Vintage vehicles are part of Philippine culture, says Rep. D

“Vintage motor vehicles are not mere toys,” Rep. Paul R. Daza reported, conveying the merits of the Classic Automobile Regulation Act or Republic Act No. 11698 at the Presidential Car Museum at the Quezon City Memorial Circle exactly where he various classic auto fans and users of the Manila Sporting activities Car or truck Club (MSCC) collected to appreciate the thoroughly restored and preserved presidential transporters.

The Classic Motor vehicle Regulation Act (VVRA) which was enacted in April 2022, recognizes historic, heritage, or interval autos that are by now 40 many years from the day of their initial producing, as “an integral component of Philippine tradition.” The law aims to guard and protect these cars for future generations to delight in.  It also allows the govt to fulfill its constitutional mandate to “foster the preservation, enrichment, and dynamic evolution of a Filipino culture…” although safeguarding and regulating the disposition of the country’s “artistic and historic prosperity.” Centered on the theory of “unity in diversity in a weather of free inventive and intellectual expression,” classic vehicles and their linked applications, devices, and equipment are viewed as as these types of under the new law.

“We’re here in the museum nowadays not just to rejoice the law on vintage vehicles but also to stimulate Filipinos, specifically the youth to honor the history and the sacrifices of our heroes and previous presidents. Seeing these presidential cars, diligently preserved, surely makes me prouder of our previous presidents and our rich heritage,” the 1st District, Northern Samar solon additional.

The museum hosts 12 presidential cars, all of which have been restored by means of the attempts of the Countrywide Historic Fee of the Philippines (NHCP). The automobiles are completely ready illustrations of the sort of craftsmanship and restoration operate. “Old autos restored to pretty much new,” said one particular MSCC member. The presidential cars date as considerably back from the routine of Emilio Aguinaldo up to the phrase of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, missing out on Sergio Osmeña’s auto, which is in Cebu, and Carlos Garcia’s auto, which was not recovered.

Daza was accompanied by customers of the MSCC led by its founder, Atty. Andy Sta. Maria. MSCC was set up in 1967 and is the oldest car club in the place.

“MSCC was fashioned to supply for the preservation and satisfaction of athletics vehicles. Of class, our customers are also enthusiastic about this landmark legislation. A portion of my want checklist? I would seriously like to motivate the restoration and preservation of vintage vehicles to the maximum benchmarks,” Sta. Maria shared highlighting how the law will stimulate the servicing, use, and registration of classic cars as effectively as to enhance tourism by means of the promotion of historic automobile excursions and the institution of classic motor vehicle museums or motorsport functions. 1 these event is the Historic Tour D’ Cebu, managing considering the fact that 2014. The vintage vehicle rally race, arranged by the Functionality and Classics Lovers (Pace) of Cebu is supported by the MSCC and run by Sophie de los Santos of Tradeshow Global Inc.

With about 130 users who have in totality just about 200 or so classic vehicles, MSCC hopes to phase far more concours d’ magnificence and historic racing situations, which could aid encourage awareness and ongoing desire in vintage cars.

RA 11698 also will allow the importation, exportation, and registration of classic cars. Registration with the Land Transportation Business will be valid for 3 years and owners can avail of particular “Vintage Vehicle” plates.

Daza also envisioned the legislation to allow the Philippines to additional establish its vintage automobile restoration sector.

“There are lots of gifted auto restorers in the Philippines that would reward from the importation provisions in the Classic Motor vehicle Regulation,” Daza expounded highlighting that the legislation can boost the economic prospects for tiny and medium industries in the “large and expanding intercontinental market” for vintage vehicles. This can be performed by providing an setting whereby businessmen, specialists, and the basic workforce can be much better outfitted with the essential know-how in the market.

“Lessening their burdens to import vintage vehicles and elements will assist them faucet a lot more international customers and expose the craftsmanship of the Filipino to the planet. Of class, they are sources of pleasure and satisfaction. Nonetheless, it is critical to improve the possible economic opportunities that they can develop whilst preserving the country’s heritage in its motoring heritage,” Daza finished.