Opera artis: Circular Letter on the care of the Church's historical and artistic heritage issued April 11, 1971 by the Sacred Congregation of Clergy NCCA–CBCP Agreement on the Cultural Heritage of the Catholic Church in the Philippines Agreement between the Holy See and the Republic of the Philippines on the Cultural Heritage of the Catholic Church Entered into full force on 29 May 2008, following the exchange of the instruments of ratification between the Holy See and the R

Republic Act No. 4846 – Cultural Properties Preservation and Protection Act Presidential Decree No. 105, s. 1973 – Declaring National Shrines as Sacred (Hallowed) Places and Prohibiting Desecration Thereof Presidential Decree No. 266, s. 1973 – Declaring National Cultural Treasures, National Shrines, Monuments and/or Landmarks Presidential Decree No. 374, s. 1974 – Amending Certain Sections of RA No. 4846 Presidential Decree No. 375, s. 1974 Presidential Decree No. 756, s. 19

Protecting cultural heritage is a collective responsibility which is why its essence is also entrenched in our national laws. The following show how the State includes culture and heritage in legislation: Republic Act No. 7160 – Local Government Code "Section 16. General Welfare. - Every local government unit shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective

There are various national laws that enable Filipinos to protect cultural heritage. It is primarily ingrained in the 1987 Philippine Constitution which states the following: Article II "Section 17. The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development." Article XIV "Section 14. The State shall foster the preservation, enr