Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.3 148

Introduced by HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA
4!" DISTRICT, BULACAN

AN ACT
GRANTING CASH INCENTIVES TO WINNING FILMMAKERS, FILM PRODUCTION
ENTITIES, LITERARY WRITERS, ARTISTS, AND PERFORMERS IN THE CREATIVE
SECTOR, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As the Filipino artist expresses himself in a creative and aesthetic way through an
artistic medium, such subjectivity may be based on his/her values, ideals and cultural
background. This expression may also be a reflection of the collective experiences thoughts
values, ideals and aspirations of a community, race, or nation. He may also relay varied
interpretations to initiate an exchange of ideas among different people since art may have
different meanings for them. As a tool of constructive criticism, the artist may use an artistic
medium to initiate changes or preserve the status quo. These are the significant ways on how
an artist can engage in participating in the preservation and transformation of our identity as a
nation. |

Itis for this reason that our Filipino artists deserve to be recognized and provided with
incentives: they manifest their skill and creativity in their specific art work as they contribute
to the growth and development of our nation as it consistently adopts to the changes in politi
social, cultural, technological and economic environment in a globalizing world community.

Support for the enactment of this bill is earnestly requested.

AM Maree
REP. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA

+ Jove Jim 8. Aguas, The Role Arts in Preserving Transforming National Idemtity in Times of Change: Filipino Context,
University of Santo Tomas. Philippines (Paper for The Asian Conference on Ethics. Religion and Philosophy 2018 Official
Conference Proceedings)



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3146

Introduced by HON. LINABELTE RUTH R. VILLARICA
4 DISTRICT, BULACAN

AN ACT
GRANTING CASH INCENTIVES TO WINNING FILMMAKERS, FILM PRODUCTION
ENTITIES, LITERARY WRITERS, ARTISTS, AND PERFORMERS IN THE CREATIVE
SECTOR, 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 “Artists Incentives Act”.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. ~ It is declared the policy of the State to support
filmmakers, film production entities, literary writers, artist, and performers in the creative
sector by providing for incentives based on international recognition and merit to encourage
the creation of more quality art works.

SEC. 3. Coverage. — This Act shall apply to filmmakers, film production entities,
literally writers, artists, and performers in the creative sector whose works merited the highest
recognition for technical or artistic excellence in internationally notable and prestigious
competitions, film festivals, and other Aris (NCAA), Film Development Council of the
Philippines (FDCP), and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).

For purposes of this Act, Notable and prestigious competitions, film festivals and other
exhibition shall refer to those which have given recognition and awards to artistic worked for
the last five (5) years and are acknowledged for their international profile, audience size, and
the quality and extent for their competition, festival or exhibition: Provided, That for the film
industry, these events shall include but not limited to the following:

a.) Festival de Cannes:

b.) Sundance Film Festival;
c.) Venice Film Festival;
d.) Berlin International
e.) New York Film Festival; and

f.) Busan International Film Festival



SECTION 4. Incentives for Winning Artists. - For winning filmmakers, film production
entities, literary writers, artists, and performers in the creative sector, the following amounts
shall be granted as incentives tax free:

(a) One Million pesos (Php 1,000,000.00) to artist, production entities, itinerary
writers, artists, and performers in the creative sector who have garnered the highest award from.
an international competition, film festival, or exhibition determined by the NCCA, FDCP, and
CCP; and

(b) Five hundred thousand pesos (Php 500,000.00) to winning artist, production
entities, literary writers, artists, and performers in the creative sector who have garnered special
recognition and/or any other award not considered as the highest award from an intemational
competition, film festival, or exhibition determined by the NCCA, FDCP, and CCP.

Provided, that should there be more than one winner of a particular award, the amount
shall be equally divided among the winners.

SECTION 5. Appropriation. ~ The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged against the National Endowment for Culture and the Arts established under
Section 50 of Republic Act No. 10066 or the “National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009” subject
to existing budgeting, accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations, ~ Within thirty (30) days from the
effectivity of this Act, NCCA, FDCP, CCP and the Department of finance (DOF), in
consultation with other government agencies and concerned stakeholders, shall promulgate the
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Provided, That the non-promulgation of the rules and regulations provided under this
section shall not prevent the immediate implementation of this Act upon effectivity:

SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders, executive
issuances or letters of instruction, rules and regulations or any part thereof inconsistent with or
contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 8. Separability Clause. ~ If, for any reason or reasons, any part or parts of
this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid by any competent court, other sections or
provisions, hereof not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 9. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.