By Gabriela Baron
The National Museum of the Philippines declared Malate Church as an important cultural property in the country, the city government of Manila announced over the weekend.
This is is accordance with the Presidential Decree No. 374 and the Republic Act. No. 10066 or the National Cultural Heritage Act.
The Our Lady of Remedies Parish, a 435-year old Mexican-Baroque styled church in Malate, Manila, was considered a qualifier under the category of Spanish colonial era church.
Important cultural properties may receive subsidies and other supporting measures from the government for its preservation and conservation.
These establishments are defined as cultural properties possessing “exceptional cultural, artistic, and/or historical significance.”
It is the second level of protection after the classification of National Cultural Treasures.
These properties may be declared by the National Commission for Culture and Arts, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, and the National Museum of the Philippines.
