MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR No. 12 (Series of 2004)

TO: ALL CONCERNED

SUBJECT: GUIDELINES ON THE CERTIFICATION OF OVERSEAS PERFORMING ARTISTS

In the interest of the service and pursuant to DOLE Department Order No. 67-04, Series of 2004, on the system of certification of Overseas Performing Artists (OPA), the following guidelines are hereby issued:

I. Issuance of Artist Accreditation Card.

General Policies

1. Artist Accreditation Card. The Artist Record Book (ARB) shall be replaced by the Artist Accreditation Card (AAC).

2. The AAC shall be used in securing an entry permit, as may be required by the host country.

3.  Issuance of AAC. The AAC shall be issued to an individual or group of artists who passed the auditions in singing or dancing. Only OPAs with valid booking confirmation shall qualify for audition. AACs shall also be issued to Novelty Act Performers (NAP) upon presentation of Certificate of Competency in accordance with the TESDA-approved Training Regulations.

4. Testimonial Artist Accreditation Card. The Card shall be issued to seasoned, professional and/or popular artists with outstanding track record of local or overseas performance of at least one year in major performance venues such as five star hotels, first class and well known clubs, theaters, television shows and movies. They shall also include those who represent the country in international competitions or in a show of prestigious nature, without prejudice to the submission and verification of supplemental documents to validate applicants’ performer status.

5. Validity of AAC. The Card shall be valid for ten (10) years. Expired ARBs shall be replaced with the AAC with a validity period of ten (10) years upon presentation of a valid booking confirmation.

6. Fees. An administrative fee of Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00) shall be charged per OPA, payable upon application for AAC issuance. In addition, the amount of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) shall be charged per OPA for the issuance of the Artist Accreditation Card.

7. Enrollment of users’ IDs and Passwords. Under the revised computerized AAC issuance system, all accredited agencies shall be provided with new users’ identification and password.