National

Historical
Commission of the
Philippines

22 February 2024

REGIONAL DIRECTOR JOVEL G. MENDOZA

Department of Public Works and Highways Region IV-A
Canlunbang Interchange, Brgy. Mapayapa,
Calamba City, Laguna 4028
Email: [email protected]

ATTENTION: ENGR. ROSARtO C. NACA

□strict Engineer, Quezon 2™' Dstrict Engineering Office
naca.del [email protected]

Dear Director Mendoza,

It has come to our attention that the Lavares-Labios Ancestral House in Brgy.
Kalumpang, Tayabas will l)e affected by the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) road widening project and the South Luzon Expressway Toll Road (SLEX-TR4)
Project.

Please be advised that pursuant to Article 111 Section 5 of the National Cultural Heritage
Act of 2009 (R.A. 10066)—as amended by RA 11961—all structures dating at least 50 years
old, including the Lavares-Labios Ancestral House, are considered Important Cultural
Properties. Hence, these must be protected from any modification or demolition. To further
strengthen the implementation of the said law, the DPWH itself—through the attached NBCDO
Memorandum Circular No. 2 Series of 2018 and Department Order No. 12 Series of 2019—
strictly directed all building officials and city/municipal engineers to consult and coordinate with
appropriate cultural agencies (i.e., NHCP) prior to the implementation of any proposed
developments and demolition that might affect the integrity of historical and cultural sites.

The NHCP is enjoining the DPWH Quezon 2"^ District Engineering Office to preserve
and spare the said hertege structures from the road widening project. Furthermore, we also
request your office to submit the proposed development plans for discussion and evaluation.
Attached herewith is a copy of the service requiremerrts for the Proposed Development Work
Affecting Historic Sites and Structures for your perusal.

For strict compliance. Thank you.

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N.H.C.P, Building, T.M. Kalaw St., (02) 5335-1200

Ermita, Manila, The Philippines, UKAS [email protected]
P.O. Box 3374
nhcp.gov.ph
Cf. NCCA EXEC. DIR. OSCAR CASAYSAY MAYOR MARIA LOURDES REYOSO-
633 General Luna St Intramuros, Manila City PONTIOSO
[email protected]. [email protected] City Government of Tayabas, Quezon
[email protected] [email protected]

ENGR. CHRISTIAN T. TAMANO MR. JUNNIE RYAN P. MARCELO

Tayabas City Engineering Office OST Tayatjas Heritage Group Incorporated
[email protected] [email protected]

SMC SLEX INC.,

San Miguel Properties Centre
[email protected]
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Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila

03 DEC 2018

NBCDO MEMORANDUM ) SUBJECT: INCORPORATION OF

) CONSERVATION OF
3 ) BUILT HERITAGE INTO
CIRCULAR NO. ) THE BUILDING PERMIT
Series of /f PROCESS

TO : ALL BUILDING OFFICIALS

CITY/MUNICIPAL ENGINEERS

In order to carry out the intent of NBCDO Memorandum Circular No. 02, Series of 2018 dated
April 13, 2018, for the strict preservation and conservation of Filipino built heritage pursuant to
the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 (R.A. 10066) through coordination with the National
Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and its attached cultural agencies, there is a need
to mainstream the same into the building permit process, considering that Section 301 (1) of the
Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the National Building Code of the
Philippines (PD 1096) provides that a building permit is mandatory for any construction,
alteration, repair, conversion, use, occupancy, movement, demolition and addition of
building/structure or any portion thereof, any of which could affect built heritage.

