Charles Elquime C. Galapon BPA 3 – S1
LEGAL BASIS OF PRESERVING PROMOTING THE CULTURE AND THE
ARTS
1. What are the laws enacted in the Philippines that protect and support
the culture, arts, and indigenous people? State the significance of
each law.
 Republic Act No. 7356 (The Law Creating the National
Commission for Culture and the Arts - NCCA): This law
established the NCCA, a government agency tasked with the
preservation, development, and promotion of Philippine arts and
culture. The NCCA coordinates and implements programs and
projects that support various art forms, cultural heritage, and
indigenous cultural communities. It plays a crucial role in
safeguarding and promoting the diverse cultural expressions of
the Philippines.
 Republic Act No. 10066 (The National Cultural Heritage Act of
2009): This law aims to protect and preserve the cultural
heritage of the Philippines. It provides for the conservation,
restoration, and safeguarding of important cultural properties,
including historical sites, structures, artifacts, and intangible
heritage. The law also establishes mechanisms for the
registration and documentation of cultural properties, ensuring
their recognition and protection for future generations.
 Republic Act No. 8371 (The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act IPRA): IPRA is a landmark legislation that recognizes and
protects the rights of indigenous peoples in the Philippines. It
ensures their self-governance, cultural integrity, land rights,
and ancestral domain claims. The law recognizes the
importance of indigenous knowledge systems and practices,
promoting their preservation and integration into national
development plans. IPRA provides a legal framework that
respects the rights and welfare of indigenous communities,
enabling them to protect their cultural heritage and traditional
way of life.
 Republic Act No. 9165 (The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs
Act of 2002): While primarily focused on drug control, this law
includes provisions that protect traditional and alternative
indigenous medicines. It recognizes the rights of indigenous
peoples to their cultural practices, including the use of
traditional medicinal plants and rituals. The law ensures that
the rights and knowledge of indigenous communities regarding
medicinal plants are respected and protected.
 Republic Act No. 8370 (The Children's Television Act of 1997):
This law promotes the production and broadcasting of
educational and child-friendly television programs in the
Philippines. It encourages the creation of content that reflects
Filipino culture, values, and indigenous knowledge. The law
recognizes the significance of media in shaping the cultural
identity of children and aims to provide them with culturally
relevant and enriching programming.
2. What article/section in the constitution protects and supports the
culture, arts,and the indigenous people?
 Article XIV, Section 14: This section of the Constitution declares
that the State shall foster the preservation, enrichment, and
dynamic evolution of a Filipino national culture. It emphasizes
the promotion of the cultural heritage of the nation, as well as
its artistic and historical traditions. The State is tasked with
conserving and promoting the nation's cultural resources,
including the protection of its historical sites and artifacts.
 Article XIV, Section 17: This section recognizes the vital role of
arts and culture in nation-building. It directs the State to
recognize, respect, and promote the rights of indigenous
cultural communities to preserve and develop their cultures,
traditions, and institutions. The State is also mandated to take
measures to ensure the protection and promotion of the rights
of indigenous peoples.
 Article XIV, Section 19: This section highlights the importance
of arts and culture in education. It mandates the State to
promote and support the development of Filipino culture, arts,
and letters. The State is also directed to encourage research and
artistic creation, as well as the development of appropriate
curricula in arts and culture.
 Article XVI, Section 12: This section recognizes and protects the
rights of indigenous cultural communities to their ancestral
domains and ancestral lands. It acknowledges their ownership
and control over these lands and resources, as well as their
right to preserve, develop, and transmit their cultural heritage.
The State is tasked with recognizing, respecting, and protecting
the rights of indigenous peoples.