ACCOMPLISHMENTS
POLICY ADVOCACY
- Enactment of RA 8293 – the Intellectual Property Code. The
law provides for a rightful claim of artists for payment on
replays of their performances, which amounts to five (5) percent
of the contract amount for the production. The law also
strengthened the artists' right over the preservation of their
art works. Thus, under the Code, artists have the right to
object to any distortion, mutilation or any form of modification
of his performances that would be prejudicial to his reputation.
The OPM made strong representations for the whole music industry
artists during the hearings and floor deliberations. The OPM
supported the IPC with an overwhelming attendance in the
committee hearings. The OPM articulated the artists' position in
defense of the bill.
- Executive Order No. 255 Series of 1987. This EO directed all
radio stations with musical format to play at least four
original Pilipino compositions per clock hour.
The OPM presented to the former President Corazon Aquino the
tough competition faced by local songs with foreign ones due to
limited patronage among radio stations. The administration's
support to original Pilipino music led to the issuance of EO
255.
- Continuous Support through Lobbying for the Following
Legislative Bills:
- House Bill seeking to limit corporate sponsorship of
concerts, live shows and sports events to 0.35% of a
company's income. When enacted, the legislative measure will
discourage production of live performances featuring new
talents.
- House Bill on Amusement Tax. Several Bills in the House
of Representatives seek to amend the Comprehensive Tax
Reform Law and the 1991 Local Government Code. The OPM
position is total amusement tax exemption of live
performances including pop and rock concerts due to limited
return on investments (ROI) of these types of production.
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