RA11392: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FRAMEWORK FOR THE SELECTION OF NATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS COMPANIES, DESIGNATING FOR THE PURPOSE CERTAIN PERFORMING ARTS GENRES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Republic Act (RA) 11392, enacted on August 22, 2019, establishes a framework for selecting and designating National Performing Arts Companies (NPACs) in certain performing arts genres. The Act aims to recognize and support non-government organizations that have demonstrated exceptional competence and success in the development, training, documentation, and performance of these genres.
What is RA 11392?
RA 11392 provides a framework for selecting and designating NPACs, ensuring that the best performing arts groups in the country receive government support. This is crucial for the promotion and preservation of Filipino artistic heritage. The Act also designates five performing arts genres for NPAC designation: ballet and contemporary dance, theater, orchestral music, choral music, and indigenous performing ensemble.
Other Key Provisions:
Selection Committee: A Selection Committee composed of experts knowledgeable in the performing arts is established to evaluate and select NPACs.
Criteria for Selection: NPACs are chosen based on their national scope, artistic excellence, world-class performance, professional track record, and organizational sustainability.
Entitlements: NPACs are entitled to the free use of government facilities, access to grants, and intellectual property rights protection.
Funding: Each NPAC receives an annual appropriation for five years, with the amount varying depending on the genre.
Tax Exemption: Donations and contributions to NPACs are exempt from donor's tax and deductible from the donor's gross income.