QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 5695)
RA 5695 establishes a national shrine known as the Liberty Shrine in the City of Lapu-Lapu, Province of Cebu.
It comprises the site of the Magellan Monument, including the monument and other improvements thereon, described as the approximate place where the historic battle of Mactan took place on April 27, 1521, plus adjacent lands.
It was between the forces of Ferdinand Magellan of Spain and Lapu-Lapu, the native chieftain, dated April 27, 1521.
RA 5695 authorizes acquisition by negotiation or expropriation for lands adjacent to the shrine site.
It requires the construction of a monument to Lapu-Lapu and a Liberty House on any vacant place on the battle of Mactan land.
It is where important personages, places, and events—including laws, customs, and traditions in the history of the nation before and during the coming of Magellan—shall be depicted.
One million pesos (₱1,000,000) is authorized to be appropriated.
Out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
It covers expenses for development and beautification, payment of adjacent lots acquired by negotiation or expropriation, construction of a park and a suitable resthouse for visitors and tourists, and payment of salaries of necessary personnel.
It does not limit funding to only the initial amount; it requires that sums necessary for improvement and maintenance in subsequent years be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Section 4 provides that the Act shall take effect upon its approval.
RA 5695 was approved on June 21, 1969.
It ties the shrine’s site to the approximate location of the Battle of Mactan and includes the Magellan Monument and related improvements, plus adjacent lands.
It must depict important personages, places, and events, including laws, customs, and traditions, in Philippine history before and during Magellan’s coming.
It mandates construction of a park and a suitable resthouse for visitors and tourists.
The initial ₱1,000,000 is to be appropriated from the National Treasury funds not otherwise appropriated.