2015 NM Annual Report PDF

2015
ANNUAL
REPORT
2015 ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS
EXHIBIT / LECTURES / WORKSHOP / SEMINAR/BOOK LAUNCH
JANUARY
Lecture on Lao Weaving by Madame KeobounmaPhetmalayvanh Hibla Gallery, NM of
Anthropology (former Museum of the Filipino People) January 8
Lao Weaving Demonstration with Laotian weavers Mme. KeomoungkhounChansamone and

Mme. NanthavongdouangsyKongthong held at the Hibla Gallery.January 9
Basi Revolt Exhibit launching at the Ilocos Regional Museum Complex, Vigan City, January 30
FEBRUARY
Manila 1945: The Rest of the Story (Gala Premiere and Book Launch) in partnership with the
NM, held at the Old Senate Session Hall, February 5
In celebration of the Arts Month, NCCA in partnership with NM present the “Ani ng Dangal”
held at the Old Senate Session Hall, NM of Fine Arts. February 12
AIM in partnership with the National Museum of the Philippines presents “Raul Sunico in
Concert with the Philharmonic Orchestra” of CCP held at the Old Senate Session Hall, NM of
Fine Arts.February 22
Pasinaya 2015: Open House, in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines and other
Museums in Manila. Cultural Performances at the NM Courtyard and the Old Senate Session
Hall.February 15
Climate Change Forum and visit of French President Francois Hollande, held at the Museum
Foundation Hall and Osmeña Hall.February 26
Exhibit Opening entitled “Encounters with Ferrante Ferranti” (Inaugurated by French President
Francois Hollande)
Old Senate Session Hall.February 26
Artist Talk and Tour, Lecture entitled “Encounters with Ferrante Ferranti” held at theRoxas Hall,
NM of Fine Arts.February 27
MARCH
Philippine Boat Culture: Seminar WorkshopPresented by the National Museum in cooperation
with National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Department of Foreign Affairs, Kaya ng
Pinoy, Inc., held at the NM Auditorium, NAG, March 2-3
The National Museum in partnership with Kaya ng Pinoy Foundation present the Book Launch
of Balangay Coffee Table Book “The Voyage of the Balangay” held at the Osmeña Halland the
Exhibit Opening of Balangay: Photography Exhibit by Fung Yu at the Reception Room, NM of
Anthropology.March 5
Challenging Form Follows Capital: Women Fashion Alternative Politics of Vegetable

Marketplace Trade in Baguio City (Lecture by B. Lynne Milgram, Ph.D of OCAD University)
4th Floor Reception Room, MFP, March 10
Lecture titled “Why Study the Mammals of Mindoro” by Dr. Larry Heaney, Field Museum of
Natural History in Chicago, held at the NM Auditorium, March 16
Lecture on Magna Carta for Women, in celebration of the Women’s Month presented by the
NM Gender and Development Committee, NM Auditorium, March 17
Learning at the Natural History Museum (Lecture by Brad Irwin, Senior Learning Engagement
Manager of Natural History Museum, London) held at the Roxas Hall, NAG.March 27
Balangay: Panoramic Photography Exhibit by Fung Yu (Artist Talk and Tour) Reception Room,
NM of Anthropology.March 28
APRIL
Security Workshop: Protecting Our Nation’s Legacy conducted by Dr. Ana Labrador held at
NM Auditorium, April 20
Philamlife in partnership with the NM, sponsored the visit of the delegates of the Legal and
Compliance Conference to the Philamlife Gallery and Museum Tour. Program was held at the
Roxas Hall, NM of Fine Arts. April 21
Lecture / Talk by Jim Broughton of the Natural History Museum London held at the Osmeña
HallApril 28
MAY-Heritage Month Celebration

Exhibit opening of “Encounters: World Heritage Baroque Churches in the Philippines, held at
Ilocos Regional Museum Complex, Vigan City, May 8
Vicente Manansala’s IRRI Series Exhibit Opening at the Gallery XXII and IRRI’s Treasures in Art
and Rice Event held at the Old Senate Session Hall, May 14
The Potential of Stone Tools to assess the existence of a bamboo industry during Prehistory-
Lecture by Hermine Xhauflair, Ph.D.of Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in partnership with
the Archaeology Division of NM, held at the NM Auditorium, May 21
JUNE
Benigno Toda IIIin partnership with the National Museum: A Photography Exhibit entitled
“Chasing Waterfalls” (Exhibit Opening) Gallery XXI, NM of Fine Arts, June 9
Philam Life’s 2015 National Arts Tour and Donation Turnover of 1 Million to the National
Museum, held at the Osmeña Hall, NM of Fine Arts, June 16
National Museum in partnership with Ifugao Archaeological Project presented a Symposium on

the Ifugao Terraces with discussions on their antiquity, conservancy and management, held at
the NM Auditorium, June 18
George Tapan in partnership with the National Museum presented a Photography Exhibit
entitled “Abot-Tanaw” (Exhibit Opening) 4th Floor Reception Room, NM of Anthropology, June
19
National Museum in partnership with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and
the President Elpidio Quirino Foundation presented a lecture entitled “Philippines and Asylum:
A Historical Perspective” by Bernard Kerblat of the UNCHR, held at the Old Senate Session Hall,
June 25
Exhibit Opening of “Garing: The Philippines at the Crossroads of Ivory Trade”East Hallway
Gallery, NM of Anthropology, June 26
JULY
The National Museum in partnership with the Office of Senator Loren Legarda presented a
weaving demonstration and workshop titled “Marinduque Mat and Basket Weaving Workshop”
held at the Reception Room, NM of Anthropology, July 11 and 12
weaving demonstration and workshop titled “Mindoro Mat and Basket Weaving Workshop”,
Hibla Gallery, NM of Anthropology, July 18 and 19
The National Museum Posthumous presented an Awarding Ceremony of Galo Ocampo, held at
the Hall of Masters, NM of Fine Arts (NMFA), July 22
The National Museum in cooperation with the family of National Artist Abdulmari Imao
presented a turnover rite of a Sarimanok Sculpture held at the Osmeña Hall, NMFA,July 24
The National Museum presented the Curator’s Talk and Tour: Dimasalang Gallery by Dr. Ana
Maria Theresa Labrador, NMFA, July 24
weaving demonstration and workshop titled“Romblon Mat and Basket Weaving Workshop”,
Reception Room, NM of Anthropology, July 25 and 26
The National Museum in partnership with benign Toda III presented: Artist Talk & Tour, Chasing
Waterfalls Photography Exhibit, NMFA, July 28
AUGUST
weaving demonstration and workshop titled “Palawan Mat and Basket Weaving Workshop”,
Reception Room, NM of Anthropology, August 1 and 2
The National Museum in partnership with the Ifugao Archaeological Project presented a lecture
by Marian Reyes, Researcher I of NM Archaeology Division titled “Bridging the Gap, Talk on her
experiences with the Ifugao Archaeological Project, NM Auditorium, NMFA, August 4
The National Museum in partnership with the Embassy of Mexico presented a Book Launch:
“Mexico and the Philippines”, Marble Hall, NM of Anthropology, August 6
The National Museum in partnership with the George Tapan presented a Basic Photography
Workshop, Reception Room, NM of Anthropology, August 11 to 13
The National Museum presented a talk on the Tabon Cave Complex by Dr. Julien Corny, NM
Auditorium, NMFA, August 19
The National Museum in partnership with Jane Ebarle presented an exhibit titled “Threads on
Canvas” by, HIBLA Gallery, NM of Anthropology, August 26
The National Museum in partnership with Cholo Laurel presented a photography exhibit titled
“STILL”, Reception Room, NM of Anthropology, August 27
SEPTEMBER
The National Museum in partnership with UST, DOT, NCCA presented a workshop titled “Multi-
Hazard Vulnerability Assessment of Priority Cultural Heritage Structures of the Philippines -
Inception Workshop”, NM Auditorium, NMFA, September 2-3
The National Museum in partnership with Artist and Director Cholo Laurel: Artist Talk and Tour
of “STILL Photography Exhibit” Reception Room, NM of Anthropology, September 12
The National Museum in partnership with the LJC Group presented the 1 st and 2nd sessions of
“Urban Sketchers” a basic sketching workshop held at the NM Auditorium, September 19 and
26.
The National Museum in partnership with DigiScript, Inc. presented a Talk on Conservation
work for Bohol Cultural Properties by Conrad Alampay, NM Auditorium, NMFA, September 21
The National Museum in partnership with the E. Aguilar Cruz Foundation presented a painting
exhibit titled “E. Aguilar Cruz”, Gallery XV, NMFA, September 23
OCTOBER
weaving demonstration and workshop titled “Laguna Mat and Basket Weaving Workshop” at
the Hibla Gallery, NM of Anthropology, October 2 and 3
The National Museum in partnership with the UP College of Music and the UP Madrigal Singers
presented “Tapestry: Philippine Folk Songs in Focus – Madrigal Singers”, Old Senate Session
Hall, NMFA, October 2-4
The National Museum in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs presented an
exhibit featuring Fragment #22 of the Berlin Wall, Marble Hall, NM of Anthropology, October 7
The National Museum in partnership with the UP College of Music and the UP Madrigal Singers
presented “Tapestry: Philippine Folk Songs in Focus – Madrigal Singers”, Old Senate Session
Hall, NMFA, October 9-11
The National Museum in partnership with the LJC Group presented the 3 rd session of “Urban
Sketchers” a quick sketching and coloring workshop held at the NM Auditorium, October 10
weaving demonstration and workshop titled “Tayabas Mat and Basket Weaving Workshop”
Hibla Gallery, NM of Anthropology, October 9-10
weaving demonstration and workshop titled “Albay Mat and Basket Weaving Workshop” Hibla
Gallery, NM of Anthropology, October 16-17
weaving demonstration and workshop titled “Sorsogon Mat and Basket Weaving Workshop”,
Hibla Gallery, NM of Anthropology, October 23-24
The National Museum seminar series on Best Museum Practices presented by ASBMD and
Acting Assistant Director Angel Bautista in celebration of the Museum and Galleries Month,
Roxas Hall, NMFA,October 27
The National Museum in celebration of the114th Foundation Day and in cooperation of the NM
Rank and File Employees Association present “In Full Color” held at the Old Senate Session Hall,
NMFA, October 28
NOVEMBER
The National Museum in cooperation with the International Rice Research Institute presented
the turnover ceremony, memorandum of agreement signing for the loan of Vicente Manansala
study painting and exhibit opening at the IRRI Halland program at the Old Senate Session Hall,
NMFA, November 12
The National Museum in partnership with the Elpidio Quirino Foundation, presented the
President Quirino Exhibition at the Ilocos Regional Museum Complex, Vigan City, November 6
The National Museum in partnership with the Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (BSP) presented an
exhibit featuring the BSP Collection titled “Via Crucis” by an unknown Bohol master, Gallery II,
and “Philippine Colonial Tradition of Portraiture”, Gallery IV, NMFA, November 26
The National Museum in partnership with NCCA and NHCP presented the concluding session
and tour of the 1stHistorical Youth Forum on Heritage Workshop at the NM Auditorium,
November 14
DECEMBER
The National Book Development Board in partnership with the National Museum presented
the34th National Book Awards, Old Senate Session Hall, NMFA, December 5
The Filipino Food Festival, NCCA, Department of Agriculture in partnership with the National
Museum presented “Ang Sarap!” Festival Gala, Old Senate Session Hall, NMFA, December 8
The University Museum-University of Tokyo in partnership with the National Museum

presented a travelling exhibit titled “Mobile Museum Boxes”, Ayala Hall, NM of Anthropology,
December 9
The National Museum presented an exhibit titled “Lumad Mindanao”, North Wing Gallery, 3rd
Floor, NM of Anthropology, December 12
RESEARCH DIVISIONS
ANTHROPOLOGY DIVISION
I. Highlights for 2015

A. Opening of Lumad Gallery at the 3F of the National Museum of Anthropology on 11
December 2015 in partnership with the Office of Senator Loren Legarda.
B. Organized series of mat and basket weaving demonstration also in partners hip with
the Office of Senator Loren Legarda in recognition of our local weavers at the
Reception Hall, 4F, National Museum of Anthropology:
1. Marinduque buri and nito basket weaving on 11 and 12 July 2015;
2. Oriental Mindoro rattan and nito basket weaving on 18 and 19 July 2015;
3. Banton, Romblon mat and basket weaving on 25 and 26 July 2015;
4. Palawan mat and basket weaving on 01 and 02 August 2015;
5. Luisiana, Laguna pandan mat and basket weaving on 02 and 03 October
2015;
6. Tayabas, Quezon mat and basket weaving on 09 and 10 October 2015;
7. Malilipot, Albay pandan mat and basket weaving on 16 and 17 October
2015; and
8. Bacon, Sorsogon City pandan mat and basket weaving on 23 and 24
October 2015
C. Opening of Basi Exhibition at the South Wing of the NM Ilocos Regional Museum
Complex on 30 January 2015 in partnership with the Provincial Government of Ilocos
Sur and City Government of Vigan.
D. Dismantling of the Kinahinatnan Gallery, 3F of the National Museum of
Anthropology in September 2015 to give way to the reconceptualization of
exhibitions at the NMA.
II. Research Projects

A. Documentation of Kapayatep and Mayvuvung in Uyugan, Batanes and Ivatan
vernacular architecture in February 2015 (CA Santos, FE Peralta, N Tolentino and EC
Robis).
B. Overview of The Ethnographic Collection of the National Museum of the Philippines
from the Early 20th Century to the Present for the international symposium,
Positioning Ethnological Museums of the 21 st Century in Hanover, Germany on June
21 – 23, 2015 (MP Tauro, JM Faustino, EC Robis).
C. Archival research on Bicol ceramics and archeology for the documentation of EM
Almeda Ceramics Collection in collaboration with the Archeology Division starting
August 2015 (CA Santos)
D. Archival research on Philippine ethnic designs for the Design Sourcebook Project in
collaboration with Design Center of the Philippines (AS Alvarez).
E. Field and archival research on the Feast of the Black Nazarene for the proposed
Quiapo Exhibition (NC Cuadra, GM Mateo, JD Mercader, MYR Frias).
F. On–going archival research on Ifugao and Hanunuo Literatures (NC Cuadra).
III. Fieldwork
A. Selection, maintenance and installation of ethnographic collection for the Basi
Exhibition in NM Ilocos Regional Museum Complex with CCL and RED from January
22 to 31, 2015 (JP Tio, DA Zapata, MP Tauro and CA Santos).
B. Documentation of Kapayatep and Mayvuvung (Re-roofing and Re-thatching) of a
traditional Ivatan house in Uyugan, Batanes from 7 April to 11 April 2015 (CA Santos,
EC Robis, F Peralta, N Tolentino).
C. Continuation of retrieval and management of movable objects in Bohol and
Seminar-Workshop for volunteers as part of the Bohol Heritage Task Force from July
16 to 20, 2015 (DA Zapata, NC Cuadra, GM Mateo, and DT Urgelles).
D. Inventory and documentation of EM Almeda Ceramics Collection in Naga City,
Camarines Sur from August 14 to 17, 2015 (CA Santos, EC Robis, A Orogo).
E. Ocular inspection and documentation of baldes, huge vats used to extract indigo for
the extinct textile production in San Narciso, Zambales from September 30 to
October 02, 2015 (NC Cuadra, LLC Silva, MP Rondal A Castro, J de Asis and Mr.
Liberato Ramos of the KATIMpuyog Zambales).
F. Photo-documentation and inventory of the memorabilia of former President Elpidio
Quirino in NM Ilocos Regional Museum Complex from October 21 to 24, 2015 (AS
Alvarez, ES Millar, MC Calanno, E Jestre).
G. Condition assessment, preventive conservation and installation of former President
Elpidio Quirino’s Memorabilia in NM Ilocos Regional Museum Complex from
November 14 to 19, 2015 (DA Zapata, MC Calanno and ES Millar of CCL, RED).
H. Inventory, photo-documentation, and preventive conservation of ethnographic
collection in NM Marinduque from December 02 to 12, 2015 (MYR Frias, DA Zapata
and CCL).
IV. Exhibitions/Programs
A. Assisted in the installation of The Basi Revolt Paintings; selected ethnographic
collections for Ilocano Culture and Basi Consumption, prepared exhibition texts,
captions, and photos for the opening of The Basi Gallery, South Wing, NM Ilocos
Regional Museum Complex on January 30, 2015 (MP Tauro, CA Santos, DA Zapata,
JPL Tio, CCL, RED, EC Robis, JL Cano).
B. Conceptualization; consultation with the Lumad delegates of Manilakbayan;
selection of collections (Ethnographic, Archaeological, Arts, Botanical and Zoological)
and photographs; preparation of texts, maps, photographs and captions; and
installation of the The Lumad Mindanao Gallery at the 3F of the National Museum of
Anthropology. The exhibition was opened for public viewing on December 15, 2015
(MP Tauro, CA Santos, JT Marquinez, AS Alvarez, MYR Frias, LLC Silva, RL Benitez, JPL
Tio, DT Urgelles, DA Zapata, CCL, RED, Arts, Archaeology, Botany, Zoology and EC
Robis).
C. Conceptualization, selection of mats and baskets, inventory, photo-documentation,
and condition assessment of selected objects for the Lala: Containing the Functional
Creativity of Baskets and Mats Gallery at the 4F of the NMA starting July 2015 (MP
Tauro, CA Santos, JT Marquinez, MYR Frias, LLC Silva, RL Benitez, JPL Tio, DT Urgelles,
DA Zapata, RR Sotto).
D. Coordination with the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA-SCCTA),
turn-over of Gawad ng Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) collections, inventory,
condition assessment, photo-documentation, preparation of texts, translation of
English text to Filipino for the GAMABA Gallery starting October 2015 (MP Tauro, CA
Santos, JT Marquinez, AS Alvarez, MYR Frias, LLC Silva, RL Benitez, JPL Tio, DT
Urgelles, DA Zapata, JM Faustino, CCL, EC Robis).
E. Monitoring and maintenance of the following galleries:
5.E.1 Hibla ng Lahing Filipino Gallery at the 4F, NMA;
5.E.2 Faith, Tradition and Place: Bangsamoro Ethnographic Collection of the NM,
3F, NMA;
5.E.3 Rice Gallery, 4F, NMA; and
5.E.4 Baybayin Gallery, 4F, NMA.
5.E.5 Lantaka: Of War and Peace Gallery at the 3F, NMA.
V. Collections Management
Specimens identified 56
Specimens exhibited/selected for 1937

exhibition
Specimens photographed 2791
Specimens maintained 4193
Specimens inventoried 8024
Specimens purchased/turned-over 39
Revalidated/ updated in the 8276
masterlist/database
TOTAL: 25,316
VI. Professional publications and presentations
A. MP Tauro attended and presented the The Ethnographic Collection of the
National Museum of the Philippines from the Early 20th Century to the Present
in Hanover, Germany for the symposium, “Positioning Ethnological Museums in
the 21st Century” on 21-23 June 2015.
B. MP Tauro presented the “Researches Conducted by the Anthropology Division in
Ifugao” for the “Ifugao Rice Terraces Symposium” held at the NM Auditorium on
18 June 2015.
C. MP Tauro did a re-echo of the attended symposium, “Positioning Ethnological
Museums in the 21st Century” in Hanover, Germany on 27 October 2015 at the
NM Auditorium.
VII. Technical assistance

A. Summary
1. Objects identified, classified, inventoried, and documented
a. FF & AA Cruz Ceramics Collection (261 pieces photographed and
documented)
b. EM Almeda Ceramics Collection (60 pieces catalogued; 398 pieces
photographed)
2. Thesis consultation
a. Ateneo de Manila University
b. University of Santo Thomas
B. Lectures
1. Assisted in the Lao Weaving Demonstration held at the 4F, Hibla ng
Lahing Filipino Gallery, NMA on January 08 and 09, (MP Tauro and CA
Santos).
2. CA Santos actively participated as a member of the organizing
committee for “Seminar-Workshop on Boat-Building” with the
Archaeology Division and in partnership with the DFA on March 2-3,
2015 at the NM Auditorium; total of 151 participants with outstanding
evaluations and commendable remarks by DFA and NM officials.
VIII. Personnel development

A. Professional meetings
1. MP Tauro attended the Post-Conference Meeting for the Technical
Vocation Education and Training (TVET) for Indigenous Peoples at the
ODDC-PP Conference Room, 7F, TESDA Main Building, TESDA Complex,
Taguig City on 17 July 2015 (with Asst. Dir. AMTP Labrador).
B. International workshops/seminars/conferences
1. MP Tauro presented “Cranial Vault Modification Practice among the
Early Inhabitants of Banton Island, Romblon: An Anthropological
Perspective” during the International Sanrokan Conference in Banton,
Romblon held in April 2015
2. MP Tauro presented a poster on the The Ethnographic Collection of the
National Museum of the Philippines from the Early 20th Century to the
Present for the international symposium, Positioning Ethnological
Museums of the 21st Century in Hanover, Germany on June 21 – 23,
2015
C. Local workshops/conferences
1. GM Mateo participated in the Fire Prevention lecture held at the NM
Auditorium on 24 February 2015.
2. MP Tauro, GM Mateo attended the talk of Ferrante Ferranti on
“Encounters: World Heritage Baroque Churches in the Philippines” held
on 27 February 2015
3. CA Santos attended and participated in the “Gender Mainstreaming
Monitoring System Orientation” at the Philippine Commission on
Women as NM GAD Representative on 12 March 2015 at the Philippine
Commission on Women.
4. CA Santos attended and participated in a lecture on “How to Access
Welfare Services re: Magna Carta of Women” as part of the NM GAD
activities for women’s month on 17 March 2015 at the Philippine
Commission on Women.
5. Attended and participated in the “Seminar-Workshop on Philippine
Boat Culture" on March 2-3, 2015 (CA Santos, MP Tauro, GM Mateo).
6. MP Tauro, CA Santos, GM Mateo attended the lecture of B. Lynne
Milgram on Challenging Form Follows Capital: Women Fashion
Alternative Politics of Vegetable Market Trade in Baguio City,
Philippines at the NM Reception Room, 4F, NMA, on 10 March 2015.
7. MP Tauro attended the dialogue on “It’s All Relative Discovering Filipino
Identity through Forensic Science” held on 15 April 2015 at the Asian
Institute of Management, Makati City.
8. JP Tio attended a lecture on the “RA 9184 and Revised Implementing
Rules and Regulations and Latest Government Procurement Policy
Board (GPPB) Issuances” on 21 to 22 April 2015 at the NM Auditorium,
NMFA.
9. On 12 May 2015 MP Tauro attended the “Unang Aya-ab: Forensic
Seminar-Workshop Training on Mass Disaster Management” in
Odiongan, Romblon
10. NC Cuadra attended and participated in the Lecture on Vision Care and
Hygiene on 19 May 2015 at the NM Auditorium
11. NC Cuadra, RR Sotto, MP Tauro, JPL Tio, DT Urgelles, and DA Zapata
attended the Awareness Training on the National Museum’s Recent
Developments and Plans on 25-26 May 2015 at the NM Auditorium.
12. GM Mateo, CA Santos attended “Business Planning: A Blueprint to
Business Success” on 22 to 23 June 2015 at the Center for Small
Entrepreneurs in Malate, Manila
13. On 04 August 2015, CA Santos attended the End-of-Field Presentations
on the Ifugao Archaeological Project at the NM Auditorium, NMFA.
14. On 05-07 August 2015, NM personnel from the Arts, MED, Zoology, and
Anthropology Divisions attended the Pambansang Kongreso sa
Pagpaplanong Pangwika held in Lingayen, Pangsinan (MP Tauro).
15. CA Santos attended the “Basic Photography Workshop of Mr. George
Tapan” on 11-13 August 2015.
16. MP Tauro, CA Santos, JT Marquinez, LC Silva attended public lecture
“The Tabon: Archaeological Project and Heritage Conservation” on 19
August 2015 in NM Auditorium.
17. Marquinez and CA Santos attended public lecture “A Mountain of
Difference? Talking About Lumads and Christianity in the Colonial
Period” by Dr. Oona Paredes on 17 September 2015 in Asian Center, UP
Diliman.
18. AS Alvarez, NC Cuadra, LLC Silva, DT UrgellesMP Tauro, CA Santos, JT
Marquinez, MYR Frias attended “NM Seminars on Museum Practice” on
27 October 2015, NM Auditorium.
19. JT Marquinez and LC Silva attended a public lecture entitled,
"Ethnography of Conflict, Anthropology of Peace: Personal sharing of a
priest anthropologist by Fr. Albert E. Alejo, SJ, Ph.D.” on 13 October
2015 at the Palma Hall, UP Diliman.
20. MYR Frias, JT Marquinez, CA Santos, LLC Silva attended the kick-off
seminar for the 18-day seminar for the 18-day International Campaign
to End Violence Against Women by the Philippine Commission on
Women on 25 November 2015.
21. CA Santos attended and participated in the NMEMPC Seminar Seminar-
Workshop on the Cooperative Governance and Accountability on 30
November 2015 and 02 December 2015.
22. DT Urgelles participated in the seminar for “Promoting Safe
Communities: A Forum with Male Advocates Against Violence
Everywhere at the AFP Theatre, Quezon City on 01 December 2015.
23. AS Alvarez attended Gender Sensitivity Orientation at Aberdeen Court,
Quezon City on 08 December 2015.
24. LLC Silva attended the Seminar-Workshop on Developing IP-Sensitive
TVET Program Design/Curriculum on 14- 15 December 2015 in Baguio
City.
ARCHAEOLOGY DIVISION
I. Highlights for 2015

