HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL HISTORICAL COMMISSION
REYNALDO S. LITA Officer in charge Historic Preservation Division National Historical Commission
Mandate of the NHCP 1.
Commemorate significant historical events and declare historically significant sites, structures, events and figures;
2.
Conduct research, produce materials in various media, and publish and disseminate historical works;
3.
Undertake and prescribe the manner of restoration, conservation and protection of the country’s historical movable and immovable objects;
4.
Manage, maintain and administer national shrines, monuments, historical sites, edifices and landmarks of significant historic-cultural value;
5.
Regulate the design and manufacture of heraldic items of government agencies, pursuant to RA 8491 (Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines); and
6.
Resolve historical controversies or issues.
Mandate of the NHCP 1.
Commemorate significant historical events and declare historically significant sites, structures, events and figures;
2.
Conduct research, produce materials in various media, and publish and disseminate historical works;
3.
Undertake and prescribe the manner of restoration, conservation and protection of the country’s historical movable and immovable objects;
4.
Manage, maintain and administer national shrines, monuments, historical sites, edifices and landmarks of significant historic-cultural value;
5.
Regulate the design and manufacture of heraldic items of government agencies, pursuant to RA 8491 (Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines); and
6.
Resolve historical controversies or issues.
Historic Preservation Program
Mandate of the NHCP
1. Policy formulation; 2. Restoration, preservation and conservation projects, and 3. Technical assistance to local government units, churches, local historical and heritage societies, and individuals on historic preservation and action on heritage issues.
Historic Preservation Program
Mandate of the NHCP
1. Policy formulation; 2. Restoration, preservation and conservation projects, and 3. Technical assistance to local government units, churches, local historical and heritage societies, and individuals on historic preservation and action on heritage issues.
Historic Preservation Program
Policy Formulation
NHCP Board Resolution 2, s. 2011, approves new guidelines on the identification, classification and recognition by the NHCP of historic sites and structures in the Philippines, to more effectively implement RA 10066 (Heritage Act of 2009). 1. Declaration of national shrines, national historical landmarks, historic centers/heritage zones, and national monuments; 2. Marking of significant sites and structures that made impact on Philippine history; 3. Criteria and requirements for inclusion in the national registry.
National Registry of Historic Places
NATIONAL CULTURAL TREASURE (National Museum) a unique cultural property possessing outstanding historical value and significance
San Agustin Church
Miag-ao Church
Paoay Church
Sta. Maria Church
NATIONAL SHRINE
A hallowed site or structure in honor of a national hero or highly significant historical event
Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine
Ecclectic revival of the styles of various periods Venue of the declaration of Philippine Independence Burial place of the First President of the Philippine Republic, Emilio Aguinaldo
Rizal Shrine Calamba
Birthplace of National Hero Jose P. Rizal Reconstructed in 1951 by Juan Nakpil Burial place of the parents of Rizal
Quezon Memorial Shrine
Burial place of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon and his wife The tallest structure in Quezon City during its construction A monumental symbol for Quezon City
Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine
Commemorates the heroic battle between the Katipuneros led by Andres Bonifacio and a contingent of Spanish Guardia Civil Site of the El Deposito, a historic urban water system in the 1800s
NATIONAL HISTORICAL MONUMENT / MEMORIAL
An object, structure or site that commemorates, memorializes or gives reverence to a special historic personage or event
Rizal Monument, Manila
Final burial place of the remains of Jose Rizal Designed by Swiss Sculptor Richard Kissling in 1920s An iconic symbol of the Philippines
Bonifacio National Monument
Artwork by Guillermo Tolentino Battle site of the Filipino-Spanish revolt The national iconic symbol for Bonifacio
NATIONAL HISTORICAL LANDMARK (a) A site or structure closely associated with a significant historical event, achievement, characteristic, turning point or stage in Philippine history; or (b) a structure made or created by a national hero
Policy Formulation Bank of the Philippine Islands Building, Cebu City
Classical revival, Juan Arellano Pioneer bank in Southeast Asia This branch in Cebu is influential in the development of commerce in the country
Cebu Provincial Capitol, Cebu City
Classical revival/Art Deco, Juan Arellano Inaugurated in 1938 by Manuel L. Quezon An iconic government building in Cebu
Metropolitan Theater, Manila
Art Deco, Juan Arellano First airconditioned theater in the Philippines Venue of historic performances in the 1930s
Manila Central Post Office, Manila
Neoclassical style, Juan Arellano Constructed in 1926 as part of the Daniel Burnham’s City Beautiful plan Destroyed during the Second World War and reconstructed in 1946
National Registry of Historic Places
HERITAGE ZONE / HISTORIC CENTER a historic space, unit, district or cluster of structures and their environs, with distinctive historical importance in its entirety
Policy Formulation
NHCP Board Resolution 10, s. 2011, contains policies and standards for the conservation and development of historic centers/heritage zones. Declared historic centers/heritage zones: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Dapitan Pila Taal Malolos Silay Iloilo City
Guidelines on Historic Centers/Heritage Zones
Policy Formulation
National Registry of Historic Places
Policy Formulation
National Registry of Historic Places
Policy Formulation
NHCP Board Resolution 13, s. 2012, amends the 1992 guidelines on monuments honoring national heroes and illustrious Filipinos.
