Section 6Sec./Art. 6

Criteria for Selection. -The Selection Committee shall select the National Performing Arts Companies based on the following criteria:

(a) It is national in scope, as it tackles and presents the arts, culture, traditions, issues and concerns of the nation, drawing the best talents from all over the country and contributing to the development of a national cultural consciousness;

(b) It maintains the highest standards of artistic excellence, manifested in the quality of its performances, artists, training programs, and other activities;

(c) It is world-class, having represented the country in numerous touring engagements, festivals, competitions and international events, and having been acclaimed by foreign organizations, audiences and critics alike;

(d) It has maintained a professional track record of regular and continuing set of activities in pursuit of its mission; and

(e) It is able to maintain a viable and sustainable organization to support its programs and shall thus have the capability to match the allocated annual subsidy from the government.