Title
Fort Santiago and Manila Walled City Preservation
Law
Republic Act No. 597
Decision Date
Mar 6, 1951
A law declaring Fort Santiago as a national shrine and mandating its reconstruction, along with the preservation of the walled city of Manila, to honor national heroes and promote cultural heritage in the Philippines.
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Declaration of the Walled City of Manila and Its Walls as National Historical Monuments

  • The entire walled city of Manila and its defensive walls are declared national historical monuments.
  • Reconstruction of the walls is mandated except where existing streets interrupt them.
  • Buildings within the walled city must adhere strictly to Spanish colonial architecture pertinent to the historical period.

Declaration of the Former Cuartel de España Site as USAFFE Park

  • The location of the former Cuartel de España is designated as a national park, named USAFFE Park.

Supervisory Authority and Regulation of Reconstruction and Preservation

  • The National Planning Commission is empowered to supervise and control the reconstruction and preservation activities.
  • The Commission shall issue necessary rules and regulations to implement the law's provisions.
  • No construction or remodeling within the designated historical areas is permitted without prior approval from the National Planning Commission.

Appropriation and Disbursement of Funds

  • Funding for the Act's initiatives will be sourced from the appropriations allocated to the Department of Public Works and Communications.
  • Disbursement of these funds will be under the authority of the National Planning Commission.
  • The Auditor General will prescribe regulations governing the disbursement process.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The law shall take effect immediately upon its approval on March 6, 1951.

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