A. Human Patrimony Project: Cagayan Valley Archaeology
1. Archaeological investigation of early human occupation in Cagayan-Kalinga
boundary (in collaboration with Thomas Ingiccoof the Museum National
d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris) 24 February to 16 March
2. Systematic retrieval of the fossilized skeletal remains of a rhinoceros.Tektite and
stone tools have also been recovered within the same clay layer where the
fossils were found. Using the tektite as chronological marker, the fossil remains
is estimated to be around 800,000 years old.
B. Marinduque Underwater Archaeological Project
1. Archaeological investigation of a shipwreck site off the coast of Marinduque (21
April to 19 May)
2. First all-Filipino underwater archaeology project (no foreign collaboration). The
site was systematically excavated and documented. Earthenware ceramic pieces,
wood samples and nail samples from the metal sheathing of the ship were
collected for identification and further analysis.
C. Seminar-Workshop on Philippine Boat Culture
1. To educate the participants in documenting indigenous boat-building practices in
the Philippines as an important tangible and intangible cultural heritage (in
cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs and the UNESCO National
Commission of the Philippines) 2 to 3 March
2. Attended by over 150 participants from different institutions, schools and
organizations, including Ambassador Maria Theresa Lazaro and SPAFA Director
General and SEAMEO SPAFA Director General Dr. M. R. RujayaAbhakorn. The
Seminar Workshop is ofo two parts: lectures by academics doing research on the
topic and lectures by actual boat-builders from Batanes, Negros Oriental, Agusan
and Tawi-Tawi. Speakers from DFA and UNACOM gave their talks on their roles
in the preservation of these practices. Workshop activities followed afterwards.
II. RESEARCH and OTHER PROJECTS

A. Human Patrimony Project: Cagayan Valley Archaeology
 Continued archaeological investigation of early human occupation in
Cagayan-Kalingaboundary (since 2014)
 In collaboration with the Museum National d’HistoireNaturelle in Paris
(through Thomas Ingicco)
 24 February to 16 March
 Espinosa Ranch Open Site, Rizal, Kalinga
 Personnel: Sheldon Clyde Jago-on, Senior Researcher (team leader)
Dr. Ame Garong, Researcher I
Amelia Alhambra, Researcher I
Marian Reyes-Magloyuan, Researcher I
Bonifacio Pacion, Technician I
B. Marinduque Underwater Archaeological Project

 Continued archaeological investigation of a shipwreck site off the coast
ofMarinduque (since 2013)
 21 April to 19 May
 Barangay Laylay, Boac, Marinduque
 Personnel: Sheldon Clyde Jago-on, Senior Researcher (team leader)
Larry Alba, Researcher II
Bobby Orillaneda, Researcher II
Dante Posadas, Technician I
Emil Nell Bersamira, Technician I
Gerardo Paolo Tabirao, Technician I
Richard Allan Quinto, Technician I
III. OTHER FIELDWORKS

A. Catanauan Cove Resort, Barangay Kutkutan, Catanauan, Quezon Province
 Rescue excavation of a jar burial site.
 10 to 25 February
 Nineteen 2x2 meter excavation trenches were opened in the site and a total of
20 heavily damaged burial jars were recovered, together with the human
remains inside. Decorated pottery sherds, worked shells, Indo-Pacific glass
beads, animal remains and various marine molluscan shells were also recovered.
 Personnel: Alfredo Orogo, Researcher II (team leader)
Jose Santiago, Researcher I
Antonio Peñalosa, Artist/Illustrator
Richard Allan Quinto, Technician I
B. Magapit Shell Midden Site, Lallo, Cagayan
 Archaeological investigation of the Magapit hilltop site with the aim of
understanding the sediment layers at the base of the shell midden and through
archaeobotany, infer the diet of prehistoric communities in the region.
 In collaboration with Drs. Hsiao-Chun Hung and Mike Carson of Australian
National University and Dr. Cheng-hua Den of Peking University
 26 March to 15 April
 Recovered and collected from the trench were earthenware sherds, stone tools
(flakes and adzes), stone and clay ornaments, and animal remains; initially
through hand picking then eventually (on deeper deposits) through dry and wet
sieving. Flotation was also done for the excavated sediments wherein 92 bags
have been processed. Six sediment samples were collected for phytolith analysis.
Fifteen crates of earthenware sherds recovered however were brought to the
Peñablanca Station of the National Museum.
 Personnel: Marian Reyes-Magloyuan, Researcher I (team leader)
Rosemarie Fernandez, Technician I
Adan Soriano, Technician I
C. Nagrebcan Site, Barangay 24 Santa Monica, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte

 Archaeological investigation of wall-like masonry feature and brick mound site.
 23 April to 13 May
 Clay brick samples as well as those with relief images were collected, together
with clay tile and mortar samples, earthenware sherds and tradeware ceramic
sherds. The site is most likely dated around 19th century AD.
 Personnel: Timothy James Vitales, Museum Researcher I (team leader)
Jonathan Jacar, Senior Technician
D. Ambangan Site, Libertad, Butuan City

 Assessment and extend excavation of Butuan Boat 9 to complement the ongoing
voyage of the Balangay Exhibition at the Butuan Branch Museum. Initial
investigation of the other reported sites was also conducted
 4 to 16 June
 No artifacts were encountered and recovered during the excavation, although
one of the reported sites containedceramic fragments as accidental findings in
which all were identified and inventoried.
Benjamin T. Toling, Jr., Administrative Aide I
Teodoro Armero, Technician I
E. Our Lady of Light Parish Church, Loon, Bohol

 Inventory, initial conservation and proper storage of recovered cultural
properties from the damaged church. Part of the continuing work of the Bohol
Heritage Task Force.
 5 to 26 July
 Personnel: Timothy James Vitales, Museum Researcher I (5 to 20 July)
Adan Soriano, Museum Technician I (8 to 26 July)
F. Kamhantik Site, Barangay Buenavista, Mulanay, Quezon Province

 Archaeological investigation of limestone sarcophagi and the burial practice in
the site.
 15 July to 2 August
 Associated materials recovered from the sarcophagi include human remains,
earthenware sherds, tradeware ceramic fragments, iron implements, gold
artifacts, a small bronze bell, glass beads, net sinker, and a stone adze; all
inferred as grave goods.
 Personnel: Dr Eusebio Dizon, Scientist III (team leader)
Nida Cuevas, Researcher II
G. Holy Cross Parish Church, Maribojoc, Bohol

 Supervised the detailed engineering study of DigiScript in the damaged church.
Part of the continuing work of the Bohol Heritage Task Force.
 20 to 24 July
 Personnel: Dr. Ame Garong, Museum Researcher I
H. Kiangan, Ifugao
 Supervision and assistance in the post-excavation work of the of the Ifugao
Archaeological Project Field School team, which included laboratory processing
of the excavated finds, public archaeology, site survey and securing of
archaeological specimens.
 Personnel: Marian Reyes-Magloyuan, Researcher I
Jeremy Lorilla, Artist/Illustrator
I. Tigayon Hill Cave Complex, Barangay Tigayon, Kalibo, Aklan

 Archaeological excavation of two cave sites (Cave-2 and Cave-3).
 Earthenware and tradeware ceramic sherds, lithics, shells and bone fragments
were recovered. The tradeware ceramics are dated around 13 th to 14th century.
The designs from earthenware vessels on the other hand can be compared with
Late Neolithic pottery of Palawan.
Jonathan Jacar, Senior Technician
IV. EXHIBITIONS and PROGRAMS

A. LUMAD Mindanao
 Provided specimens from Maitum Site (Anthropomorphic Burial Jar) and
Kulaman Plateau Site (Limestone Burial Urn)
 3rd Floor, Museum of Anthropology
 Opened: 11 December
B. Seminar-Workshop on Philippine Boat Culture
 2 to 3 March
 Held at NM Auditorium, Old Legislative Building
 In cooperation with Department of Foreign Affairs and UNACOM
C. Symposium on the Ifugao Rice Terraces: Its Antiquity, Conservancy and

Management
 18 June
 Held at NM Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, Old Legislative Building
D. Lectures on The Tabon Archaeological Project and Heritage Conservation

 19 August
 Held at NM Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, Old Legislative Building
 In cooperation with PREhSEA
V. COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT
A. Maintained 479,307
B. Inventoried 172,908
C. Accessioned (new collections) 66, 794
VI. PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

A. Peer-Reviewed Articles/Chapters In Press
M. C. Reyes, T. Ingicco, P. J. Piper, N. Amano and A. F. Pawlik. “First fossil evidence

of an extinct cloud rat (Crateromyspaulus) (Rodentia, Muridae) from Ilin Island,
Mindoro (Philippines): Insights on Crateromyspaulus diversity and systematics.”
Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington.
A. Draft Manuscripts for Peer-Reviewed Publications
N. T. Cuevas. “The Archaeological Evidences of Metal Age Ritual and Jar Burial Sites
in Barangay Magsuhot and Liptong, Bacong, Negros Oriental”
N. T. Cuevas and Dr. E. Z. Dizon. “Sarcophagus: The Recent Diacovery of a Late

Metal Age Mortuary Tradition Found in Kamhantik Heritage Site, Bondoc Peninsula”
T. R. Vitales and Dr. M.J.L A. Bolunia. “Bones, Bombs and Broken Pieces: The
Salvage Archaeology of the Former Department of Tourism Building”
B. Professional Presentations
Dr. M.J.L A. Bolunia.“The Banton Archaeology and Butuan Maritime Archaeology”

presentedat the International Sanrokan Conference on Bio-cultural and
Environmental Studies inBanton, Romblon , 9 to 11 May
A. Orogo.“Result of archaeological Research conducted in Banton Romblon”

presentedatthe International Sanrokan Conference on Bio-cultural and
Environmental Studies inBanton, Romblon, 9 to 11 May
M. C. Reyes-Magloyuan. “Bridging the Gap: Archaeology and the Community”
presented at the Symposium of the Ifugao Archaeological Project in the National
Museum, 4 August
T. R. Vitales and Dr. M.J.L A. Bolunia. “Bones, Bombs and Broken Pieces: The
Salvage Archaeology of The Former Department of Tourism Building” presented at
the Manila Studies Conference in College of St. Benilde, Manila, 27 to 28 August
Dr. A. Garong. “Human Remains as Evidence of Paleodiet and Paleoclimate”

delivered at the ICOM Conference in Iloilo City, 4 to 7 December
Dr. M. J. L. A Boluniaand A. Orogo. “Philippine Country Report” delivered at the

Workshop on the ASEAN Cultural Preservation Exchange Archaeological Site Visit in
Champasak Province, Lao PDR. 21 to 25 December
Dr. M.J.L.A. Bolunia, Mssrs. C. Jagoon and B. Orillaneda. "Astilleros: The Spanish
Shipyards of Sorsogon" and "The Archaeology of the Manila-Acapulco Galleons"
presented at the "Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade Route for World Heritage, April
23, 2015 and June 8-9, 2015.
VII. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

A. Summary
 Identified, classified and inventoried ceramics and other artifacts from F. F. Cruz
Collection from Quezon City and E. Almeda Collection from Naga City, Camarines
Sur
 Conducted lectures in University of Asia and the Pacific; University of the
PhilippinesDiliman and Manila; Cagayan State University; international students
of Erasmus Mundus; LGU, Barangay Officials, HS Teachers and Residents from
San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte; LGU from Labo, Camarines Norte, International
Assembly of Youth for UNESCO, Association for Asian Studies, Asia Society and
New York Museum
 Supervised and Guided On-the-Job Trainee Students from UP-Manila
 Conducted archaeological inspection and assessment of a construction site in
Santa Ana, Manila as requested by the Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned
(POLA) and the Santa Ana Heritage Tourism Association (SAHTA)
B. Lectures
 “Philippine Prehistory and Archaeology” delivered by Dr. M. J. L A. Bolunia to
the students of University of Asia and the Pacific, 11 February
 “Metal Age in the Philippines” delivered by Dr. E.Z. Dizon at the Association for
Asian Studies, Chicago Illinois USA. , 28 March
 “Manila Archaeology” delivered by T. J. Vitalesto the undergraduate students of
University of the Philippines in Intramuros, Manila, 19 April
 “Archaeology:PanangduktalTiNapalabas”delivered by T. J. Vitalesto the Barangay
Officials and Residents of Barangay 24, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, 26 April
 “Archaeology:PanangduktalTiNapalabas”delivered by T. J. Vitalesto the HS
Teachers and LGU of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, 27 April
 “Daan Nga Ili:Resulta ng Archaeological Investigation saBrgy. Sta.
Monica/Nagrebcan” delivered by T. J. Vitales to LGU of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte,
12 May
 “Austronesians in the Philippines” delivered by Dr.E. Z. Dizon to the faculty and
students of Cagayan State University, 8 July
 “Metal Age in the Philippines and Southeast Asia” and “Underwater Archaeology
in the Philippines” delivered by Dr. E. Z. Dizon to the Erasmus Mundus graduate
students, 11 July
 “Museum and Heritage Tourism” delivered by J.S. Garcia during the Anniversary
of Labo Museum,Labo, Camarines Norte LGU, 4 September
 “Traveling Exhibit on UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Philippines: An
Experience”, delivered by J.S. Garciaduring the 2015 International Assembly of
Youth for UNESCO at University of Sto. Tomas, Manila, 22 September
 “Butuan, an Important Trading Center in the 10th to 13th Centuries” delivered by
Dr. M.J. L. A. Bolunia to Asia Society and New York Museum, USA, 3 October
 “Philippine Ancient Inscriptions and Archaeology” delivered by T. J. Vitalesto the
undergraduate students of University of the Philippines in Archaeological Studies
Program, UP Diliman, Quezon City, 13 October
 “The Building of Galleons: Filipino Perspectives” delivered by Dr. E.Z.Dizon
during Bicol Historical and Cultural Heritage Seminar in Naga City, 14 October
 “Manila Archaeology” delivered by T. J. Vitalesto the undergraduate students of
different classes of University of the Philippines in Intramuros, Manila, 14 and 15
November
VIII. PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT

A. Professional Meetings
 Heritage Meeting and Study Tour (11 to 15 March)at SangiranPacitan,
Yogyakarta, Indonesia by PREhSEA .Dr. M.J.L.A. BoluniaandDr. E. Dizon
 UISPP Meeting (26 to 30 December) at Penang, Malaysia. Dr. . M.J.L.A.
BoluniaandDr. E. Dizon
B. International Training/Workshops/Seminars/Conferences
 ASEAN Workshop on Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) Site Recording and
Finds Conservation (4 to 26 March) inSamodsakurn, Thailand, A. Peñalosaand D.
Posadas
 PREhSEAInternational Field School (6 to 21 March)in Sangiran, Pacitan,
Yogyakarta, Indonesia, J. Jacar,
 International Underwater Archaeological Field School (23 June to 12 July) in Hoi
An, Vietnam, E. Bersamiraand S. C. Jago-on
 Conference and Workshops on Ancient Cities Network: Preservation and
Conservation Management of Bagan Ancient City(21 to 24 September) in Bagan
City, Myanmar,A. Orogo
 Scholarship Research on Mammal Collections as reference for Mammal Remains
fromArchaeological Sites, The Field Museum of Natural History(17November to
11 December) in Chicago, Illinois, USA., M.C. Reyes-Magloyuan
 Workshop on the ASEAN Cultural Preservation Exchange Archaeological Site Visit
(21 to 25 December) in Champasak Province, Lao PDR..Dr. M. J. L. A Boluniaand
A. Orogo
C. Local Workshops/Seminars/Conferences
 Seminar-Workshop on PhilippineBoat Culture (2 to 3 March)organized by the
National Museum and the Department of Foreign Affairs at the National
Museum, Archaeology Division
 International Sanrokan Conference on Bio-cultural and Environmental Studies (9
to 11 May)in Banton, Romblon,M.J. L. A.Boluniaand A. Orogo
 A Symposium on the Ifugao Rice Terraces: Its Antiquity, Conservancy, and
Management (18 June) at the National Museum. Dr. M.J.L A. Bolunia, M.
Belarmino, J. Garcia, J. Lorilla, M.Reyes-Magloyuan, T. J. Vitales
 Scientific Ceramic Analysis Workshop (4 August)at the University of the
Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, M. Belarmino
 6thZonal Conference on Social Dialogue,ILO Convention 151, Public Sector
Unionism and Alternative Disputes Resolution (25 to 27 August) organized by
Civil Service Commission and Public Sector –Labor Management Council at
Alfonso, Cavite, Dr. A.Garongand T. J. Vitales
 Conference on Cultural Heritage: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Theory and
Practice(26 to 28 August) organized by the UP-College of Social Science and
Philosophy and UP-Archaeological Studies Programat the University of the
PhilippinesDiliman, Quezon City, M.Reyes-Magloyuan
 24th Annual Manila Studies Conference (27 to 28 August) organized by Manila
Studies Association at College of St. Benilde, Manila. Dr. M.J.L A. Boluniaand T. J.
Vitales
 Multihazard Vulnerability Assessment of Priority Cultural Heritage Structures of
the Philippines: Inception Workshop and Leveling Off Meeting on Philippine
Standard on Conversation (3 to 4 September) at the National Museum, Dr A.
Garong
 National Museum Echo Seminar on Cutural Heritage (27 October) at the National
Museum,A. Llave, H.Ramirez, Dr. A. Garong, T. J. Vitales, G. Palayan, J.Garcia,
M. Belarmino, M.C. Reyes-Magloyuan
 1st National Youth Forum on Heritage (11-14 November) at Pasay City, Laguna,
Batangas, and National Museum. G. Palayan
 Gender Sensitivity Training (8 December)at the Great Eastern Hotel, QuezonCity,
, A. Llave, H. Bautista, Dr. A Garong, T.J. Vitales, M. C.Reyes-Magloyuan, M.
Belarmino
BOTANY DIVISION
The Botany Division of the National Museum of the Philippines continues to uphold its
advocacy to the plant kingdom in the conservation of the Philippine Plants. Thru scientific
researches and fieldworks, the Botany staffs provide students and educators information of
plant diversity in taxonomic study and plant classification. They promote awareness in
preserving our natural history by giving trainings on plant classification, herbarium processing
and management to the public; together they develop new ideas in conservation.
Staff Development
In 2015, the Botany Division in its desire to be abreast and updated in the current trends in the
scientific community, have been participating in trainings and workshops both inside and
outside the National Museum. Among them is the participation of some researchers in the:
1. Technical Working Group in collaboration with PAWB-DENR on developing and planning

strategies in controlling the proliferation of Invasive Alien Species (IAS)
2. Information dissemination of scientific researches as well as professional development
through group discussions and lecture for through conduct of workshops.
3. Dismantling and proper packaging of Museum collections – collaboration with University
Museum of the University of Tokyo.
COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT
Acquired 1,607
Identified 4,653
Maintained 47,523
Illustrated / Restored 237
Encoded / Data based 75,112
RESEARCH PROJECTS
ON-GOING RESEARCHES
1. Pollen Flora of the Philippines

2. Common Edible and Poisonous Mushroom in the Philippines
3. Peatland Flora of Caimpugan
4. Endangered and Native Plants of the Philippines
5. Diatoms of the Philippines
6. Flora of Batanes
7. A Pictorial Handbook of the Lipuun Point, Quezon, Palawan
8. Study on Philippine Pteridophytes
9. Moss Flora of the Philippines
10. Marine Benthic Algae of Aurora Province/Diniog collections.
11. Survey of Fungal Flora at CALABARZON Province, Luzon
Poster Presentation
L.T. EVANGELISTA
1. L.T. Evangelista, JR. C. Callado and AM. SP. Domingo. “The Role of National Museum of
Natural History in Developing the Scientific Literacy of the Filipino Students.”15th
University Museums and Collections International Conference.University of Santo
Tomas, Manila, Philippines. 11 – 14 May 2015
2. L.T. Evangelista, JR. C. Callado and AM. SP. Domingo. “The Philippines – Islands of
Diversity at the National Museum of Natural History.”15th Univers ity Museums and
Collections International Conference.University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines. 11
– 14 May 2015
3. L.T. Evangelista, E. Batara and A. Terada.“A Glimpse of Dr. Rabor’s Collection at MSU-IIT
– A Biological Treasure.”15th University Museums and Collections International
Conference. University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines. 11 – 14 May 2015
4. L.T. Evangelista, and A. Terada. “The Anthropometria Exhibition in the Philippines
through the Mobile museum Method.” 15th University Museums and Collections
International Conference.University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines. 11 – 14 May
2015
5. L.T. Evangelista, E.V. Evangelista, P.A. Cordero, Jr. and L.M. Liao. “Macrobenthic Algae of
Southern Coasts of Catanduanes Island, Philippines: Historical Account and Critical
Review of Records.” 6th National Symposium and Scientific Meeting of the Philippine
Phycological Society, Inc.Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte. 26 – 27
June 2015
6. L.T. Evangelista, JR. C. Callado and AM. SP. Domingo. “The Philippines – Islands of
Diversity at the National Museum of Natural History.”6th National Symposium and
Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Phycological Society, Inc.Mariano Marcos State
University, Batac, Ilocos Norte. 26 – 27 June 2015
E.R. TADIOSA (International)
1. Tadiosa, E.R., Tandang, D.N. and C.A. Layusa-Oliveros. “The Invasive Alien Plant Species
of Bataan National Park, Philippines”.3rd International Conference of Indonesia Forestry
Researchers 2015.With a theme,” Forestry Research to Support Sustainable Timber
Production and Self-Sufficiency in Food, Energy, and Water.IPB International Convention
Centre, Bogor, Indonesia. October 21-22, 2015
D.N. TANDANG (International)
1. Tadiosa, E.R., Tandang, D.N. and Oliveros-Layusa, C.A.A. “The Invasive Alien Species of
Bataan National Park, Philippines.” 3rd International Conference of Indonesia Forestry
Researchers 2015. “Forestry Research to Support Sustainable Timber Production and
Self-Sufficiency in Food, Energy, and Water”. IPB International Convention Centre,
Bogor, Indonesia. October 21-22, 2015.
Paper Presentation
1. A. Terada and L.T. Evangelista. “A Basic Study on Relationships between Museum

Exhibits and School Curriculums Based on a Student Visitor Survey in the National
Museum of the Philippines. 15th University Museums and Collections International
Conference. University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines. 11 – 14 May 2015
2. Aquino,D.B., Undan, J.J., Tadiosa, E.R. and R.G. Reyes. “Morphological Characterization
and Nucleotide Sequencing of nrDNA ITS Region of Two Wild Macroscopic Fungi with
Volva”. Mycological Society of the Philippines Scientific Meeting. Southern Luzon State
University, April 13-14, 2015
3. Arenas, Minerva C., Tadiosa, E.R., Alejandro, Grecebio Jonathan D., and R.G. Reyes.
“Macrofungal Diversity and DNA Barcoding of Some Medicina Macroscopic Fungi in Mts.
Palaypalay-Mataas na Gulod Protected Landscape, Southern Luzon, Philippines”.Biota
Philippines. Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Lectures Conducted
L.T. EVANGELISTA
1. L.T. Evangelista. “The Great Waste Combo.”CGESTER Research Symposium Philippine

Normal University, Manila, Philippines. December 5, 2015
E.R. TADIOSA
1. Tadiosa, E.R. “Peatland in the Philippines, ASEAN Conference on Peatland.” Heritage

Hotel. June 22, 2015.
2. Natural Heritage in the Philippines 1st National Youth Forum on Heritage, with a theme,
“Entering the Future Remembering the Past. Philippine High School for the Arts, Los
Baños, Laguna. November 11-14, 2015.
Attendance to Conference
L.T. EVANGELISTA
1. 15th University Museums and Collections International Conference. University of Santo

Tomas, Manila, Philippines. 11 – 14 May 2015
2. 6th National Symposium and Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Phycological Society,
Inc. Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte. 26 – 27 June 2015
3. Multi-stakeholders Consultation cum Workshop for the Proposed National Program on
Wealth Creation from Biodiversity Genetic Resources. Department of Environment and
Natural Resources. October 14 – 16, 2015. Widus Hotel, Clark field, Pampanga. National
Research Council of the Philippines 82nd General Membership Assembly. Philippine
International Convention Center, Pasay City. 11 March 2015
E.R. TADIOSA
1. Why Study the Mammals of Mindoro? A Natural History Perspective.NM Auditorium,

