These notices shall serve as compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to Section 11 of R.A. No. 10066.

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PUBLIC NOTICES
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare the National Power Corporation Building as an Important Cultural Property
Notice to the Public - Call for Comments on the Draft Conservation Management Plan of the Diplomat Hotel or the Dominican Hill Heritage Site in Baguio
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare as a National Cultural Treasure the Complex of Malacanang Heritage Mansions
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare as a National Cultural Treasure the Goldenberg Mansion in San Miguel, Manila
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare as a National Cultural Treasure the Teus Mansion in San Miguel, Manila
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare as a National Cultural Treasure the Kalayaan Hall in San Miguel, Manila
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare as a National Cultural Treasure the Mansion House in Baguio City
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare as an Important Cultural Property the Malacanang Park in Paco, Manila
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare as an Important Cultural Property the Laperal Mansion in San Miguel, Manila
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare as an Important Cultural Property the Bahay Ugnayan at Jose P. Laurel Street, corner of Barcastigue Street, San Miguel, Manila
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare as a National Cultural Treasure the Painting Our Lady of Light by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo of the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of our Lady of Light in Cainta, Rizal
Notice to the Public - Petition to Remove the Presumption of "Three Tales" by National Artist for Visual Arts Jose Joya as an Important Cultural Property (ICP)
Call for Comments on the Draft Conservation Management Plan for Paco Park (National Cultural Treasure)
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare as a National Cultural Treasure the painting Baptism Of Christ By Juan Senson of the Saint Clement Parish Collection in Angono, Rizal
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare as a National Cultural Treasure the St. Jerome Parish Church, along with its complex and ecclesiastical objects therein, in Morong,Rizal
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare as a National Cultural Treasure The St. Joseph Parish Church, along with its complex and ecclesiastical objects therein, in Baras,Rizal
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare as a National Cultural Treasure The St. Ursula Parish Church, along with its complex and ecclesiastical objects therein, in Binangonan,Rizal
Notice to the Public - Petition to remove the Presumption as an Important Cultural Property of the National Power Corporation Buildings
Notice to the Public - Petition to declare the Nutrition Center of the Philippines (Nutrition Building) located at Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Taguig City as an Important Cultural Property
Notice to the Public - Petition to declare all works of National Artist in Architecture Francisco Bobby Manosa in the Province of Lanao Del Norte as Important Cultural Property
Notice to the Public - Petition to Remove the Presumption as Important Cultural Property of the Landscaping Originally Designed by National Artist Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr. located along Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare Maligcong Rice Terrace as National Cultural Treasure
Notice to the Public - Petition to Remove the Presumption as an Important Cultural Property (ICP) of Greenbelt 1
Notice to the Public - Public Review of the Guidelines on Archaeological Impact Assessment (AIA) in the Philippines
Notice to the Public - Petition to Remove the Presumption of 3 NA Navarro Artworks as ICP
Notice to the Public - Petition to Remove the Presumption of the Ramon Cojuanco Building as an Important Cultural Property
Notice to the Public - Petition to Remove the Presumption of the Le Parc Apartments Landscaping as an Important Cultural Property
Notice to the Public - Postponement of the Issuance of Treasure Hunting Permits Pending the Approval of the NCCA Guidelines on Treasure Hunting in the Philippines
Notice to the Public - Petition to Declare the Work of Ang Kiukok entitled “Men at Work” located at the entrance wall of the TESDA Auditorium as ICP
Notice to the Public - Patricia Mercado Gomez-Masnou House, "Bale Herencia" located at Sto. Rosario corner Lakandula Streets, Angeles City, Pampanga
Notice to the Public - Pao Ong Hu Taoist Temple located at 2502 B Lamayan Street Santa Ana, Manila
Notice to the Public - Assumption by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts of certain Regulatory Functions formerly carried out by the National Museum of the Philippines
For Public Review - Guidelines on the Emergency Registration of Cultural Properties to the PRECUP
Notice to the Public - Petition to Remove the Presumption of Important Cultural Property (ICP) on the Social Security System (SSS) Building located at Ayala Avenue corner Rufino St. Makati City
Notice to the Public: Petition to Remove Presumption of ICP on the Zaragoza Building in Makati City
Notice to the Public: Petition to remove the presumption of ICP on the Ayala Life Assurance Building, Jaro, Iloilo
Cease and Desist Order - Sta.Cruz Building located at 431 Escolta St. corner Plaza Sta. Cruz, Sta. Cruz, Manila
Notice to the Public: Declaration of EDSA Shrine as an Important Cultural Property
Notice to the Public: Petition for Declaration as an Important Cultural Property (ICP), the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in U.P. Village, Diliman, Quezon City
Case No. NCCA-05-2018-05 Petition for the Permanent Exportation on the work “Working in the Paddy Fields”, 1960, Digital Print Reproduction on Canvas By National Artist Fernando Amorsolo
Case Nos. NCCA-05-2018-01 to 04 Petitions to Remove the Presumption of Important Cultural Property (ICP) on the works: "Summer", "Shoe Vendor", "Homage to Sabel", and "Pillow Vendors" by National Artist Benedicto Cabrera
Case No. NCCA-10-2017-02 Petition to remove the Presumption of Important Cultural Property (ICP) on the Painting “Sketch”, 1980, Pen & Ink By National Artist Federico Aguilar Alcuaz
Case No. NCCA-10-2017-03 Petition to remove the Presumption Of Important Cultural Property (ICP) on the Painting “Two Performers on a Wheel”, 2001, Acrylic on canvas by National Artist Arturo Luz
Case No. NCCA-10-2017-04 Petition to Remove the Presumption on the artwork of National Artist Fernando Amorsolo, “Study of an American Woman-Bucetto”
Case No. NCCA -01-2017-01 Petition To Lift The Presumption Of Important Cultural Property (LCP) On The Painting “The Exhibitionists”, 1996, Acrylic Canvass By National Artist J. Elizalde Navarro.
Case No. NCCA -01-2016-02 Petition To Lift The Presumption Of Important Cultural Property (LCP) On The Painting “The Passing of the Seasons”, 1996, Acrylic Canvass By National Artist J. Elizalde Navarro.

