Law Summary
Declaration of National Shrines, Monuments, and Landmarks
- Certain sites are declared as National Shrines, Monuments, and/or Landmarks, namely:
- Barasoain Church (Malolos, Bulacan)
- Tirad Pass (Cervantes, Ilocos Sur)
- Miagao Church (Miagao, Iloilo)
- Site of the Battle of Mactan (Mactan Island, Cebu)
- San Sebastian Church (Quiapo, Manila)
- Church and Convent of Santo Nino (Cebu City)
- This declaration is made pursuant to provisions of Republic Act No. 4368.
- Their preservation, restoration, and reconstruction are placed under the National Historical Commission in cooperation with the Department of Tourism.
Appropriations and Funding
- Initial funds amounting to PHP 500,000.00 are appropriated:
- PHP 500,000.00 for the National Museum
- PHP 500,000.00 for the National Historical Commission
- These appropriations shall be drawn from the National Treasury funds not otherwise appropriated.
- Subsequent funding shall be included in the annual national budget.
Authority to Declare Other Sites
- The National Museum and the National Historical Commission have the authority to declare other historical and cultural sites as National Shrines, Monuments, and/or Landmarks.
- Such declarations must comply with the guidelines in Republic Act No. 4846 and the principles of this decree.
Modifications to Existing Laws
- Provisions of Republic Act No. 4846 and Republic Act No. 4368, and other inconsistent laws, are modified or repealed to the extent of their inconsistency with this decree.
Immediate Effectivity
- The decree takes effect immediately upon approval, ensuring the prompt implementation of its provisions.