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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.

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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

Historic Preservation Programs

VISUAL DETERIORATION

Historic Preservation Programs

IMPROVED VISUAL IMPACT

Historic Preservation Programs

Batad, 2001

Historic Preservation Programs

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Batad, 2001

Historic Preservation Programs

Historic Preservation Programs Conclusion 1.

Conservation is not against development.

2.

Development is a result of conservation.

3.

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.