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via Inquirer, 07 November 2023: Muntinlupa Representative Jaime Fresnedi is advocating for the preservation of historic sites within the New Bilibid Prison, aiming to honor its legacy as a witness to pivotal Philippine events, through the proposed NBP Historical Landmarks Act.
Muntinlupa Rep. Jaime Fresnedi wants structures and sites within New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City preserved and declared national historic landmarks, claiming the detention facility “deserves to be commemorated and valued” as a silent witness to past events that shaped the country.
In filing House Bill No. 8906 or the proposed NBP Historical Landmarks Act, Fresnedi said: “Witnessing World War II, specifically the Japanese occupation of the Philippines and later the Commonwealth Republic, the postwar era, martial law, and the contemporary history, the NBP has an enormous share in the history and culture of the country.”
Source: Lawmaker wants historic Bilibid sites preserved | Inquirer News
