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House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. JOSEPHINE VERONIQUE “Jaye” R. LACSON - NOEL.
| HON. FLORENCIO GABRIEL G. NOEL

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

__ This Bill proposes the preservation, conservation, and protection of the histor-
ical sites and cultural heritage of my beloved City of Malabon through its designation as a
cultural heritage zone.

| Malabon City is known as the Venice of the Philippines because it is traversed
by eleven (11) rivers. Since the area was barely harmed by the heavy bombings during
World War Hl, old Spanish structures are still present, some have been maintained, while
others remain raw and untouched. Visitors would catch glimpses of old tiled roofs, capiz~
styled sliding windows, and other intricate Spanish details.

| Aside from historical structures, Malabon City is also known as the City of
Taste, with ts famous Pansit Malabon, assorted kakanin or sticky rice desserts perfected
throughout the years, and other delicacies made from home-grown raw ingredients that we
can claim tolbe uniquely Malabonian.

But more than the architectural and physical preservation of Malabon’s
historical and cultural sites, this bill is being proposed to: (1) instill patriotism and
nationalism to every Malabonian through the promotion of the symbols and significance of
our historic and cultural sites; (2) promote art appreciation through the preservation and
conservation of old songs, paintings, relics, sculptures, recipes, structures and other artistic
creations, (3) inculcate social responsibility, and (4) encourage the civic participation of
every Malabonian through programs that would promote and enhance the cultural, artistic,
and historical heritage of Malabon City.

|_IN VIEW OF THE FOREGOING, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

JOSEPHINE VERONI E “Jaye” R. LACSON - NOEL.
Lone District, Malabon City

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| FLORENCIO GABRIEL G. NOEL

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

i EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
| First Regular Session

j 3164
House Bill No. 84

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Introduced by HON. JOSEPHINE VERONIQUE “Jaye” R. LACSON - NOEL
HON. FLORENCIO GABRIEL G, NOEL

AN ACT
DECLARING THE CITY OF MALABON IN THE METROPOLITAN MANILA
A CULTURAL HERITAGE ZONE

| Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

Zone Act.” |

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Malabon City Cultural Heritage

| SECTION 2. It is a declared principle that the State shall conserve, promote, and
popularize the nation’s historical and cultural heritage and resources, as well as artistic creations.
It is further declared that all the country’s artistic and historic wealth constitutes the cultural
treasure of the nation and shall be under the protection of the State, which may regulate its

disposition. |

| Towards this end, the conservation and promotion of the cultural heritage and
historical structures of the City of Malabon, whether public or privately-owned, movable or
immovable, and tangible or intangible, shall be pursued in the development and management of
its tourism industry, and the preservation of its cultural and historical resources for the enjoyment
of future generations

| SECTION 3. Malabon City in Metropolitan Manila is hereby declared a cultural
heritage zone. As such, it shall be accorded priority development by the Department of Tourism
(DOT) in coordination with the City Government of Malabon and other concerned agencies of
the Government, and shall be subject to the rules and regulations governing the conservation and
preservation of cultural heritage zones.

For the purpose of this Act, heritage zone refers to historical, anthropological,
archaeological, and artistic geographical areas and settings that are culturally significant to the

country.


SECTION 4, The DOT, in coordination with the National Commission for
Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA),
National Historical Commission of the Philipines (NHCP), National Museum of the Philippines
(NMP), and} City Government of Malabon shall immediately prepare the development plan
involving the preservation, conservation, restoration, and maintenance of cultural and historical
sites and stractures for the enhancement of tourism in Malabon City: Provided, That the NCCA
shall approve only those methods and materials that strictly adhere to the accepted international
andards of conservation in undertaking conservation and restoration works, as provided for in
Section 15 of Republic Act No. 10066, otherwise known as the "National Cultural Heritage Act
of 2009."

SECTION 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the DOT, in
coordination| with the NCCA, TIEZA, NHCP, NMP, and the City Government of Malabon shall
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 6, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation