History of Biñan City Archives

Biñan City Archives is established via City Ordinance No. 09-2016 as the official repository of the city’s historical documents and materials. Its functions are to (1) Plan, formulate and implement a records management and archival administration program for the efficient creation, utilization, maintenance, retention, preservation, conservation and disposal of public records including the adoption of security measures and vital records protection program for the City of Biñan; (2) Ensure the preservation and conservation of existing and future archival resources of the City of Biñan; (3) Obtain, recover, transfer and have custody and management of all the local archives not in the custody of the City of Biñan; and (4) Accept, store, preserve and conserve any public archive transferred to the City Government of Biñan.