Section 4Sec./Art. 4

Roles and Functions. -A National Performing Arts Company shall have the following roles and functions:

(a) Undertake a continuing program of training and education for the professional development of performing artists, teachers, directors, designers, performing arts managers, and other artists particular to its performing arts field;

(b) Conduct research relative to particular performing arts and undertake documentation of its activities and programs for the preservation and of dissemination of Filipino masterpieces in the performing arts;

(c) Organize and present a regular annual season of performances at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and other venues in the country;

(d) Develop and build a repertoire of original Filipino works that will help define our national cultural identity;

(e) Maintain and promote a standard of artistic excellence in its field that will help elevate the performing arts in the country;

(f) Conduct national outreach and exchange program of performances, workshops, and seminars for the development and promotion of the performing arts in the regions;

(g) Undertake international outreach program as Philippine cultural ambassadors and perform during State functions for visiting dignitaries;

(h) Conduct continuing audience development program and help promote greater awareness and appreciation of the performing arts among the public; and

(i) Maintain a viable and sustainable performing arts organization and help set a standard for effective and efficient performing arts management.