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(P) "Dealers" shall refer to natural or juridical persons
who acquire cultural property for the purpose of engaging in
the acquisition and dIsposition of the same.
(q) "Heritage zone" shall refer to historical,
anthropological, archaeological, artistic geographical areas and
settings that are culturally significant to the country, as
declared by the National Museum andlor the National
Historical Institute.
(r) "History" shall refer to a written record of past
events relating to Philippine history.
(s) "Historical landmarks" shall refer to sites or
structures that are associated with events or achievements
significant to Philippine history as declared by the National
Historical Institute.
(t) "Historical monuments" shall refer to structures that
!wnor illustrious persons or commemorate events of historical
v"alue as declared by the National Historical Institute.
(u) "Historical shrines" shall refer to historical sites or
structures hallowed and revered for their history or association
as declared by the National Historical Institute.
(v) "Historical street name" shall refer to a street name
which has been in existence for at least fifty (50) years and
over time has been considered h,storic.
(w) '1mportant cultural property" shall refer to a cultural
property having exceptional cultural, artistic and historical
significance to the Philippines, as shall be determined by the
National Museum andlor National Historical Institute.
(x) "Intangible cultural heritage" shall refer to the
practices, representations, expressions, knowledge and skills,
as well as the instruments, objects and artifacts associated
therewith, that communities, groups and individuals recognize
as part of their cultural heritage, such as: (1) oral traditions,
languages and expressions; (2) performing arts; (3) social
practices, rituals and festive events; (4) knowledge and
practices concerning nature and the universe; and (5)
traditional craftsmanship.