HERITAGE CASES
Notice to the Public: Re: CDO Against Ascott Resources and Development Corporation for the demolition of the old Capitol Theater.
Notice to the Public: RE: CDO on Old Philbank/BIR Building along Railroad Street, Anda Circle, Port Area, Intramuros, Manila.
Notice to the Public: RE: CDO on Implementation of Infrastructure Project along Daang Maharlika in the Municipality of Sariaya, Quezon.
Notice to the Public: Case No. NCCA 1-2015-3 “Re: Petition to lift the presumption of Important Cultural Property on Cobankiat Building in Binondo Manila”
Case No. NCCA-6-2015-13 | Re; Cease and Desist Order issued against the Fencing and Improvement of the City Hall Grounds” project of the City Government of Baguio.
Notice to the Public: NCCA- 3-2015-8, In Re: Petition to lift the presumption of PICP in the City of Iriga, Camarines Norte.

HERITAGE ISSUES
Ateneo Professional School (Plans)
Ayala Life Assurance Building in Tabuc Saba, Jaro, Iloilo (Resolution 1 and 2)
BDO Plaza Sta. Cruz Building in Manila (Project Brief, Scope of Work, and Building Plan)
Gonzales Hall in UP Diliman, Quezon City (Plans, Elevations and Sections)
Risen Christ Memorial Garden
Good Shepherd Parish in Las Pinas City (Plans)
Social Security System in Makati City (Resolution 1 and 2)
Zaragoza Building in Makati City
Proposed Widening of Barit Bridge in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Fire Incident in Boac, Marinduque
Old Life Theater Building in Quiapo, Manila
Proposed Construction of a Multi-level Parking Facility within the Burnham Park Area, Baguio City
Capitol Theater, Escolta, Manila

