National Historical Commission of the Philippines

Officer 08:55 AM, Sep 07, 2023

September 7, 2023

Dear Citizen,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Sep 01, 2023 12:20:55 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Any Special Provision Applied to the University of Santo Tomas Main Building.

Response to Request

Since the University of Santo Tomas is a privately owned institution, we regret to inform you that we do not have a copy of the documents regarding the preservation and restoration of the UST Main Building. However, you may directly coordinate with the UST Administration to acquire this information. To aid you with your research, we have provided you with the following details:

NHCP Guidelines Regarding Restoration and Preservation of Historic Sites and Structures:
All NHCP guidelines pertaining to the restoration and preservation of historic sites and structures, including those that may be relevant to our institution, are readily available for download on the official NHCP website. You can access these guidelines by visiting the following link: https://nhcp.gov.ph/downloadables/

Declaration of the University of Santo Tomas as a National Historical Landmark:
Information regarding the University of Santo Tomas' declaration as a National Historical Landmark can be found on the NHCP Historic Sites Blogspot. You can access this information by visiting the following link: https://nhcphistoricsites.blogspot.com/2013/02/university-of-santo-tomas.html

Additional Resources for NHCP Holdings:
If you require further information or wish to explore NHCP holdings related to our institution or other heritage sites, We recommend utilizing the National Memory Project website. This platform allows users to search for and access a wide range of resources, documents, and records related to the Philippines' historical and cultural heritage. You can access the National Memory Project website at the following link: https://memory.nhcp.gov.ph/

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to conduct an internal review of the response by writing to Ms. Carminda R. Arevalo through the e-mail address records@nhcp.gov.ph. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response and should be made within 15 calendar days of receiving this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,

ROSCELLE C. CRUZ, RL, MLIS
FOI Receiving Officer