"This leads us to believe that this scheme is in line with the Aquino administration’s public-private partnership policy. Under this system, artists are left to fend for themselves—to “beg” for their livelihood as artists from rich individuals and big corporations. This will oblige artists to create works of art that will spur culture that complements the needs and wants of the elite and big businesses.
We join music groups and organizations actively opposing HB 4218 and embrace their struggle for the right to organization of Philippine music artists and work force. We affirm our commitment to fight for artists,’ and the Filipino working class’ political rights, economic security and social welfare.
—JULIE L. PO, board member, Linangan ng Kulturang Pilipino
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