Role of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines
- The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) is the government agency tasked with recognizing, naming, and marking historical sites in the Philippines.
- Based on historical relevance, there is sufficient basis to consider the Tayuman local of Iglesia Ni Cristo as a historical site.
Mandate to Encourage Historical Recognition
- The Manila City Council urges the NHCP to officially declare the Tayuman local as a historical site in Manila.
- The declaration is timed with the centenary celebration of the local congregation on November 6, 2015.
Directives on Dissemination and Publication
- Copies of the resolution are to be distributed to Iglesia Ni Cristo-central office, the Tayuman local, and the NHCP.
- The resolution shall also be published in a newspaper with general circulation to inform the public.
Legislative Authentication and Effectivity
- The resolution was authored and presented by various council members including Ernesto M. Dionisio, Jr. and Edward V.P. Maceda.
- The resolution was approved during the Manila City Council's regular session on October 29, 2015.
- The Secretary of the City Council, Luch R. Gempis, Jr., attested to the authenticity of the resolution.