SEC. 3. Functions and Powers.—The Administration shall have the following functions and powers:
(a) To acquire, lease or hold real property and personal property as it deems necessary or convenient in the successful prosecution of its work, and to lease, mortgage, sell, alienate, or otherwise dispose of such personal and real property;
(b) To initiate, plan, undertake and supervise the restoration, upkeep and maintenance of the Intramuros Walls, including the ravelins, moat, Sunken Garden, and public places or areas, plazas, streets and other government properties situated within Intramuros;
(c) To adopt, issue, promulgate and implement regulations pertaining to zoning, building height, dimensions, architectural style and designs, and other specifications of the building construction to be undertaken therein;
(d) To regulate traffic, street usage, and other related matters within the area;
(e) To determine and regulate the architecture of buildings erected within Intramuros, the utilization of the said buildings, the size and nature of display signs, advertising billboards, neon lights, and other external signs and advertisements in buildings;
(f) To require private holders to modify the design of existing buildings so as to comply with approved specifications;
(g) To expropriate property within the bounds of Intramuros;
(h) To sponsor and conduct festivals and to charge and collect admission fees to the restored Gates and other attractions operated by the Administration; and
(i) To undertake other activities necessary to enhance and achieve its objectives.
