MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) was declared a national cultural treasure yesterday, September 27.
Apart from the complex, the sculpture Anito in the courtyard, the steel sculpture Grid in the Plenary Hall, the painting "Pagdiriwang" in Delegation Upper Lobby and the wood-carved furniture by National Artist Napoleon Abueva distributed in lobbies and hallways, are also declared National Cultural Treasures.
The unveiling of the National Cultural Treasure marker and the signing of the certificate of turnover and acceptance was held during the ceremony, which was timed to coincide with the PICC’s anniversary month.
As a National Cultural Treasure, the PICC and these works of art are protected for their “outstanding historical, cultural, artistic and/or scientific value which is significant and important to the country and to the nation.”