Filipino Music Promotion and Usage Act

TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 25 AUG -7 P4:18 First Regular Session SENATi 28 PECC S.B. No. Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS AN ACT PROMOTING AND MANDATING THE USAGE OF FILIPINO MUSIC IN HOTELS, RESORTS, AIRPORTS, RADIO STATIONS, RESTAURANTS, OTHER SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS, TOURIST BUSES, AND ALL FLIGHTS, INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL, IN THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES EXPLANATORY NOTE Music serves as a universal language that transcends linguistic and geographic boundaries, fostering unity and shared emotional experiences among diverse audiences. The advent of modern technology has further amplified the ease with which music can be disseminated globally, creating vast opportunities for local artists to easier reach international listeners. The economic value of promoting local music to foreign audiences may be best exemplified by Hallyu or "the South Korean wave", referring to the phenomenon of South Korean arts and culture achieving global popularization, resulting in increased local music business revenues, tourism, and soft power. With increased support and promotion from the government and private sector, Philippine music may very well achieve global success and bring about effects to the Philippine economy comparable to those of the Hallyu and other Asian cultural exports. Thus, by encouraging support for the use of Filipino music, the nation can enhance cultural identity, create better economic opportunities, and further increase its global cultural footprint. After all, Article II, Section 17 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution affirms the State's commitment to "promote the advancement of Philippine arts and culture." In line with this constitutional mandate, this measure seeks to institutionalize the promotion of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) by requiring its use in key venues that cater to both locals and international visitors. These include hotels, resorts, airports,

restaurants, radio stations, tourist buses, and all domestic and international flights operating within the Philippines. Such will not only enhance the cultural experience for tourists and locals alike but also provide a sustainable platform for Filipino artists and creators to thrive-setting the stage for the Philippines to emerge as a significant cultural force on the global stage. In light of the foregoing, the approval of this Act to promote the advancement of Philippine music is urgently sought. IMEE R. MARCOS}

TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session AUG -7 P4:18 SENATE 1128 S.B. No. — Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS AN ACT PROMOTING AND MANDATING THE USAGE OF FILIPINO MUSIC IN HOTELS, RESORTS, AIRPORTS, RADIO STATIONS, RESTAURANTS, OTHER SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS, TOURIST BUSES, AND ALL FLIGHTS, INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL, IN THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 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 "Filipino Music

Promotion and Usage Act."

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall promote and mandate the usage

of Filipino Music as provided in Section 17, Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution which states that it is declared the policy of the State to showcase Filipino music in its tourism endeavors and advance its recognition and popularity among tourists and other people abroad.

SEC. 3. Filipino Music Promotion and Usage. - In order to promote and

mandate the usage of Filipino Music in hotels, resorts, airports, radio stations, restaurants, tourist buses, and all flights, international and local, in the Philippines, the following are hereby mandated, as follows: (a) During the flight and upon landing in the Philippines, all flights. International and local, shall devote at least fifty percent (50%) of their piped-in music to Filipino music; (b) All Tourist Buses shall prepare their playlists in such a manner that at least fifty percent (50%) of the songs thereof shall consist of Filipino music which shall be played on their piped-in sound system when servicing tourists;

(c) All Radio Stations shall allot at least twenty percent (20%) of airtime within a day to Filipino music, including background music, with a musical format; (d) All Airports shall prepare their playlists in such a manner that at least twenty- five percent (25%) of the songs thereof shall consist of Filipino music which shall be played on their piped-in sound system during their operating hours; and (e) All Hotels, Resorts, and Restaurants shall prepare their playlists in such a manner that at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the songs thereof shall consist of Filipino music which shall be played on their piped-in sound system during their operating hours. Provided that, the Department of Tourism (DOT) may determine, whenever necessary, all other similar tourist establishments or attractions that may be included in this Act. For purposes of this Act, "Filipino Music" shall be defined as any musical composition, whether purely instrumental or with lyrics, which has been originally composed, written, arranged, performed, or played by Filipinos solely or in collaboration with any foreign artist/s, regardless of whether the lyrics thereof are in Filipino, English, or any other language or dialect.

SEC. 4. Penalties. - For purposes of this Act, the following acts shall ne

penalized, as follows: (a) For Airline Companies - Any member of the board of directors or officer of an airline company directly or indirectly responsible for the failure to observe the requirement to devote at least fifty percent (50%) of their piped-in music to Filipino music as provided in Section 4 (a) of this Act shall, after due notice and hearing, be punished with a fine of three hundred thousand Pesos (P300,000.00) for every offense; (b) For Tourist Buses - A Tourist Bus owner or operator directly or indirectly responsible for the failure to observe the requirement to devote at least fifty percent (50%) of their piped-in music to Filipino music as provided in Section 4 (b) of this Act shall, after due notice and hearing, be punished with a fine of Fifty thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) for every offense; (c) For Radio Stations - Any member of the board of directors or officer of a Radio Station directly or indirectly responsible for the failure to observe the requirement to devote at least twenty percent (20%) airtime within a day to Filipino music, including background music, with a musical format, as provided in Section 4 (c) of this Act shall, after due notice and hearing, be

punished with a fine of Three hundred thousand Pesos (P300,000.00) for every offense; (d) For Airports - Any member of the board of directors or officer of an Airport directly or indirectly responsible for the failure to observe the requirement to devote at twenty-five percent (25%) of their piped-in music to Filipino music as provided in Section 4 (d) of this Act shall, after due notice and hearing, be punished with a fine of Three hundred thousand Pesos (P300,000.00) for every offense; (e) For Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, and other similar tourist establishments or attractions - Any Hotel, Resort, Restaurant, or other similar tourist establishment or attraction owner or operator directly or indirectly responsible for the failure to observe the requirement to prepare their playlists in such a manner that at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the songs thereof shall consist of Filipino music during their operating hours, as provided under Section 4 (e) of this Act, shall after due notice and hearing, be punished with a fine of Twenty thousand Pesos (P20,000.00) for every offense. In case the Tourist Bus, Hotel, Resort, Restaurant or other similar tourist establishment or attraction is owned by a corporation, partnership, association, the board of directors, partners, or officers directly or indirectly responsible for the failure to observe the requirements under Section 4 of this Act shall be held personally liable.

SEC. 5. Enforcement. - The DOT shall create a team to monitor enforcement

and compliance of this Act.

SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from the

effectivity of this Act, the Department of Tourism (DOT) shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for its implementation. The DOT shall likewise create a team to monitor compliance of this Act.

SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any reason any part or provision of this Act

shall be deemed unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected and remain in force and effect.

SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees,

presidential proclamations, letters of instruction, rules and regulations or parts thereof

which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. Approved,