Implementing Rules of RA 8047 on Book Industry

"Book": Printed non-periodical publication of at least 48 pages, including children’s books, educational comics, book-comic hybrids (boomics), scientific/professional magazines, and book catalogs.
"Textbook": A book based on accepted principles chiefly for classroom instruction.
Other terms defined: Book Title, National Book Policy, Development Plan, Book Publishing, Book Development, Related Activities, Information, and Board (National Book Development Board).

NBDB formulates policy to drive technology adoption, industry priority, book accessibility, promotion of readership, indigenous authorship, translations, distribution efficiency, personnel skills development, copyright protection, and use of recycled materials.
Development Plan involves data gathering, industry studies, manpower evaluation, legal reviews, and consultations.
It includes mechanisms for book production/distribution, addressing supply-demand imbalances, author compensation, ethical trade practices, and human resource programs.

Created under the Office of the President, includes Governing Board and Secretariat.
Governing Board: 11 members appointed by the President, comprising five government representatives from key departments and six from private book industry sectors.
Members must be Filipino citizens, at least 30 years old, with competence and integrity, serving 3-year terms, max two consecutive terms.
Board conducts at least monthly meetings, members receive approved per diems.

Implements Book Act policies and promotes book development.
Formulates operational policies, ensures fair author royalties, conducts research, liaises with industry associations.
Issues rules for Book Act implementation and incentives.
Manages budget, property, contracts, donations, and tax-exempt importation of books/raw materials.
Organizes book fairs, exhibitions, and undertakes national and international book market representation.

Supports Board via annual reports, budget preparation, coordination with education agencies, information dissemination, registration, and monitoring of book industry.
Oversees incentive programs, import tax exemption processing, provides administrative and general services.
Led by Executive Officer and Deputy Executive Officer appointed by the President, who manage operations and personnel.

All persons and enterprises involved in book publishing and related activities must register and obtain accreditation from NBDB for incentives and support.
Registered entities can participate in DECS textbook procurement programs per DECS rules.

NBDB coordinates with DECS on curriculum guidelines, evaluation, and approval of textbooks for public schools.
DECS focuses on setting learning competencies, testing and approving materials, and assisting distribution.
Textbook printing to decentralize regionally when feasible; multiple adoption of textbooks encouraged.
DECS to phase out direct publishing and distribution within 3 years, transitioning to private publishers.
Accredited private publishers develop, submit, and supply textbooks under DECS guidelines.

Registered publishers eligible for fiscal and non-fiscal incentives under the Omnibus Investment Code, subject to Board of Investment rules.
Duty-free importation of books and raw materials strictly monitored by NBDB.
Books and related publishing activities exempt from expanded value-added tax.
NBDB promotes awards for excellence in books, authorship, and publishing.
Additional incentives may be promulgated by the Governing Board as appropriate.

Violations of the Book Act or its regulations punishable by fines up to P100,000 or imprisonment up to 5 years or both; higher fines apply to juridical entities and responsible officials.
Benefits granted under the Act may be forfeited upon violation.
NBDB has authority to verify incentive claims, investigate violations, and coordinate with SEC for administrative sanctions.

Assets and liabilities of Instructional Materials entities transferred to NBDB.
NBDB establishes a Book Industry Development Trust Fund from donations, fees, events, fines, sales, and services.
Half of income authorized for operational expenses, capital outlays, and monitoring.

Initial funding of P5 million appropriated; subsequent budgets included in General Appropriations Act.
NBDB takes over similar government functions within 180 days of law enactment.
DECS maintains limited office for textbook program support.
IMDC abolished; its assets, liabilities, and remaining funds transferred to NBDB.
Interim Secretariat staffed by designated IMDC personnel.
Board Executive Director and Deputy appointed by the President; other staff hired following Civil Service rules.
Separation and retirement benefits provided to displaced IMDC/IMC employees.
Board empowered to issue additional guidelines for effective law implementation.

These implementing rules take effect fifteen days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.