PROMOTING AND

PRESERVING
HISTORICAL AND
CULTURAL HERITAGE

BY: GROUP 1V
 CONTENTS
◦ Protection and Conservation of the National Cultural Heritage
◦ Local History Oral History
◦ Promotion and Preservation of Philippine Museums
◦ Promoting and Preserving Archives
◦ Historical Landmarks
◦ Sites
◦ UNESCO World Heritage Sites
◦ Promoting and Preserving Traditional Cultural Performances
◦ Promoting and Preserving Indigenous Cultural Practices
◦ Promoting and Preserving Your Culture
PROTECTION AND
CONSERVATION OF
THE NATIONAL
CULTURAL
HERITAGE
 Protection and Conservation of the
FORMED AGENCY TO PROTECT CULTURAL
National Cultural Heritage
HERITAGE
It is an Act Providing for the Protection and
Conservation of the National Cultural Heritage,
Strengthening the National Commission for
Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and its affiliated
cultural agencies, and for other purposes. It was
passed in response to the 2000 demolition of the
Manila Jai Alai Building. This law aims to protect,
preserve, conserve and promote the nation's
cultural heritage, its property and histories, and
the ethnicity of local communities. It also aims to
establish and strengthen cultural institutions and
protect cultural workers and ensure their
professional development and well-being.
Protection and Conservation
The National Heritage

It is important to preserve our cultural heritage,

because it keeps our integrity as a people.
Culture and heritage shapes human society . It
is important to protect our heritage as it adds
character and distinctiveness to the place,
region or community and hence provides a
sense of identity.
LOCAL HISTORY
ORAL HISTORY
LOCAL HISTORY

• written history focusing on a particular IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING LOCAL

town, district, or other limited area. HISTORY
• Study of history in a geographically local •Provides the student with increased interest in
context and it often concentrates on the the larger subject of history.
local community. It incorporates cultural and •Gives the student a better sense of realism.
social aspects of history. •It encourages preservation.
• An important aspect of local history is the •All history is local
publication and cataloguing of documents •Helps to understand Ancestors in Context.
preserved in local or national records which •Helps shape Who You Are.
relate to particular areas.
ORAL HISTORY

• Consists of spoken memories, stories, and songs, and the study of these, as a way of
communicating and discovering information about the past.
• It is the collection and study of historical information about individuals, families, important
events, or everyday life using audiotapes, videotapes, or transcriptions of planned
interviews.
• This method of interviewing is used to preserve the voices, memories and perspectives of
people in history.
The critical importance of local history in the understanding and the writing of a truly national history
cannot just be ignored. The rationale behind the need to come up with local history is the realization of the
unrepresentative and limited nature of Philippine history.
 PROMOTION
AND
PRESERVATION
OF PHILIPPINE
MUSEUMS
 Preserving and Promoting our Philippine
Museum

Preserving Philippine Museum is a major

responsibility of ruling authority because it
shows the past history of the society as well
The “mouseion” of the Greeks laid the as nation. The Government should encourage
fundamental concept for a “museum” as a upcoming generation to attract various art
place for education and enjoyment since its forms by giving them physical, mental as well
first creation in their society long time ago. as financial support. It is important to
Throughout the centuries, the museum concept preserve artifacts from historical events so
transformed in purpose and practice according we can remember, learn about and honor
to different societal context. those who were involved.
Responsible for Preserving and Promoting
The Philippine Museum

These are the agencies who are responsible in

promoting and preserving our Philippine Museum.
These agencies exist and function for the benefit of
the country and Filipino Citizens.

The agencies are all connected and share a common

main purpose which is to preserve and promote
Philippine culture, museum and arts and ensure a
nationwide participation in the part of Filipino citizens
 PROMOTING AND PRESERVING
ARCHIVES

Archives are the documentary by-product of

human activity retained for their long-term
value. They are contemporary records created
by individuals and organizations as they go
about their business and therefore provide a
direct window on past events. They can come
in a wide range of formats including written,
photographic, moving image, sound, digital and
analogue. Archives are held by public and
private institutions and individuals around the
world.
 THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE
PHILIPPINES
Importance of Promoting and Preserving
Archives

