Which Republic Act number corresponds to the Book Publishing Industry Development Act?

Which Republic Act number corresponds to the Book Publishing Industry Development Act?

• A. Republic Act No. 7743
• B. Republic Act No. 7880
• C. Republic Act No. 8047
• D. Republic Act No. 7610

Answer: (C)

In the Philippines, a specific Republic Act number is attached to each law that targets a particular field. The Book Publishing Industry Development Act sets up the framework to nurture the local publishing scene and reading culture. It creates a national policy to promote book publishing and assigns a body—the National Book Development Board—to coordinate programs for writers, publishers, distributors, and libraries. The aim is to boost Filipino literature, improve access to affordable books, and support the publishing ecosystem through incentives and funding. That is why this act corresponds to the number 8047. Other numbers on the list refer to laws in different areas, not publishing.

In the Philippines, a specific Republic Act number is attached to each law that targets a particular field. The Book Publishing Industry Development Act sets up the framework to nurture the local publishing scene and reading culture. It creates a national policy to promote book publishing and assigns a body—the National Book Development Board—to coordinate programs for writers, publishers, distributors, and libraries. The aim is to boost Filipino literature, improve access to affordable books, and support the publishing ecosystem through incentives and funding. That is why this act corresponds to the number 8047. Other numbers on the list refer to laws in different areas, not publishing.