Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 260)
The main purpose is to declare certain cultural sites and objects in the Philippines as National Cultural Treasures, National Shrines, Monuments, and/or Landmarks, and to define the implementing agencies responsible for their preservation and to provide funds for the same.
The Sta. Ana Site Museum in Manila, the Roman Catholic Churches of Paoay and Bacarra in Ilocos Norte, the San Agustin Church and liturgical objects in Intramuros, Manila, Fort Pilar in Zamboanga City, the petroglyphs of Angono, Rizal, of Alab, Bontoc, the Stone Agricultural Calendars of Dap-ay Guiday in Besao, Bontoc, the Mummy Caves of Kabayan, Benguet and of Sagada and Alab, Bontoc, and the Ifugao Rice Terraces of Banaue.
The Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan, Tirad Pass in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur, the Miagao Church in Iloilo, the site of the Battle of Mactan in Cebu, the San Sebastian Church in Quiapo, Manila, and the Church and Convent of Santo Nino in Cebu City.
The National Museum, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, is responsible for the preservation, restoration, and reconstruction of National Cultural Treasures.
The National Historical Commission, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, supervises the preservation, restoration, and reconstruction of National Shrines, Monuments, and/or Landmarks.
The decree authorizes an initial appropriation of P500,000.00 for the National Museum and P500,000.00 for the National Historical Commission from the National Treasury.
Article XV, Section 9, paragraph 2 of the 1973 Philippine Constitution, which states that Filipino culture shall be preserved and developed for national identity.
Republic Act No. 4846, which declares the policy of the State to preserve and protect the cultural properties of the nation.
Yes, Section 4 of the decree grants them the right to declare other historical and cultural sites as National Shrines, Monuments, and/or Landmarks following the guidelines in RA 4846 and the spirit of the decree.
Yes, Section 5 states that provisions of RA 4846, RA 4368, and other inconsistent laws are modified or repealed accordingly.