Dads declare Burnham historical site

August 1, 2020 Metro BLISTT

The City Council, during last Monday’s regular session, declared the 34-hectare Burnham Park as a heritage park and for a historical marker to be installed in the area by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP).
In a resolution, local legislators stated that in line with the local government’s policy to extend full support for heritage site preservation as well as full recognition of its historical significance, it is of utmost importance that Burnham Park be declared a heritage park and to allow the installation of a historical marker in the area by the concerned government agency.
The council anchored its decision on Section 5, Article 3 of Republic Act (RA) 10066 or the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 that stated for purposes of protecting a cultural property against exploitation, modification or demolition, certain works, including structures dating at least 50 years old, shall be considered important cultural property, unless declared otherwise by the pertinent cultural agency.
Earlier, the local government adopted a policy of enlivening culture, arts, crafts and heritage where full government support will be extended to its partners in the arts, culture, creative and heritage conservation sectors befitting the city’s being declared by the United Nations as the only city in the country granted membership in the UN Creative Cities Network.
The council stipulated that the city will maintain constant engagement and active involvement with the aforesaid sectors to encourage appropriate activities meant to enliven the cultural scene and strengthen harmonizing efforts of varied indigenous and traditional cultural practices as well as commit support for heritage sites preservation.