Establishment of Freedom Shrine in Kawit

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Republic Act No. 4039: Establishment of Freedom Shrine in Kawit

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Title Supreme Court: Establishment of Freedom Shrine in Kawit

Law: Republic Act No. 4039

Decision Date: Jun 18, 1964

Republic Act No. 4039 establishes the Freedom Shrine (Aguinaldo Shrine) in Kawit, Cavite, including the construction of a Freedom House, with one million pesos appropriated for its establishment and maintenance.

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Construction of Freedom House

A Freedom House shall be constructed on any vacant area within the donated land.
The Freedom House will depict, sequentially, key historical events:
- The Philippine Revolution against Spain
- The Philippine-American War
- The peaceful struggles of the Philippines for independence
The historical narrative culminates with the formal recognition of Philippine independence on July 4, 1946.

Appropriation of Funds and Expenses

An initial appropriation of one million pesos is authorized for fiscal year 1965.
The funding covers:
- Repair of the existing Aguinaldo house
- Landscaping of the shrine grounds
- Acquisition of adjacent lots by negotiation or expropriation
- Construction of a park within the shrine area
- Payment of salaries for necessary personnel managing the shrine
Subsequent maintenance costs shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Effectivity

The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.
Approved on June 18, 1964.

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