HERITAGE RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No. 2024-264 Approving the Guidelines on the Preparation and Approval of Conservation Management Plans
Resolution No. 2022-308 Approving and Adopting the NCCA Guidelines Governing the Issuance of Permits for Land and Underwater Archaeological Exploration and Excavation in the Philippines
Resolution No. 2021-313 NCCA Guidelines on the Declaration/Delisting of Cultural Properties as National Cultural Treasures or Important Cultural Properties and Removal of Presumption as Important Cultural Property | (Annex A)
Resolution No. 2021-304 Approving and Adopting the Guidelines on the Registration of Movable Cultural Properties
Resolution No. 2021-296 Approving and Adopting the Guidelines on the Registration of Endangered Immovable Cultural Properties to the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property
Resolution No. 2021-308 NCCA Guidelines Governing the Issuance of Permits for Treasure Hunting
Resolution No. 2021-303 NCCA Guidelines Governing the Licensing of Dealers of Movable Cultural Properties in the Philippines
Resolution No. 2021-281 Approving and Adopting the Guidelines Governing the Export of Cultural Properties from the Philippines
Resolution No. 2017-330 Adopting the Guidelines Governing the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property (PRECUP)
Resolution No. 2017-310 Ratifying the Tripartite (NCCA-NM-NHCP) Working Council Protocol on Built Heritage Concerns
Resolution No. 2017- 309 Adopting the Policy on Removing the Presumption of Important Cultural Property on the Works of National Artist for Visual Arts for the Issuance of a Permanent Export Permit

 

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMISSION OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT APPLIED BEFORE THE DHSUD 

In compliance with existing guidelines of the Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development, the former Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB), for property development that may directly or indirectly affect or impact any cultural property. This is in compliance with Section 32 (k) of Republic Act No. 10066, wherein the HLURB is required to coordinate with the commission on matters relevant to the maintenance of the heritage zones and is in connection with the pertinent provisions of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Guide Book Volume No. 2 and Model Zoning Ordinance on cultural heritage conservation (under special area studies) and Heritage Overlay Zones.

For the purpose of assessment and evaluation of this Commission, the following documents must be submitted

  • Application letter addressed to NCCA Executive Director, Eric B. Zerrudo, PhD; 
  • Special power of attorney for authorized representative, if applicable; 
  • Photocopy of zoning clearance from the local government unit; 
  • Sworn statement or barangay certification on existing high-rise building/s within two (2)- a kilometer radius of the proposed building site; 
  • Location plan or vicinity map indicating all streets and structures within a fifty (50) meter radius from the perimeter of the site subject to development; 
  • Photographs of the site or structure with respect to its setting; 
  • As-built plan/s, in case of existing structures within the property that are more than fifty (50) years old; 
  • Development plans and perspective of the proposed building; and 
  • Archaeological Impact Assessment duly conducted by a qualified archaeologist/s (if applicable).

Please note that incomplete submittals will not be processed. 

After receipt of the complete requirements, it would be endorsed to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) for their review, evaluation, and further comments/recommendations. 

Once cleared from the NHCP and NMP, a letter of no objection will be released.