National Art Gallery. March 6, 2015.
2. The Potential of Stone Tools to Assess the Existence of a Bamboo Industry in Prehistory.
NM Auditorium-National Art Gallery. May 21, 2015.
3. 2015 Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines Symposium and Annual
Meeting. Farmer’s Training Center- Central Mindanao University. May 28-29, 2015.
4. Myxomycetes and Measuring Biodiversity. Labrador Hall, University of Santo Tomas
Main Building. June 11, 2015.
5. Ifugao Terraces: Its Antiquity, Conservancy and Management. National Museum
Auditorium, National Museum of Fine Arts Building. June 18, 2015.
6. 37th National Academy of Science and Technology Annual Scientific Meeting Polkabal
Rigodon Hall, Manila Hotel. July 8-9, 2015.
Exhibit Launched
1. Mobile Museum Boxes in Association with the National Museum, Mindanao State
University-IIT and University Museum, University of Tokyo. Ayala Room. National
Museum of Anthropology, 9 December 2015
Publications
L.T. EVANGELISTA
1. Eden V. Evangelista, Paciente A. Cordero, Jr. Luisito T. Evangelista and Lawrence M. Liao.
2015. Macrobenthic Algae of the Southern Coasts of Catanduanes Island, Philippines:
Historical Account and Critical Review of Records. The Thailand Natural History Museum
Journal 9(1):95-108, July 2015
2. Leonora Natividad, Mel Greg Concepcion and Luisito T. Evangelista.2015 “Science
Learning Station Approach: Effects on the Academic Performance and Attitudes of
Biology Students.” Proceedings of International Graduate Students Multidisciplinary
Research Conference.Vol 2. Nov. 12 -13, 2015.Pp.304 – 312.
3. Ryan Joy Juanico and Luisito T. Evangelista. 2015 The Senior Highschool Program Early
Implementation (2012 – 2015) in Asia Pacific College: A Basis for Lifelong Career
Opportunities. Proceedings of International Graduate Students Multidisciplinary
Research Conference.Vol 2.Nov. 12 -13, 2015.Pp.242 – 246.
E.R. TADIOSA
1. Tadiosa, E.R., Arenas, M.C., and R.G.Reyes (2015). Macroscopic fungi of Mts. Banahaw-
San Cristobal Protected Landscape Northwestern side, with a description of Nidula
banahawensis sp. nov. (Basidiomycota) (In press prep.)
2. Arenas, M.C., E.R. Tadiosa, G.J.D. Alejandro and R.G. Reyes (2015). Macroscopic Fung al
Flora of Mts. Palaypalay – Mataas na Gulod Protected Landscape, Southern Luzon,
Philippines. Asian Journal of Biodiversity. Vol.6, January 2015. Pp.1-22.
3. Garcia, R.J.G., Angeles, L.P., Cruzate, S.M., Pagadora, R.S., Arma, J.M., Basaca, C.W.,
Biscocho, H.H., Castro, A.E., Maghari, L.M.E., and E.R.Tadiosa 2015. “MAD” About Fungi:
A Foray into Mt. Palaypalay. Dasmariñas, Cavite.
4. Santos, J.M., Cudiamat, M.A., Cruzate, S.M., Arma, E.J.M., Hilapo, D.C.G., Biscocho, H.H.,
Pagadora, R.S., Saldo, L.A., and E.R.Tadiosa 2015. Analysis of the Forest and Grassland
Vegetations at Southwestern side of Quezon Protected Landscape, Southern Luzon,
Philippines. (In press prep.)
5. Hilapo, D.C.G., Cruzate, S.M., Pagadora, R.S., Arma, E.J.M., Saldo, L.A., Cudiamat, M.A.,
Biscocho, H.H., Santos, J.M., and E.R.Tadiosa 2015. Grasses, Grid and Trees: A Closer
Look into the plant species of Quezon Protected Landscape.
D.N. TANDANG
1. Tandang, D.N., Angeles, R.T. and Rubite, R. 2015. Begonia vendivilii (Begoniaceae), a
new species from Catandaduanes Island, Luzon, Philippines (In press. prep.)
2. Tandang, D.N. and Ferreras, U. 2015. Corybas ultrmafica (Orchidaceae), a new from
Palawan, Luzon, Philippines (In press. prep.)
3. Matthews, P.J., Nguyen, V.D., Tandang, D., Agoo, E.M.G. and Madulid, D.A. 2015.
Taxonomy and ethnobotany of Colocasia esculenta and C. formosana (Araceae):
implications for evolution, natural range, and domestication of taro." Aroideana
Supplement 38 E (1): 153N176.
4. Cheek, M., Tandang, D.N. and Pelser, P. 2015. Nepenthes barcelonae (Nepenthaceae), a
new species from Luzon, Philippines. Phytotaxa 222 (2): 145–150
AWARDS
D.N. TANDANG
1. Selected as one of the Top 10 New Species for 2015 (http://www.esf.edu/top10/) by the
International Institute for Species Exploration, State University of New York (SUNY)
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Assistance through lectures and herbarium training extended to on the job (OJT)
students
Breakdown of number of OJT’s from January – December, 2015 (50-150hrs.)
• 25 students from Philippine Normal University (PNU) – January-March, 2015

• 3 students from Centro Escolar University (CEU) – April - June, 2015
• 1 student from Far Eastern University (FEU) – October, 2015
TRAVEL
L. T. Evangelista
1. MSU IIigan & vicinities (OT-07-91) – Jul. 30 – Aug. 1

- Coordinated with MSU officials proposed NM-MSU-University of Tokyo project and
collect specimens for NMNH exhibit
2. Widus Hotel, Clark Field, Pampanga (OT-10-133) – Nov. 8-10
- Attended DENR-FASPO consultation cum workshop
3. NM Tagbilaran, Bohol (GF-10-589) – Nov. 11-17
- Conducted Pre-bidding Conference
4. Muñoz, Nueva Ecija (GF-10-652) - Nov. 25
- Coordinated with PhilRice officials regarding specimens (Biodiversity and Rice
Exhibit)
E.R Tadiosa
1. Abucac, Orani, Bataan and vicinities (OT-01-002) – Jan.20-Feb. 3

- Conducted botanical assessment on fungi including Forest Invasive Alienable Species
and to collect botanical specimens for PNH reference collection and NMNH exhibit
2. Majayjay, Laguna and vicinities (OT-03-030) – Mar. 17-31
- Conducted botanical assessment on fungi including Forest Invasive Alienable Species
and to collect botanical specimens for PNH reference collection and NMNH exhibit
3. Daraga, Albay (GF-04-212) – Apr. 27-29
- Assessed inside and outside of Old National Museum building, for botanical exhibit and
possible putting up of Garden of Native Plants outside the building
4. Atimonan, Pagbilao, Quezon (GF-05-240) – May 4-6

- Conducted reconnaissance survey for the collection of stumps, trunks of
DIPTEROCARPACEAE species and other relevant materials needed for Gallery 6
(Lowland Evergreen Forest)
5. Lucena City, Quezon (GF-05-271) – May 8-9
- Attended Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) meeting of Quezon Protected
Landscape at Quezon Provincial Capital
6. Misamis Oriental (GF-05-299) – May 26-June 7
- Collected and photo-documentation of fungi and plants to be used in the upcoming
NMNH exhibit particularly in Gallery 6 & 9
7. Tagaytay, Cavite and vicinities (OT-06-067) – June 15-16
- Attended the UNEP-GEF FORIS Project Technical Working Group Meeting
8. Agusan del Sur (OT-07-076) – July 12-29
- Conducted botanical and fungal assessment including Forest Invasive
Alienable Species and to collect botanical specimens for PNH reference collection and
NMNH exhibit
9. Sibalon, Antique (OT-10-118) – Oct. 5-18
- Conducted botanical assessment on fungi including Forest Invasive
NMNH exhibit
10. Lantapan, Bukidnon (OT-11-141) Nov. 8-10
- Presented and discussed the methodology of the proposed Invasive Alien Species (IAS)
survey in Mt. Kitanglad Range National Park (MKRNP) to the PASu office – DENR
LGU-Lantapan and NCIP
11. Cortes, Maribojoc, Bohol (GF-11-607) – Nov. 22-Dec. 6
- Collected botanical specimens for NMNH and document invasive plants at NCT
declared sites in Cortes and Maribojoc, Bohol
D. N. Tandang
1. Abucac, Orani, Bataan and vicinities (OT-01-001) – Jan.20-Feb. 3

- Conducted botanical assessment on flowering plants including Forest Invasive
NMNH exhibit
2. Majayjay, Laguna and vicinities (OT-03-034) – Mar. 17-Apr. 1
- Conducted botanical assessment on flowering plants including Forest Invasive
NMNH exhibit
3.Atimonan, Pagbilao, Quezon (GF-05-241) – May 4-6
- Conducted reconnaissance survey for the collection of Mangrove species and other
relevant materials needed for Gallery 9 (Mangrove, Beaches and Intertidal Shore)
4. Tagaytay (OT-06-054) – May 27-28
- Attended the 20th UNEP-GEF FORIS Project Technical Working Group Meeting
5. Catanduanes and vicinities (GF-06-315) – June 1-15
- Conducted photo-documentation and collections of botanical specimens needed for
the proposed NMNH exhibition particularly in Gallery 6 & 9
6. Agusan del Sur (OT-07-077) – July 12-29
- Conducted botanical assessment in Agusan Marsh including Forest Invasive
NMNH exhibit
7. Sibalon, Antique (OT-10-119) – Oct. 5-18
- Conducted botanical assessment including Forest Invasive Alienable Species and to
collect botanical specimens for PNH reference collection and NMNH exhibit
8. Sabang, Puerto Princesa and Quezon Palawan (GF-10-543) – Oct. 27-Nov. 8
- Conducted botanical assessment, photo-documentation and collection
9. Clark Field, Pampanga (OT-12-155) – Dec. 3-5
- Attended the Philippine Plant Conservation Committee (PPCC) Meeting / Workshop
JR. C. Callado
1. Batanes Group of Islands (GF-03-170) – Mar. 29-Apr.2

- Conducted botanical research, photo-documentation and collections of botanical
specimens for PNH reference collection and NMNH exhibit
2. Guiuan, Eastern Samar and vicinities (GF-11-626) Nov. 11-17
declared sites in Guiuan, Eastern Samar
A.D. Fajardo
1. Baguio, Mt. Pulag, Bohol, Benguet and Mt. Tabayoc (GF-07-364) – Jul.16-31
- Conducted survey and collect Moss / Hepatics / Lichens for the upcoming exhibit on
NMNH
2. Lingayen, Pangasinan (GF-08-426) Aug. 4-8
- Attended Pambansang Kongreso sa Pagpaplanong Wika
3. Cortes, Maribojoc, Bohol (GF-11-608) – Nov. 22-Dec. 6
declared sites in Cortes and Maribojoc, Bohol
R. T. Angeles Jr.
1. Catanduanes and vicinities (GF-06-316) – June 1-15

- Assisted the researcher in conducting photo-documentation and collections of
botanical
specimens needed for the proposed NMNH exhibition particularly in Gallery 6 & 9
2. Baguio, Mt. Pulag, Bohol, Benguet and Mt. Tabayoc (GF-07-365) – Jul.16-31
- Assisted the researcher in conducting survey and collect Moss / Hepatics / Lichens for
the upcoming NMNH exhibit
3. Sabang, Puerto Princesa and Quezon Palawan (GF-10-532) – Oct. 27-Nov. 8
- Assisted the researcher in conducting photo-documentation and collection of botanical
specimens
K.E. Camposano
1. Guiuan, Eastern Samar and vicinities (GF-11-596) Nov. 11-17
- Assisted the researcher in collecting botanical specimens for NMNH and document
invasive plants at NCT declared sites in Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Seminars, Meetings, Lectures, Demonstrations, et al., Attended
L. T. Evangelista
1. Assisted 84 students/visitors from different schools, universities and institution in plant

verification and information dissemination regarding botanical specimens
2. Verified/Identified 72 specimens
3. Technical Assistance: Assistance to visiting researchers from Univ. of Tokyo – Dr. Terada
& Dr. Sasaki
4. Attended 121 committee, division, NMNH & BAC meetings & lectures
N. B. Gapas
2. Verified/Identified 1,270 specimens
3. 24 Meetings attended
4. the seminar on VAWC and contact the resource speaker
E. R. Tadiosa
3. 41 Meetings, workshops & lectures attended
4. Reviewed scientific paper in fungi – UPLB MNH Journal
D. N. Tandang
1. Assisted 1,120 students/visitors from different schools, universities and institution in

plant verification and information dissemination regarding botanical specimens
2. Verified/Identified 1,714 specimens
3. 11 Meetings/workshops & lectures attended
JR. C. Callado

3. Lectures conducted: Conducted lecture at PRNRO-Batanes about BINHI Project and Fern
Flora of the Phil.; Organized lecture entitled “Partnership Across Continents: NHM
London & NMNH Phil.
4. 33 Meetings/Conference & lectures attended
5. Displayed specimens, participated Palawan Baskets and Mats weaving Demonstrations
A. B. Fajardo

3. 26 Meetings/Workshop & lectures attended
C. E. Yungca Jr.
2. Initial identification - 20 specimens
3. 3,263 Maintained Specimens
4. Supervised Contractual Employees and OJT’s
R. T. Angeles Jr.

2. Initial identification - 43 specimens
3. Maintained Specimens:
a. 420 boxes (mounted specimens)
b. 121 bottles (spirit collection)
c. 2499 Botanical specimens
4. Supervised Contractual Employees and OJT’s
5. 4 Meetings/Workshop attended
6. Assisted the researchers in preparing specimens for NMNH exhibition
N. B. Diego Jr.
1. 228 Scientific Illustration Prepared/Restored
R.D. Campos
1. 9 Scientific Illustration Prepared/Restored

2. 14 Meetings/Workshop & lectures attended
3. Designing a backdrop for marine and terrestrial environment for NMNH exhibit
4. Finished the replica of Rafflesia schanderbergiana and Pitcher plant Nepenthes copelandii&N.
minadaoensis for boxed museum exhibition
K. E. Camposano
1 Administrative Works
- 1,400 Properly duplicated official papers
- 1,356 Printed communications/ certificates
- 2,597 Assisted students for initial verification of Botanical specimens
- 145 Filled official documents
- 379 Transmitted official documents
- 1,357 Encoded certificates for plant verification:
- 606 Answered phone calls
Other Museological and Technical Service
No. of Students No. of Specimens Verified

Dr. Luisito T. Evangelista 28
Noe B. Gapas 224
Dr. Edwin R. Tadiosa 135
Danilo N. Tandang 1,264
John Rey C. Callado 699
Albert B. Fajardo 13
Casimiro E. Yungca Jr. 20 (Initial I.D.)
Raul T. Angeles Jr. 43 (Initial I.D.)
Nemensio B. Diego Jr.
Rolf Domini R. Campos
Kim E. Camposano
TOTAL
Month No. of Visitors

January 303
February 259
March 286
April 314
May 241
June 425
July 671
August 592
September 614
October 411
November 320
December 190
TOTAL 4,626
GEOLOGY DIVISION
Highlights
 Title: Collection building for the National Museum of Natural History

Objectives: To acquire specimens through field collection, donation, purchase
and loan for Galleries 2, 3 and 4 of NMNH.
Date/s implemented: 2013-present
Accomplishments: 1.Acquisition of 882 pieces of rocks, mineral and fossil
specimens for exhibition and reference collection for the year 2015 through field
collection, donation and purchase.
 Title: Collection of Mesozoic Fossils in the Philippines

Objectives: To collect as many fossils as possible to re construct the
diversity of past life in the Philippines during the Mesozoic Era.
Date/s implemented: 2011-present
Accomplishments:
Three areas were visited. These are in Mansalay, Mindoro; Catanduanes, and
Caramoan Peninsula in Bicol Region. More than 200 fossils of Mesozoic age were
collected. Important collections are four species of ammonites from Mindoro
dated 100 million years. Another interesting find are unknown species of clam
shell embedded in Cretaceous limestone rocks.These fossil clams were found in
one of the islands in Caramoan.
Fund source: National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo; Mines and
Geosciences Bureau; and the National Museum
III. Research Projects/Projects
 Title: Biostratigraphy of Lubuagan Formation

Objective:
To reconstruct the biostratigraphic column of the Lubuagan Formation.
Date started-ended: 2015
Sites: Cagayan Valley- Kalinga Area
NM personnel involved: Abigael Castro
 Title: Petrology of Rock Materials Used in the Construction of NCT

Declared Churches.
Objectives:
To identify the different rocks used in the construction of NCT declared
churches. Other objective of the project is to identify the sources of these
materials to be used as reference for future restorations.
Sites:
NM personnel involved: Roberto de Ocampo and Benjamin Naungayan, Jr.
 Title: Morphology of Tektites from Cabalwan Anticline, Cagayan Valley
Objective:
To determine the surface structure before and after impacton the surface.
Collaborators:
Sites: Cagayan Valley
NM personnel involved: Roberto de Ocampo and Elena P. Gornal
IV. Fieldwork
 Site: Caramoan, Camarines Sur

Objective: To conduct geological study of the area and to collect geological
specimens for NMNH.
Collaborators: Dr. Tomoki Kase (National Museum of Nature and Science)
Dr. Yasuhiro Iba (Hokkaido University)
Dr. Shin-ichi Sano (Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum)
Covered dates: February 9-17, 2015
Acquired specimens: 50 pieces of geological specimens
NM personnel involved: Roberto S.P. de Ocampo
Priscilla A. Ong
 Site: Balaoan, La Union

Objective: Acquisition of geological specimens through purchase.
Covered dates: February 10, 2015
NM personnel involved: Maileen P. Rondal
Angel P. Bautista
 Sites: Batanes Province

Objective:
To collect geological specimens for NMNH and NM Batanes exhibition.
Covered dates: April 6-11 2015
NM personnel involved: Roberto de Ocampo
Imelda L. Jestre
Carlo Niel P. Barangtay
 Sites: Polillo Group of Islands, Quezon

Objective:
To collect geological specimens in Polillo Group of Islands, Quezon for NMNH
exhibition and reference collection.
Covered dates: April 13-19, 2015
Benjamin M. Naungayan
Eduard David L. Francia
 Sites: Daraga-Tabaco, Albay
Objective:
To assess the former NM Daraga Branch for its proposed rehabilitation.
Covered dates: April 27-29, 2015
Botany, Zoology, Archaeology, Anthropology,
ASBMD, RED, and CPD representatives
 Sites: Tuburan-Toledo City-Naga City-San Fernando, Cebu

Objective: To conduct geological study of the area and to collect specimens for
NMNH.
Covered dates: May 11-18, 2015
NM personnel involved: Priscilla A. Ong
Elena P. Gornal
Paulo B. Omana
 Site: San Narciso, Zambales

Objective: To conduct anthropological and geological assessment on the baldes
in San Narciso, Zambales
Collaborators: San Narciso, Zambales LGU through Liberato Ramos
Covered dates: September 30 – October 2, 2015
Acquired specimen: 1 bag of lahar deposit sample
Abigael L. Castro
Anthropology Division Personnel
 Sites: Kalinga & Cagayan Provinces

Objective: To collect geological specimens in Kalinga & Cagayan for NMNH
exhibition and reference collection.
Covered dates: October 26-30, 2015
Benjamin M. Naungayan, Jr
. Abigael L. Castro
 Sites: Maasin City-Tabango-San Isidro, Leyte

Objective: To conduct geological study of the area and to collect geological
specimens for NMNH.
Covered dates: November 2-9, 2015
Elena P. Gornal
Paulo B. Omana
 Site: Boac, Marinduque

Objective: To inventory and retrieve geological specimens at NM Boac Branch.
Covered dates: December 7-10, 2015
NM personnel involved: Elena P. Gornal
Paulo B. Omana
 Sites: San Vicente, Palawan
Objective: To collect granitic and associated rocks for NMNH exhibition and for
the NM reference collection.
Covered dates: December 9-15, 2015
NM personnel involved: Roberto de Ocampo
Benjamin Naungayan, Jr.
Imelda L. Jestre
V. Exhibitions/Programs
 Exhibition titles: The Geology of the Philippines

The Mineral and Energy Resources of the Philippines
The Ancient Life
Activities: Preparation of specimens, texts/captions, graphic designs, etc.
Galleries: National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) Galleries 2, 3 and 4
Inclusive dates: January – December 2015
NM key personnel involved: Roberto S.P. de Ocampo
Priscilla A. Ong
Maileen P. Rondal
 Exhibition title: Historical and Economic Geology

Activities: Refurbishment of the exhibit materials
Galleries: Traveling Exhibition
Inclusive dates: November-December 2015
NM personnel involved: Geology Division Personnel
VI. Collections Management
Total specimens maintained: 25,621 pieces

Total specimens accessioned: 882 pieces
Total specimens catalogued: 105 pieces
Total specimens in electronic database: 1,200 pieces
Total specimens physically inventoried:
Total new acquisition for the year: 882 pieces
VII. Professional Publications and Presentations
A. Draft manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication

Authors: T. Ingicco, G. van der Bergh, J. de Vos, A. Castro, N. Amano, A.
Bautista
Title: A new species of Celebochoerus (Suidae, Mammalia) from the Philippines
and the palaeobiogeography of the genus Celebochoerus Hooijer, 1948
Target Journal: GeoBios Journal
B. Professional presentations
Authors: A. Castro, D. Marquez, D. Rosario, A. Fernando, A. Peleo-Alampay
Presentation title: Calcareous Nannofossil Biostratigraphy of the Cenozoic
Formations in Catanduanes Island
Professional conference title: GeoCon2015: Annual Conference of the
Geological Society of the Philippines
(Poster Session)
Venue: Hotel Intercontinental, Makati City
Inclusive dates: December 8-9, 2015
VIII. Technical Assistance
A. Summary
1. Species/objects identified and classified
Lyceum of the Philippines University
T. Paez Integrated School
T. Paez Elementary School
University of Sto. Thomas
Partido State University
Adamson University
University of the Philippines – Manila
Malayan High School of Science
Tourism Office, Province of Albay
Michael Acedera
Jomar Enriquez
3. Lectures
Partido State University
Philippine Normal University
Centro Escolar University
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
University of the Philippines – National Institute of Geological Science
La Salle College Antipolo
4. Thesis consultation
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
B. Lectures
 Lecture title: The Geological Reference Collection of the National Museum

Audience: Partido State UniversityB.S. Geology students
Venue: Geology Division, NM Fine Arts
Inclusive date: February 17, 2015
 Lecture title: How to Identify Rocks and Minerals

Audience: Philippine Normal University students
Venue: Geology Division, NM Fine Arts
Inclusive date: May 5, 2015
Benjamin M. Naungayan, Jr.
C. Publication reviews
D. Exhibition assistance
 Exhibition title: Mobile Museum Boxes: The Diversity of Natural History in
Mindanao
Proponent: National Museum, University of Tokyo, Mindanao State University
Type of assistance: Rendered assistance in the preparation of specimens,
texts/captions, dioramas, etc.
Inclusive dates: October-December 2015
NM personnel involved: Roberto S.P. de Ocampo
Paulo B. Omana
IX. Personnel Development

Meeting Title: National Committee on Geological Sciences

Inclusive date: May 7, 2015; July 24, 2015
Venue: Conference Room, Mines and Geosciences Bureau
B. Local workshops/seminars/conferences
1. Seminar title: Fire Safety Suppression and Control

Venue: Auditorium, National Museum of Fine Arts
Proponent: Restoration and Engineering Division, National Musem
Paulo B. Omana
2. Seminar title: Why Study the Mammals of Mindoro?

