HB 2161

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 21, 2025

An Act Strengthening the Conservation and Protection of Philippine Cultural Heritage Through Cultural Mapping and an Enhanced Cultural Heritage Education Program, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 10066, Otherwise Known as the “national Cultural Heritage Act of 2009”

In plain language

The proposal would require every local government to map and record its cultural sites, put the information in a national database, and add heritage lessons to school curricula.

Culture, Arts and HeritageEducationLocal Government

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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HB02161 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch