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Introduced by Senator Loren B. Legarda
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE LINANGAN NG LIKHANG-BAYAN 
(INSTITUTE FOR LIVING TRADITIONS) TO ENSURE THE 
PROTECTION, PROMOTION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE 
COUNTRY'S COMMUNAL TRADITIONS, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10066 OR THE NATIONAL 
CULTURAL HERITAGE ACT OF 2009, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The most striking quality of the Philippine archipelago is its incredible 
diversity and richness of cultures. From ritual vessels to hunting tools, textiles to 
pottery, epic poetry to rhythmic dances and music, we witness many patterns and 
designs and an endless variety of expressive forms.
However, this wealth is threatened by the global push toward material 
development influenced by the highly industrialized countries. Nowadays, the drive 
for possession of material goods is so strong, overpowering the ancient tradition of 
self-realization through the cultivation of character, innate talent, or development of 
personal skills by learning music, dance, poetry, or carving.
Moreover, the youth, captivated by the ease, convenience, and instant 
gratification of the lifestyle of consumerism, no longer have the patience to learn and 
practice the intricate and detailed arts of their forebears. The terrible loss of worthy


traditions as a consequence of today's emphasis on the consumption of material goods 
does not augur well for the continued vitality of Filipino cultural expressions.
This bill seeks to establish an Institute of Living Traditions in order to ensure 
the viability of the great traditions of arts and crafts in many cultural communities, 
with priority given to worthy practices in danger of extinction; promote equality of 
participation in the creative process and productive work; prioritize emphasis on the 
preservation of intangible heritage or the creative inner life over mere collection or 
repository of objects; uphold the multi-valuation of human activities and products 
rather than judge everything according to economic valuation; understand the 
specificity or uniqueness of cultural ideas and products to encourage Filipino artists 
to cultivate and realize their own distinct visions of life and art.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
OREN LEGARDA


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Introduced by Senator Loren B. Legarda
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE LINANGAN NG LIKHANG-BAYAN 
(INSTITUTE FOR LIVING TRADITIONS) TO ENSURE THE 
PROTECTION, promotion, AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE 
COUNTRY'S COMMUNAL TRADITIONS, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10066 OR THE NATIONAL 
CULTURAL HERITAGE ACT OF 2009, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted &y the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section. 1. Republic Act No. 10066, otherwise known as the "hlational Cultural
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Heritage Act of 2009" is hereby amended with the addition of a new Article after
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Section 47 in order to read as follows;
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"ARTICLE XIII
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LINANGAN NG LIKHANG-BAYAN
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SEC. 48. CREATION OF LINANGAN NG LIKHANG-BAYAN
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(INSTITUTE FOR LIVING TRADITIONS). - THERE IS HEREBY
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CREATED AND ESTABLISHED A LINANGAN NG LIKHANG-
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BAYAN (INSTITUTE FOR LIVING TRADITIONS) WHOSE MAIN
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PURPOSE IS TO SERVE AS AN IMPORTANT CENTER AND
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LABORATORY FOR THE PROTECTION, PROMOTION, AND
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DEVELOPMENT OF PHILIPPINE COMMUNAL TRADITIONS.
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SEC. 49. FUNCTION. - AS THE SOLE INSTITUTE FOR
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TECHNICAL, BASIC, AND HIGHER EDUCATION, BOTH FORMAL
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AND NON-FORMAL, IT SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE


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NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS (NCCA)
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FOR POLICY AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION WITH SOLE
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EMPHASIS ON THE TRADITIONAL AND INDIGENOUS
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KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS.
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SEC. 50. CONVERGENCE WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT
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ENTITIES AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS. - IN THE MANAGEMENT
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OF THE LINANG AN NG LIKHANG-B AYAN, INCLUDING BUT NOT
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LIMITED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS CORE COURSES AND
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AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION, THE NCCA SHALL WORK IN CLOSE
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COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION WITH THE
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND THE
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COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION. THE NCCA SHALL
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ENDEAVOR TO WORK WITH PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS IN THE
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FULFILLMENT OF ITS FUNCTION AS THE CENTER AND
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LABORATORY FOR PHILIPPINE COMMUNAL TRADITIONS.
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SEC. 51. MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOLS OF LIVING
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TRADITIONS. - AS AN ATTACHED OFFICE OF THE NCCA, THE
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INSTITUTE FOR LIVING TRADITIONS SHALL BE IN CHARGE OF
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THE CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOLS OF LIVING
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TRADITIONS.
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SEC. 52. APPROPRIATIONS. - THE AMOUNT OF ONE
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HUNDRED MILLION PESOS (P100,000,000.00) 
NECESSARY TO
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CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS 
ACT SHALL BE
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APPROPRIATED IMMEDIATELY TO BE GENERATED FROM
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WHATEVER SOURCE THAT IS AVAILABLE IN THE NATIONAL
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TREASURY."
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All succeeding sections after the insertion of the new provisions are hereby
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renumbered accordingly
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Sec. 2. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any part, section, or provision of
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this Act is declared as unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions
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hereof shall not be affected thereby.


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Sec, 3. Repealing Clause, - All laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, issuances, 
or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly.
Sec. 4. Ejfectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication either in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation.
Approved,