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Statement of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to promote the continuing development of book publishing industry in all regions of the country, as embodied in Republic Act No. 8047 or the "Book Publishing Industry Development Act". Since authorship is one of the major components of book publishing, the national book policy obliges the State to create a dynamic and conducive environment for the promotion of Filipino authorship and other creative activities in book development.
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