Site in Magallanes, Limasawa Island, Leyte as National Shrine
Republic Act No. 2733, enacted on June 19, 1960, designates the site in Magallanes, Limasawa Island, Leyte, where the first Mass in the Philippines occurred, as a national shrine to honor the birth of Christianity in the country. The law mandates the preservation and reconstruction of all historical monuments and landmarks at the site, ensuring they maintain their original form. The National Planning Commission is tasked with overseeing these preservation efforts and establishing necessary regulations. Funding for these activities will be allocated in the annual public works budget. The Act took effect upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 2733
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 19, 1960
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2733
AN ACT TO DECLARE THE SITE IN MAGALLANES, LIMASAWA ISLAND IN THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE, WHERE THE FIRST MASS IN THE PHILIPPINES WAS HELD AS A NATIONAL SHRINE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL MONUMENTS AND LANDMARKS THEREAT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. The site in Magallanes, Limasawa Island in the Province of Leyte, where the first Mass in the Philippines was held is hereby declared a national shrine to commemorate the birth of Christianity in the Philippines.
SECTION 2. All historical monuments and landmarks in said site shall be preserved and/or reconstructed whenever necessary as much as possible in their original form and are hereby declared national historical monuments and landmarks.
SECTION 3. The National Planning Commission shall exercise supervision and control over the reconstruction and/or preservation of the aforesaid site and monuments, and shall issue rules and regulations to effectuate the preceding sections of this Act.
SECTION 4. Necessary funds for the purposes of this Act shall be provided for in the annual appropriations for public works and disbursements shall be made by the National Planning Commission under such rules and regulations as the Auditor General may prescribe. cdt
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Enacted without Executive approval, June 19, 1960.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 57, No. 3, p. 444 on January 16, 1961
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Site in Magallanes, Limasawa Island, Leyte as National Shrine, Republic Act No. 2733, Jun 19, 1960 (Philippines)
Site in Magallanes, Limasawa Island, Leyte as National Shrine, Republic Act No. 2733 (Phil. 1960)
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