• The task of guaranteeing that documents • Preservation and conversion in archives

and records are preserved and particularly preserves and conserve
accessible to the public. record, national heritage, manuscripts,
microfilm and many more that relate to
• Its main responsibility is to preserve the the archive. Besides that, by preserve
primary sources of information on and conserve, the archive materials will
Philippine history, the basic components stay longer and to make as a reference
of cultural heritage and collective in future.
memory. • As a source of national history the
archives can become a powerful
These documentary sources are the influence in fostering a people's
embodiment of community identities as understanding of itself and in creating a
well as testaments to shared national sense of national identity.
experiences.
NATURAL LANDMARKS
AND
SITES
IN THE
PHILIPPINES
 HISTORICAL LANDMARKS

HISTORICAL LANDMARKS
Taking its name from Philip II, King of Spain during the Spanish colonisation of the area during the 16th
century, the Philippines became an independent state in the early 1900s. Following 333 years of Spanish rule,
the Spanish influences on their culture left a unique legacy, from ancient buildings to words used to describe
certain areas to historic landmarks in the Philippines.

The Philippines is an island country consisting of around 7000 islands. The landscapes are beautiful and
dangerous, with some of the most active volcanoes in the world on its islands. Filled with a vast and varying
history, and beautiful hidden treasure natural landmarks, the Philippines is an incredible country to explore.
Here are 20 Philippines landmarks you must visit when exploring this amazing country.
CHOCOLATE HILLS

The Chocolate Hills in Bohol Province number at

least 1260 almost symmetrical hills. Their name
derives from their appearance following dry spells,
where the green grass turns brown. The hills, of
which there are believed to be as many as 1776, are
spread across an area of roughly 50 square
kilometres. The hills vary in height and size, but their
rounded dome peaks make them appear from a
distance identical.
BANAUE RICE TERRACES

On the island of Luzon, the Banaue Rice Terraces

are in the Cordilleras area. The fields have been
of great importance to the Ifuago (wet-rice
growers) since around the 1st century when they
began to build the terraces.The terraces resemble
steps which have been carved into the side of the
mountains. The steps form part of an elaborate
irrigation system, allowing the rice to grow in
precisely the right environment. The terraces
themselves cover approximately 4000 square
miles of land and make for a spectacular
landscape to visit.
MAYON VOLCANO

Mayon Volcano, or Mount Mayon, is in the province of

Albay in Bicol Region of the island of Luzon. The
volcano is famous for its perfect cone top and almost
symmetrical shape and is still active, last erupting in 2019.
Mayon is one of the most active volcanoes in the
Philippines and is feared by locals for its destructive
powers.
PUERTO PRINCESA’S SUBTERRANEAN RIVER

Within the Puerto Princesa park lies a hidden river,

which flows underground and much of the park’s
landscape sits on a limestone bed. The river runs through
the limestone and directly into the sea, making parts of
this subterranean river tidal. Due to its location, the river
and surrounding parkland are part of a diverse ecosystem
which encompasses both the mountains and the sea,
giving it some of the most important forestry systems in
Asia. Boat tours take tourists through the subterranean
river where they can see underground waterfalls and
crystal-lined caves.
TAAL LAKE AND VOLCANO

Taal Lake and Volcano is in the province of Batangas.

The Taal Volcano is the second most active volcano in the
Philippines, after Mayon, and has recorded 34 historical
eruptions. Taal Lake is freshwater and was formed from a
volcanic eruption between 500,000 and 100,000 years
ago. The lake is the third-largest lake in the country, and
its waters can range from deep blues to greens, making it
a spectacular sight to see. As the volcano sits in the
middle of the lake, part of the lake covers the Taal
Caldera, filling it with water.
TINUY-AN FALLS

A hidden treasure of the Philippines, Tinuy-an Falls cascades

over three levels from heights of 55 meters. The falls are
popular with swimmers, who take advantage of the cool waters
on particularly humid days. Rafts are available to take tourists
closer to the falls. The name Tinuy-an translates to ‘intentional
act’ in the local dialect and is linked to folklore.
Shipwreck Diving, Coron

The sunken ships to explore on Sangat Island in

Coron are some of the best diving sites in the world.
The wrecks are at varied depths that are suitable for
both deep water scuba divers and shallow water
snorkeling.

White Beach, Boracay

This is the most populous beach on the

island but where you will find ample
opportunities for boating and other water
sports. It's also one of the
most beautiful beaches in Asia.
SOME OF THE NATURAL LANDMARKS IN THE PHILIPPINES ARE THE FF.

