Title
Declaration of 1st Mass Site as National Shrine
Law
Republic Act No. 2733
Decision Date
Jun 19, 1960
The site in Magallanes, Limasawa Island, where the first Mass in the Philippines was held, is declared a national shrine to honor the birth of Christianity, with provisions for the preservation and reconstruction of its historical monuments and landmarks.

Preservation of Historical Monuments and Landmarks

  • All historical monuments and landmarks within the declared national shrine site are to be preserved.
  • Reconstruction of these monuments and landmarks is permitted when necessary, with an emphasis on restoring them as closely as possible to their original form.
  • These monuments and landmarks are formally designated as national historical monuments and landmarks.

Supervision and Regulation by the National Planning Commission

  • The National Planning Commission is given authority to supervise and control the preservation and reconstruction activities within the national shrine.
  • This Commission is empowered to issue rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions regarding the preservation and reconstruction efforts effectively.

Funding and Financial Oversight

  • Funds required to carry out the preservation, reconstruction, and supervision activities are to be sourced from the annual appropriations allocated for public works.
  • The National Planning Commission is responsible for disbursing these funds.
  • The Auditor General prescribes the rules and regulations governing the disbursement and financial accountability of these funds.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act becomes effective immediately upon its approval.
  • Notably, this legislation was enacted without the Executive branch's approval, emphasizing legislative authority in its adoption.

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