Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11915)
The short title of Republic Act No. 11915 is the "National Music Competitions for Young Artists Act."
The State declares it a policy to recognize, designate, and support nongovernment organizations that demonstrate competence and success in discovering and developing young musical artists and promoting Philippine music and culture.
The National Music Competitions for Young Artists Program (NAMCYA) is designated as the Philippine National Youth Development Program for Music.
Objectives include discovering outstanding musical talents; providing scholarships, training, and incentives; preserving and promoting Philippine music; establishing training programs; supporting young composers; recognizing artistic achievements; conducting research; and investing in digital systems for cultural development, among others.
The Special Committee is composed of the Chairperson of the NCCA as Chairperson, the Secretaries of the DepEd, DOT, DILG, DICT, the Director-General of PIA, the President of CCP, the Chairperson and CEO of the NYC, and the President of the NAMCYA Foundation.
NAMCYA is entitled to free use of venues and facilities, financial and technical support, assistance in participant selection and training, promotion of cultural tourism, publicity support, digital platform support for online events, and acceptance of donations or grants from GOCCs, among others.
The CCP provides free use of venues and facilities for NAMCYA events and office space for the Special Committee secretariat, with possible charges for utilities and direct costs.
The initial funding shall be charged against the current year's budget of the NCCA, and subsequently included in the annual General Appropriations Act subject to existing budgeting, accounting, and auditing rules.
If any provision is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or parts not affected shall remain valid and subsisting.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation, specifically after July 30, 2022.