Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 10574 
Introduced by  
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT PROVIDING TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES TO LOCAL ARTISTS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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. 
The Philippines boasts a rich artistic heritage, influenced by colonization and cultural 
traditions, from prehistoric times to the present. Filipino artists continue to earn national pride 
through their achievements.  
Despite this, government support for initiatives, spaces, and venues for artists to 
showcase their talents is lacking. Communities should be provided with opportunities and 
free spaces for arts and culture to flourish.  In line with this, Republic Act No. 7356, Section 
12 highlights the State's responsibility to encourage and ensure the genuine participation of 
Filipino artists in the development and promotion of national culture and arts. 
Therefore, this bill seeks to provide substantial support and talent development 
initiatives for local artists, in accordance with the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Article XIV, 
Section 14, which mandates the State to foster the preservation, enrichment, and dynamic 
evolution of a Filipino national culture based on the principle of unity in diversity in a climate 
of free artistic and intellectual expression. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of the Bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
July 1, 2024
4:45 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 10574 
Introduced by  
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT PROVIDING TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES TO LOCAL ARTISTS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title — This Act shall be known as the “Talent Development Initiatives 
Act” 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy — It is the policy of the State to promote and support the 
talents of the Filipino people in arts, aiming to cultivate creativity and enhance the cultural 
identity of the nation. The State shall accordingly facilitate and provide support and 
opportunities for the establishment of regional and local platforms showcasing such talents 
and allowing the public to have access to local arts. 
SEC. 3. Establishment of Regional Talent Development Board — The Department of 
Tourism (DOT) and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) shall establish a 
Regional Talent Development Board in every region composed of representatives from 
component local government units. The Board shall formulate talent development initiatives 
and provide logistical support to local artists through coordination and cooperation with 
respective local government units. 
SEC. 4. Permission to Use Public Places — The Regional Talent Development Board shall 
secure permission from the regional and local government offices to use the public places, 
upon consultation with the respective local government officials, as the place of exhibits for 
the artworks and performances of the local artists. 
SEC. 5. Venues and Schedule — The Regional Talent Development Board shall identify 
suitable venues within each region and locality for the conduct of the art exhibitions. The 
schedule of exhibits and performances shall be determined by the Regional Talent 
Development Board upon consultation with the respective local government officials. 
SEC. 6. Funding — An amount necessary to carry out the aims and purposes of this Act 
shall be allocated by Congress annually and shall be managed and disbursed by the NCCA. 
The Fund shall serve the purpose of funding talent development initiatives and providing 
logistical support to local artists. 


SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations — Within sixty (60) days from the approval 
of this Act, the DOT and NCCA shall formulate and promulgate the necessary implementing 
rules and regulations (IRR) to ensure the effective implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 8. Separability Clause — If any portion or provision of this Act is subsequently 
declared invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby 
shall remain in full force and effect. 
SEC. 9. Repealing Clause — All other laws, acts, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
presidential proclamations, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof which are 
contrary to or inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended, or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 10. Effectivity — This Act takes effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,