MALACAÑANG
M a n i l aPRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 105 January 24, 1973
DECLARING NATIONAL SHRINES AS SACRED (HALLOWED) PLACES AND PROHIBITING DESECRATION THEREOF
WHEREAS, the Government of the Republic of the Philippines has declared certain places in the country as National Shrines because they were the sites of the birth, exile, imprisonment, detention or death of great and eminent leaders of the nation.
WHEREAS, among these National Shrines are the birthplace of Dr. Jose Rizal in Calamba, Laguna, Talisay, Dapitan City, where the hero was exiled for four years, Fort Santiago, Manila, where he was imprisoned in 1896 prior to his execution; Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas where Apolinario Mabini was born, Pandacan, Manila, where Mabini's house in which he died, is located, and Aguinaldo Mansion in Kawit, Cavite, where General Emilio Aguinaldo, first President of the Philippines, was born, and where Philippine Independence was solemnly proclaimed on June 12, 1898, Batan, Aklan, where the "Code of Kalantiyaw" was promulgated in 1433, etc.
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Government to...
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Declaring National Shrines As Sacred (Hallowed) Places And Prohibiting Desecration Thereof
Presidential Decree No. 105
Summary of Presidential Decree No. 105
Declaration of National Shrines as Sacred (Hallowed) Places
- The government has declared certain places in the country as National Shrines because they were the sites of birth, exile, imprisonment, detention, or death of great and eminent leaders of the nation. (Whereas clause)
- These National Shrines include the birthplace of Dr. Jose Rizal in Calamba, Laguna; Talisay, Dapitan City, where Rizal was exiled for four years; Fort Santiago, Manila, where Rizal was imprisoned in 1896 prior to his execution; Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas, where Apolinario Mabini was born; Pandacan, Manila, where Mabini's house in which he died is located; Aguinaldo Mansion in Kawit, Cavite, where General Emilio Aguinaldo, first President of the Philippines, was born, and where Philippine Independence was solemnly proclaimed on June 12, 1898; Batan, Aklan, where the "Code of Kalantiyaw" was promulgated in 1433, etc. (Whereas clause)
- It is the policy of the government to hold and keep said National Shrines as sacred and hallowed places. (Whereas clause)
Prohibition of Desecration of National Shrines
- National Shrines and others which may be proclaimed in the future as National Shrines are declared as hallowed places. (Section 1)
- Desecration of National Shrines in the form of disturbing their peace and serenity by digging, excavating, defacing, causing unnecessary noise, and committing unbecoming acts within the premises of said National Shrines is strictly prohibited. (Section 1)
Penalties for Violation
- Any person who shall violate this Decree shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten (10) years or a fine not less than ten thousand pesos (P10,000), or both fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court or tribunal concerned. (Section 2)
Effectivity
- This Decree is hereby made part of the law of the land and shall take effect immediately. (Section 3)
Declaration of National Shrines as Sacred (Hallowed) Places
- The government has declared certain places in the country as National Shrines because they were the sites of birth, exile, imprisonment, detention, or death of great and eminent leaders of the nation. (Whereas clause)
- These National Shrines include the birthplace of Dr. Jose Rizal in Calamba, Laguna; Talisay, Dapitan City, where Rizal was exiled for four years; Fort Santiago, Manila, where Rizal was imprisoned in 1896 prior to his execution; Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas, where Apolinario Mabini was born; Pandacan, Manila, where Mabini's house in which he died is located; Aguinaldo Mansion in Kawit, Cavite, where General Emilio Aguinaldo, first President of the Philippines, was born, and where Philippine Independence was solemnly proclaimed on June 12, 1898; Batan, Aklan, where the "Code of Kalantiyaw" was promulgated in 1433, etc. (Whereas clause)
- It is the policy of the government to hold and keep said National Shrines as sacred and hallowed places. (Whereas clause)
Prohibition of Desecration of National Shrines
- National Shrines and others which may be proclaimed in the future as National Shrines are declared as hallowed places. (Section 1)
- Desecration of National Shrines in the form of disturbing their peace and serenity by digging, excavating, defacing, causing unnecessary noise, and committing unbecoming acts within the premises of said National Shrines is strictly prohibited. (Section 1)
Penalties for Violation
- Any person who shall violate this Decree shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten (10) years or a fine not less than ten thousand pesos (P10,000), or both fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court or tribunal concerned. (Section 2)
Effectivity
- This Decree is hereby made part of the law of the land and shall take effect immediately. (Section 3)