Venue: Auditorium, National Museum of Fine Arts
Proponent: Zoology Division
3. Seminar title: Challenging Form Follows Capital:Women Fashion Alternative

Politics of Vegetable Marketplace Trade in Baguio City, Philippines
Inclusive date: March 10, 2015
Venue: Reception Hall, National Museum of Anthropology
Proponent: GAD Committee
Maileen P. Rondal
Elena P. Gornal
4. Seminar title: Learnings at the Natural History Museums

Inclusive date: March 27, 2015
Venue: Roxas Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts
NM Personnel involved: Roberto S.P. de Ocampo
Maileen P. Rondal
5. Seminar title: Supervisory Development Course Track 1

Inclusive dates: July 13-16, 2015
Venue: CSC-NCR, Kaliraya St., Quezon City
Proponent: FAD, NM and CSC
6. Seminar title: Preliminary Presentation of DES for Bohol and Guian Sites
Inclusive date: September 21, 2015
Venue: Auditorium, NM Fine Arts
NM Personnel involved: Roberto S.P. de Ocampo
Maileen P. Rondal
7. Seminar title: Assembly of Anti-VAW Advocacy Supporters

Inclusive date: November 25, 2015
Venue: Aliw Theatre, Pasay City
Elena P. Gornal
Abigael L. Castro
8. Seminar title: Gender Sensitivity Training

Inclusive date: December 14, 2015
Venue: Great Eastern Hotel, Quezon City
Proponent: GAD Commitee
NM personnel involved: Abigael Castro
ZOOLOGY DIVISION
I. Highlights
A. Biodiversity on the Apex of the Coral Triangle: Puerto Galera and Lubang
Island, Mindoro; Anilao, Mabini, Batangas
 [A Philippine – US Joint Program in collaboration with the California
Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, California. Philippine research
partners are the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, National
Museum, and UP-MSI]
 The National Museum was represented by Don T. Dumale
(Ichthyologist) and by Joseph Elliz Comendador (Spongologist)
 to conduct marine biodiversity research and taxonomic inventory of the
area and confirm the theory that this area is the “center of the center of
marine biodiversity”
 April 15 to May 6, 2015
 On-going project (last phase)
 Funded by the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, California,
USA.
B. Autonomous Reef Monitoring Systems (ARMS)
 [A Philippine – US Joint Program in collaboration with the US National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Smithsonian
Institution; Philippine research partners are BMB-DENR, NM, UP-MSI,
and De La Salle University]
 NM was represented by Marivene Manuel-Santos, Don Dumale, and
Joseph Elliz Comendador.
 to monitor rising acidification, marine life patterns, and other ocean
conditions that have a fundamental impact on life throughout the
planet.
 April 15 to May 6, 2015
 On-going project
 Funding from US-NOAA and US Smithsonian Institute and BMB-DENR,
Philippines
C. Invasive Alien Species (IAS) / FORIS Project

 [A research partnership of NM with the Biodiversity Management
Bureau – DENR]
 a taxonomic research inventory of the invasive alien species of plants
and animals in six identified National Parks in the Philippines: Bataan
National Park, Banahaw Protected Landscape, Sibalom National Park,
Agusan Marsh Protected Landscape, Kitanglad Natural Park, and Mt.
Apo Protected Area.
 Overall Project Coordinator: Edwin Tadiosa, Ph.D. (Botany Div) [NM
Zoology represented by Marivene Manuel-Santos (Assigned Project
Supervisor; Crustaceans), Maria Josefa S. Veluz (Mammals), Arvin C.
Diesmos, Ph.D. (Reptiles and Amphibians), Vivian D. Ang (Mollusks), Don
T. Dumale (Fishes), Rolly C. Urriza (Birds), Perry Archival P. Buenavente
(Insects) and NM-Botany: Edwin Tadiosa, Ph.D. (Fungi) and Danny
Tandang )Flowering Plants)]
 July 15, 2015 to December 31, 2015
 On-going Project (last Phase)
 Funding Source from CABI-DENR
II. Fieldwork
 Quezon, Alabat Island, Quezon Province, “Taxonomic Research on the Echinoderm
Fauna” National Museum Zoology Division Project, Sept. 22- Oct. 6, 2015; 124
echinoderms; Zenaida Salazar and Andres G. Andalis.
 Villa Norte, Alabat Island, Quezon Province, “Taxonomic Research on the
Echinoderm Fauna” National Museum Zoology Division Project, Sept. 22- Oct. 6,
2015; 371 crustaceans, Evelyn U. Mendoza.
 Bolinao Branch Museum, Bolinao, Pangasinan, “Retrieval of the remaining
zoological collections and other materials used for exhibition”, May 19-22, 2015;
Zenaida Salazar and Andres G. Andalis.
 Puerto Galera, Oriental, Mindoro; Verde Island Expedition 2015; with California
Academy of Sciences; March 24 to May 5, 2015; 55 marine specimens; Don Dumale
and Joseph Elliz Comendador.
 Bataan National Park, Orani & Samal, Bataan, NM and BMB-DENR: IAS/FORIS
Project: “Assessment of Invasive Alien Species in Six Philippine National Parks”;
January 31 – February 3, 2015; 45 crustaceans, 73 insects, 38 mollusks, 15 fishes, 10
birds, 11 reptiles and amphibians, and 12 mammals; Evelyn U. Mendoza (vice
Marivene Manuel-Santos), Perry Archival P. Buenavente, Vivian D. Ang, Don T.
Dumale, Arvin C. Diesmos, Ph.D., Rolly C. Urriza, and Maria Josefa S. Veluz.
 Banahaw National Park (Majayjay, Laguna), NM and BMB-DENR: IAS/FORIS Project:
“Assessment of Invasive Alien Species in Six Philippine National Parks”; March 19 –
April 2, 2015; 167 crustaceans, 37 insects, 25 mollusks, 12 fishes, 11 birds, 15
reptiles and amphibians, and 9 mammals; Paulita Ambal (vice Marivene Manuel -
Santos), Normandy Barbecho, Vivian D. Ang, Don T. Dumale, Arvin C. Diesmos,
Ph.D., Rolly C. Urriza, and Maria Josefa S. Veluz.
 Mabini, Batangas, ARMS Project; May 19 to June 4, 2015; 265 marine organisms;
Marivene Manuel-Santos, Don T. Dumale and Joseph Elliz Commendador.
 Agusan Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary National Park (San Francisco, Agusan del Sur),
NM and BMB-DENR: IAS/FORIS Project: “Assessment of Invasive Alien Species in Six
Philippine National Parks”; July 15 – 29, 2015; 55 crustaceans, 57 insects, 45
mollusks, 13 fishes, 7 birds, 15 reptiles and amphibians, and 7 mammals; Paulita
Ambal (vice Marivene Manuel-Santos), Perry Archival P. Buenavente, Vivian D. Ang,
Don T. Dumale, Arvin C. Diesmos, Ph.D., Rolly C. Urriza, and Maria Josefa S. Veluz.
 Sibalom National Park (Mount Poras, Sibalom, Antique, Panay), NM and BMB-DENR:
IAS/FORIS Project: “Assessment of Invasive Alien Species in Six Philippine National
Parks”; October 9-23, 2015; 123 crustaceans, 209 insects, 78 mollusks, 29 fishes, 22
birds, 38 reptiles and amphibians, and 20 mammals; Paulita Ambal (vice Marivene
Manuel-Santos), Perry Archival P. Buenavente, Vivian D. Ang, Don T. Dumale, Arvin
C. Diesmos, Ph.D., Rolly C. Urriza, and Maria Josefa S. Veluz.
III. Exhibitions/programs
 Prepared 347 specimens with information sheets for exhibit concept; and
33 videos for National Museum of Natural History
IV. Collections
(1) (a) Total objects/specimens maintained;
 Ichthyology: 2800 lots (20%)
 Echinoderm: 3201
 Herpetology: 487 specimens
 Ornithology: 78 specimens
 Malacology: 4,219 specimens
 Mammalogy: 7000 specimens
(b) Total objects/specimens accessioned;

© Total objects/specimens catalogued;
 Ichthyology: 15000 lots
 Ornithology: 20, 171 specimens
 Entomology: 4036 specimens
 Carcinology: 1,164 specimens
(d) Total objects/specimens in electronic database;
 Entomology: 8979 specimens
 Malacology: 151, 429 specimens
 Spongiology: 1626 specimens
(e) Total objects/specimens physically inventoried;
(f) Total new acquisitions for the year
 Ichthyology: 1348 specimens
 Echinoderm: 203 specimens
 Malacology: 1,062 specimens
 Spongiology: 240 specimens
Restored specimens of birds, reptiles, and mammals – 57 specimens including

“Lolong”
V. Professional publications and presentations
 Diesmos, A. C., J. L. Watters, N. A. Huron, D. R. Davis, A. C. Alcala, R. I.

Crombie, L. E. Afuang, G. G. Das, R. V. Sison, M. B. Sanguila, M. L. Penrod, M.
J. Labonte, C. S. Davey, E. A. Leone, M. L. Diesmos, E. Y. Sy, L. J. Welton, R. M.
Brown and C.D. Siler. 2015. Amphibians of the Philippines, Part I: Checklist of
the Species. Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences Series 4, 62
(20):457–539.
(20):457–539.
(20):457–539.
 Davis, D. R., J. L. Watters, G. Köhler, C. Whitsett, N. A. Huron, R. M. Brown, A.
C. Diesmos, and C. D. Siler. 2015. Redescription of the rare Philippine false
gecko Pseudogekko brevipes (Reptilia: Squamata: Gekkonidae) and
description of a new species. Zootaxa 4020(2):357–374.
 Sy, E., L. A. De Layola, L. V. Necesito, N. D. C. Realubit, and A. C. Diesmos.
2015. Predation: Kaloula walteri (Walter’s Narrow-mouthed Frog).
Herpetological Review 46(3):413.
 Sy, E., L. A. De Layola, C. M. T. Yu, and A. C. Diesmos. 2015. Geographic
Distribution: Ophiophagus hannah (King Cobra). Herpetological Review
46(2):220.
 Sy, E., L. A. De Layola, C. M. T. Yu, and A. C. Diesmos. 2015. Geographic
Distribution: Ophiophagus hannah (King Cobra). Herpetological Review
46(2):220.
 Realubit, N. D. C., M. L. L. Diesmos, A. Lorenzo, L. A. De Layola, A. C. Diesmos,
J. C. Brown, R. M. Brown, K. A. Cobb, P. Bergmann, G. Morinaga, C. D. Siler, N.
A. Huron, and J. M. Siler. 2015. Geographic Distribution: Draco mindanensis
(Mindanao Flying Lizard). Herpetological Review 46(2):216.
 Sy, E., B. Eleazar, R. Achacoso, and A. C. Diesmos. 2015. Geographic
Distribution: Eleutherodactylus planirostris (Greenhouse Frog).
Herpetological Review 46(1):56.
 Sy, E., J. C. Martyr, and A. C. Diesmos. 2015. Geographic Distribution:
Eleutherodactylus planirostris (Greenhouse Frog). Herpetological Review
46(1):56.
 Gonzalez, J. C. T., M.P. Adams, E.L. Alcala, E.B. Batara, E.A. Cosico, Lim Kok
Peng, M.W. Lowe, S.S. Nacua, M.Nowak-Kemp, M.R.M. Duya, R.P. Prys-Jones,
P.R. Seet, R.C. Urriza, J.L. Woods, N.J. Collar and J.A. Tobias Urriza, R. C. 2015.
Comparison of historical avian DNA derived from museum skins deposited in
temperate and tropical countries. J.C.T. Gonzalez,
 General, D. and P. A. Buenavente. 2015. A second species of the ant genus
Romblonella from the Philippines (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), Halteres, Vol6,
56-62.
Peer-reviewed articles/chapters IN PRESS

 Urriza, R. C., M. S. Sanchez and J. B. Balatibat. Post - breeding activities of
Philippine Eagle-owl Bubo philippensis philippensis, Kaup 1851 with updates
on current distributions and recent confirmed records of the species in
Luzon.Manuscript completed in 2015, revisions is ongoing. Paper for
submission to the National Museum of the Philippines, Journal of Natural
History, Vol. 2. No.1
 Barbecho, N. and I. Lit, Jr. A modified sieve dish for easier preparation of
microscope slide mounts for taxonomic studies of armored scale insects
(Hemiptera: Diaspididae) (submitted for publication, in review)
 Manuel-Santos, M., P. K. L. Ng, and H. Freitag. Two new species of
Geosesarma De Man, 1892 (Crustacea: Brachyura: Sesarmidae) from
Palawan, the Philippines. Manuscript submitted to Raffles Bulletin of
Zoology. January 2015.
 Manuel-Santos, M., C. Tan, and M. Nonato. A new species of phytothelmic
Geoesarma De Man, 1892 (Crustacea: Brachyura: Sesarmidae) from Luzon,
Philippines. Manuscript submitted to Zootaxa reviewers. November 2015.
Draft manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications
 Manuel-Santos, M., M. Gaulke, and P.K.L. Ng. A new species of Geoesarma

De Man, 1892 (Crustacea: Brachyura: Sesarmidae) in limestone forest from
Panay, Philippines. Manuscript in final draft and for submission to reviewers.
September 2015.
 Philippine Type specimens at the California Academy of Sciences Ichthyology
Collection (70% complete), Don Dumale
 A checklist of the ants of Mt. Magdiwata, Buenavente, et al. (50%)
 A new record of swimming ant from the Philippines, Odontomachus malignus
(Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Buenavente et al. (50%)
 Mammals of Siargao – Sweepea veluz 65%
 Collaboration with Dr. Nicole de Voogd who works on sponges and is based
in The Netherlands. We are looking into the marine sponge Terpios
hoshinota. 35% completion as of this time.
 “Illustrated Guidebooks to Philippine Amphibians and Reptiles”; Dr. Angel C.
Alcala, National Scientist, Silliman University; Dr. Rafe M. Brown, University
of Kansas; Dr. Cameron D. Siler, University of Oklahoma; Prof. Mae Lowe L.
Diesmos, University of Santo Tomas; Mr. Emerson Y. Sy, Philippine Center for
Terrestrial and Aquatic Research; Arvin Diesmos, National Museum, Ongoing,
20% completed
 “Guide to Venomous Snakes in the Philippines”; Dr. Fidel Malbas DVM,
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Department of Health; Dr. Rafe M.
Brown, University of Kansas; Mr. Emerson Y. Sy, Philippine Center for
Terrestrial and Aquatic Research; Arvin Diesmos, National Museum, Ongoing,
30% completed
 Resource person-demonstrator: Introduction to Scale Insects: General
Biology and Microtechnique (Cave Ecology Laboratory, Institute of Biological
Sciences, and Entomology Laboratory, Museum of Natural History, University
of the Philippines Baños) : Normandy Barbecho
 Vicarious collection of scale insects from the herbarium collections of
National Museum of the Philippines and Museum of Natural History
University of the Philippines Baños (on-going) : Normandy Barbecho
Scientific illustrations in/intended for professional publications
Cover for the Museum of Natural History Journal, scientific illustration by Anna
Melissa SP. Domingo.
Professional presentations
 Resource Speaker: Aquatic Biology Seminar-Workshop: Crustacean
Taxonomy; Ateneo De Manila University, April 6-8, 2015.
 A poster paper presented at the 15th University Museums and Collections
International Conference held at the UST Alumni Center, University of
Santo Tomas, Espana Blvd., Manila. 11-14 May 2015; Rolly Urriza
VI. Technical Assistance

Summary
 Arellano University
 Catanduanes State University
 Cavite State University
 Camp Crame Elementary School
 Centro Escolar University
 Central Luzon State University
 Far Eastern University
 Manuel Enverga University Foundation
 Our Lady of Fatima University - Quezon City
 Pasay City Science High School
 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
 Philippine Normal University
 Quezon National High School - Lucena City
 San Bartolome High School
 Tunasan Elementary School - Muntinlypa City
 Teresa National High School - Teresa, Rizal
 Technological University of the Philippines
 University of Santo Tomas
 US Peace Corps
 Polytechnic University of the Philippines
 GMA 7
 International Rice Research Institute
 Field Museum Natural History
 University of the Philippines Diliman
 University of the Philippines Los Baños
 University of the East
 SPI Technologies
 Jose Rizal University
 AECOM Philippines
 Adamson University
 Avilon Zoo
 Wildlife Conservation of the Philippines
 El Nido Resorts
 Samaritan’s Purse
 Chemonics De La Salle University
 University of Oklahoma
 Notre Dame of Dadiangas
 Northern Arizona University
 University of Guam
 National Academy of Science and Technology
 De La Salle University Dasmarinas
 Shawnee College
 Nanyang Technological University
 University of Queensland
 Yamashina Institute of Japan
 Philippine Postal Service
 University of the Philippines Manila
 Fulbright Scholar Program, USA
 AGHAM KALIKASAN, Inc.
 International Rice Research Institute
 Bounty Fresh Food, Inc.
 Waller International
 Cebu Normal University
 Tomas Morato Elementary School
 Rizal Elementary School,
 D’Bone Collector Museum
 John Carlo Creations
 Wesleyan University Philippines
 University of Perpetual Help
 De La Salle University Health Science Campus
 Cavite State UniversityUniversity of Santo Tomas
 University of the Philippines Manila
 Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
 UP-Mindanao
 UP-Visayas
Species/object loans
 Assistance with the loaning of assorted Natural History specimens from the
University of Santo Tomas; transaction was not completed due to the delay
in the approval of the Memorandum of Agreement. : Perry Buenavente, Aissa
Domingo, Ed Codino, Marivene Santos, Rolly Urriza
Lectures
 BS Education major in Biology students, University of Sto. Tomas (Zoology
Div. Ref. Collection Area)- 20 students; Zenaida Salazar
 BS Biology students fro Polytechnic University of the Philippines – 4 students;
Zenaida Salazar
 BS Biology students from CLSU – 10 students; Zenaida Salazar
 Bs Biology students from De La Salle University, Taft – 9 studfents; Zenaida
Salazar
 Biological Illustration and Specimen Photography lecture-demonstration,
February 17, 2015. Roque Laboratory, Benavides Building, University of Santo
Tomas Graduate School – A.M.S.P. Domingo

(1) Thesis consultation
 4 students from Collegio De San Gabriel Archangel. Research thesis entitled:
Survey of birds at Sitio Karahume, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan; Rolly Urriza
 15 students from Urdaneta City University, FEU=2 students; Rolly Urriza
(2) Conservation consultation

Tasked to provide technical assistance in establishing a National Red List of Faunal
Species for the Philippines, DENR-BMB, Arvin Diesmos & Perry Buenavente
 Tasked to provide technical assistance in establishing a National Red List of
Faunal Species for the Philippines; Arvin Diesmos
 Member, Philippine Red List Committee of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources and Chair and Co-chair of the Amphibians and
Reptiles Technical Working Group and Invertebrate Working Group
(respectively), DENR-BMB, Arvin Diesmos & Perry Buenavente
(3) Technical working groups/technical

NM Inspector on Supplies and Materials purchased; Zenaida Salazar
 NM member on PERC Committee; Zenaida Salazar
 Assisted/facilitated Ms. Nerafe C. Muyaude & 2 staff (3) from Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources- NIFTDC re: verification of their shell
specimens.( Evelyn U. Mendoza)
 Assisted/facilitated Dr. Andy Catulin of Cagayan State University re:
verification of freshwater shells. (Evelyn U. Mendoza)
 Facilitated students/clients from various universities/agencies/ re:
verification/identification of zoological specimens (Evelyn U. Mendoza)
 Conducted orientation to OJT students from De La Salle University-Taft and
CLSU re: rules and regulations of the division and proper maintenance of
zoological specimens (Evelyn U. Mendoza)
 Supervised OJT’s re: maintenance of zoological specimens (Evelyn U.
Mendoza & Paulita B. Ambal)
 Assisted Ms. Marivene M. Manuel-Santos re: preliminary identification of
crustacean specimens (Evelyn U. Mendoza)
 Supervised technicians re: maintenance of zoological specimens (Evelyn U.
Mendoza)
 Transferred carcinological specimens from old bottles into new specimens’
bottle (Evelyn U. Mendoza)
 Assisted Ms. Vivian D. Ang re: maintenance of shell specimens (Paulita B.
Ambal)
 Transferred ichthyological specimens from old to new specimens’ bottle
(Paulita B. Ambal and Andres G. Andalis)
 Assited Mr. Mauro Alvarez on the fumigation of Aquarium Room at the MFP
Bldg. (Eddie I. Codino and Andres G. Andalis)
 Casting of Lolong using silicon rubber (Eddie I. Codino)
 Assisted Eddie I. Codino re: casting of Lolong using silicon rubber (Andres G.
Andalis)
 Assisted Mr. Rolly C. Urriza re: maintenance of bird specimens (Eddie I.
Codino)
 Assisted Mr. Ben Ramos re: Lolong’s immortalization; replication of head and
tail (Eddie I. Codino)
 Mounted bird specimens for exhibit (Eddie I. Codino)
 Assisted in the preservation of Lolong through molding of polymethane foam
for the artificial body of Lolong and mounting of crocodile Lolong materials
for exhibit (Andres G. Andalis)
 Assisted Eddie I. Codino for the skinning of crocodile donated by Mr. Diaz
(Andres G. Andalis)
 Assisted Mr. Don T. Dumale in the maintenance of fish specimens (Andres
G.Andalis)
 Sorting and packing of used specimens bottles (E.U. Mendoza, Eddie I.
Codino, Andres G. Andalis & Paulita B. Ambal)
 Use of the bird reference collection for research: UPLB = 7 students did their
thesis/special problems on Hornbills, Sunbirds and Flowerpeckers, Barbets,
Fantails and Crows, Swiftlets and Cuckoos. UP Diliman: 1 student did
research on Philippine Raptors; Rolly Urriza
 LECTURES at the collection area: UP Diliman = 23 students (Bio 117),
Adamson University = 31 students, UST = 20 students, CLSU = 6 student
OJT’s.
 Student facilitation (on the job training): CLSU = 2 students, DLSU = 2
students.
 Specimen ID and verification for students: 21 certificates issued to 57
students.
 Specimen ID and verification for researchers/others: 3 certificates issued
 Committee Meetings
 BAC (General Services) Composition of BAC ; Opening of Bids for DES (Jan. 21,
2015) Finalization of negotiation re: DigiScript DES Marivene Santos
 Science Committee re: Magna Carta for Scientist and Request of Scientists
(Jan. 12, 2015) Marivene Santos
 Gender and Development- budget meeting and schedule of activities for
2015 (jan. 21 & 27, 2015) Marivene Santos
 NMNH Task Force Committee- series mmo meetings to discuss Audio visual
Components of Galleries Jan. 22-28, 2015 with Chuck Sutyla and Eilyn Go ;
Marivene Santos
 Promotion Selection Board- Deliberation for Museum Technician I for
Zoology Division (Jan. 22, 2015) Marivene Santos
 Performance Management Group re: PBB (Feb. 2, 2015) Marivene Santos
 PERC re: motion for Reconsideration of Dr. Bolunia re: Ms. Garong et al
decision (Feb. 3 & 11, 2015) Marivene Santos
 Visiting Scientist- re: courtesy visit of Dr. Lawrence Heaney of the Field
Museum, Chicago, USA. And roundtable discussion on Museum Exhibits, Pest
Control and collection management (Feb. 12-13, 2015) Marivene Santos
 Lolong Task Force- update on “Lolong’s” taxidermy work (Feb. 16, 2015)
 Performance Management Group, March 9 & 20, 2015 re: PBB Marivene
Santos
 BAC Gen Services, March 30, 2015 re: Pre-Bidding on General Repair of
Chiller Machine and Circulating Pump Assembly; Marivene Santos
 NMNH Task Force, March 26, 2015- meeting with DCCD Engr. Bobby Nunez
re: Floor plan and lab specs ; Marivene Santos
 UST Museum visit to determine specimens for NMNH exhibit and meeting
with Maita Oebanda, Collections Management & Documentation Assistant
(March 23, 2015); Marivene Santos
 Tele-conference at BMB-DENR re: ARMS retrieval and logistics (April 21,
2015); Marivene Santos
 Meeting on Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures (ARMS) retrieval
planning and other concerns (April 30, 2015) Marivene Santos
 BAC (Gen. Services) – Opening of Bids for the preventive maintenance of 208
units of Aircon for NAG and Planetarium; 3 units Chiller machine (Failed
Bidding)- April 7, 2015; Marivene Santos
 April 17, 2015 – Pre-Bidding conference for Aircon units repair and
maintenance; Marivene Santos
 NMNH Task Force, April 21, 2015- continue planning for NMNH exhibit and
consultation with members; Marivene Santos
 Meeting with Mr.Linricon Absuelo re: procurement of specimens for exhibit
(May 27, 2015); Marivene Santos
 BAC (SME), May 27, 2015 – meeting re: resolution for Arturo Luz’s sculptures;
Marivene Santos
 NMNH Task Force- continues planning for NMNH exhibit and consultation
with DCCD, ARUP and DG re: specimen showcases; Marivene Santos
 BAC (General Services Sub-Committee) re: Submission and opening for the
project consultants for Bohol, Guian Heritage Site Restoration and
Reconstruction (Declared failure) – June 2, 2015; Marivene Santos
 Nattional Museum Uniform Committee verification/clarification of employees master
list (June 3, 2015) Marivene Santos
 NMNH Task Force- collated monthly targets of accomplishment for NMNH galleries as
submitted by Gallery Leaders (Jun 1-5, 2015) Marivene Santos
 Communicated NM’s protest to Dr. Terry Gosliner regarding their media
Announcement about the Philippine Expedition (June 14, 2015) Marivene Santos
 Prepared resolution 2015-02 for the released of PIB and PBB of Archaeology and
Chem Lab staff (PER) Marivene Santos
 Meeting on PPMP with Linricon Absuelo, explaining procedures onProcurement plan
(July 9, 2015) Marivene Santos
 BAC (GSSC)- Emergency meeting re: elevator repair, stretcher and Mustachio (July 15,
2015) Marivene Santos
 BAC (SME) – metting with Acting Assistant Director AngelBautista Re: procurement of
equipment and problems encountered regarding Gym equipment, Siccion,
Steriomicroscope and Rahman (July 21, 2015) Marivene Santos
 NMNH Task Force meeting re:updates on NMNH gallery exhibit (Jul. 1,2 & 6, 2015)
Marivene Santos
 Attended Lighting Event for Order of Lakandula Awarded to Galo de Ocampo (July 21,
2015) Marivene Santos
 NMNH Task Force meeting on the proposed exhibit Showcases as presented by Mr.
Chuck Sutyla, held at NMNH site (DOT Bldg.) with Dir. Jeremy Barns, DCCD, Dave
Burgess, NMNH Team and Mr.Nelson Aquino (Aug.31, 2015) Marivene Santos
 Lolong Task Force- meeting with Dir. Angel Bautista re: updates on Lolong Contract of
consultant taxidermist and problems encountered in the Requisition of chemicals,
supplies and equipment needed; Marivene Santos
 NMNH Task Force- attended the Board of Trustees’ meeting re: NMNH Status and
other matters (Sept. 28, 2015) Marivene Santos
 NMNH Task Force- meeting re: specimen fabricators and showcases (Oct. 22, 2015 &
Nov. 17-27, 2015) Marivene Santos
 Sept.1-4, 2015- USA Museum Study Visit- Smithsonian Institution of Natural History;
Marivene Santos
 Sept. 5-8, 2015- Study visit in American Museum of Natural History, New York;
Marivene Santos

(4) Lectures
 University of the Philipines Diliman (60 students); Arvin Diesmos
 University of the Philippines Los Baños (200 students); Arvin Diesmos
 Adamson University (25 students); Arvin Diesmos
 Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines (100 participants); Arvin
Diesmos
 Local Government Unit of the Municipality of Sibalom, Antique Province (20
participants); Arvin Diesmos
 Bulacan State University (150 students); Arvin Diesmos
 Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (60 participants);
Arvin Diesmos
 Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (60 participants); Arvin
Diesmos
 October 27, 2015- Echo-seminar on Natural History Museum Study visit, held at the
NM Auditorium Marivene Santos

