BACOLOD City – To preserve local cultural and historical heritage, the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has declared Yulo’s Park an important cultural property and historical landmark.
An SP resolution, passed on Wednesday, aligns with the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 or Republic Act (RA) 10066, which seeks to protect and promote the nation’s cultural heritage.
Located on Rosario Street, Barangay 14, Yulo’s Park received a historical marker from the National Museum on September 28, 2017.
The park’s main house was constructed by the late statesman Don Mariano Yulo on August 10, 1919, making it nearly 105 years old.
Councilor Em Ang, chairperson of the SP Committee on History, Culture, and Arts, cited the park’s rich historical narrative, noting that it once hosted President Manuel Quezon for a dinner marked by nationalistic fervor, complete with Philippine flag-decorated glasses, as a precursor to Philippine independence.
Don Mariano Yulo, a former governor of Negros Occidental and senator during the Commonwealth period, along with his son Alfredo C. Yulo, who served as mayor of Bacolod City, have both contributed significantly to the region’s history.
Ang emphasized the importance of registering Yulo’s Park in the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property, ensuring its preservation for future generations as mandated by RA No. 10066./PN