• TUBBATAHA REEFS …
• LEYTE LANDING MONUMENT …
• FORT SAN PEDRO …
• BASILICA DEL SANTO NINO …
• AGUINALDO SHRINE …
• CORREGIDOR ISLAND …
• FORT SANTIAGO …
• SAN JUAN DEL MONTE BRIDGE …
• RIZAL MONUMENTS …
• BINONDO …
• MALACANAN PALACE …
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES
 Some of the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE IN
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES THE PHILIPPINES …

World Heritage is the designation for places

on Earth that are of outstanding universal
value to humanity and as such, have been
inscribed on the World Heritage List to be
protected for future generations to appreciate
and enjoy. The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras is an
Its purpose is to protect and preserve such outstanding example of an evolved, living cultural
sites through the Convention Concerning the landscape that can be traced as far back as two
millennia ago in the pre-colonial Philippines.
Protection of the World Cultural and Natural
Heritage.
Vigan is an island, which used to be detached from It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very
the mainland by three rivers - the great Abra River, high density of marine species; the North Islet
the Mestizo River and the Govantes River. serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles.
 Importance of World
Heritage Site

A World Heritage Site is a cultural or

natural landmark that has been
recognized by the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO). They are
deemed worthy of preservation due to
The Miagao Church also known as the Santo Tomás
their universal value to humanity, in
de Villanueva Parish Church is a Roman Catholic
church located in Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines. the present and for future generations.
 PROMOTING
AND
PRESERVING
TRADITIONAL
CULTURAL
PERFORMANC
 PROMOTING AND PRESERVING
TRADITIONAL CULTURAL
PERFORMANCES

The term cultural performance refers to discrete

events, or cultural performances that can be observed
and understood in any cultural structure. These events
include, for example, traditional theater and dance,
concerts, recitations, religious festivals, weddings,
and funerals, all of which possess certain
characteristics: limited time span, a beginning and an
end, a set of performers, an audience, a place and
occasion, and an organized program of activity.
PROMOTING AND PRESERVING OUR
TRADITIONAL CULTURAL
PERFORMANCES

Cultural events play an important role in the

development of an individual’s emotional,
cognitive and social development; despite
the individual peculiarities and differences
of the participants, cultural events
strengthen the unity of the group members.
They develop the skills of cooperation and
dialogue.
PROMOTING
AND
PRESERVING
INDIGENOUS
CULTURAL
PROMOTING AND PRESERVING
INDIGENOUS CULTURAL PRACTICES

Indigenous Peoples help protect our

environment, fight climate change, and
build resilience to natural disasters, yet
their rights aren't always protected. While
Indigenous Peoples own, occupy, or use a
quarter of the world's surface area, they
safeguard 80% of the world's remaining
biodiversity.
PRESERVING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE…

Indigenous knowledge can help to meet the

broader objectives of society, for instance
conserving the environment, developing
sustainable agriculture and ensuring food
security, while its protection encourages the
maintenance of traditional practices and
lifestyles. The UNESCO declares that there are
two approaches to preserve cultural heritage: one
is to record it in tangible form and conserve it
in an archive; the other is to preserve it in a
living form by ensuring its transmission to the
next generations. The establishment of SLT is in
response to the second approach.
IMPORTANCE OF INDIGENOUS CULTURE…

It is the basis of traditions, customs, protocols, values,

spirituality, ceremonies, language, ways of knowing and
being, and connections to the land and the life-
sustaining resources of the land. Culture permeates all
aspects of life and is essential to the overall well-
being of Indigenous communities and individuals.
PROMOTING
AND
PRESERVING
YOUR
CULTURE
 PROMOTING AND PRESERVING
YOUR CULTURE Significance of Preserving the Culture
in a Community

Culture and its heritage reflect and shape

values, beliefs, and aspirations, thereby
defining a people's national identity. It is
important to preserve our cultural heritage,
because it keeps our integrity as a people.
Cultural heritage keeps us connected with our In conclusion, cultural preservation is vital. It
traditions, customs, religion, beliefs and preserves a sense of unity and belonging among
community identities. It is also what gives each people of a specific community. So, the
community and the country on the whole, its forefathers passed much cultural heritage to the
individual identity. Cultural heritage is also new generation. Cultural preservation's future is
something that gives the people a sense of at risk.
unity and helps them understand their origins.
The following culture practices are to be
retain because they unite us together and
promote morals.
1.Respect to elders.

2. Respect for handwork.

3. High moral values.

4. Good eating habit.

5. Marriage practices.

6. Festivals.

7. Good child upbringing.

8. Traditional hairstyle
GROUP MEMBERS:
JEAN PARAISO
JRSSEL MONTECILLO
JOHNSY MURILLO
MARLENE L. NATINGA
RELYN MONTECILLO
RIAL MAE OSTRIA
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