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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 597 - AN
ACT TO DECLARE FORT SANTIAGO A NATIONAL SHRINE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE
PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL MONUMENTS IN THE WALLED CITY OF MANILA |
(REPEALED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1818)
Section 1. Fort Santiago is hereby declared a
national shrine to be known as the "Shrine of Freedom" in memory of
Rizal and a Legion of National Heroes and Martyrs who had been confined
as lost their lives within said premises. Sec. 2. The walled city of Manila and the walls
thereof are hereby declared national historical monuments. Sec. 3. The site of the former Cuartel de España is hereby declared a national park to be known as USAFFE Park. Sec. 4. The National Planning Commission shall exercise supervision and control over the reconstruction or preservation of the aforesaid areas and structures and shall issue rules and regulations to effectuate the preceding sections of this Act. No building shall be constructed or remodelled in the said areas without the prior approval of the Commission. Sec. 5. Necessary funds for the purposes of this Act shall be provided for in the appropriations for the Department of Public Works and Communications but disbursement shall be made by the National Planning Commission under such regulations as the Auditor General may prescribe. Sec. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its
approval. Approved: March 6, 1951. |
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