(5) Exhibition assistance
 Illustrations: 25 studies (Aissa Domingo)
(6) Interviews conducted

 Interviewed by GMA 7 re: “Bulaso”, Thalassina anomala”Kapuso Mo Jessica
Soho aired March 8, 2015 (March 7, 2015); Marivene Manuel-Santos
 Interviewed regarding Cave Crabs of Catanduanes for Born To Be Wild Episode of
GMA 7 (May 29, 2015); Marivene Manuel-Santos
VII. Personnel Development

 NMNH Meeting with Mr. Chuck Sutyla and Eilyn Go, Jan. 22;Apr. 17; Nov. 24,
2015, NMNH Office, MFP; Zenaida Salazar
 Zoology Division Staff Meeting, Zoology Division Conference Room, July 2; Dec. 3,
2015; Zenaida Salazar
 Tele-conference at BMB-DENR re: ARMS retrieval and logistics (April 21, 2015) Marivene
Santos
 Meeting on Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures (ARMS) retrieval Planning and other
concerns (April 30, 2015) Marivene Santos
 Attended the laboratory portion of Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures In
collaboration with BMB-DENR at De La Salle Univ.- Taft Ave., Manila (June 5, 2015)
Marivene M. Santos
 Attended meeting on BMB Museum & Gallery Planning at BMB-DENR, Quezon Avenue,
Quezon City (Jun 8, 2015) Marivene Santos
 June 15-19, 2015- Participation in the Seminar/Workshop for the Global Environment
Facility (GEF) project of the Philippine government held In Hotel Centro, Puerto Princesa,
Palawan Marivene Santos
 Meeting at BMB-DENR re: PA Gallery with Project Arts Consultant Brain storming on how
to deal with the requirements (Jul.20, 2015) Marivene Santos
 Meeting with Project Art re: BMB Joint Venture with the brother of Giselle Conception to
solve requirement (July 21, 2015) Marivene Santos
 Attended meeting on BMB Museum & Gallery Planning at BMB-DENR Quezon
Ave.,Quezon City (July 27, 2015) Marivene Santos
 Attendance and participation to Workshop on Philippine Program on Wealth Creation
from Biodiversity and Genetic Resources- a Consultation workshop hosted by
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) held at Widus Hotel,
Clarkfield, Pampanga (October 14-16, 2015) Marivene Santos
 University Museums and Collections (UMAC) International Conference Poster
presentation May 11-14, 2015 University of Santo Tomas; Aissa Domingo
 Basic Photography Workshop by George Tapan August 11 to 13, 2015 Reception
Room, National Museum of Anthropology
B. International workshops/seminars/conferences
 Sponge Taxonomy Seminar – Training, Mote Marine Laboratory, Keywest,

Florida, USA; August 9-18, Joseph Elliz B. Comendador.
 US Natural History Museums Study Visit. California Academy of Sciences, San
Francisco, California; Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, Florida;
Smithsonian Institute - Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.;
American Museum of Natural History, New York; July 23 to August 11, 2015;
Marivene Manuel-Santos.
C. Local workshops/seminars/conferences
 Attendance and participation to “Capacity Building on ARMS (Autonomous Reef

Monitoring Systems) Lab Mission Training (DNA Extraction) at De La Salle
University June 5 – June 12, 2015, Don Dumale, Joseph Commendador, Marivene
Santos
 Attendance to “Symposium on the Ifugao Rice Terraces, Its Antiquitty,
Conservancy and Management at NM Auditorium (June 18, 2015), Don Dumale
 Pest Management Lecture, Feb. 13, 2015, NMNH Office, Museum of the Filipino
People; Zenaida Salazar
 “Why Study the Mammals of Mindoro? A Natural History Perspective” by Larry
Heaney, Mar. 6, 2015, NM Auditorium; Zenaida Salazar
 Awareness Training on the National Museum Recent Development and Plans,
May 25-26, 2015, NM Auditorium; Zenaida Salazar
 National Academy of Science and Technology; Arvin Diesmos
 Crocodile Specialist Group (DENR); Arvin Diesmos
 Scientific Career System Forum (Department of Science and Technology, Civil
Service Commission, National Acadey of Science and Technology); Arvin Diesmos
 Philippine Eagle Technical Working Group (DENR); Arvin Diesmos
 National Research Council of the Philippines; Arvin Diesmos
 Attended the new species launching for Mindoro, hosted by Mindoro
Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. (MBCFI) at DENR-BMB in Quezon City;
Rolly Urriza
 Attended the DENR-BMB Biodiversity Partnership Project evaluation workshop in
Subic, Zambales; Rolly Urriza
 Participated in the Philippine Red List Committee (PRLC) Technical Working
Group facilitated by DENR-BMB; Rolly Urriza
 Marine Mammal Bill committee - meeting at the house of congress with Rep.
Neri Colmenares and other institutions/NGOs: Maria Josefa Veluz
 Workshop on Philippine Program on Wealth Creation from Biodiversity and
Genetic Resources hosted by DENR held at Widus Hotel , Clarkfield, Pampanga
(October 14-16, 2015) Marivene Santos
 Rhinoceros Fossil Replica making with Archaeology Division, Dr. Thomas Inggico
and Dr. Pierre-Olivier Antoine November 9-20, 2015 Archaeology Storage; Aissa
Domingo
 Dimasalang Curator’s Talk by Dr. Ana Maria Theresa Labrador
July 24, 2015 Roxas Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts; Aissa Domingo
 Still Exhibit lecture by Cholo Laurel September 12, 2015
Reception Room, National Museum of Anthropology; Aissa Domingo
CULTURAL DIVISIONS
ARTS DIVISION
Highlight for 2015

The Arts Division initiated and supported various artistic endeavors particularly in the
National Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibits in the various galleries were either improved or
renewed. The collections were re-curated. Some works in storage were brought out, and
new works that would enrich the collection were also loaned from various institutions. The
staff assisted during the ingress and egress of the exhibitions. They prepared captions,
tarpaulins and the other materials necessary for the success of the exhibits. The division
also monitored the on-going exhibits and saw to it that the artworks displayed were stable.
The collections were inspected for any cases of deterioration. Such cases were immediately
reported to the Chemistry and Conservation Laboratory Division for immediate preventive
conservation.
A summary of the state of exhibitions in the various halls for 2015 is enumerated below:
Art Exhibitions
Spoliarium Hall
The Hall continues to be dedicated to the 19 th century Filipino painters Juan Luna and Felix
Resurreccion Hidalgo. Featured in this gallery is a huge Juan Luna painting --Spoliarium,
which earned a gold medal in the Exposicion Nacional de Bellas Artes in Madrid, Spain in
1884. Also exhibited is Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo’s Assassinato de Gobernador Bustamante
(Assassination of Governor Bustamante and His Son). The two master pieces are both
National Cultural Treasures.
Gallery I
Luis I. Ablaza Hall
Religious images of carved wooden santos including Retablo, an altar piece from Dimiao,
Bohol are displayed in the hall. Also, reliefs and paintings of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ
are featured.
Gallery II
FCCP Hall
This year, fourteen (14) artworks depicting the Stations of the Cross were loaned from the
Bangko Sentral Collection. These works and are now housed and displayed at FCCP Hall.
Gallery III
The hall highlights works of Masters Juan Luna and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo along with
their key contemporaries. Part of this exhibition, is from the Far East Bank and Trust
Company bequest to the National Museum.
Gallery IV
The Fundacion Santiago Hall
On display are the thirty three (33) works of which are part of the 100 artworks loaned by
the National Museum from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Collection. It features the
Philippine Colonial Tradition of Portraiture.
Gallery V
Dr. Jose Rizal Hall
The gallery displays the works of National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal and other eminent Filipino
artists from the early 20th century. Other artists featured include: Isabelo Tampinco,
Guillermo Tolentino, Graciano Nepomuceno and Martino Abellana. The hall highlights the
sculptural piece, Mother’s Revenge, which is considered a National Cultural treasure.
Gallery VI
This gallery displays the works of late contemporaries and artistic successors of Juan Luna
and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo. Renowned artists included in this gallery are Fernando C.
Amorsolo, Jorge Pineda, Ireneo Miranda, Pablo Amorsolo and other artists who contributed
greatly in the Philippine art prior to the advent of Modernism.
Gallery VIII
Silvina and Juan C. Laya Hall
The works in the hall depicts scenes that expressed pains and suffering during the World
War II. Notable artists include Dominador Castaneda, Diosdado Lorenzo, Fernando C.
Amorsolo, Demetrio Diego, Manuel Rodriguez, Sr., Nena Saguil and Oscar Espiritu.
Gallery X
Museum Foundation of the Philippines
This hall is dedicated to the Progress of Medicine in the Philippines, a set of four murals by
National Artist Carlos V. Francisco. It is considered a National Cultural Treasure.
Gallery XI
Housed in this gallery are 156 Fernando Amorsolo drawings. Also included in this collection
are landscapes, and genre portraits executed by the artist.
Gallery XII
Security Bank Hall
The hall features the works of sculptor and National Artist, Guillermo Tolentino. Exhibited
in the hall are bust portraits of famous personalities.
Hallways
This year, some works were also brought out and placed in the hallways of the 2 ndfloor
(North and South wings). The sculptural works of notable sculptors such as Isabelo
Tampinco, Graciano Nepomuceno, Anastacio Caedo, and Fifty (50) pieces of botanical prints
by Juan de Cuellar can now be viewed by the visitors as they proceed from one gallery to
another.
Gallery XIV
The Pillars of Philippine Modernism exhibit which opened this year features twenty-six (26)
artworks by the Modernists. Among the artists featured are: Victorio Edades, Galo Ocampo,
Nena Saguil, Romeo Tabuena, Ricarte Puruganan, Federico Estrada and other modernists.
Gallery XV
Emilio Aguilar Cruz Hall
The exhibit entitled Gift to the Nation which opened last September 23, 2015 included sixty
two (62) pieces of artworks and memorabilia. The art collection of the family of Emilio
Aguilar Cruz became a part of the NM Collection by way of bequest through this exhibit.
Prior to this, an exhibit entitled Dimasalang Artists Collection opened from November 7,
2014 until July 2015. Some of the participating artists were Romulo Galicano, Sofronio
Mendoza, Ibarra dela Rosa, Andres Cristobal Cruz and Emilio Aguilar Cruz.
Gallery XVIII
The gallery displays the abstract works of National Artists such as Carlos V. Francisco, Jose
Joya, Cesar Legaspi and Abdulmari Imao. Prominent artists in the field of Abstraction such
as Mauro Malang, David Medalla, Ramos Estella and Fernando Zobel de Ayala are also
featured.
Gallery XIX
The gallery pays homage to the paintings and sketches of Hernando R. Ocampo, Ang Kiukok,
Benedicto Cabrera and Carlos V. Francisco. Also on display are the two paintings of Carlos
V. Francisco from the series Stations of the Cross.
Gallery XX
GSIS Northeast Hall
The gallery holds what are considered to be the treasures of the GSIS art collection such as
Parisian Life, by Juan Luna, along with several paintings of National Artist Fernando C.
Amorsolo.
Gallery XXI
The gallery features Benigno “Bengy” Toda III’s exhibit entitled Chasing Waterfalls: A
Collection of Photographs. He captures twenty-three (23) photographs of impressive views
of the Philippine landscape.
Gallery XXII
The gallery features the International Rice and Research Institute (IRRI)’s collection of five
(5) Vicente S. Manansala studies.
Gallery XXIII
GSIS
The gallery pays homage to the works of National Artist Vicente S. Manansala. It highlights
the art collection of the Government Service and Insurance System (GSIS) and the National
Museum. It also showcases some of the artist’s memorabilia.
Gallery XXV
Phil-Am Life Hall
This gallery now displays the seven large paintings of Vicente S. Manansala which were
commissioned by the Phil-Am Life. These murals are on-loan to the National Museum.
Old Senate Session Hall
The gallery displayed French photographer and architect Ferrante Ferranti’s photographs.
The exhibit titled Ferrante Ferrati Encounters World Heritage Baroque Churches of the
Philippines opened last February 27, 2015 and consisted of ninety-nine (99) photographs
depicting old and historical churches. These were transferred as traveling exhibit at a
regional museum in Vigan.
Museum of the Filipino People (MFP)

The exhibit titled Abot-Tanaw featured George Tapan’s photographs which opened last
June 20, 2015. It showcased portraits of indigenous people and their everyday living
(genre).
The exhibit titled Still: The World Through Filipino Storyteller’s Eyes featured Rafael “Cholo”
Hidalgo Laurel’s photographs and opened last August 27, 2015. The artist’s subjects are
street scenes in America, Spain, France and The Netherlands on archival matte rendition.
“Art Rice Exhibit” opened on December, 2014 and runs up to present.
The 3rd floor hallways were transformed into galleries.

On display are abstract works of the following artists: Nena Saguil, Cenon Rivera, Antonio
Daroy, Arturo Luz, Dave Aquino, Lao Lian-Ben, Augusto Albor, Roberto Chabet, Raul Isidro,
Edgar Doctor, Impy Pilapil, and Lee Aguinaldo.
Art Donations
Through the efforts of Dir. Jeremy R. Barns, CESO III and the management team, 207
artworks including photographs and memorabilia were acquired through dona tion and
bequest.
Works of Emilio Aguilar Cruz

Photographs of Benigno “Bengy” Toda III
Photographs of Ferrante Ferranti
Photographs of Rafael Hidalgo Laurel
Sculptural piece of Abdulmari Imao, Sarimanok
Art Collection Management
As the repository of cultural treasures, the Arts Division strives to improve and safeguard
the NM Visual Arts Collection. The installation of the sliding wire-mesh art display panel has
proved very efficient in improving the quality of the storage of the Fine Arts Collection. This
has also led towards an easy access to artworks, efficient monitoring of the condition of
specimens, and a systematic physical inventory. Artworks were arranged and categorized
according to theme. The staff regularly conducted mechanical cleaning, fixing/repairs of
frames, replacement of backings and the like. Moreover, the staff prepared Condition and
Assessment Reports of the respective artworks prior to its exhibition. Several movements
including dismantling, setting up of paintings and sculptural pieces from storages to
different galleries, hallways were also managed and handled with diligent care. The
database of NM Art Collection was updated to serve as an easy locator of the collection.
Annual Physical Inventory was conducted with the National Museum Collection Inventory
Committee. Accessioning of Fernando C. Amorsolo’s drawings and memorabilia as well as
Juan Luna’s memorabilia was partially conducted by the staff.
Galleries and art storages including paintings and sculptural pieces were regularly
monitored and maintained. Instances of deterioration in the artworks were promptly
reported to the Chemistry and Laboratory Conservation Division for immediate preventive
conservation.
The art storage room at the Ground Floor was renamed into the National Fine Arts
Repository in honor of Galo B. Ocampo, artist and former Director of the National Museum.
Total No. of Artworks maintained - 800 pcs.

Total No. of Artworks catalogued - 50 pcs.
Total No. of Artworks updated (DB) 150 pcs
Total No. of Artworks inventoried 1,000 pcs
Total No. of Acquisition - 207 pcs
Fieldwork
 Site- Cortes, Bohol

 Project Title- Actual Treatment of Retablos (3)
 Objective - To conduct assessment and conservation of Retablos
 Accomplishments
- conducted cleaning and spraying chemicals for anti-termite
- assisted NM Tagbilaran, Bohol staff in applying chemicals for anti-termite
- recovered artifacts, (old wooden saints, icons, and broken old stone marker)
surrendered by the Police authorities
 Date - October 6-13, 2015

 NM Personnel involved- Gilbert D. Miguel
Technical Assistance
Artworks identified and classified
Artworks Loaned
 PLLO (State of the Nation Address)

 National Art Singapore
 Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
 LJC Bistro Remedios
 International Rice & Research Institute
 National Library
 Philippine Commission on Good Government
 Emilio Aguilar Cruz
 Sofronio Mendoza
 Lorna Ambas
Thesis Consultation
 University of the Philippines

 Polytechnic University of the Philippines
 MAPUA
On the Job Trainings

 POVEDA College
Personnel Development
Lectures, Workshop and Conference, Meetings
 Ferranti’s Talk and Tour

February 27, 2015, Roxas Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts
Arts staff
 Benigno Toda III Artist Talk and Tour
July 28, 2015, National Museum of Fine Arts - Danelyn S. Sumaylo
 George Tapan Basic Photography Workshop
August 11, 2015, NM, Anthropology - Danelyn S. Sumaylo
 Rafael “Cholo” Hidalgo Laurel Talk and Tour
September 12, 2015, NM Anthropology
Gilbert D. Miguel
Danelyn S. Sumaylo
 Federico Aguilar Alcuaz Lecture
June 23, 2015, Alliance Francaise de Manille, Bel-Air, Makati
Danelyn S. Sumaylo
 Talk on Philippines and Asylum
June 25, 2015, Old Senate Session Hall
Danelyn S. Sumaylo
 Turn over ceremony of donated piece of Abdulmari Imao, Sarimanok
July 24, 2015, Osmena Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts
Arts staff
 Pambansang Pagpaplano ng Wika
August 4-7, 2015, Sison Auditorium, Lingayen, Pangasinan
 Preliminary Presentation of Detailed Engineering Studies for Bohol and
Guiuan Sites Assigned to the National Museum
September 14, 2015, National Museum of Fine Arts Auditorium
 Lecture on health care (breast, eye, prostate)
 Arts staff meetings
 Bids and Award Committee (Secretariat, General Services)
March 6, 2015, BAC General Assembly meeting
March 13 and 24, 2015, BAC Pre-bid Conference
April 17 and 29, 2015, BAC, submission and opening of Bids
May 13 and 26, 2015, BAC, Pre-Bid conference
July 14, 2015, BAC, opening of Bids
Lilian R. Cadiente
 NM Rank and File - Arts staff
 NM Cooperative - Charmyn G. Florida
 Pag-ibig and GSIS concerns- Arts staff
CHEMISTRY AND CONSERVATION LABORATORY
The Chemistry and Conservation Laboratory Division underlined and directed on the
Conservation and Restoration of Art Collection, Ethnographic and Archaeological Collections.
Preservation of colonial Churches of the Philippines declared as National Cultural Treasures and
Conservation of Archaeological Site/materials were also conducted.
Projects
1. Conservation and Restoration of GSIS Art Collections – Phase III

Objective: Conducted conservation, restoration and maintenance of GSIS
Art Collection loaned to National Museum. These works of art were done by the
National Artist and renowned local Filipino artist.
Duration: 2014-2015
Accomplishments: With conservation reports and presently exhibited at the
National Art Gallery
Fund Source: GSIS Art Museums with MOA between GSIS and National Museum
2. Conservation and Restoration of 2 – Manansala Painting – IRRI
Objective: The 2 painting was dismantled from the cafeteria of IRRI, Los Baños.
It was then transferred to National Museum. The 2 paintings was then restores
and exhibited at the 3rd floor gallery of the NAG building.
Duration: April 2015
Accomplishment: Exhibited and Opened to Public
Fieldwork
Bohol and Vicinities

Conservation of artifacts affected by the earthquake
- Erick E. Estonanto
- Michelle S. Nacion
Vigan and Vicinities

Transfer of Basi Revolt and its exhibition
- Erick E. Estonanto
- Raymundo T. Esguerra
Object Conserved /Restored
Wood Sculpture - 1 pcs.

Brass Sculpture - 2 pcs.
Bust (Plaster of Paris ) - 1 pc.
Ivory - 55 pcs.
Paintings - 154 pcs.
Murals - 2 pcs.
Prints - 50 pcs.
Textiles ((Marcos Collections) 118 pcs.
Lumad Textiles - 14 pcs.
Ehtnographic objects - 44 pcs.
Metal objects - 2 pcs.
Lantaka - 25 pcs.
Books - 12 pcs.
Backstrap/Backloom - 6 pcs.
Graphite on paper - 1 pc.
Monreal stones - 2 pcs.
San Diego collections - 16 pcs.
BSP Painting Collection, transferred from BSP to National Museum (Loaned)

Amorsolo Painting, Collection of Dee Zobel,(Loaned) - transferred from Global to
National Museum
Study of Manansala, Collection of IRRI, transferred from IRRI, Los Baños to NM
Technical Assistance
a. Sandigan Bayan (Marcos Paintings)
b. FEU Judging Photography – College of Tourism and Communication
c. National Library Artworks
d. IRRI Dismantling of Manansala Paintings
e. GSIS Paintings
f. DLSU Students
g. Vigan Museum (Damaged Basi Revolt)
h. Ivory Collection of the NM
i. De Cuellar Prints
j. CCP – Jaime de Guzman
k. Balanghai Exhibition by Fung Yu
l. Manansala Artworks from IRRI
m. Sen. Nikki Coseteng Collection
n. Benjie Toda “Chasing Waterfalls” Exhibition
o. George Tapan Exhbition
p. Framing of Artwork of H. Francia
q. Inspection of mats (Anthro Storage)
r. Preparation of Layag (Vinta) for Ivory Exhibition
Personnel Development
Attended by the Chemistry and Conservation Laboratory Division Staff
1. IRRI Rice Heirloom
2. A Symposium on the Ifugao Rice Terraces
- It’s Antiquity, Conservancy and Management
3. Awareness Training on the National Museum’s Recent Development Plan
4. Mammals of Mindoro
5. Benjie Toda’s Talk
CULTURAL PROPERTIES DIVISION
As the regulatory division of the National Museum, the Cultural Properties Division (CPD), was
involved in the identification, documentation, assessment and declaration of outstanding,
exemplary and significant tangible immovable and movable cultural properties as National
Cultural Treasures and Important Cultural Properties;n registration of movable cultural
properties from dealers and private collectors; issuance of permits and clearances for
excavations / explorations, treasure hunting and new or renewed licenses for dealers; site
inspection of reported illegal treasure hunting and looting of archaeological sites;
implementation of the objectives of Bohol Heritage Taskforce; participation in local and
international capability building workshops and conferences on the Illicit Traffic in Cultural
Property and Preservation of Heritage Sites; and technical assistance includi ng lectures to
various scientific, cultural and education institutions. The CPD also provided assistance in the
preparation of exhibit on ivory.
A total of 8,966 clients were served; 7,169 individuals participated in lectures and information
dissemination campaign, 26 declarations involving 57 cultural properties were made; 1,632
pieces of cultural properties were registered; 32 items were exported; 35 permits were issued;
98 certificates were issued to antique dealers and private collectors; 15 licenses were issued to
dealers; 12 deputization papers and 5 National Museum Research Associate applications were
approved; 302 Certificates ( 1,128 items) of Non- Coverage were released; 14 Authorizations to
Explore and Excavate were given to NMRA; 38 permits to collect and transport released; and 3
archaeological clearance based on the results of archaeological impact assessment were issued.
The CPD also facilitated the public declarations and installation of NCT and ICP markers. From
the registration of collections and issuance of permits and licenses, the CPD generated an
income of P 180,298.00.
To enforce the full force of the law on the protection and preservation of the national cultural
properties, the CPD staff conducted 97 fieldworks; and inspected and assessed terrestrial and
underwater archaeological sites in 91 provinces and cities in the country. In conjunction with
these inspections and investigation activities, coordination and net-working with local
executives, civil authorities, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, National Historical
Commission of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines,
Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Customs, National Investigation
Bureau, Department of Justice, Philippine Navy, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Conservation Heritage Society of the
Philippines, Philippine Commission on Transnational Crime, and the Office of the Special Envoy
on Transnational Crime were pursued. This linking of resources resulted in the successful
handling of cases and concerns regarding theft, illicit traffic of antiques and illegal excavation.
Declaration of Cultural Properties as National Cultural Treasures and Important Cultural

Properties
As the protector of the natural and cultural properties, the CPD takes the lead in the declaration
of both immovable and movable objects as well as intangible heritage as National Cultural
Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. For 2015, the CPD facilitated 26 declarations
involving 57 cultural properties.
The unveiling of National Cultural Treasure and Important Cultural Property markers were
done in Luna, La Union; Santa Barbara, Iloilo; Lubao, Pampanga; and Baguio City.
NATIONAL CULTURAL TREASURES AND SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL PROPERTIES IN THE