Guidelines on honoring Filipinos through monuments
Historic Preservation Program
1. Policy formulation; 2. Restoration, preservation and conservation projects; 3. Technical assistance to local government units, churches, local historical and heritage societies, and individuals on historic preservation and action on heritage issues.
Manner of Conservation
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects
Fort Santiago barracks ruins, 1979
ANASTYLOSIS It is restoration by reintegration or re-assembly.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects
Before
After
Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery, 2011
STABILIZATION Is the integration of new structures and conservation treatment to prevent eventual structural collapse or further material disintegration/losses.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects
Baldomero Aguinaldo Shrine, 2011
Marcela Agoncillo Historical Landmark, 2011
Leon Apacible Historical Landmark, 2011
Diosdado Macapagal House, 2012
RESTORATION Aims to repair and return the original materials and architecture of the building.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects Cagsawa Church Ruins, 2009
Before restoration
Preparation of scaffolds
During restoration
PRESERVATION It is the maintenance and protection of the fabric of the historic building through cleaning and proper usage.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects Mabini Shrine PUP, 2008
DYNAMIC RESTORATION The preservation and conservation of historic materials through dismantling and reassembly.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects
Barasoain Church Historical Landmark, 1998
Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, 1996
INTEGRATION OF SPACES Aims to unify and compose the holistic character of a historic structure.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects
A Fort Santiago fortification keep to be converted into a museum e-learning room, 2013
ADAPTIVE REUSE is the process of adapting old structures for purposes other than those initially intended.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects Museo Sugbo in Cebu City, 2009
MOST MINIMAL INTERVENTION The manner of introducing new furnishings, partitions and decorations in a historic building with respect to the old materials.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects
Mabini Shrine in Tanauan, 2012
Rizal Shrine in Dapitan, 2011
Rizal Shrine in Calamba, 2010
Juan Luna Shrine, 2009
RECONSTRUCTION is the process of duplicating a heritage structure to preserve the building technique and representation of its time.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects
Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, 2010
Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, 2013
NEW COMPATIBLE ADDITIONS Adapting the design of an extension or addition in a historic structure with respect to its original design.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects Ramon Magsaysay Historical Landmark, 1995
NEW COMPATIBLE ADDITIONS is harmonizing new additional structures within a historic site complex for the preservation of its architectural character.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects
Quezon Memorial Shrine, 2013
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF COMPATIBLE MATERIAL Conservation method wherein substitute material is introduced without compromising the integrity of the structure.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects
Ermita Chapel in Dumangas, 2001
ENCLOSING STRUCTURE: TOTAL PROTECTION OR SHED Is a process of conservation wherein substitute material is introduced without compromising the structure.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects
Development of the Historic Blood Compact Site in Loay, 2010
CONTRAST AND HARMONY Introduction of new architecture in a historic complex to highlight an old structure.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects
Modern exhibit inside the convent
Barasoain Church Historical Landmark, 2011
INTEGRATION OF MODERN ELEMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS WITHOUT SACRIFICING THE INTEGRITY OF THE HISTORIC EDIFICE Is a process of conservation wherein substitute material is introduced without compromising the structure.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects
Museo ng Katipunan, 2012
APPLICATION OF TRADITIONAL FORMS AND ELEMENTS IN MODERN BUILDINGS Is a process of conservation wherein substitute material is introduced without compromising the structure.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects Sheikh Makhdum Historical Landmark, 1997
SURROUNDING STRUCTURESTO HIGHLIGHT THE HISTORIC STRUCTURES AND ENHANCE THE SETTING Is a process of conservation wherein substitute material is introduced without compromising the structure.
Restoration, preservation and conservation projects Bonifacio National Monument, 2011
UNIFIED DESIGN FOR SURROUNDING STRUCTURES Is a process of conservation wherein substitute material is introduced without compromising the structure.
Technical assistance
1. Policy formulation; 2. Restoration, Preservation and Conservation projects, and 3. Technical assistance to local government units, churches, local historical and heritage societies, and individuals on historic preservation and action on heritage issues.
Historic Preservation Program
Heritage issues on:
Antequera, Bohol
The preservation of public squares and open spaces
Heritage issues on:
El Hogar Building, Binondo
Adaptive reuse of old significant buildings
Heritage issues on:
Basilica of Taal, 2012
The protection of visual integrity of settings
Heritage issues on:
Agoo, La Union
Integration
Heritage issues on:
Tabaco City, Albay
Additions
Heritage issues on: First building built in Silliman Campus
JOLLIBEE IN SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS First design submitted
Final approved output
Second design comcept
Harmonization of the historic character of a site
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VISUAL DETERIORATION
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IMPROVED VISUAL IMPACT
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Batad, 2001
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Historic Preservation Programs Conclusion 1.
Conservation is not against development.
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Development is a result of conservation.
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To manage these developments – like in conservation, which is the management of change, priorities must be set. These decisions should be cooperative.
The NHCP protects and promotes the preservation of the historic built heritage of the country with the participation of the Filipino people.