Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

EIGTHEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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2018
HOUSE BILL. NO. __

INTRODUCED BY CONGRESSMAN ALFRED VARGAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

Article XIV Section 14 of the 1987 Philippine Constitutions provides:

“The State shall 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 his book, The End of National Cinema, niversity of the Philippines Assistant
Professor Patrick Campos posits that at the tukn of the 21% century, the Philippine
cinema has lost its national identity due to globalization. In addition, the Philippine film
industry is yet to fully embrace the cinematic narrative of regional filmmakers as the
country’s filmic output remains to be Manila-centric. Thus, the State must exert all
efforts to level the playing field for all filmmakers, empower regional filmmakers by
providing them the platform to show their creations, and raise awareness and
appreciation of the country’s film heritage

This bill seeks to further develop the local filming industry by establishing a
cinematheque in every region of the country. The regional cinematheque is designed
to be an alternative and accessible venue for classic and contemporary Filipino films
and relevant foreign films. It also seeks to encourage budding talents as the regional
cinematheque will also serve as a hub for workshops and symposia on all aspects of
filmmaking, |
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Through this initiative, we are contributing to the enrichment of inclusive film
literacy and appreciation, thereby allowing Filipinos to embrace the diversity of our
culture and revitalize the identity of the Philippine national cinema

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is urged.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

Republic of the Puippines

EIGTHEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO e018

INTRODUCED BY CONGRESSMAN ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT |
ESTABLISHING A CINEMATHEQUE IN EVERY|REGION OF THE PHILIPPINES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

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 “Regional
Cinematheque Act.”

SEC, 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
foster the preservation, enrichment, and dynamic evolution of a Filipino culture based
on the principle of unity in diversity in a climate of free artistic and intellectual
expression,

cinematheque in every region of the country. This cinematheque is designed as an
alternative and accessible venue for classie and contemporary Filipino and
international films, both mainstream and independent, and shall also serve as a venue
for workshops and symposia on directing, scriptwriting, editing, cinematography, and
all other aspects of filmmaking.

Towards this end, the State shall ie for the establishment of a

SEC. 3. Establishment of a Regional Cinematheque. - There shall be
established, under the supervision of the Film Development Council of the Philippines,
a regional cinematheque in every region of the country.

SEC. 4, Location, - The location of the cinematheque shall be determined by the
son of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, in coordination with
the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government and the local government
concerned

SEC. 5. Appropriations, - The amount necessary for the implementation of this
Act shall be charged to the current appropriatioyss for the Film Development Council of
the Philippines. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the continuous operation



and maintenance of the cultural centers in every region of the country shall be included
in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations, - Within ninety (90) days from
the effectivity of this Act, the Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the
Philippines shall promulgate the implementing rules and regulations as may be
necessary to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,