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RESTORATION PROJECTS IN THE

One of the on-going projects of the newly formed Restoration Division of the National Museum is the restoration and conservation of or Old Walled City of , a project that is receiving special attention by the First Lady Mrs. . In an effort to protect and conserve a part of the Filipino cultural heritage two important laws were passed within the past six years declaring old buildings, shrines, landmarks, historical sites and other works of arts as cultural properties and earmarked for protection and conservation. Towards this end a work programme was formulated with ihe following objec- tives : 1. To undertake researches, compile and collate information on immov- able cultural properties in the country. 2. To complete a graphic and photo- graphic record of immovable cul- tural properties. 3. To present evaluation reports on important immovable cultural pro- perties to serve as a basis for the restoration of immovable cultural LEGEND : MAP OF INTRAMUROS declaration of those outstanding properties. SHOWING SITES OF RESTORATION properties as "National Cultural 7. To organize or participate in con- EFFORTS Treasures" or "Important Cultural ferences, seminars and symposia 1. Puerto Isabel Properties." on the preservation, protection and 2. de San Gabriel 4. To exercise supervision and control restoration of immovable cultural 3. Ravelin del Parian over all demolitions, renovations, properties. 4. Bastion de San Andres alterations, preservation and res- 8. To study the latest techniques in 5. Bastion de San Diego toration work or declared im- the field of preservation, protection 6. Ravelin de San Pedro movable cultural properties in the and restoration of cultural pro- 7. Bastion de Sta. Lucia. country. perties. 7A. Puerto de Santa Lucia 5. To prepare restoration and/or Following on these objectives the 8. Ravelin de San Francisco preservation project studies and National Museum has already under- 9. development plans of sites, struc- taken the following projects : 10. tures and landmarks designated a. Restoration of Fort Pilar in Zam- 11. Plaza Sampalukan as "National Cultural Treasures" or boanga City. 12. Plaza deSto. Tomas "Important Cultural Properties." b. Vigan Town Complex Restoration 6. To extend technical assistance and Project in Ilocos Sur. coordinate with other institutions c. Spanish Churches in the Philip- and agencies in aspects dealing with pines. the preservation, protection and d. Cultural Land marks in 34