PHILIPPINES
NATIONAL CULTURAL TREASURES:
INTERNATIONAL
RICE RESEARCH
MD-1-
MAY 5 2015 INSTITUTE BY: MANILA PAINTING
2015
VICENTE
MANANSALA
WATCHTOWERS
OF ILOCOS SUR (4)
SANTIAGO IN
BRGY SABANGAN,
SAN ESTEBAN IN ILOCOS SPANISH COLONIAL
MAY 5 2015 MD-2-2015
BRGY BATERIA, PROVINCE WATCHTOWERS
NARVACAN IN
BRGY SULVEC,
BELFRY OF SAN
AGUSTIN CHURCH
WATCHTOWERS
OF ILOCOS NORTE
(6) BADOC IN
BRGY LINGASY,
CURRIMAO IN
BRGY POBLACION
UNO, CURRIMAO
ILOCOS SPANISH COLONIAL
MAY 5 2015 IN BRGY TORRE, MD-4-2015
PROVINCE WATCHTOWERS
BELFRY OF SAN
GUILLERMO
CATHEDRAL IN
LOAG, BACARRA
IN BRGY NATBA,
PASUQUIN IN
BRGY PUYUPUYAN
ALCAICERIA DE
DECEMBER NATIONAL
SAN FERNANDO MD-6-2015 TABLET MARKER
23 2015 MUSEUM
MARKER OF 1762
(FROM BINONDO)
"MARADIKA"
DECEMBER QUR'AN OF NATIONAL
MD-7-2015 ISLAMIC HOLY BIBLE
23 2015 BAYANG (LANAO MUSEUM
DEL SUR)
PACO PARK
(CEMENTERIO
DECEMBER MUNICIPAL DE PACO, SPANISH COLONIAL
MD-8-2015
23 2015 MANILA Y CAPILLA MANILA CEMETERY
DE SAN
PANCRACIO)
DAMPOL BRIDGE
DUPAX DEL
(PART OF THE SAN
DECEMBER SUR, SPANISH COLONIAL
VICENTE FERRER MD-9-2015
23 2015 NUEVA BRIDGE
CHURCH
VIZCAYA
COMPLEX)
MINOR BASILICA
AND CHURCH
COMPLEX OF
NUESTRA SENORA
DEL SANTISIMO
MANAOAG
ROSARIO
DECEMBER , ROMAN CATHOLIC
INCLUDING THE MD-10-2015
23 2015 PANGASIN CHURCH
IMAGE OF THE
AN
BLESSED VIRGIN
MARY AND
MOVABLE AND
INTANGIBLE
PROPERTIES
SACRED ART OF
THE PARISH
CHURCH OF
DECEMBER PAETE,
SANTIAGO MD-11-2015 PAINTING
23 2015 LAGUNA
APOSTOL (4
PAINTINGS IN
SITU)
DECEMBER DARAGA,
CAGSAWA RUINS MD-12-2015 CHURCH RUINS
23 2015 ALBAY
ROMAN CATHOLIC SAN

DECEMBER SPANISH COLONIAL
CEMETERY JOAQUIN, MD-13-2015
23 2015 CEMETERY
(CAMPOSANTO) ILOILO
IMPORTANT CULTURAL PROPERTIES:
OLD MUNICIPAL
BUILDING OF
AUGUST BALIUAG (MUSEUM BALIUAG, OLD MUNICIPAL
28 2015 AND LIBRARY) BULACAN BUILDING
NOVEMB
PEREDO'S LODGING BAGUIO CITY, AMERICAN
ER 27 MD-5-2015
HOUSE BENGUET COLONIAL HOUSE
2015
PHILIPPINE CENTER
DECEMB FOR POPULATION
GOVERNMENT
ER 23 AND TAGUIG CITY MD-14-2015
BUILDING
2015 DEVELOPMENT BY:
LEANDRO V. LOCSIN
DECEMB SAN ROMAN

SAN BARTOLOME
ER 23 BARTOLOME, MD-15-2015 CATHOLIC
CHURCH COMPLEX
2015 MALABON CITY CHURCH
DECEMB
CANDON CITY, ANCESTRAL
ER 23 CARINO HOUSE MD-16-2015
ILOCOS SUR HOUSE
2015
COLLECTIVE: SAN
NICOLAS DE
TOLENTINO
CHURCH COMPLEX,
CONVENTO, SANTA
ROSA ACADEMY,
VIA CRUCIS
STRUCTURES, SAN COLLECTIVE
DECEMB
NICOLAS CENTRAL SAN NICOLAS, DECLARATIONS
ER 23 MD-17-2015
SCHOOL BLDG., ILOCOS NORTE OF ILOCOS
2015
MUNICIPAL HALL NORTE
OF SAN NICOLAS,
VALDEZ-
LARDIZABAL HOUSE
AND THE
NAGREBCAN
ARCHAEOLOGICAL
SITE
DECEMB CALLAO CAVE

PENABLANCA, CAVE
ER 23 COMPLEX MD-18-2015
CAGAYAN FORMATION
2015
SITIO
DECEMB SPANISH
SANTA MARIA TANIBONG,
ER 23 MD-19-2015 COLONIAL
BRIDGE ARITAO-
2015 BRIDGE
QUIRINO ROAD,
DUPAX DEL SUR,
NUEVA VIZCAYA
COLEGIO DEL
SANTISIMO
DECEMB ROSARIO COLLECTIVE
ER 23 (DIPLOMAT HOTEL) BAGUIO CITY MD-20-2015 DECLARATIONS
2015 RUINS DOMINICAN OF BAGUIO CITY
HILL AND THE
LAPERAL HOUSE
COLLECTIVE: SANTO
ROSARIO CHURCH
COMPLEX, ANGEL
PANTALEON DE
MIRANDA HOUSE,
PATRICIA
MERCADO-GOMEZ
MASNOU HOUSE,
JUAN
NEPOMUCENO
CAMALIG, JOSE
PEDRO HENSON Y
LEON SANTOS
DEPOSITO,CIRIACO
DECEMB COLLECTIVE
DE MIRANDA
ER 23 PAMPANGA MD-21-2015 DECLARATIONS
HOUSE, RAFAEL
2015 OF PAMPANGA
YUTUC SR. HOUSE
IN ANGELES;
MUNICIPAL HALL
AND INMACULADA
CONCEPCION
CHURCH COMPLEX
IN GUAGUA; SAN
BARTOLOME
CHURCH COMPLEX
AND THE
MUNICIPAL HALL
OF MAGALANG;
MUNICIPAL HALL
OF LUBAO
BRGY.
DECEMB SPANISH
SANTIAGO,
ER 23 BARIT BRIDGE MD-22-2015 COLONIAL
IRIGA CITY,
2015 BRIDGE
CAMARINES SUR
DECEMB AVANCENA HOUSE

AREVALO, ANCESTRAL
ER 23 (CAMINA BALAY NA MD-23-2015
ILOILO CITY HOUSE
2015 BATO)
DECEMB LIZARES-GAMBOA JARO, ILOILO

MD-24-2015 OLD MANSION
ER 23 MANSION CITY
2015 (ANGELICUM
SCHOOL)
DECEMB SORNITO HOUSE SANTA

ANCESTRAL
ER 23 BARBARA, MD-25-2015
HOUSE
2015 ILOILO
DECEMB CHAPEL OF SAINT VICTORIAS, ROMAN

ER 23 JOSEPH THE NEGROS MD-26-2015 CATHOLIC
2015 WORKER OCCIDENTAL CHURCH
Bohol and Eastern Samar Heritage Taskforce

The CD staff was actively involved in the implementation of the Disaster Management Plan
relative to the Heritage Site Restoration and Reconstruction Program in the Provinces of Bohol
and Eastern Samar. As the immediate response after the disaster, the CPD staff members were
actively involved in securing the place, rehabilitation of damaged heritage structures,
supervision in clearing and recovery operation, inventory and registration of retrieved cultural
properties and prevention of Illicit traffic in cultural property such as looting in affected
heritage sites, theft and illegal transport.
The Management Plan for Disaster Mitigation and recovery Effort or the Risk Management
Plan for Bohol and Eastern Samar was consolidated by the CPD to facilitate the recovery effort
of the National Museum.
CPD Involvement in NM and other Agency Projects

The staff members of the CPD were also involved in the maintenance of the following projects;
1. Baybayin Exhibit at the National Museum of Anthropology
2. Garing: The Philippines at the Crossroads of Ivory Trade at the National Museum of
Anthropology
3. Ayuntamiento Exhibit at Bureau of Treasury
Publications
Bautista, A.P., M.J.L. Bolunia, M. Tauro and G. Bautista. 2015. Baybayin, Ancient and
Traditional Scripts in the Philippines. Manila. National Museum
Bautista, A.P. 2015. Current Status of Archaeology in the Philippines.Advancing Southeast

Asian Archaeology 2013. Bangkok. SEAMEO-SPAFA.
Bautista, Angel P. and Toribio, Ernesto, Jr. Safeguarding of Cultural Property During Crisis
Period: Post-Disaster Management Plan in the Province of Bohol in AGUNG Volume XVIII,
Number 3, 2015
For Publication
1. Significance of Caves, Biodiversity Management Bureau, DENR
2. Ivory, Identification and Marking Techniques, National Museum and Biodiversity

Management Bureau, DENR
3. Cultural Properties of the Second Iglesia de San Ignacio, Intramuros, Manila, Intramuros
Administration and National Museum
4. Archaeological Excavation at Iglesia de San Ignacio Site, Intramuros, Manila

5. Archaeological Excavation at Ayuntamiento Site, Intramuros, Manila.
Audio-visual Documentations
1. Baybayin: Ancient and Traditional Scripts in the Philippine
2. Garing: The Philippines at the Crossroads of Ivory Trade
Workshop, Lectures, Meetings and Conferences; Public Declarations and Unveiling of Markers
International
1. Angel P. Bautista and Ernesto B. Toribio, Jr.

INTERPOL 9th International Symposium on the Theft of and Illicit Traffic in Works of
Art, Cultural Property and Antiques
March 11 3o 13, 2015
Lyon, FRANCE
2. Giovanni Bautista
22ND ICPO-INTERPOL Asian Regional Conference
April 15-17 2015
Marina Bay, SINGAPORE
3. Angel P. Bautista
UNESCO INTERPOL Training Workshop on Building Capacities on the Fight Against
Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Objects, Prevention, Cooperation and Restitution
December 17 -1 9, 2015
Ha Noi, VIETNAM
Local
Baybayin Summit
Dagupan, Pangasinan
April , 2015
2. Angel P. Bautista / Raquel DC. Flores

April 20 – 24
Stakeholders’ Meeting
Bohol Province
3. Angel P. Bautista / Raquel DC. Flores

May 14, 2015
Unveiling IRRI Manansala
National Museum – NAG
4. Raquel DC. Flores

May 25, 2015
Awareness Training on the National Museum’s Recent Developments and Plans
National Museum Auditorium
TAOID Celebration in Cebu and NCCA – NC on Monuments and Sites Meeting
May 2015
Cebu City
6. R. Flores /C. Mariano / C.J. Soriano / E. Del Rosario

June 10, 2015
Lecture R.A. 10066
Baliuag, Bulacan

August 11 – 14, 2015
Supervisory Development Course at the Civil Service Commission
Kaliraya St., Quezon City
Scientific Ceramic Analysis Workshop
Aug. 24-28 2015
Archaeological Studies Program
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Training/Workshop on the Formulation of Tigayon Hill
Development Plan for 2016-2019
Nov. 25-27
Kalibo Municipal Hall, Kalibo, Aklan

August 25 – 27, 2015
Transforming Perspectives: Archaeology and Art of Late 19th Century Philippine Town.“
and Conference on Cultural Heritage: Multi Disciplinary Perspectives on Theory and
Practice”
UP Diliman, Quezon City
11. Angel P. Bautista / R. Flores

Detailed Engineering Studies Presentation of Bohol, Guiuan Sites
September 21, 2015
National Museum Auditorium

October 10 – 11, 2015
Heritage Conservation Summit 2015
Silay City, Negros Occidental
13. R. Flores / C. Mariano
Lecture on R.A. 10066
November 05, 2015
Magalang, Pampanga
14. Cultural Properties Division Staff

Panel Presentation 2015 Significant Cultural Properties
Nov. 27, 2015
9:00 am
National Museum of Fine Arts
Membership in National and Regional Committees

The staff of the Cultural Properties Division are active members of the following inter-agency
committees:
1. National Cave Committee (NCC)
2. NCCA - National Committee on Monuments and Sites (NCCA-MS)
3. National Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (NALECC)
Inter-Agency linkages
To facilitate the implementation of the mandate of the CPD as the regulatory division of the
National Museum, inter-agency linkages were undertaken with the following institutions:
1. Diocese of Tagbilaran
2. DENR
3. LGU Bohol Province
4. NHCP
5. NCCA
6. National Bureau of Investigation
7. US Embassy
8. UST
9. Department of Science and Technology
10. UNESCO
11. ICOMOS
12. Japanese Embassy
13. Palawan Council for Sustainable Development
14. Provincial Government Units of Ilocos Region
15. Far Eastern Foundation on Nautical Archaeology
16. Cultural agencies of the government

17. Marinduaque Provincial Government
18. TIEZA
19. UP ASP
20. Santa Ana Heritage Advocates
21. Local Government of President Roxas
22. Provincial Government of Kalinga
23. Department of Tourism on Vulnerability assessment of Heritage Sites
24. Philippine Commission on Transnational Crime
25. Escuela Taller
26. Heritage Conservation Society
27. HLURB
28. Armed Forces of the Philippines
29. Provincial Government of Albay
30. Malacanang
31. BFAR
32. PREHSEA
33. ASEAN COCI
34. Bureau of Import Service
35. NPDC
36. Caloocan City Hall
American and Japanese Missions

For year 2015, the CPD provided the necessary assistance regarding human skeletal human
remains of Japanese and American soldiers who died in the Philippines during World War II.
Although the collection of the Japanese remains is on-hold, the CPD provided the necessary
assistance regarding the maintenance of the remains that are presently in the possession of the
National Museum and the finalization of the Memorandum of Agreement between the
Governments of Japan and the Philippines. With regard to the Joint POW / MIA Accounting
Command (JPAC) American Government Mission, the CPD was actively involved in workshops
and field activities relative to the gathering of information that will lead to the recovery of
American soldier remains. Fieldworks were undertaken in Bulacan, Pampanga and Bataan.
Accomplishments on fieldworks, registration and issuances
January –December 2015
I. No. of fieldworks undertaken - 97 Fieldworks
(Implementation of P.D. 374, R.A. 8492,
R.A. 10066, Registration, Public awareness,
Lectures, Distribution of brochures, flyers,
Media and other communications - 7,169 clients
II. No. of walk in-clients attended to - 1,797 clients
Telephone inquiries
III. Cultural Properties Registered
Dealers - 71 items
Private Collectors - 1,561 items
IV. Certificates Issued:
a. Antique Dealers - 71
b. Private Collectors - 27
c. Deputization Papers - 12
d. Research Associate - 5
e. Certificate not covered - 302
V. Permit/s issued to:
a. Export- - 32
b. Explore - 1
c. Excavate - 3
d.Treasure Hunting - 26
e. Transport - 5
VI. Authorization issued
a. Land Archaeology - 2
b. Research Associate - 14
c. Collect/Transport - 38
e. Survey - 0
f. Anthro Study - 0
g. Japanese - 0
h. American - 0
i. Mining Clearance - 0
j. Archaeological Impact - 3
Assessment
VI. Items inspected for export

a. Cultural Property - 691 items
b. Not covered - 1,128 items
VII. Licenses issued to Dealers - 15
VIII. Declaration/Installation of Markers
a. National Cultural Treasure- 11
b. Important Cultural Treasure- 32
c. Cultural Property III- 1
XI. Total Annual Income for the year - P 180,298.00

(January to December 2015)
X. Provinces and Cities Visited
MONTH DURATION NAME OF PROVINCE OR CITY
January 15 Pamantasan Ng Manila/Burke Apartment

Site inspection
Angel P. Bautista
13-16 Bohol Province

Site inspection in connection with Bohol Restoration
Program
Angel P. Bautista/E. Toribio
23-29 Villa, Iloilo City and San Joaguin Talisay, Bacolod

Implementation of RA 10066, Research, documentation,
site inspection, monitoring of declared NCT’s and ICP’s
R. DC Flores/ C. DR. Mariano/C. Soriano/E. dl Rosario
22 Angeles, Pampanga
Site inspection and documentation of NCT and ICP
R. DC Flores/ C. DR Mariano/E. Del Rosario/C. Soriano
26-29 Molo Province of Iloilo

Site inspection and documentation of NCT and ICP
R. DC Flores/C. Mariano/C. Soriano/E. Del Rosario
26-29 Coron, Palawan

Implementation of RA 10066, P.D. 374, Site inspection
V. Arcilla/E. Toribio
30-31 Bataan
Representative of NM for the JPAC-American Govt.
Mission, Enforcement of P.D. 374, RA 8492, 10066
G. Bautista/R. Episcope
February
2-4 Bulacan
E del Rosario
5-7 Bulacan
G. Bautista
9-26 Province of Ifugao and vicinities

E. Del Rosario
18-20 Paquil, Laguna

Implementation of RA 10066
E. Toribio/V. Arcilla
10-12 Calauag, Quezon

Inspection/Investigation of reported illegal treasure
hunting activity
10-13 La Union, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte

Law Enforcement, P.D. 374, RA 10066, 8492
12-13 Angeles, Pampanga

Site inspection and documentation for possibel NCT/ICP,
Implementation of RA 10066 C.Mariano/C. Soriano/R.
Episcope
March
5-6 Iloilo
Implementation of P.D 74, RA 10066
E. Toribio, V. Arcilla
6 Santa Rita, Pampanga, Angat, Bulacan

Implementation of P.D. 374, RA 10066
R. Flores
9-12 Tayum and Bucay Abra

Implementation of P.D. 374 and conduct site inspection
for NCT/ICP
C. Mariano/C. Soriano/E. del Rosario
16-27 Kalibo, Aklan

To conduct site inspection, assessment and deliver
lectures on the importance of preservation and
conservation of caves and rock shelters, enforcement of
P.D. 374, RA 8492 and 10066
G. Bautista
17-20 Kabayan, Benguet

Implementation of RA 10066 and to conduct site
inspectionj, monitoring of NCT/ICP
C. Mariano/C. Soriano/E. Del Rosario
23-26 Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya

Site inspection, Implementation of RA 10066
E. Toribio/ V. Arcilla
30- 01 Apr. Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro

April
6 Malaybaloy, Bukidnon
10 Magalang, Pampanga
Implementation of RA 10066, site inspection
C. Mariano/ E. del Rosario/C. Soriano
10-15 Boac, Marinduque

To coordinate preparation for the Implementation of
Marinduque Underwater/Maritime Archaeology Project
E. de la Rosa
10-11 Lingayen, Pangasinan

To attend Baybayin Summit
Angel P. Bautista
12-23 To attend the 22nd ICPO-Interpol Asian Regional

Conference, Singapore
G. Bautista
14-15 Daet, Camarines Sur

To attend a meeting with the Governor and site inspection
Angel P. Bautista/ E. Toribio
16-17 Villa Escudero, Tiaong, Quezon

Registration of Cultural Property
E. de la Rosa, E. Loyola, O. Desembrana
21-May 14 Boac, Marinduque

To conduct Underwater/Maritime Archaeology Project
E. de la Rosa
19-24 Bohol Province

To attend Escuella Taller turn-over ceremony and to
conduct stakeholders meeting at the community level
Angel P. Bautista/ R. Flores/E. Toribio
24 Tayabas, Quezon
Site inspection, documentation and coordination re:
NCT/ICP, Implementation of RA 10066, P.D. 374
27-29 Daraga, Albay

Site inspection, Preliminary Assessment, Implementation
of RA 10066 and P.D. 374
R. Flores
27-04 May Province of Sarangani

To conduct site inspection of discovered archaeological
site, Enforcement of P.D. 374, RA 8492 and 10066
G. Bautista
27-30 Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya

Site inspection for declaration as NCT/ICP,
May
5-6 Candelaria, Quezon

6 Tayabas, Quezon
Implementation of RA 10066 and to conduct site of
possible site or declaration of NCT /ICP
R. Flores/C. Mariano/C. Soriano/E. del Rosario
7-9 Bo. Poblacion Brook’s Point, Palawan

Site inspection and Implementation of RA 10066
12 Tayabas, Quezon
Site inspection, preliminary assessment, implementation
of RA 10066, P.D. 374
R. Flores
15-17 Brgy. Llanera, Nueva Ecija

17-27 Province of Cebu and Negros Oriental

Site inspection, visit heritage sites and coordinate with
local officials, Implementation of P.D. 374, RA 8492, 10066
G. Bautista
22 Bustos, Bulacan
Implementation of RA 10066 and to conduct inspection of
possible site for declaration of NCT/ICP
R. Flores/C. Mariano
27-29 Villa Escudero, Quezon Province

Registration of Cultural Properties
E. dela Rosa/E. Loyola/O. Desembrana
19-20 Tagbilaran, Bohol

Law Enforcement, P.D. 374, RA 10066, 8492
Angel P. Bautista
23-24 Cebu City

To attend the NCCA TWG meeting on RA 10066
Angel P. Bautista
27-29 Villa Escudero, Quezon Province

June
9-11 Banilad, Cebu City
E. de la Rosa/E. Loyola
10-11 City land, Tagaytay

E. Toribio
10 Baliwag, Bulacan
Implementation of RA 10066 and to conduct lectures on
the Protection of Cultural Properties
17-19 Tagbilaran, Bohol

22-25 Jimenez, Misamis Occidental

Unveiling of NCT Marker
R. Flores
25-26 Talavera, Nueva Ecija

30 Alabang, Metro Manila (pass slip)

Site Inspection, Implementation of RA 10066
R. Flores
July
1 Muntinlupa, Metro Manila (pass slip)
Site Inspection, Implementation of RA 10066
R. Flores
2 Angeles, Pamanga
Site inspection, preliminary assessment, Implementation
of RA 10066, P.D. 374
7 Taal, Batangas
Site inspection, preliminary assessment, Implementation
of RA 10066, P.D. 374
2-10 Province of Cagayan

To conduct site inspection of archaeological site,
Enforcement of P.D. 374, RA 8492, 10066
G. Bautista/R. Episcope
Guiuan, Eastern Samar

15-24 To conduct inventory of cultural properties,
C. Mariano/ C. Soriano/ E. del Rosario
23-25 Villa Escudero, Tiaong, Quezon

27-30 Bacolod City

31 Guagua, Pampanga
Site inspection for possible NCT/ICP, Implementation of RA
10066
R. Flores/C. Mariano/C. Soriano/ E. del Rosario
August
10-14 Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Implementation of RA 10066 and to conduct inventory and
recording of cultural properties in Immaculada Concepcion
Parish complex
C. Mariano/ C. Soriano/E. del Rosario
11-13 Puerto Princesa
Site inspection and Implementation of P.D. 374, RA 10066
13 Calumpit, Bulacan
Manaoag, Pangasinan
Site inspection
Angel P. Bautista
17-19 Zamboanga City

Site inspection and Implementation of RA 10066
25-28 Roxas City, Capiz

27-28 Province of Bohol

Site inspection of Heritage sites
Angel P. Bautista
28-29 Baliuag, Bulacan

Public Declaration
R. Flores / C. Mariano / E. Del Rosario / R. Episcope
September
5-7 Tagbilaran, Loon Bohol

Implementation of P.D. 374, RA 8492 and 10066
14-15 Lubao and Magalang, Province of Pampanga

Attend unveiling ceremony of category III cultural
property, site inspection and documentation for possible
NCT/ICP, Implementation of RA 10066
7-26 Province of Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Antique

To conduct detailed cave assessment/archeological survey
in compliance to RA 9072, Enforcement of P.D. 374, RA
8492 and 10066
G. Bautista
14-16 Boac, Marinduque

Site inspection, Implementation of P.D. 374, RA 8492 and
10066
21-24 La Trinidad, Benguest

Site inspection, Implementation of P.D. 374, RA 8492 and
10066
October
8 Tanay and Morong, Province of Rizal
Site inspection and assessment, Implementation of RA
10066
5-13 Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

To conduct site inspection of discovered archaeological
sites/Enforcement of PD 374, RA 8492 and 10066
G. Bautista
16-17 Bohol
To attend stakeholders meeting in connection with Bohol
Heritage Restoration Program
Angel P. Bautista
16 Sariaya and vicinities, Province of Quezon

Site inspection and Assessment, Implementation of RA
10066
27-30 Luna and vicinities, Province of La Union

Inspection of Declared NCT, Implementation of RA 10066
27-30 Talavera, Isabela

Site inspection, Implementation of RA 10066, 8492, P.D.
374
10-11 Bacolod
Participation in Heritage Conservation Summit 2015
R. Flores
November
Nov. 5-6, Province of Pampanga
Conduct lecture on Preservation and Protection of CP, Site
inspection, documentation, Implementation of RA 10066
R. Flores, C. Mariano, E. del Rosario, C. Soriano
Nov. 10-13 Bohol Province
To preside BAC pre-bid conference and meetings with NM
cultural deputies and stakeholders
A.P. Bautista
Nov. 16 San Fernando, Province of Pampanga

Site inspection and documentation for possible NCT/ICP,
E. del Rosario, C. Mariano, C. Soriano
Nov. 9-11 Bauang, La Union

Site inspection, Implementation of P.D 374, RA 8492,
10066
E. Toribio, V. Arcilla
Nov. 10-13 Baguio City and vicinities

Implementation of RA 10066 and to conduct photo
documentation of CP for declaration
C. Mariano, E. del Rosario
Nov. 12-16 Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental

Implementation of RA 10066 and to document heritage
Structures
R. Flores
Nov. 24-26 Tacloban and Guiuan, Eastern Samar

Implementation of P.D. 374
A. P. Bautista
Nov. 24-27 Kalibo, Aklan

To act as NM secure person in the conduct of the
formulation of Tigayon Hill Development plan for 2016
and deliver lecture on the protection and Preservation of
archaeological Heritage, Enforcement of P.D. 374, RA 8492
and 10066
G. Bautista
December
Dec. 2-4 Sta. Barbara, Province of Iloilo
Deliver marker and attend unveiling ceremony,
C. Mariano, E. Del Rosario, C. Soriano
Dec. 4-10 Province of Capiz, Iloilo

