Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City
Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOU: no, 7966

Introduced by HONARABLE MARK O. GO

The Philippine Constitution mandates the State to conserve, develop, promote and
popularize the nation’s historical and cultural heritage and resources, as well as artistic

The Bumham Park is one of the most famous parks situated in the very heart of the
City of Baguio. Amidst the city’s many twisting roads and rolling hills, Burnham Park is
distinct for its geometrically and symmetrically designed stretch of levelled ground. Named
afler ciiy-pianner and American archiievi Daniel Bumiam who designed ii in 1904, Burnham
Park has served many generations of families, both residents and tourists

After several design improvements made over the years, the park is now composed of
cluster areas: The Ibaloi Heritage Garden, a man-made lake, the children’s playground, the
Kose Garden, the igorot Garden, the Urchidarium, Sunshine Park, the Pine Irees of the
World Park, and various picnic spots such as Picnic Grove, the Melvin Jones Grandstand
where various events are held, the Athletic Bowl where many athletes train and compete, and
historical symbols such as the Japanese Peace Tower.

For over a century now, Burnham Park has become a part in the progress and
prosperity of Baguio City. Indeed, Burham Park deserves to be recognized as a cultural
heritage park

In realizing our common vision to strengthen our foundation, we need to preserve our
rich cultural heritage for our next generations. Having said this, it is hoped that this measure
will merit approval in declaring Burnham as National Heritage Park.

In view thereof, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO_7968

Introduced by HUNARABLE MARK VU. GO

AN ACT
DECLARING BURNHAM PARK IN THE CITY OF BAGUIO AS A NATIONAL.
HERITAGE PARK AND APPKUPRIA TING FUNDS FOR LES CONSERVA LION
AND DEVELOPMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SEC, 1. Declaration of Policy. — \t 1s hereby declared the policy ot the State to
protect, preserve, and conserve the nation’s cultural heritage, its properties and history, and
the ethnicities of local communities.

SEC. 2. A National Heritage Park. — The Burnham Park located in the City of
Bayuiv is hereby declued uy a naiiomal hretiiage park and shall be accorded privity
development by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Tourism Infrastructure and
Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) in coordination with the National Historical Commission
of the Philippines (NHCP) and the City Government of Baguio and shall be subject to the
rules and regulations governing the development of national heritage parks and zones.

SEC. 5. Development Plan. — \he Department ot lourism (VO1), lourism
Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), National Historical Commission of
the Philippines (NHCP), and the City Government of Baguio shall, within six (6) months
after the approval of this Act, prepare the development plan involving the conservation and/or
maintenance of the appropriate facilities which shall enhance the identified areas. Provided,
thai said development shalt cuswe ihe preset vation of ihe culiual hetilaye and ihe hisivical
significance of the identified areas.

SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DOT, TIEZA, NHCP and the
City Government of Baguio shall formulate the necessary implementing rules and regulations
for

ntation of thi

SEC. 5. Appropriations. — The necessary amount to implement the provisions of the
Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act under the Department of
Tourism,


SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. -All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters ot
implementation, rules and regulations or part or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision
of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, superseded or amended accordingly.

. Effectivity -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in

cite 01 in two (2) newspaper of general citculaiivn.

SEC.

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Approved,