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National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 10066), Philippines
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Year of Version
2010
Dates
Adopted:
March 26, 2010
Type of Text
IP-related Laws
Subject Matter
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws,
Traditional Cultural Expressions,
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Notes
The purpose of the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 in the Philippines is to preserve Philippine cultural heritage.
The Act defines six categories of cultural properties: national cultural treasures, important cultural property, world heritage sites, national historical shrine, national historical monument, and national historical landmark. For specific provisions relating to intangible cultural heritage such as practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, and skills, see Sections 3(x) & 19.
Date of entry into force: See Section 54 for further details.
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