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The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) unveiled markers declaring them as National Cultural Treasures. The declaration coincided with the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the first baptism in the country.
“As our contribution in the commemoration, the cultural agencies of our country have decided to declare the Basilica of the Sto. Niño de Cebu as a National Cultural Treasure, one of the highest recognitions the State can give to a particular built heritage,” said Dr. Rene Escalante Escalante, chairperson of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP).
Aside from Escalante, the unveiling of the markers was also graced by Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles Brown, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma, Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Secretary Michael Lloyd Dino, and friars from the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA), who run the Basilica.
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April 12, 2021 MALACAÑANG has declared April 14, 2021, Wednesday, a special non-working day in Cebu City as it celebrates the 500th year of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines.
In Proclamation 1130 signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, the Palace said it is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of Cebu be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.
Malacañang, however, reminded the people of Cebu City to observe the minimum health protocols, like social distancing, among others, during the celebration to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
The Archdiocese of Cebu has set several activities as part of the quincentennial celebrations of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines.
Published December 28, 2020, 3:57 PM
The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) has transferred some of its regulatory functions to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) following a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed last Oct. 23.
In a joint public announcement, the NMP said it will transfer its important regulatory functions to the NCCA which covers the following:
· Registration of Cultural Property
· Regulation of declared National Cultural Treasures, declared Important Cultural Properties, and presumed Important Cultural Properties
· Removal of the presumption of Important Cultural Property
· Issuance of permits and certificates for the temporary or permanent exportation and importation of cultural properties where applicable