ/ Srrwcfore  cirr!c7 SJqorJ.g Pclffer.  -  The  organizational  structure  and  staffing
pattern of the School shall be prescribed by the DepEd, subject to the approval of the Department of
30       Budget and Management (DBM).
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2       SEC. 5. ,4#fho7.I.ty fo Rcccivc DOHati.o7is a7.d Grants.  - The  School's Principal may receive grants,
3       bequest,  endowments,  donations and contributions made to the  School, to be used actually,  directly
4       and exclusively by the school, subject to compliance with existing laws, rules and regulations.
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6      SE:C. 6. Development plan and organizational structure. -Within one h:undred twerty (120) days
7       after the approval of this Act. the school shall accomplish the following:
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9                     (a)  a submit a five-year development plan, including its corresponding budgetary program to
10                            the DepEd for endorsement to the DBM; and
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12                     (b)  Set   up   its   organizational,   administrative,   and   academic   structure,   subject   to   the
13                             qualification standards set by the DepEd.
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15       SEC. 7. 4pprop".arfo#s. -The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
16       included in the budget of the DepEd in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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18       SEC. 8. JmpJei„e"/!.Hg Rzt/es nd Regr¢/atz.our. -Within ninety (90) days after the approval of this Act`
19      the DepEd shall, in coordination with the NCCA, CCP, and the local government of the Province of
20       Quirino, promulgate the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.
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22       SEC. 9. Ejorecrivz.fy. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Qffc7.cr/
23       Gaz:e#e or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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