For this purpose, the NCCA and its attached cultural agencies shall be included in the list of
various offices/authorities exercising and enforcing regulatory functions affecting
buildings/structures, where written clearance for certain building project that could affect built
heritage shall be obtained as part of the documentary requirements in building permit application.
The following additional Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) are hereby promulgated and
issued to read henceforth as follows:

RULE III - PERMITS AND INSPECTION

SECTION 302. Application for Permits

X X X X

12. Clearances from Other Agencies

X X X X

c. Clearance for Built Heritage

Built heritage shall refer to architectural and engineering structures such as, but not
limited to, bridges; government buildings; houses of ancestry; traditional dwellings;
quartels; train stations; lighthouses; small ports; educational, technological and
industrial complexes; and their settings and landscapes with notable historical and
cultural significance.
 WBCDO Memotawiuin Qroirfar No. A3 . Series 2018
RE: InoorporiAkHi of Gonservatton cf Buift HaHage into the BuMbtg Pehnit Process
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Qearance fnxn the appropriate oiltural ^rKy ^tl be pre-requ'^te to all applicatioi^
for tMjlldlr^ peinlt involving the ftrikiwing built hoftage:

i. From the Natkmal Muslim, for any structure declared as National Cultural Treasure
or ImpcHtant Cultural Prqierty;

11. From the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHOO, for any structure
declared 3s National Historical Landmark, National Shrine, National Monument; or
Heritage Hoii^; datir^ at least fifty (50) years; and bearir^ a marker installed by
the NHCP m- its predecessors, the National Historical Institute; and

Hi. Frcmi the National Commission for QjHture and the Arts (NCX^V), fcH* any structure
denned by a Natkmal Artist Architecture or aeated by a National Artist for
Sculpture, and inscribed in the World Heritage List

Fbr further guictence on the identification and classifications of built heritage, the
concerned Biaiding C^cial shali ref^ to the Local Regi^ Cultural Pr(^)erty
establi^ied by the concerned Local Culture and Arts Council or the Philifipne Registry
of Cultural Property erf the NCCA (http://ncca.gov.ph/phili|HMne-registry-cultural-
property-precup).

The penal pro\^ons of PD1096, RA. 1(M)66, and other aii^icable laws shall afH>iy-

These addilfonal rules arKi regulatiorK diall take effect frfteoi (15) days after its putdication once
a w^k for three consecutiveweeks in a noM^per of gen^l circulation.

FOr strict and immediate compiiance.

MARKA.V1LLAR
Secretary

23.1.3 MOXyJMVJVD

Departtnent of Public Works and Highways

Offioe of the Secretary

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
CENTRAL OFFICE
Manila

FEB 1 5 2019
DEPARTMENT ORDER ) SUBJECT: STRICT PRESERVATION AND
) CONSERVATION OF

No.
12
~~ )
) NATIONAL
HERITAGE
CULTURAL

Series of 2019 ^ px tr.

In view of the mandate and policy of the State provided under Sections 15 and 16 of the
1987 Constitution to conserve, develop, promote, and popularize the nation's historical and
cultural heritage and resources, all Regional Offices, District Engineering Offices, Project
Engineers, and Offices of the Building Officials are hereby required to:

1. Consult and coordinate with the National Commission for Culture and Arts
(NCCA) in conducting feasibility studies for the design. Improvement or
Implementation of the Infrastructure projects that may affect any Cultural
Property as defined and enumerated under Republic Act No. 10066,
otherwise known as National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations; and

2. Comply with the directive under Section 32 of R.A. No. 10066 to consult,
coordinate, and work closely with the NCCA and National Cultural Agencies
(NCA) regarding any construction, renovation, retrofitting or demolition
activities that may affect the Integrity of historical and cultural sites under
Its jurisdiction.

For this purpose, all Building Officials, Project Engineers, and Implementing Offices are
directed to consult and coordinate with the NCAA and other NCAs, priOr et any
issuance of permits/certificates for any proposed construction, renovation, re^fitting
or demolition activities that may affect the integrity of historical and cultural sites or any
adjoining historical or cultural sites.

Appropriate sanctions will be taken against those who fall to comply with this directive.

For strict and immediate compliance.

MARK A. VILLAR
Secretary Departmerrt of Public Works and Highways
Office of the Secretary

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