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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
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