Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
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Second Refular session   -
HouseBi||No.9860
Introduced by Rep. ANGELO MARCOS BARBA
2nd District, Ilocos Norte
EXPIANAITORY NOTE
The  Philippines  is  a  country  with  a  rich  and  diverse  culture,  as
reflected in its varied handloom weaving traditions that have existed since
time immemorial. The handloom, has since then, became an integral part of
the country's history and heritage.
The  handloom  weaving  industry  in  the  Philippines  is  a  promising
sector with the potential to be a lucrative industry while also functioning as a
soft power that promotes national identity and expression. The industry has
undergone  significant  effects  from  industrialization,  mass  production,  and
digitalization, making it essential to undertake revitalization efforts.1
This  measure  aims to  promote  and protect the handloom weaving
industry  in  the  country  by  establishing  the  National  Handloom  Weaving
Development  Council.  The  council  will  be  responsible  for  developing  a
roadmap and database for the industry, providing training and intellectual
property protection, and promoting and developing the handloom industry.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly
sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS  -
Second Regular Session
House Bi|1No.  9860
Introduced by Rep. ANGEI.O MARCOS BARBA
2nd District, Ilocos Norte
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PROVIDING FOR THE DEVEljopMENT AND PROTECTION OF
THE PHILIPPINE IIANDL00M l^7EAVING INDUSTRY
Be it  enacted by  the  Senate  and the  House  Of Representatives  Of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. SJiorr Tt.t[e. - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine
Handloom Weaving Industry Development Act of 2o24."
SEcrloN 2. Dec[arah.on o/Stare Pozfcu. -It is the policy of the
State to instill patriotism and nationalism among the people, especially in the
education system, who shall, at all times, be loyal to the Republic and the
Filipino people, promote the preferential use of locally manufactured goods
that utilize local resources and technologies, celebrate the culture and heritage
of the  country through the  adoption  of measures  to  elevate  its value  and
prestige and, thus, generate wider employment and inclusive greater growth
for the country by preserving and nurturing handloom weaving activities thus
in turn and nurtures the textile culture and heritage of our people.
SEcrloN 3. DeJinftt.on oJ. Te].rl'is.  - For purposes of this Act, the
following terms are hereby defined as follows:


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(a) Handloom - refers to a device used in weaving fabrics by holding
the waxy threads under tension to facilitate the interweaving of the weft
threads;
a)   Ha7idfoom-u;oLJe7i  /abrie   -   refers   to  fabric  woven   using   a
handloom;
(c) Handloom u;eauing incfustry/ - composed of the interrelated and
interconnected  component  supply  chain  realizing  the  production  of
textiles through the handloom ;
(d)  Neo-ethnic  Philippine  textiles  -  refers  to  textiles  maLde  of  or
containing natural or indigenous materials, sourced and/or produced in
the   Philippines   using   updated,   relevant,   and   green   scientific   and
technological   approaches   and  innovations,   while   integrating   and/or
retaining traditional patterns, designs, icons, motifs and/or approaches,
and thus, contribute to livelihood generation and in sustaining the local
handloom weaving and textile heritage.
SHar\OIN 4. Establish:I.ne:ut Of the NCLtional Hcndloom Weccoing
Det}e[opmenf Counofz. - The National Handloom Weaving Development
Council shall be composed of the following:
(a)  Head of the Philippine Textile  Research Institute (PTRI)  of the
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) as Chair of the Council;
a) Head of the Garments and Textile Industry Development Office
(GTIDO) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as Co-Chair;
(c) Head of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
as Member;
(d) Head of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)
as Member;


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(e) Head of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA), Office of the President, as Member;
(I)  Head  of the  Philippine  Fiber  Industry  Development  Authority
(PhilFIDA) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) as Member;
(g)  Head of the  Philippine  Creative  Industry  Development  Council
(PCIDC);
(h) The  Representative  of the Traditional  and Cultural  Expressions
Domain   of  the   Philippine   Creative   Industries   Development  Council
(PCIDC) as Member;
(i) Head of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)
as Member;
a)  A  representative  of  an  accredited  handloom  weaving  industry
association as Member;
Oc) Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Culture and the Arts as
Member;
0) Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology
as Member;
(in) Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce, and
Entrepreneurship as Member;
(n) Chairperson of the House Committee on Science and Technology
as Member;
(o) Chairperson of the  House Committee on Trade and Industry as
Member;


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(p) Chairperson of the House Special Committee on Creative Industry
and Performing Arts as Member.
SHCITOIN   5.   The   NCLtional   Hcndloom   Weowing   lnd:ustry
Dei}ezopmenf Pozfc!/. - The Council shall formulate one (1) year after it is
created the National Handloom Weaving Industry Development Policy. This
shall include, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Formulation of the Handloom Weaving Industry Roadmap;
a) Innovations in handloom design and engineering;
(c) Technical support mechanism for sustainable handloom weaving
activities;
(d) Development and promotion of nco-ethnic Philippine textiles ;
(e)   Development  of  Philippine   Standards  for  Handloom  Woven
Textiles;
(I) Intellectual property protection framework for textiles;
(g) Development of a database of Philippine textile;
(h)   Development   of   a   textile-related   Technical   and   Skills   and
Vocational Programs; and
(i) Education and Training.
The  Council  shall  implement  and  monitor the  measures  to  enable the
Policy.
SECTION  6. Appropn.atr.o]'is.  -  The  amount of Ten  million  pesos
(Plo,ooo,ooo.oo) is hereby authorized to be appropriated from the National


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Treasury for the initial implementation of this Act. Thereafter, such sums as
may be necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be appropriated as a
distinct and separate item.
SECTION 7. Impleinenting Rules and Regulations. - WThin sixty
(6o) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Director of the Philippine Textile
Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in
coordination with the Garment and Textile Industry Development Office of
the  Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the National Commission on
Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority  (TESDA),  the  Philippine  Fiber  Industry  Development  Authority
(PhilFIDA) of the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Intellectual Property
Office  of the  Philippines  (IPOPHL),  and the  Philippine  Creative  Industries
Development Council shall promulgate implementing rules and regulations of
this Act.
SECTION 8. Separabi.Zit|/ Clause. - If any provision or part thereof is
held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not
otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting.
SECTION  9.  Rapeazing  Czaitse.  -  Any law,  presidential  decree  or
issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or
regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby
repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.
SECTION io. Ejrecn.uitry CIoutse.  - This Act shall take effect fifteen
(15)  days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the
Philippines.
Approved,