Property
Developer
Date
SANDS Residences SM Development CorporationJanuary 23, 2023
Galerie Manila Towers Grand Taipan Realty DevelopmentFebruary 1, 2023
1328 Soler Residences Soler Development CorporationOctober 3, 2022
Jiangsu Towers BACS Premier Unlimited Services Co.July 7, 2022
Asia Plaza ProjectDKW Asia Realty and Development CorporationMarch 10, 2021
The Camden PlaceDMCI Project Developers Incorporated
October 28, 2020
One University ResidencesRS Realty Concepts Developers Inc.September 25, 2020
23 Storey Warehouse Building with RoofdeckHigh Infinity Inc.25 June 2020
UHome 2 San Sebastian ProjectSummithome Realty CorporationJuly 16, 2019
Sky Arts ManilaVista ResidencesJuly 2, 2019
Plumeria HeightsVista ResidencesJune 26, 2019
Rysso TowerRysso Developers, Inc.June 11, 2019
36 Storey Warehouse Building with DeckHousy Realty CorporationJune 3, 2019
Two Tower 32 Storey Condominium with Roof Deck and BasementRoyal Pioneer Development CorporationApril 29, 2019
Futura Centro (Buildings A&B)Filinvest Land, Inc.March 14, 2019
Fortune Commercial TowerSW Global United Realty / BACSJanuary 17, 2019
Two Tower Building with Roof DeckRoyal Pioneer Development CorporationJanuary 17, 2019<
Urban Loft - ZobelHoneycomb Builders Inc.January 15, 2019
Lana Ysabel Residences
Developer		IGD and Associates Development CorporationNovember 07, 2018
RSG Urban LoftHoneycomb Builders Inc.June 6, 2018
2-EASTGATEPacific Boutique Residences Corp.April 4, 2018
GOLDMINE TOWERForward Construction and Industrial CorporationApril 3, 2018
ROYAL TOWERBACS Premier Unlimited Services Co.January 3, 2018
SPACE ROMUALDEZMajor Homes Inc.September 18, 2017
26 STOREY WAREHOUSE BUILDINGBalce Angeles Consultancy ServiceAugust 30, 2017
MAUI OASIS BUILDING KAHANA PROJECTFilinvest Land Inc.August 3, 2017
VICTORIA DE HIDALGONew San Jose Builders, Inc.August 3, 2017
TORRE LORENZO MALVARTorre Lorenzo Development CorporationJune 21, 2017
CAPITOL THEATERAscot Resources and Development Corp. (ARDC)April 26, 2017
CONDORMSYG & Co. Property Developers Inc.April 18, 2017
3 TORRE LORENZO CONDOMINIUMTorre Lorenzo Development CorporationMarch 22, 2017
SUN TOWERSun Powerland Property Inc.January 31, 2017
ONE HIDALGO CONDOMINIUMCity & Land Developers Inc.November 14, 2016
BANHAO TOWERBandong RealtyNovember 3, 2016
39 STOREY WAREHOUSE BUILDINGEast Asialand Properties IncOctober 4, 2016
3PACIFIC ICON 2 THE LINDOR SUITESPacific Boutique Residences CorporationAugust 16, 2016
BANDONG TOWERSBandong Realty Development Group Inc.July 26, 2016
ONE TAFT RESIDENCESCity & Land Developers IncJuly 11, 2016
UNIVERSITY HOMESJNJ Summithall Inc.July 11, 2016
VISTA RECTOVista ResidencesJune 8, 2016
PACIFIC ELEMENTS TRES HERMANAS1218 Pacific Prime Realty CorporationMay 23, 2016
RSG ST. SCHO RESIDENSHoneycomb Builders Inc.March 29, 2016
VICTORIA DE MANILA II CONDONew San Jose Builders Inc.March 23, 2015
VICTORIA DE MALATE CONDOMINIUMNew San Jose Builders Inc.March 19, 2015

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMISSION OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT WORK AFFECTING CULTURAL PROPERTIES

In compliance with Section 48b of Republic Act No. 10066 which prohibits the modification, alteration, or destruction of the original features of or undertaking construction or real estate development in any declared or classified cultural properties without prior written permission from the appropriate national cultural agency, including the five meter buffer zone extending from the visible perimeter of the site, we hereby set the requirements for clearances for any developments or interventions directly affecting any cultural properties. 

All developments directly affecting declared sites/structures such as National Cultural Treasures, Important Cultural Properties, and Presumed Important Cultural Properties that are works by Manlilikha ng Bayan and National Artists are required to submit the following:

A. For the purpose of assessment and evaluation of this Commission, the following documents must be submitted:

  • Request letter addressed to the NCCA Executive Director indicating the background of the development; 
  • Authorization letter with supporting identification or special power of attorney in cases of representation (if applicable); 
  • The scope or program of work identifying and detailing the nature and methodology of interventions, should include the reason why such interventions are needed;
  • Survey of the current conditions of the property: 
    • Updated photo documentation of existing site conditions, 
    • Building/structure geomorphology plan; 
  • As-built or as-found plans 
  • Proposed development plans 
  • Accomplished Philippine Registry of Cultural Property (PRECUP) Form 1

B. Both the as-built or as-found plan and proposed development plans should contain these drawings with complete details according to the scope or program of work of the project:

  1. Architectural:
    • Perspective drawing/s;
    • Site Development Plan
    • Floor plans;
    • Elevations;
    • Sections;
    • Blow-up details (if applicable)
  2. Engineering plans (if available):
    • Structural;
    •  Electrical;
    • Mechanical; and
    • Plumbing.