Site inspection, visit heritage sites and coordination with
local officials, Implementation of P.D. 374, RA 8492 and
10066
G. Bautista
Dec. 17 Marilao, Bulacan

C. Mariano, C. Soriano, E. Del Rosario
Dec. 27-29 Baguio City and vicinities

Implementation of RA 10066 and to attend public
declaration ceremony
R. Flores, C. Mariano, C. Soriano
RESTORATION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION
I. INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
1. Title : Upgrading of the National Art Gallery (NAG)Building Electrical

Distribution System
a. Objective:
1) To improve the electrical capacity that will cover/contain

the new Electrical Load design of National Art Gallery and
to comply with the safety requirements of the Philippine
Electrical Code.
b. Date Implemented : July 24, 2015
c. Accomplishment/s : As of December 31, 2015, the

overall accomplishments of the
Project is Equivalent to 43.95%
d. Source of Fund : Capital Outlay for 2015
2. Title : Retrofitting and Renovation of National Museum Boac Branch
a. Objective:
To comply with the safety requirements of the National

Building Code and the National Museum Branch Museum
Building shall be architecturally retrofitted to improve the
environment not only for the NM collections in storage and on
exhibit, but also the comfort level and safety of the Museum
Public.
b. Date/s Implemented : November 2, 2015
c. Accomplishment/s : As of 31 December 2015, the

Project is Equivalent to 53.61%
d. Source of Fund : Capital Outlay Fund for 2015

3. Title : Retrofitting and Conversion of Jaro Municipal Hall to National
Museum Office
a. Objective:

Building Code and Apply scientific and methodical restoration
process to preserve this culturally significant building as part
of the mandate of National Museum as cultural center, to take
the lead in the study and preservation of the nation’s rich
artistic, historical and cultural heritage in the reconstruction
and rebuilding of our nation’s built heritage.
b. Date/s Implemented : October 20, 2015

project is Equivalent to 53.61%
4. Title : Continuation of the Improvement of National Art Gallery

Building
a. Objective:
To improve thermal insulation of the building, to enhanced

the buildings overall environmentally quality and to blend the
structure into the surrounding landscape.
b. Date/s Implemented : Issued NTP on Nov. 24, 2015

project is Equivalent to 10%
5. Title : Improvement of Facilities of Museum of the Filipino People Bldg.
a. Objective:

Building Code and to enhance the existing condition of the
Museum of the Filipino People Building
b. Date/s Implemented : NTP issued: 29 December 2015
c. Accomplishment/s : N/A
6. Title : Renovation of National Museum of Natural History (NMNH)

Project - Phase III
a. Objective:
To provide the public with the latest innovative exhibitions

that will showcase the country’s artworks, flora and fauna, our
geographical conditions and other important aspects of our
Natural History.
7. Title : Bohol/Guiuan Heritage Site Restoration &

Reconstruction;
Package 1a : Punta Cruz and Panglao Watch Tower

package 1b : Loon Stairway
a. Objective:
To restore/reconstruct the church complexes and

watchtowers declared as NCT and ICP that were affected
by calamities that affected the Visayan Region specially
Bohol and Guiuan and to assist these provinces in the
restoration of their living monuments as well as helping
them in their specific recovery needs and goals specially
in terms of their faith and economic recuperation
b. Date/s Implemented : For Punta Cruz and Panglao

Watchtower, Awarded on
December 15, 2015
For Loon Stairway (Inang-angan)

Awarded on December 15, 2015
8. Title : Retrofitting And Conversion Of Old Provincial Capitol

(Tagbilaran, Bohol)
a. Objective:
To strengthen the structural stability for safety concerns and

preserve the building to its original blueprint with regards to
the outstanding architectural features of the building; To
convert the building into Bohol National Museum and
enhance the building interiors to comply with the safety
requirements of the National Building Code and the
Accessibility Law (BP344)
9. Title : FENCING OF LIPUUN POINT
a. Objective
To protect the reserved archaeological site at Lipuun Point

Palawan including its caves and surrounding shores.
b. Date/s Implemented : No issuance of NTP As of

December 31,2015, Contracts are
still on process
10. Title : BUTUAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
a. Objective:
To secure the acquired archaeological sites of the National

Museum and improve the site condition and accessibility of
this important cultural treasures and to protect and preserve
the on- going archaeological sites by the researchers as part of
the continuing study of the history of a the site as considered
as nominee for the UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Cultural
Landscape
b. Date/s Implemented : For Bidding
11. Title : IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL

MUSEUM BATANES BRANCH-Phase III
a. Objective :
To provide an extension facility for the Museum’s activities

and work as scientific, cultural and educational institution; To
provide a permanent branch museum to showcase the
cultural heritage and biodiversity of the province; To provide a
permanent field station for the comprehensive and long term
research programs and field work of the museum in cultural
heritage and natural history with provisions for laboratory,
storage facilities and dormitory for museum personnel and
researchers
b. Date/s Implemented : July 10, 2015
c. Accomplishment/s : Work Accomplishments as of

December 31, 2015 is almost
88.00%
12. Title : RETROFITTING AND CONVERSION OF ILOILO PROVINCIAL

JAIL TO NATIONAL MUSEUM ILOILO (GALLERIES)
location:
a. Objective :
To comply with the safety requirements of the National Building
Code and apply scientific and methodical restoration process to
preserve this significant building as part of the mandate of
National Museum as a cultural agency, to take the lead in the
study and preservation of the nation’s rich artistic, historical and
cultural heritage in the reconstruction and rebuilding of our
nation’s built heritage.
b. Date/s Implemented: NTP: for signing
II FIELDWORK
1. Site : VIGAN & VICINITIES
a. Purpose : Project inspection
b. Collaborator : General Fund
c. Covered dates : January 28-31,2015

January 23-30,2015
January 24-31, 2015
June 5-6, 2015
November 11-16, 2015
December 15-16, 2015
d. NM Personnel Involve : Ar. Aquino, FJ. Peralta,

AV. Manaloto, NQ. Delica
2. Site : BATANES & VICINITIES
c. Covered dates : January 20-22,2015

March 23-24,2015
April 7,2015
July 20-21, 2015
Sept. 22-24,2015
November 23-25,2015
d. NM Personnel Involve : Ar. Aquino, FJ. Peralta,

NY. Inabangan
3. Site : BUTUAN & VICINITIES
c. Covered dates : March 19-20,2015

April 21,2015
May 4-7,2015
May 11-16, 2015
July 6-7,2015
July 19, 2015
October 14, 2015
November 6, 2015
November 11-16,2015
November 24, 2015
December 16, 2015
d. NM Personnel Involve : Ar. Aquino, NY. Inabangan,
4. Site : ANGONO & VICINITIES
c. Covered dates : March 11, 2015
d. NM Personnel Involve : NY. Inabangan

5. Site : BATANGAS & VICINITIES
a. Purpose : To assess damage of the

Basilica Concepcion
Inmaculada de Batangas City
c. Covered dates : November 27, 2015
d. NM Personnel Involve : JM. Punzalan, FJ. Peralta,

NS. Tolentino
6. Site : Bohol & VICINITIES
c. Covered dates : February 10-12, 2015

March 19-22, 2015
April 23-24, 2015
June 23-27, 2015
July 6-20, 2015
September 10-11,2015
October 15-17,2015
October 3- November 3,
2015
d. NM Personnel Involve : Ar. Aquino, Ar. Uy, JL.

Francia,
NY. Inabangan, FJ. peralta
7. Site : CAGSAWA , ALBAY & VICINITIES
a. Purpose : Ocular inspection, evaluation

& documentation of NM
Cagsawa branch.
c. Covered dates : December 8-9, 2015
d. NM Personnel Involve : Ar. Uy, NS. Tolentino
8. Site : GUIUAN SAMAR & VICINITIES

a. Purpose :Site inspection/assessment of
the proposed Ecclsiastical
Storage.
c. Covered dates : March 12-15, 2015
d. NM Personnel Involve : NY. Inabangan, JL. Francia
9. Site : QUEZON, PALAWAN & VICINITIES
a. Purpose : inspection of on-going

construction
c. Covered dates : February 26-27, 2015

April 22-24, 2015
June 16-19, 2015
July 28-29, 2015
d. NM Personnel Involve : Ar. Uy, NS. Tolentino, JM.

Punzalan
10. Site : BOAC MARINDUQUE & VICINITIES
a. Purpose : To assist the bidders for site

inspection
c. Covered dates : May 6-11, 2015

December 2-4, 2015
d. NM Personnel Involve : Ar. Uy, FJ. Peralta, NS.

Tolentino
11. Site : JARO ILOILO & VICINITIES
c. Covered dates : January 3, 2015

February 23-24, 2015
June 3, 2015
June 11-13, 2015
Oct. 19, 2015
November 6, 2015
December 26, 2015

JL.Francia
12. Site : PEÑA BLANCA CAGAYAN VALLEY & VICINITIES
a. Purpose : To assist and document

construction of canopy and
repair of doors at Peñablanca

c. Covered dates : January 26 – Feb. 4, 2015
d. NM Personnel Involve : NS. Tolentino, JL. Francia,

N. Sandagon
13. Site : ZAMBOANGA & VICINITIES
c. Covered dates : January 8-9, 2015

July 30, 2015
September 1, 2015
October 19-21, 2015
December 12, 2015

Engr. Domingo
14. Site : SAGADA & VICINITIES
a. Purpose : To participate in the forum

with regards to the proposed
Diversion Road of DPWH
within the mission
compound in Sagada.
c. Covered dates : May 25-27, 2015
d. NM Personnel Involve : Mr. Aquino

15. Site : SILAY CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL & VICINITIES
a. Purpose : To participate in the Heritage

Conservation Summit 2015.
c. Covered dates : October 10-11, 2015
d. NM Personnel Involve : Ar. Esguerra, Ar. Aquino,
16. Site : Baybay Leyte & VICINITIES
a. Purpose : To conduct assessment of

heritage church in Baybay,
Leyte.
c. Covered dates : March 27-30, 2015
d. NM Personnel Involve : Ar. Aquino
III. EXHIBITION /PROGRAMS
1. Exhibition Title : BASI EXHIBIT
a. Division Activity : Anthropology, Laboratory.

RED
b. Venue/Gallery : (Vigan Branch) South Gallery
c. Inclusive dates: January 31, 2015
d. Collaborator : General Fund
e. NM Personnel Involve: A. Manaloto, N. Delica
2. Exhibition Title : FERRANTI
a. Division Activity : Arts, Director’s Office
b. Venue/Gallery : Old Senate Session Hall
c. Inclusive dates: February 26 – April 26, 2015

e. NM Personnel Involved: A. Manaloto, N. Delica
3. Exhibition Title : FERRANTI
b. Venue/Gallery : North Wing (Vigan Branch)
c. Inclusive dates: May 8, 2015 to Mid 2016
e. NM Personnel Involved: A. Manaloto, N. Delica
4. Exhibition Title : MANANSALA
b. Venue/Gallery : NMFA-Gallery 22
c. Inclusive dates: May 11,2015-2020
e. NM Personnel Involved: RED-MFP staff
5. Exhibition Title : GARING
a. Division Activity : Director’s Office, CPD, RED
b. Venue/Gallery : East Hallway Gallery
c. Inclusive dates: June 26, 2015
6. Exhibition Title : BALANGAY by FUNG YU
a. Division Activity : Arts Division
b. Venue/Gallery : Reception room
c. Inclusive dates: March 5, 2015-April 26, 2015

7. Exhibition Title : ABOT TANAW by GEORGE TAPAN
a. Division Activity : Arts Division
b. Venue/Gallery : Reception room
c. Inclusive dates: June 19 – August 19, 2015
8. Exhibition Title : HIBLA EXHIBIT (EBARLE)
a. Division Activity : Arts, Laboratory
b. Venue/Gallery : Hibla Gallery (4th floor)
c. Inclusive dates: August 26, 2015-Jan. 31,2016
9. Exhibition Title : LUMAD
a. Division Activity : Anthropology
b. Venue/Gallery : 3rd floor
c. Inclusive dates: December 11, 2015
10. Exhibition Title : ELPIDIO QUIRINO MEMORABILIA
a. Division Activity : Director’s office, RED
b. Venue/Gallery : NM Vigan, 2nd floor,Old Carcel
c. Inclusive dates: November 16, 2015

11. Exhibition Title : BSP ARTWORK
a. Division Activity : Director’s office, Arts, Lab.
b. Venue/Gallery : Gallery 2 & Gallery 4
e. NM Personnel Involved: RED-MFP Staff
12. Exhibition Title : TAMPINCO
a. Division Activity : Director’s office, Arts
b. Venue/Gallery : South Hallway Gallery, South

East Hallway, North East,
North
13. Exhibition Title : ABE CRUZ
a. Division Activity : Arts
b. Venue/Gallery : Gallery 15
c. Inclusive dates: September 22, 2015
14. Exhibition Title : FRAGMENT OF BERLIN WALL
a. Division Activity : Director’s office, RED
b. Venue/Gallery : Marble Hall

c. Inclusive dates: October 7, 2015
15. Exhibition Title : IRRI (MANANSALA’S STUDY)
a. Division Activity : Director’s office, Arts
b. Venue/Gallery : Gallery 22
16. Exhibition Title : MOBILE MUSEUM BOXES
a. Division Activity : Botany, RED, MFP
b. Venue/Gallery : Ayala Gallery 2nd floor NMOA
c. Inclusive dates: Dec. 9, 2015 - Jan. 29, 2016
IV. PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT
1.Meeting
2.Workshop
3.Seminar
4.Conference
a. Inclusive dates
b. Venue
c. Proponent
d. NM personnel involved
A. Professional Meetings
B. International Workshops/seminars/conferences
C. Local workshops/workshops/conferences
A. PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS : UAP National Convention

I Inclusive Date: April 16 to 18, 2015
2. Venue MOA
3. Proponent
4. NM Personnel Involved Archts E. Esguerra/N.Aquino/Guy
B. CONFERENCE Heritage Conservation Summit

1. Inclusive Dates October 10-11, 2015
2. Venue Silay City, Negros Occidental
3. Proponent
4. NM Personnel Involved: Ar. Esguerra/Ar. Aquino /Ar. Uy
C. SEMINAR CSC Management Seminar

1. Inclusive Dates July 13-16, 2015
2. Venue CSC Main Office
3. Proponent
4. NM Personnel Involved: Ar. N. Aquino
V. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY RED-FMDS
1. January 2015
a. Physical arrangement for the general assembly of NM Rank and File

b. Soft Opening of NM Vigan Branch Museum
c. Security of Black Nazarene
2. February 2015
a. Physical arrangement for the Ferranti Ferranti Exhibit at the Session Hall
b. Assisted in the preparation of security measures for the visit of the French
President
c. Film Showing “Liberation of Manila at the Session Hall
d. Ani ng Dangal Awarding Ceremony of NCCA at Session Hall
e. CCP/NM PASINAYA FESTIVAL 2015 for NAG and MFP
f. General Rehearsal Concert of Mr. Raul Sunico
g. Raul Sunico Concert at the Session Hall
h. Symposium on Global Warning
3. March 2015
a. Seminar Workshop on Phil. Boat Culture at the NM Auditorium

b. Book Launching “360” Photo Exhibition- at the Reception Hall, MFP
c. Lecture ”Mammals in Mindoro”
d. Lecture in Celebration of Women’s Month
e. Lecture/seminar on food processing by TESDA
f. Lecture Balanghay Panoramic
4. April 2015
a. NM Rank File Oath Taking Ceremony

b. GSIS Retirement and other Social Insurance Benefits at the NM Auditorium
c. Security Workshops/Seminar at the NM Auditorium
d. GPBB Lecture at the NM Auditorium
e. Philamlife Dinner “Night at the Museum” Roxas Hall
f. Partnership across Continents : The Natural History London and the
NMNH Phil.
g. Dismantling of Ferrante Ferranti Exhibit

5. May 2015
a. Ivory Exhibit at MFP

b. Exhibit : Painting collection of IRRI
c. Cagsawa Branch Exhibit
d. Photograph of Baroque Churches in the Philippines
e. Manansala Painting(IRRI Collection)
f. Treasures in Art and Rice Lecture
g. Potential Stone Tools Lecture
h. Don Perignon Dinner
i. Awareness Training on the NM Recent Development & Plans
6. June 2015
a. Lecture “Bohol Heritage Task Force”

b. Photo shoot of Phil. Tatler Magasine
c. Benjie Toda Photography Exhibit
d. PHILAM LIFE Events
e. Lecture on Phil Asylum: A Historic Perspective
f Symposium “Rice (ifugao rice terraces)
7. July 2015
a. Republic Cement Anniversary – NM Session Hall

b. Museum Foundation Anniversary –NM Auditorium
c. Mata and Basket Weaving Demonstration
d. Benjie Toda Lecture
8. August 2015
a. Kapihan sa Museo (Uderstanding Prostate Cancer) NM Auditorium

b. Mat and Basket Weaving Demonstrations
c. Lecture: Old Kiyangan Village – NM Auditorium
d. Tabon Archaeological Project and heritage conservation lecture
e. Book Launching “Aklat ngBayan:”
9. September 2015
a. Bureau of Immigration 75th Anniversary at the NM Session Hall

b. Artist Talk and Tour
c. Turn over ceremony of donated artwork by Emilio Alcuaz Cruz
d. Urban Sketchers Workshop Art Lesson
e. Inception Workshop and Leveling off meeting on the Philippine Audit
Standard of Conservation Audit
f. Preliminary Presentation of DES by Digiscript – NM Auditorium
10. October 2015
a. Mat and Basket Weaving Demonstration

b. NM Seminars on Museum Practice at the NM Auditorium
c. NM Sportsfet at the NM Auditorium
d. NCCA Workshop at the Roxas Hall
e. NM Employees Day at the Session Hall
11. November 2015
a. Sharing the Harvest ( IRRI’s Vicente Manansala Studies) at the NM

Session Hall
b. BSP 51st Seagen Governor Conference at NM Session Hall
c. Historical Youth Forum on Heritage
12. December 2015
a. Philippine Food Festival Gala Night at the NM Session Hall

b. Book Launching Events at the NM Session Hall
c. GAD Lecture
d. Civil Service Events
e. Lecture of Ms. Raquel Flores of CPD
EDUCATION DIVISIONS
MUSEUM EDUCATION DIVISION
The year 2015 was one of the most challenging years for MED.Focusing on its major tasks-
audience development and visitor management, MED explored limitless possibilities to
accomplish its assigned functions even with constraints of human and other needed resources.
With innate resiliency and innovation of its leadership and staff combined with
unwaveringcommitment to public service, the Division managed to achieve its targets for 2015
successfully.
1. Research on NM Audiences
MED embarked on various audience researches to get some ideas as to reasons why
visitors come to the National Museum as well as about their Museum experiences. In
2015, MED’s accomplishments along this line include the following:
 Technical Report on NM Viewership

In 2013, MED began profiling its different audiences and getting feedbacks on visitors’
experiences. The survey was implemented from March to December 2013, results of
which were included in the unpublished manuscript “Identifying and Understandingthe
NM Viewership”.
The survey was continued in the first 6 months of 2014 and from August to December
2014. Results and interpretation of data gathered from these surveys are presented in
a technical report titled “The NM Viewership for the Year 2014”, among which are
shown below:
a) Demographic Profile of Walk-in Visitors of NAG and MFP (January-June 2014)

 60.84 % are female, 37.54% are male
 39.86% are 18-21 years old; 40.89% are 22-29 years old
 89.17% are Filipinos
 62.11% come from NCR
 88.18% are college students
 monthly income ranges from P5,000.00 –P500,000.00 plus
b) Visitors’ Museum Visit Experience in NAG and MFP (August-Dec. 2014)
Variable Outstanding Very good Good Poor N=

Learning and
Enjoyment
NAG 830 (51.36%) 688(42.57%) 96(5.94%) 2(0.12%) 1,616(100%)
MFP 1,772(50.34%) 1,503(49.24%) 242(14.60%) 3(1.36%) 3,520(100%)
Comfort and
Convenience
NAG 903(57.33%) 563(35.75%) 107(6.79%) 2(0.13%) 1,575(100%)
MFP 1,614(45.54%) 1,583(44.67%) 333(9.40%) 14(0.40%) 3,544(100%)
Courtesy
and
Helpfulness
NAG 434(34.8%) 614(49.24%) 182(14.60) 17(1.36%) 1,247(100%)
MFP 1,415(40.1%) 1,478(41.93%) 596(16.91%) 36(1.02%) 3,525(100%)
 Distribution and Retrieval of Survey Questionnaires
In 2015, three kinds of survey questionnaires (“Tell me what you think”, “Tell us what
you think”, and “Quick Survey Form”) were continuously distributed to NMFA and
NMAvisitors which objectives are to study the effectiveness of Museum’s services and
to have an idea of visitors’ experiences.During the year, a total of7,789
questionnaireswere distributed and out of the number, 7,655 were retrieved.
2. Development of Educational Programs for Schools

The purpose of this program is for museum audiences, especially elementary and high
school students, to appreciate the museum as contributory to their learning. MED believes
that partnership with schools to promote Filipino heritage among students could be better
achieved when there are museum education programs that schools could avail of, with an
end result of more schools using the museums as tools for teaching.
Along this line, MED developed educational program proposals to support the K-12 program
of the Department of Education. The programs hope to maximize the resources and the full
potential of NM as an educational institution instilling national consciousness and raising
awareness for appreciation and preservation of Filipino heritage. These programs were
prepared for selected topics where needed resources are already available in the museum
(i.e. museum objects on display; references, write ups, and special publications; museum
specialists/researchers, pre-post activities previously developed and implemented, among
other resources.
For 2015, the Division was able to revise one educational program prepared in 2014 as
follows:
 Esteban Villanueva’s 14 Paintings on the Basi Revolt Gallery– an educational program
for the National Museum of Fine Arts (NMFA) formerly National Art Gallery which
showcased the most precious and the only remaining legacy of the Basi Revolt of 1807,
the 14-panel oil paintings of Esteban Pichay Villanueva. This program was intended to
complement art subjects in elementary and high school.
Simultaneous with the revision of oneeducational program mentioned above, two new ones
were prepared by MED as follows:
 Garing: The Philippines at the Crossroads of Ivory Trade Gallery – an educational
program that showcases raw ivory from different taxa of mammals and other
vertebrates, archaeological artifactsand ecofacts, and ethnographic objects with ivory
component; modern objects made of ivory and natural ivory substitutes, religious
images from the 19thto 20th centuries ivory substitutes. This educational program
intends to complement theAralingPanlipunan subject for elementary and high school.
This proposal hopes to achieve the following learning competency of DepEd’s K-12
program for Grade VI:
“Naipaliliwanag ang kahalagahan ng lokasyon ng Pilipinas sa

ekonomiya at politikang Asya at mundo”
(Can explain the importance of Philippine’s strategic location in the
economic and political arena of Asia and the world)
 Bangsamoro Art: Faith, Tradition and Place – an educational program that features the
rich material culture of the Islamic group in the Southern Philippines. Thisintends to
complement with school subjectsunderHEKASI and AralingPanlipunan for elementary
and high school, respectively.
This proposal hopes to achieve the following learning competencies of DepEd’s K-12
program:
“Natutukoy ang ilang halimbawa ng kulturang Pilipino sa ibat-ibang

rehiyon ng Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng tradisyon, relihiyon, kaugalian,
paniniwala, kagamitan atbp”.
(Can identify samples of Filipino culture in different regions of the
country considering tradition, religion, customs, belief, objects, etc.)
Each of the two progra ms is composed of three components: pre-visit activity, focused
tour and post-visit activity.
3. Formulation and Development of Feedback Mechanisms

To get the opinion of the visitors as to the efficiency of NM galleries, facilities and services,
in 2015, MED devised different feedback mechanisms as follows:
 National Museum SOP for Handling Public Complaints

This was formulated to lay down procedures in handling public complaints.
 Criteria for Determining a Complaints Officer

The criteria for determining an ideal Complaints Officer who should handle public
viewers’ complaints have been formulated and submitted to the management.
 New Survey Form in English and Filipino

New survey form was devised in response to feedbacks from respondents of earlier
surveys and to meet the required data for the NM Major Final Output 1. Questionnaires
have been distributed to both NMFA and NMA buildings starting September 2015.
MED SERVICES
I. Interpretive Services
1. Museum Guiding/Ushering
Being in the frontline service, museum guiding and ushering have been the top priority
services of MED among its various functions. The Division continuously improve these
tasks by updating tour scripts and adopting strategies to make guiding/ushering
effective with its limited manpower.
For 2015, MED was able to guide and usher a total of 278,530 individuals broken down
to 178,652individuals for the National Museum of Fine Arts and 99,878 individuals for
the National Museum of Anthropology.
Number of Museum Visitors in 2015
 National Museum of Fine Arts
Elementary 27,518 or 9.255%

High School Students 30,859 or 10.37%
College Students 122,471 or 41.16%
Foreign Students 3,520 or 1.18%
Local 97,223 or 32.68%
Tourists 10,257 or 3.45%
Senior Citizens 3,688 or 1.24%
Toddlers 1,982 or 0.67%
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297,518 100 %
 National Museum of Anthropology
Elementary 30,546 or 12.87%
High School Students 33,227 or 14.00%
College Students 91,127 or 38.40%
Foreign Students 3,052 or 1.29%
Local 66,197 or 27.90%
Tourists 9,336 or 3.94%
Senior Citizens 2,190 or 0.92%
Toddlers 1,627 or 0.68%
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237,302 100 %
(see Figures below for graphical representation

