NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE
S. No. 1032
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
PROMOTING THE PRODUCTION OF OUTSTANDING AND WORLD-CLASS 
FILIPINO MOTION PICTURES, PROVIDING INCENTIVES TO FILMMAKERS 
AND ACTORS CLAIMING HONORS IN INTERNATIONAL FILM 
COMPETITIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
On many occasions, Filipino filmmakers and artists brought honor and pride to 
the country for winning top prizes in international film festivals around the world. In 
2009, Brillante Mendoza was hailed as Best Director at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival 
for his film "Kinatay." Mendoza bested renowned directors like Ang .ee, Pedro 
Almodovar, Jane Campion and Quentin Tarantino, and became the first Filipino to 
win the coveted prize from the world's most prestigious film festival. Prior to this 
feat, Mendoza's cinematic works also received critical acclaim and recognition across 
the globe.
Lav Diaz, another celebrated Filipino auteur, also won major awards from the 
festivals circuit, including the Golden Leopard from the 2014 Locarno International 
Film Festival, the Silver Bear from the 2016 Berlin Film Festival, and the Golden Lion 
from the 73rd Venice International Film Festival.
Veteran thespian Jaclyn Jose became the first FIlipina to bag the Best Actress 
award at the Cannes Film Festival for her stirring portrayal in "Ma' Rosa," while 
accomplished actor John Arcilla won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 78th Venice


Film Festival for his outstanding performance in "On Tfie Job: The Missing 8." These 
achievements exemplify the remarkable artistic talent and skill of Filipinos, on par 
with the world's best, which deserve to be encouraged and commended.
This bill seeks to promote and support the production of Filipino films that are 
world-class and globally competitive through the provision of incentives and tax 
exemptions. It also alms to foster excellence in the field of arts, specifically in film, 
and catalyze the advancement of Philippine cinema towards another golden age.
A similar measure was already approved on Third and -Inal Reading by the 
Flouse of Representatives during the Seventeenth Congress in 2018.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
ING^OY EJERCITO ESTRADA


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No. 1032
Senate
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‘22 AUG -4 A9 *43
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
PROMOTING THE PRODUCTION OF OUTSTANi ING AND WORLD-CLASS 
FILIPINO MOTION PICTURES, PROVIDING INCENTIVES TO FILMMAKERS 
AND ACTORS CLAIMING HONORS IN INTERNATIONAL FILM 
COMPETITIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "'World-Class
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Filmmakers'Incentives Act."
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the role and contribution
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of films as an effective medium in the formation and strengthening of the patriotic
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consciousness, nationalist spirit and social values among its citizens. It is hereby
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declared the policy of the State to promote and support the development, growth
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and enrichment of the local film industry, which includes both mainstream and
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independent films, produced b> Filipino filmmakers or production entities that freely
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interpret and examine the Filipino experience with excellent production quality,
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unique voice and artistic integrity.
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Towards this end, the State shall grant incentives to filmmakers or production
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entities which produced high quality film projects, received critical acclaim and
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recognition from prestigious international film festivals, and brought honor and pride
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to the country.
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Sec. 3. Incentives for Filipino filmmakers. - The production of outstanding
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and world-class Filipino films <s hereby declared a policy of the State. For this


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purpose, award-winning Filipino films in respected international film competitions 
and cinema festivals are hereby accorded the following incentives:
a) A grant of Five Millie i pesos (Php 5,000,00( 00) to the film production or 
entity that produces the award winning full-length feature or documentary 
film. A grant of Two Million pesos (Php 2,000,000.00) shall be awarded to 
winners of technical excellence which may Include recognitions In 
direction, screenplay-, cinematography, edibng, production design, music 
scoring, sound, and other aspects of filmmaking;
b) Full tax exemptions relevant to the screening of the film and its 
commercial exhibition, including those levied by local government units 
(LGUs);
c) The award winning film shall be considered and shall have the honor of 
being given an automatic rating of an "A" film being granted by the 
Cinema Evaluation Board;
Sec. 4. Eligibilities for Incentives. - To be eligible to receive incentives 
provided under this Act, the award-winning film must be made or produced by a 
Filipino filmmaker or production entity, as the case may be.
The total production budget for each of the full-length feature or 
documentary film must not exceed Ten million pesos (PIO,000,000.00), while the 
total production budget for the short feature or documentary film must lot exceed 
Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00).
Sec. 5. Incentives for Filipino actors and actresses. - Filipino actor or actress, 
either in leading or supporting role, who wins an International award in prestigious 
international film festivals shall oe provided the following prizes and recognitions:
a) A grant of Two Million pesos (Php 2,000,000.00);
b) Exemption in the payment of income tax, including value added tax (VAT) 
for services rendered, for the particular year the actor wins the award.
Sec. 6. Preservation in the Philippine Film Archive. - The award-winning films, 
whether full-length feature, documentary or short film, will automatically be part of 
the Philippine Film Archive for preservation.
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The ownership, copyright, distribution, exhibition and use rights of the award­
winning films which are recipients of incentives under this Act shall be vested in and 
remain with the producer, writer, artist or other originator of the work.
Sec. 7. List of Internationa! film festivals. -The Film Development Council of 
the Philippines (FDCP), after consultation with the National Commission for Culture 
and the Arts (NCCA), film producers, industry stakeholders and guilds, shall create, 
update and publish the list of mternational competitions and film festivals that shall 
be considered for the implementation of this Act.
Sec. 8. Appropriations. - A special fund amounting to Fifty million pesos (Php 
50,000,000.00) which shall be sourced from the funds of the Philippine Amusement 
and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is hereby created.
Other sums as may be iiecessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall 
be included In the General Appropriations Act.
Sec. 9. Implementing Ru/es and Regulations.- The Film Development Council 
of the Philippines (FDCP), in consultation with the Film Academy of the Philippines 
and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), shall promulgate the 
implementing rules and regulations within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of 
this Act.
Sec. 10. Separability Clause. - If any section or part of this Act Is held 
unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or pro'^'sions not otherwise affected 
shall remain in full force and effect.
Sec. 11. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and 
regulations, issuances or any part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act 
are deemed repealed and modified accordingly.
Sec. 12. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation, whichever 
comes earlier.
Approved,