Please note that incomplete submittals would not be processed. Further, additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis according to the heritage value of the subject cultural property and the nature of the development. 

After receipt of complete documents, it would be endorsed to the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) and/or the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), for dual declaration or overlapping jurisdiction, for their review, evaluation, and further comments/ recommendations 

Once cleared by the NMP and/or NHCP, a letter of no objection would be released

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR NCCA’S POSITION FOR REMOVAL OF PRESUMPTION FILED BEFORE THE NHCP

In compliance with existing guidelines of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) for Petitions for Removal of Presumption as Important Cultural Property for structure fifty years of age or more, in which an NCCA position is required to check if the subject property does possess any cultural heritage value of national significance, the following requirements is set forth:

For the purpose of assessment and evaluation of this Commission, the following documents must be submitted: 

  • Request letter addressed to the NCCA Executive Director indicating the background of the property and the reason for the filing of the petition; 
  • Authorization letter with supporting identification or special power of attorney in cases of representation (if applicable); 
  • Accomplished Philippine Registry of Cultural Property (PRECUP) Form 1 with set of updated exterior a photo documentation of the property and its setting; and
  • Copy furnished complete set of documents as required by NHCP’ petition guidelines. 

Please note that incomplete submittals will not be processed. Further, additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis according to the heritage value of the subject cultural property. 

A thorough review and evaluation of the property would be made based on the pertinent documents provided and surface research to be done. Further, an in situ inspection can be conducted if the information provided is insufficient; that would be shouldered by the requester or petitioner. 

Upon completion of the assessment, the following are the possible outcomes:

  • NCCA shall release a position that the subject property does not possess, in any form, cultural heritage value of national significance; or
  • NCCA initially finds cultural heritage values of local and/or national significance
    subject to further study in the future.

EXPORT PERMIT

An applicant, whether the owner, artist or their duly authorized agent or representative, must submit the following documents to NCCA at least sixty (60) days before the intended export from the Philippines.

    1. Letter of Intent addressed to the Executive Director, Mr. Eric B. Zerrudo, PhD;
    2. Accomplished Application Form for Export Permit; 
    3. Certified copy of agreement between the exporting and receiving parties;
    4. One of the following:
      – Photocopy/ies of sales invoices, the numbers of which are in the authorized statement for printing invoices that are approved by the BIR and which were submitted to the NCCA or the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) by the dealers/exporters of cultural properties duly licensed by the NMP or NCCA; or Notarized Affidavit of Ownership of the items to be exported stating how these items were acquired in the absence of sales invoices;-
      – Notarized Affidavit of Ownership or Certificate of Authenticity if the applicant is the artist;
    5. If the applicant is acting as an agent or representative for the artist or owner of the object, the agent must provide a Notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA) explicitly stating that the artist or owner is allowing him to process the application;
    6. Certificate of Registration of the cultural properties to be exported previously issued by the National Museum of the Philippines or by NCCA;
    7. NCCA Board Resolution granting the petition to lift the presumption of Important Cultural Property, if the items for permanent export are works of National Artists and/or Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA);\
    8. For reproductions of works of National Artists, an affidavit stating the fact that it is a reproduction;
    9. Colored photograph of each item to be exported or a digital picture through compact disc and hard copy;
    10.  A copy of the passport if the applicant is a foreign national.

Other documents may be required or waived by NCCA depending on the circumstances surrounding each application. You may access the procedure and requirements/templates through the link provided below:

EXPORT APPLICATION

For submissions of requirements and inquiries about export permits, please get in touch with the Permits and Licensing Section at permits@ncca.gov.ph.

Read: Guidelines Governing the Export of Cultural Properties from the Philippines

 

For questions or concerns, you may contact us through the following:

CULTURAL PROPERTIES REGULATION DIVISION
Sangay sa  Pamamalakad ng mga Ari-ariang Kultural
1st Floor, West Wing, Manila Metropolitan Theater
Padre Burgos Avenue corner Arroceros Street
Tel. Nos. (02) 8248 3068
Email: cprd@ncca.gov.ph

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