Collaboration and Governance
- The Center is a collaborative project between the Provincial Government of Kalinga and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
- Involves affiliated cultural agencies, academic and private sector partners, and community members.
- Details regarding the site, structures, governance, organization, operations, and development must be mutually agreed upon and published within one year from the law's effectivity.
Functions, Activities, and Objectives of the Cultural Center
- Complete and preserve musical notes, lyrics of Kalinga traditional and contemporary songs, and collect indigenous musical instruments.
- Publish and disseminate Kalinga literary works, epics, stories, and historical accounts.
- Compile literature, films, and audio-visual recordings of cultural performances such as music, dance, oral literature, and festivals.
- Collect and document epigrams, proverbs, legends, and the origin and etymology of local words and place names.
- Gather and preserve religious practices, traditions, and histories of Kalinga fiestas and festivals.
- Exhibit photographs, landmarks, historical sites, scenic views, and a variety of Kalinga arts and artifacts.
- Preserve archaeological findings, geological materials, and samples of local flora and fauna.
- Organize performances showcasing Kalinga music, dance, arts, literature, epics, stories, and historical accounts.
- Conduct any other activities appropriate to the Center's purpose.
Land Provision
- The Provincial Government of Kalinga is responsible for providing the land needed for the construction or establishment of the main venue and ancillary facilities of the Center.
Appropriations and Funding
- Initial implementation costs charged against the current year's budget of the NCCA.
- Future funding to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Rulemaking and Implementation
- The NCCA, in coordination with the Provincial Government, relevant government agencies, and private stakeholders, must promulgate implementing rules and regulations within 60 days from the law’s effectivity.
Effectivity of the Law
- The law takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation, regardless of whether the implementing rules have been issued.