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implementing the provisions of the UNESCO Convention for
the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, with
particular attention to Articles 11 to 15 of the said Convention.
SEC. 20. Immovable National Cultural Treasures. Immovable national cultural treasures shall not be relocated,
rebuilt, defaced or otherwise changed in a manner, which
would destroy the property's dignity and authenticity, except
to save such property from destruction due to natural causes.
The site referred to in thIS provision may only be moved
after securing a permit from the Commission or the
appropriate cultural agency.
SEC. 21. Indigenous Properties. - The appropriate
cultural agency, in consultation with the National Commission
on Indigenous Peoples, shall establish a program and
promulgate regulations to assist indigenous people in preserving
tl;-eir particular cultural and historical properties.
SEC. 22. Renaming of Historical Streets, Buildings
Designated as Cultural Treasure or Important Cultural
Property. - The names of historical streets, parks, buildings,
shrines, landmarks, monuments and sites designated as
national cultural treasures or important cultural property shall
not be allowed to be renamed by a local or national
legislation, unless approved by the National Historical
Institute, and only after due hearing on the matter.
Furthermore, for changes of names done to historical streets,
parks, buildings, shrines, landmarks, monuments, and sites
prior to the effectivity of this Act, the National Historical
Institute may direct the local government units to restore their
original names, also after due hearing.
ARTICLE VI
REGULATING THE EXPORT, TRANSIT, IMPORT
AND REPATRIATION OF CULTURAL PROPERTY
SEC. 23. Export of Cultural Property. - Whoever desires
to export cultural property registered in the Philippine Registry
of Cultural Property shall adhere to the following requirements: