Bill seeking to grant incentives to winning artists filed

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MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to grant incentives to winning filmmakers, writers, artists and performers in international film festivals and other prestigious competitions was filed in the Senate.

Sen. Sonny Angara filed Senate Bill 2467 or the proposed “Artists Incentives Act,” which seeks to grant cash incentives to winning filmmakers, film production entities, literary writers, artists and performers in the creative sector, saying “art has played an important role in the Philippines’ history and culture.”

Noting that “the Philippines has deeply rooted traditions in music, performing arts, craft, design, and film,” the measure, when approved, shall apply retroactively to the last five years.

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