Prescribing The Rules On The Deposit Of Copies Of Films And Other Audio-Visuals To The National Film Archive Of The Philippines

Administrative Orders

Administrative Order No. 26

MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 26

PRESCRIBING THE RULES ON THE DEPOSIT OF COPIES OF FILMS AND OTHER AUDIO-VISUALS TO THE NATIONAL FILM ARCHIVE OF THE PHILIPPINES

WHEREAS, Section 16, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that all the countrys artistic and historic wealth constitutes the cultural treasure of the nation and shall be under the protection of the State which may regulate its disposition;

WHEREAS, the Film and Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) was created by virtue of Republic Act (RA) No. 9167, under the Office of the President;

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State to promote and support the development and growth of the local film industry as a medium for the uplifting of aesthetics, cultural and social values or the better understanding and appreciation of the Filipino identity;

WHEREAS, among the powers and functions of the FDCP under Section 3(10) of RA No. 9167 is the establishment of a film archive in order to conserve and protect film negatives and/or...