The NPDC

Agency Mandate

As an attached agency of the Department of Tourism, the National Parks Development Committee is tasked to develop, preserve, and manage Rizal and Paco Parks in Manila and other parks that may be assigned to NPDC.

Mission

NPDC shall develop, preserve, and manage Rizal Park and Paco Park to ensure the general public’s appreciation of the Park’s facilities and activities. In particular, it shall:

Provide the general public with access to and enjoyment of an open park through well managed and maintained facilities and structures
Showcase national heritage through programs aimed at promoting Filipino arts, culture and tradition
Develop new parks
Develop conducive atmosphere consonant to preservation of historical significance
Ensure viability of NPDC's financial position
Establish inter-agency linkages

Vision

NPDC envisions to be the lead agency that will provide fully developed and well-maintained Parks for the Filipino’s wholesome recreation and socio-cultural education in the pursuit of the enrichment of our national identity and heritage.

Core Values

The NPDC believes that the four (4) most important facets of identity and culture which govern NPDC’s actions and strategies as a government agency are the following: