QuestionsQuestions (NMP OFFICE ORDER NO. 2011- 108)
It is promulgated pursuant to Sections 5 and 11 of Article III and Sections 23 and 24 of Article VI of Republic Act No. 10066 (National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009).
They govern the categorization and dealings of archaeological and traditional ethnographic materials for purposes of protecting and regulating their export, transit, import, and repatriation as cultural property.
To rationalize the system of categorization of archaeological and traditional ethnographic materials, and to provide appropriate guidelines for dealings and disposition of cultural property to protect government interests and preserve Filipino cultural heritage.
They are fossils, artifacts, relics, antiques, and other cultural, geological, botanical, zoological materials collected from any place (above/underground, underwater/at sea level) that depict and document culturally relevant paleontological, prehistoric, and/or historic events.
A local cultural property that is one hundred (100) years in age, more or less, whose production has ceased.
Tangible cultural materials made and used by ethno-linguistic groups of the Philippines; replicas made for commercial purposes are not classified as cultural property.
Grade I (National Cultural Treasure), Grade II (Important Cultural Property), and Grade III (Cultural Property). They are classified according to the level of significance as determined/defined through National Museum criteria and the Panel of Experts for higher grades.
Grade I has the highest significance and must have outstanding historical, cultural, artistic, and/or scientific value that is nationally significant and officially declared by the National Museum and supported by the Panel of Experts; Grade II covers high significance criteria, including specific archaeological periods/dynasties and ethnographic materials with set age/documentation requirements.
Archaeological materials dated to the Paleolithic, Neolithic, and Metal Periods; materials attributed to Tang, Five, and Yuan Dynasties; and materials attributed to Song, Ming, and Ching Dynasties, as well as other archaeological materials from other countries with exceptional significance to the Philippines, as determined by the National Museum and supported by the Panel of Experts.
At least one hundred (100) years old from the date of collection, with cultural significance and extensive documentation.
Ethnographic materials that are at least fifty (50) years old from the date of collection, with cultural significance and proper documentation.
The National Museum has the right of first refusal in the purchase of archaeological and traditional ethnographic materials declared as National Cultural Treasures (Grade I), with funds appropriated or donated for such purpose.
No archaeological and traditional ethnographic materials under Grades I and II shall be sold, resold, or taken out of the country without first securing clearance from the National Museum.
Ownership may not change except by inheritance or by sale duly approved by the National Museum; however, even for inheritance or sale, the materials may not be taken out of the country for those reasons.
They may be taken out of the country only with a Permit to Export from the National Museum and only for purposes of exhibition or for scientific scrutiny, to be returned immediately after; necessary safeguards required by the concerned cultural agency must be complied with.
They may be taken out of the country only with a Permit to Export from the National Museum.
If any provision is held unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions continue in force as if the invalid provision had not been incorporated.
It amends and/or revokes other orders, rules, and regulations that are inconsistent with these Guidelines.
Fifteen (15) days after complete publication in a newspaper of general circulation and fifteen (15) days after registration with the Office of the National Administrative Register.