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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
PROMOTING AND MANDATING THE USAGE OF FILIPINO MUSIC IN 
HOTELS, RESORTS, AIRPORTS, RADIO STATIONS, RESTAURANTS, OTHER 
SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS, TOURIST BUSES, AND ALL FLIGHTS, 
INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL, IN THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING 
PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Music serves as a universal language that transcends linguistic and geographic 
boundaries, fostering unity and shared emotional experiences among diverse 
audiences. The advent of modern technology has further amplified the ease with which 
music can be disseminated globally, creating vast opportunities for local artists to easier 
reach international listeners.
The economic value of promoting local music to foreign audiences may be best 
exemplified by Hallyu or "the South Korean wave", referring to the phenomenon of 
South Korean arts and culture achieving global popularization, resulting in increased 
local music business revenues, tourism, and soft power. With increased support and 
promotion from the government and private sector, Philippine music may very well 
achieve global success and bring about effects to the Philippine economy comparable 
to those of the Hallyu and other Asian cultural exports. Thus, by encouraging support 
for the use of Filipino music, the nation can enhance cultural identity, create better 
economic opportunities, and further increase its global cultural footprint.
After all. Article II, Section 17 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution affirms the 
State's commitment to "promote the advancement of Philippine arts and culture." In 
line with this constitutional mandate, this measure seeks to institutionalize the 
promotion of Original Pilipino Music (0PM) by requiring its use in key venues that cater 
to both locals and international visitors. These include hotels, resorts, airports.


restaurants, radio stations, tourist buses, and all domestic and international flights 
operating within the Philippines. Such will not only enhance the cultural experience for 
tourists and locals alike but also provide a sustainable platform for Filipino artists and 
creators to thrive—setting the stage for the Philippines to emerge as a significant 
cultural force on the global stage.
In light of the foregoing, the approval of this Act to promote the advancement 
of Philippine music is urgently sought.


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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25 AUG-7 P4:18
SENAT
S.B, No.
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
PROMOTING AND MANDATING THE USAGE OF FILIPINO MUSIC IN 
HOTELS, RESORTS, AIRPORTS, RADIO STATIONS, RESTAURANTS, OTHER 
SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS, TOURIST BUSES, AND ALL FLIGHTS, 
INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL, IN THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING 
PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Filipino Music 
Promotion and Usage Act."
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall promote and mandate the usage 
of Filipino Music as provided in Section 17, Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution 
which states that it is declared the policy of the State to showcase Filipino music in its 
tourism endeavors and advance its recognition and popularity among tourists and 
other people abroad.
SEC. 3. Filipino Music Promotion and Usage. - In order to promote and 
mandate the usage of Filipino Music in hotels, resorts, airports, radio stations, 
restaurants, tourist buses, and all flights, international and local, in the Philippines, the 
following are hereby mandated, as follows:
(a) During the flight and upon landing in the Philippines, all flights. International 
and local, shall devote at least fifty percent (50%) of their piped-in music to 
Filipino music;
(b) All Tourist Buses shall prepare their playlists in such a manner that at least 
fifty percent (50%) of the songs thereof shall consist of Filipino music which 
shall be played on their piped-in sound system when servicing tourists;


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(c) All Radio Stations shall allot at least twenty percent (20%) of airtime within 
a day to Filipino music, including background music, with a musical format;
(d) All Airports shall prepare their playlists in such a manner that at least twenty- 
five percent (25%) of the songs thereof shall consist of Filipino music which 
shall be played on their piped-in sound system during their operating hours; 
and
(e) All Hotels, Resorts, and Restaurants shall prepare their playlists in such a 
manner that at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the songs thereof shall 
consist of Filipino music which shall be played on their piped-in sound system 
during their operating hours. Provided that, the Department of Tourism (DOT) 
may determine, whenever necessary, all other similar tourist establishments 
or attractions that may be included in this Act.
For purposes of this Act, "Filipino Music" shall be defined as any musical 
composition, whether purely instrumental or with lyrics, which has been originally 
composed, written, arranged, performed, or played by Filipinos solely or in 
collaboration with any foreign artist/s, regardless of whether the lyrics thereof are in 
Filipino, English, or any other language or dialect.
SEC. 4. Penalties. - For purposes of this Act, the following acts shall ne 
penalized, as follows:
(a) For Airline Companies- Any member of the board of directors or officer of 
an airline company directly or indirectly responsible for the failure to observe 
the requirement to devote at least fifty percent (50%) of their piped-in music 
to Filipino music as provided in Section 4 (a) of this Act shall, after due notice 
and hearing, be punished with a fine of three hundred thousand Pesos 
(P300,000.00) for every offense;
(b) F(7/' Tourist Buses - A Tourist Bus owner or operator directly or indirectly 
responsible for the failure to observe the requirement to devote at least fifty 
percent (50%) of their piped-in music to Filipino music as provided in Section 
4 (b) of this Act shall, after due notice and hearing, be punished with a fine 
of Fifty thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) for every offense;
(c) For Radio Stations - Any member of the board of directors or officer of a 
Radio Station directly or indirectly responsible for the failure to observe the 
requirement to devote at least twenty percent (20%) airtime within a day to 
Filipino music, including background music, with a musical format, as 
provided in Section 4 (c) of this Act shall, after due notice and hearing, be


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punished with a fine of Three hundred thousand Pesos (P300,000.00) for 
every offense;
(d) For Airports- Any member of the board of directors or officer of an Airport 
directly or indirectly responsible for the failure to observe the requirement 
to devote at twenty-five percent (25%) of their piped-in music to Filipino 
music as provided in Section 4 (d) of this Act shall, after due notice and 
hearing, be punished with a fine of Three hundred thousand Pesos 
(P300,000.00) for every offense;
(e) For Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, and other similar tourist establishments or 
attractions - Any Hotel, Resort, Restaurant, or other similar tourist 
establishment or attraction owner or operator directly or indirectly 
responsible for the failure to observe the requirement to prepare their 
playlists in such a manner that at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the 
songs thereof shall consist of Filipino music during their operating hours, as 
provided under Section 4 (e) of this Act, shall after due notice and hearing, 
be punished with a fine of Twenty thousand Pesos (P20,000.00) for every 
offense.
In case the Tourist Bus, Hotel, Resort, Restaurant or other similar tourist 
establishment or attraction is owned by a corporation, partnership, 
association, the board of directors, partners, or officers directly or indirectly 
responsible for the failure to observe the requirements under Section 4 of 
this Act shall be held personally liable.
SEC. 5. Enforcement - The DOT shall create a team to monitor enforcement 
and compliance of this Act.
SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, the Department of Tourism (DOT) shall promulgate the necessary 
rules and regulations for its implementation. The DOT shall likewise create a team to 
monitor compliance of this Act.
SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any reason any part or provision of this Act 
shall be deemed unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof 
shall not be affected and remain in force and effect.
SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, 
presidential proclamations, letters of instruction, rules and regulations or parts thereof


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which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly.
SEC. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,