An Act Amending Republic Act No. 10066, Otherwise Known as the 'national Cultural Heritage Act of 2009,' and Repealing Presidential Decree No. 1726-A, Providing Guidelines on Treasure Hunting
The bill removes the existing treasure‑hunting permit system, makes all cultural items found in archaeological sites state property, requires any excavation to be supervised by a certified archaeologist, and gives the National Museum authority to issue permits, set rules, and stop work when a site is discovered. It also orders the Commission to rewrite the implementing rules within six months, to provide incentives for reporting sites, and to include heritage concerns in all infrastructure impact assessments.
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SBN-1878 · Sources: BatasWatch
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