HB 1697
House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 9, 2025
An Act Establishing a Film and Media Production Incentive Program to Attract Foreign and Domestic Investments, Declaring Special Film Economic Zones, and Positioning the Philippines as the Filmmaking Hub of Asia
In plain language
The bill proposes a national film‑industry incentive program that offers cash rebates, tax refunds and duty‑free equipment imports, creates special Creative Production Zones, and sets up a Film Philippines Office to attract foreign and local producers, develop skills, and position the Philippines as Asia’s filmmaking hub.
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