National Museum Visitors in 2015
National Art Gallery / Museum of the Filipino People
Elementary High school College Foreign student Local Tourist Senior Citizen Toddler
140,000
122,471
120,000
97,223
100,000 91,127
80,000
66,197
60,000
40,000 30,859 33,227

30,546
27,518
20,000 10,257 9,336
3,520 3,6881,982 3,052 21901,627
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NAG MFP
Figure 1.
Monthy Statistics of
National Museum Visitors in 2015
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60000
50000
40000
30000
20000
10000
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
NAG 13063 17758 12810 8446 37168 49119 16169 18433 20191 68437 21096 14828
MFP 12696 15299 10572 6363 25942 29142 12569 14809 19787 56337 20050 13736
Figure 2
Comparative Statistics of NM Visitors
for 2013, 2014, and 2015
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534,820
500000
400000
300000 261,680
229,394
200000
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Figure 3.
2. Preparation of Tour Scripts for New Exhibits

Key to good performance of a museum guide is very much dependent on a well -
prepared museum tour script. Aware of this, MED makes sure every newly opened
exhibit is not without a tour script as this will provide right information to visitors. For
2015, MED prepared sixtour scripts as follows:
 Botanical Prints
 Encounter (Photography exhibit by Ferranti at the Session Hall)
 Gallery XVIII - Pillars of Philippine Modernism
 Introductory Talk for the Museum of Anthropology
 Introductory Talk for the National Museum of Fine Arts and two selected
galleries
 Feast and the Flourishing of Performing and Visual Arts Section of Bangsamoro
Gallery (revision)
II. Reservation/Booking of Museum Tours
Museum tour reservation/booking is one of the major functions of the Museum Education
Division. To better serve NM clients under this function, MED keeps on updating the
guidelines for booking/reservation.
In 2015, a total of 112,660 pax in group tours were reserved/booked.
III. Information Services

 Public Inquiries
Various public inquiries were attended to by MED staff in 2015 reaching a total of
172,458 either by email, telephone or in person.
 Updating of Exhibit Maps and Creation of Other Info-Graphic Materials
To provide visitors easy navigation to NM galleries particularly because Museum
exhibits and displays keep on changing, MED keeps on updating exhibit maps and
continuously creating other info-graphic materials. In 2015 under this function, MED
was able to produce the following:
2 gallery maps
1 info-graphic detailing the reservation/booking procedure
21 OJTs identification cards
4 National Museum bookmarks, for post-visit activity materials
1 invitation for National Museum’s 114th anniversary/Employees Day celebration
1 stage backdrop for National Museum’s 114 th Anniversary/Employees Day celebration
IV. Visitors’ Complaints Handled

During the year in review, MED responded to visitors’ complaints on various Museum-
related matters. At least 346 complaints were received and acted on by the Division during
the year. Booking and reservation issues, lack of parking space, Museum facilities and other
services were just few of those concerns forwarded to the Division either via the visitors’
logbook, survey questionnaires or in-person.
V. Library Services
Finally, during the last quarter of 2015, the Reading Room located at the 4 th Floor of the
National Museum of Fine Artswastransferred to its new space at the ground floor of the
National Museum of Anthropology Building to become the new National Museum Library.
Two new librarians are hiredwho are now putting the collection in place in order to give the
public a better library service.
During the year, the Library staffs were able to accomplish the following:
 Newspaper clippings - 87 articles
 Publication listings maintained – 78 titles
 Cleaning – 2,048 library collection
 Books evaluated – 9,470 titles
 Books inventoried – 2,106 titles
 Books catalogued – 127 titles
VI. Lectures/Seminars/Orientation Conducted and/or Facilitated by MED

In pursuit of MED’s mandate of disseminating information on various topics for various
audiences, the following lectures and seminar were conducted and/or facilitated by MED in
2015
 Lecturer:Elenita D.V. Alba
Title: Seminar on Guiding “Learning to Look at Paintings”
Date: May 7, 2015
Venue: National Museum of Fine Arts
 Lecturer:Elenita D.V. Alba

Title: Seminar on Guiding “How to Look at Sculptures”
Date: November 12, 2015
 Lecturer:Melchor L. Lagartija
Title: Overview of the National Museum (Orientation to OJTs of MED)
Date: April 13, 2015
Venue:National Museum of Fine Arts
 Lecturer:Melchor L. Lagartija
Title: Principles of Writing a Tourscript (A lecture conducted to OJTs of MED)
 Facilitator: Rizza Salterio

Title: National Museum Seminar on Museum Practices
Date:October 27, 2015
VII. Technical Services

The entire Institution is dependent on MED when it comes to setting-up and operating the
audio-visual equipment for all its activities. Aside from these functions, MED also
performed photo-and video-documentation for National Museum events along with that
of MED activities.
A. Setting up of Audio-Visual Equipment and Documentation

In 2015, at least 74 NM activities were served by MED and directly benefited at least
3,587 individualsthrough its Technical Services Section via setting-up and operation of
audio-visual system. Categories of the activities served by MED during the year are as
follows:
Lectures Date
1. HiblangLahing Pilipino January 8
2. Fire Prevention February
3. Why Study the Mammals of Mindoro? March 6
4. Challenging Form Follows Capital: Women Fashion March 10
Alternative Politics of Vegetable Marketplace Trade in
Baguio City, Philippines
5. Magna Carta for Women March 17
6. Artist Talk With Fung Yu March 28
7. Learning to Look at Paintings (by Mrs. Alba) May 7
8. Bamboo Lecture May 19
9. Curator’s Talk With Dr. Labrador July 24
10. Old Kiyyangan, Kiyyangan, Ifugao August 4
11. Tabon Archaeological Project August 19
12. BHTF Updates and Bohol Churches September 21
13. Still (Cholo Laurel Photography) September 12
14. Orientation on Cultural Law October 22
15. Philippine Archaeology November 11
Seminars Date
1. Boat Building March 2-3
2. Eye Seminar May 19
3. SSS Seminar May 20
4. PhilCare Seminar July 28
5. Multi-Hazard Vulnerability Assessment of Priority September 2-3
Cultural Heritage Structures of the Philippines
6. Echo-Seminar of NM Staff Who Went Abroad October 27
Trainings/Workshops/Conferences Date
1. Ifugao Rice Terraces Symposium June 18
2. Bengy Toda July 28
3. Mat and Basket Weaving Workshop (Palawan) August 1
4. George Tapan Photography Workshop August 11-13
5. Urban Sketchers (1st Session) September 19
6. Urban Sketchers (2nd Session) September 26
7. Urban Sketchers (3rd Session) October 10
8. ASBMD Workshop October 26
9. 1st National Youth Heritage Workshop November 14
General Assemblies Date

1. Rank and File General Assembly January 22
2. MFPI General Assembly July 30
Exhibit Opening Date

1. Photography Exhibit June 9
2. Abot-Tanawni George Tapan Exhibit June 16
3. Abdulmari Imao family donation of Sarimanok sculpture July 23
4. Hibla Paintings Exhibit August 26
5. STILL Photography Exhibit August 27
6. Emilio Aguilar Cruz Gift to the Nation Exhibit September 22
7. Launching of Berlin Wall October 7
8. IRRI Sharing the Harvest: Guides to the November 12
Birds of the Philippine Rice fields
Launching Date
1. Balangay Book Launching March 6
2. Book Launching of Mexico and the Philippines August 6
3. Aklatng Bayan Launching KWF August 24
Festival Date
1. Pasinaya Festival 2015 February 15
NM Employees Activities Date

1. NMRFEA Meeting de Avance February 25
2. Food Processing/Cancer Awareness March 24
3. Awareness Training on the NM’s Recent Developments May 25-26
And Plans
3. Tribute to Ariel Cabel August 7
4. UsapangLalaki: Prostate Cancer Awareness August 20
5. Sportsfest Opening Ceremony October 20
6. th
114 Anniversary Celebration October 28
Others Date
1. BAC General Meeting March 6
2. BAC Infra Retrofitting of Boac, Marinduque May 5
3. BAC Opening of Bids May 26
4. BAC Old DOT Pre-bid July 8
5. BAC Supplies and Materials July 9
6. BAC Retrofitting of Branch Museum in Marinduque July 14
7. BAC Natural History Museum project cost July 16
8. Conferring of Order of Lakandula to Galo Ocampo July 22
9. Reorganization of NM-BAC July 28
10. BAC Opening of Bid J Brothers Corp. July 31
11. BAC Reopening of Bid August 5
12. BAC Invitation to Bid August 12
13. BAC DOT August 14
14. BAC Pre-bid Planetarium September 2
15. BAC Opening of Envelope for the Dome of Planetarium September 17
16. BAC Submission and Opening of Bids for NMNH Phase III September 23
17. BAC Palawan Fencing Project October 6
18. BAC MFP Restoration Project October 12
19. Seat-in Dinner for Archt. Augusto Villalon October 20
20. NALECC October 23
21. BAC Retrofitting of Iloilo Provincial Jail Museum November 2
22. BAC Renovation of MFP Opening of Bids November 9
23. BAC Restoration of Guian Church Opening of Bids November 23
24. Presentation of Nominated ICTs and NCTs to the Panel November
VIII. Research Papers, Technical Reports, and Tour Scripts Written
Tour Scripts
Alipio, R. (2015). Tour script for “Botanical Prints”. Ermita, Manila: National Museum
of the Philippines.
Aquino, L.F. (2015). Tour script for “Gallery XIV: Pillars of Philippine Modernism (1)”.
Ermita, Manila: National Museum of the Philippines.
Garcia, R. (2015). Tour script for “Encounter: World Heritage Baroque churches of the
Philippines” (Feasts and the Flourishing of Performing and Visual Arts). Ermita, Manila:
National Museum of the Philippines.
Magdaleno, C. (2015). Tour script for “Gallery XVIII: Pillars of Philippine Modernism
(4)”. Ermita, Manila: National Museum of the Philippines.
Manaloto, R. (2015). Tour script for “Gallery XIX”: Pillars of Philippine Modernis m (5)”.
Ermita, Manila: National Museum of the Philippines.
Salterio, R. (2015). Tour script for National Museum of Anthropology and selected
galleries. Ermita, Manila: National Museum of the Philippines.
San Andres, I. J. (2015). Tour script for National Museum of Fine Arts and selected
galleries. Ermita, Manila: National Museum of the Philippines.
Santiago, A. J. (2015). Tour script for Museum of the Filipino People Exhibits. Ermita,
Manila: National Museum of the Philippines.
Educational Programs
Lagartija, M. (2015).Educational Program for “Estevan Villanueva’s 14 Paintings on the
Basi Revolt”. Ermita, Manila: National Museum of the Philippines.
Lagartija, M. (2015). Educational Program for Garing: the Philippines at the Crossroads
of Ivory Trade”. Ermita, Manila: National Museum of the Philippines.
Lagartija, M. (2015). Educational Program for “Bangsamoro: Faith, Tradition, and

Place”. Ermita, Manila: National Museum of the Philippines.
Technical Report
Alba, E.D.V. (2015). The National Museum Viewership for the Year 2014. Ermita,
Manila: National Museum of the Philippines.
Activity Report
Salterio, R. (2015). Comprehensive Report on
PambansangKongresosaPagpaplanongWika. Ermita, Manila: National Museum of the
Philippines.
IX. Video-Photo File Management/Reviewed

During the year in review, at least 1,276 activity video and photos were sorted and
identified for storage.
X. Equipment Maintained
At least 31 types of audio-visual equipment under its care and keeping was maintained by
MED in 2015.
XI. Consultative/Technical Assistance
Resource Person: Elenita D. V. Alba

Activity: EasternVisayas Association of Museums (EVAM) Regional Summit 2015
Date &Vanue: November 29, 2015 / Calbayog City
XII. Apprenticeship Services

The apprenticeship program has been helping MED in augmenting its perennial problem on
lack of personnel. In 2015, three universities and one college chose the National Museum
as venue of their students’ on-the-job training. Below are the schools with their respective
students who signedin for the program:
School No. of Trainees

Aurora State College of Technology 2 students
De La Salle University-Dasmariñas 5 students
Our Lady of Fatima University 5 students
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University 10 students
__________
Total 22 students
XIII. General Administrative Services
Under administrative functions of MED, the following outputs and services were
producedand rendered in 2015:
 478 incoming and outgoing documents recorded
 529 documents filed
 800 schools and other institutionswere reserved for museum visits
 172,458 inquiries either in person, email or phone that were received and entertained
XIV. Personnel Development

The key to excellent performance of an office rests on its knowledgeable and skilled
personnel. This has always been the guiding principle of MED staffs that inspire them to
keep on seeking for venues where they can further enhance their knowledge and skills to
be better public servant.
Trainings, seminars and lectures attended by MED staff in 2015:

 Lecture on Fire Safety Suppression and Control
February 24, 2015 / NM Auditorium
Participants:
Elenita D.V. Alba
Melchor L. Lagartija
Rizza Salterio
 Symposium on “The Filipino Youth’s Education: The Role of Culture, arts and Pride
of Place Towards Sustainable Tourism and Global Excellence”
February 26, 2015/ Philippine Women’s University, Taft
Participants:
Elenita DV. Alba
 Demonstration on “LED Interactive Whiteboard”

March 2, 2015 / NM
Participant: Elenita D.V. Alba
 Lecture on “Challenging Form Follows Capital: Women Fashion Alternative Politics

of Vegetable Marketplace Trade in Baguio City, Philippines” by Barbara Lynne
Milgram of OCAD University
March 10, 2015 / MFP, NM
Participant:Melchor L. Lagartija
 Lecture on Women’s Rights: A Case Management

March 17, 2015 / NM
Participant:RizzaSalterio
 Updates on GSIS Policies

April 13, 2015 / NM
Participants:
Elenita D.V. Alba
RizzaSalterio
 Government Procurement Law (RA 9184 and IRR)
April 21-22, 2015 / NM
Participants:
Elenita D.V. Alba
Teresita C. Tolosa
 Lecture Series “Learning to Look” by Mrs.Elenita DV. Alba

May 7, 2015 / MED Office and NM Galleries
Participants:All MED staff
 Alliance of Greater Manila Area Museum (AGMAM) Museum Education Roundtable

Discussion
May 18, 2015 / Museum of Contemporary Arts and Design
Participant: Elenita D.V. Alba
 Lecture on PAG-IBIG updates and policies and Loyalty Card

May 20, 2015 / NM Auditorium
Participants:
Elenita D.V. Alba
RizzaSalterio
WijinneLumagui
 Lecture on the Role of MUSEO and Finance and Administrative Policies of the
National Museum
May 25-26, 2015 / NM
Participants:
Elenita D.V. Alba
RizzaSalterio
 Lecture on “Old Kiyyangan Village, Kiyyangan, Ifugao”

August 4, 2015 / NM Auditorium
Participant: Melchor L. Lagartija
 PambansangKongresosaPagpaplanongWika
August 5-7, 2015 / Capitol Compound, Lingayen, Pangasinan
Participant: Rizza Salterio
 Librarians’ Role in Managing a Plagiarism-free Environment

September 16, 2015 / SMX Convention Center, MOA Complex
Participant: Apolla Santiago
 Making Things Happen: Librarians as Project Managers Forum

September 17, 2015 / SMX Convention Center, MOA Complex
Participant: Ajeza Santos
 Walk-through tour of Gallery XV by Asst. Dir Ana Labrador

September 24 / Gallery XV, NM
Participants:
RizzaSalterio
Jada San Andres
TeresitaTolosa
Lina Flor Aquino
Carolina Magdaleno
Roderick Manaloto
Romelito Garcia
April Joy Santiago
 Lecture Series “Learning to Look at Sculptures” by Elenita D.V. Alba

November 12, 2015 / MED Office and galleries at NAG
Participants: MED staff
 EasternVisayas Association of Museums (EVAM) Regional Summit 2015

November 27-29, 2015 / Calbayog City, Samar
Resource Person: Elenita D.V. Alba
 Seminar on Cooperative Governance and Management

November 30 and December 2, 2015 / Tropical Hut & MUSEO Office
Participants:
Elenita D.V. Alba
TeresitaTolosa
 Research Seminar on Historical and Ethnographic Approach in Philippine Culture

and Society
December 1, 2015 / Polytechnic University of the Philippine-Manila
Participant:Jada San Andres
 Talk on Violence Against Women and Girls and Sexual Harassment

December 8, 2015 / Aberdeen Court Hotel, Quezon City
Participant: Apolla Santiago
PLANETARIUM DIVISION
The Planetarium Division of the National Museum plays an important role in the
dissemination of information on science education specifically in astronomy, space science and
other related fields for school children and the community people.
In pursuance of its aims and objectives, the division continues to implement its services
and on-going projects/programs to the public.
I. EXHIBITIONS/PROGRAMS
1. REGULAR PLANETARIUM SHOWS:
The drawing power of the “sky theater” are its programs. They are designed to
educate as well as to entertain.
The regular planetarium shows which runs from Tuesday to Saturday continue to
attract countless number of visitors coming from different schools in Metro Manila and
nearby provinces. To increase the attendance to the show, the Planetarium was able to
present three planetarium shows to accommodate more visitors and to give our viewers
deeper understanding of our universe.
1. a. Title of Sky Shows:
1. “Journey to the Solar System”

- This program which was designed for young people and the general public is
presented in two parts. Part one, acquaints the viewers with the prominent
star patterns or constellations in the night sky, while in part two, the audience
will take into an imaginary space travel to the distant worlds circling the Sun –
the planets and other deep space object.
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2. “Starry Starry Night”
- With this program, viewers will be provided with an understanding of the
origin and evolution of the stars, the formation of the solar system and will
learn how to locate famous constellations in the night sky.
3. “Light Years from Andromeda”

- Is a story of cosmic distances and humanity’s quest to understand the
Universe. It teaches us the concepts of light years and how light and distance
allow us to “look back” furthers in time as we gaze farther into space.
1. b. Viewership and Income:
Total Number of Visitors:42,253

Total Number of Shows: 323
Income Generated:Php 672,500.00
2. ASTRONOMICAL EXHIBITION (Free Admission):
Aside from the regular planetarium shows, the permanent astronomical exhibits
in the octagonal hall continue to attract a large crowd of school children as well as
astronomy enthusiasts.
The following on-going astronomical exhibition can be seen free to the public:
2. a. Planetarium Exhibits:
1. Big Bang Theory

- Vividly illustrates the formation of the universe from an extremely insignificant
singularity to a vast cosmos that contains everything both imaginable and
unimaginable.
2. Ethno astronomy of Rice
- This illustration displays the pre-colonial Filipinos’ sky cultures – how they used
the sky for their everyday lives.
3. Solar System
- Composed of the various brilliant images of all the objects within the solar
system – the Sun, the 8 Planets, asteroids and comets.
4. Deep Space Objects

- Nebulae, clouds of gas and dust where the stars that we see in the sky are
formed, are the primary subject of this exhibit. This stunning compilation of
images will guarantee to awe the viewers.
5. North and South Constellations

- This exhibit shows the viewers a different perspective of our night sky. It is a
celestial sphere marked by the 88 constellations, their brightest stars and their
boundaries.
6. The Evolution of Stars

- Like humans, stars live and die. This informative exhibit entrails the journey of
different types of stars from their birth up to their deaths.
7. Space Explorers
- To be released from the bounds of our planet is one of the greatest
achievement of humankind. It displays the different products human ingenuity
that helped some of us reach outer space.
8. Space Timeline
- Humans have been longing to explore the vast, unknown reaches of space.
This exhibit features the timeline of space exploration and their details.
2. b. Viewership and Income:
Total Number of Visitors:9,137
II. OUTREACH ACTIVITIES:
The division’s outreach programs, the “Mobile Planetarium” and “Astronomical

Observations” which aims to bring astronomy closer to the people continued to bring
success to the activities of the division.
Below is the summary of the outreach activities of the division:
1. MOBILE PLANETARIUM
a. MOBILE PLANETARIUM ACTIVITIES:
1. Cavite National Science High School

Date: January 23, 2015
Sponsor: JAN8 Travel and Tours
Service Fee: Php 4,000.00
Total No. of students served: 511
2. Lakandula Elementary School, Tondo, Manila
Date: September 23-24, 2015
Sponsor: D’ Great Rovers
Service Fee: Php 8,000.00
Total No. of students served: 2,396
3. Rizal Technological University (RTU)
Date: February 18, 2015
Sponsor: RTU in celebration of 2015 National Astronomy Week Activities
4. National Institute of Physics, UP Diliman

Sponsor: UP Astronomical Society
5. Smokey Mountain, Tondo, Manila

Sponsor: National Library of the Philippines
2. ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATION
1. Comet Lovejoy Observation

Date: January 10, 2015
Venue: NM Planetarium roof deck
2. Free Public Stargazing in celebration of 2015 National Astronomy Week

Venue: Rizal Park, Manila
3. Sidewalk Astronomy in celebration of the 2015 World Space Week

Date: October 10, 2015
Venue: Rizal Park, Manila
3. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES
1. 2015 National Astronomy Week Celebrations

a) Lecture Series with ALP
b) Lecture Series and Solar Observation with RTU
2. 40th Anniversary Celebration of the National Planetarium

Activities: - Free planetarium shows
- Puppet Shows and Storytelling by NLP
- Tokens to invited school (Malate Catholic School)
3. Invited as one of the judges to the “81st Book Week” celebration of the National
Library of the Philippines
- Ma. Belen V. Pabunan, Museum Curator II, Storytelling Contest
- Cornelio C. Lagda, Artist Illustrator II, Poster Making Contest
Sponsor: National Library of the Philippines
4. STAFF DEVELOPMENT
For professional growth and development of the staff, the following seminars,
trainings, lectures and exhibits in various fields were attended:
SEMINAR, TRAINING AND MEETING ATTENDED FOR 2015
1. LECTURE SERIES ACTIVITY OF ALP IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL ASTRONOMY

WEEK
Venue: Planetarium Bldg.
Participant/s: LIZA QUITLONG
2. LECTURE SERIES ACTIVITY OF RTU IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL ASTRONOMY

WEEK
3. LECTURE ON “FIRE PREVENTION AWARENESS” SEMINAR

Venue: Auditorium Hall, NAG Bldg.
Participant/s: MAXIMO ZABANAL
CORNELIO LAGDA
4. LECTURE ON “TALK ABOUT WOMEN MARKET VENDOR IN BAGUIO” BY DR. LYNNE

MELGRAG
Venue: MFP Bldg.
Date: March 10, 2015
JUDY CARLA CRUZ
5. LECTURE ON “HOW TO ACCESS SOCIAL SERVICES OF R.A. 9710 (MAGNA CARTA FOR
WOMEN)
JUDY CARLA CRUZ
6. LECTURE ON “BREAST CARE” FOR GAD’S WOMEN MONTH ACTIVITY

JUDY CARLA CRUZ
7. LECTURE ON “LEARNING AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM” by Mr. Brad Irwin,

Senior Learning Engagement Manager from Natural History Museum, London
Venue: Roxas Hall, 3F, NAG Bldg.
Participant/s: MA. BELEN V. PABUNAN
8. LECTURE WORKSHOP AS NM SECURITY
Participant/s: JUDY CARLA CRUZ
9. LECTURE/WORKSHOP ON “R.A. 9184 AND ITS REVISED IRR and LATEST

GOVERNMENT POLICY BOARD (GPPB) ISSUANCES” by GPPB
Date: April 21-22, 2015
Participant/s: MA. BELEN V. PABUNAN
10. PRODUCT EXHIBITS from the Participants of ASIA PACIFIC NETWORKS OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRES (ASPAC) 2015
Venue: The Mind Museum, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Participant/s: MA. BELEN PABUNAN
LIZA QUITLONG
11. LECTURE ON “VISION CARE AND HYGIENE”

Date: May 19, 2015
JUDY CARLA CRUZ
12. LECTURE ON “AWARENESS TRAINING ON THE NM’S RECENT DEVELOPMENT AND

PLANS”
Date: May 26, 2015
JUDY CARLA CRUZ
13. OPENING OF EXHIBIT “GARING: THE PHILIPPINES AT THE CROSSROADS OF IVORY

TRADE”
Venue: 2F, Museum of Filipino People, NM
Date: June 26, 2015
14. OPENING OF EXHIBIT “STILL” by Mr. Cholo Hidalgo Laurel

Venue: 4F, National Museum of Anthropology Building, NM
Date: August 27, 2015
15. GAD 4TH BUDGET FORUM

Venue: Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC)
Date: November 4, 2015
16. LECTURE ON “TALK ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN”

Date: December 11, 2015
JUDY CARLA CRUZ
17. DEMO ON FOOD PROCESSING BY TESDA

JUDY CARLA CRUZ
18. GENDER SENSITIVITY TRAINING

Venue: Great Eastern Hotel Function Room, Q. C.
Participant/s: MAXIMO ZABANAL
19. MEETINGS WITH RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (RTU), UP ASTROSOC and

ASTRONOMICAL LEAGUE OF THE PHILIPPLINES (ALP)
RE: Activities for the celebration of 2015 National Astronomy Week
Date: January 29, 2015 & February 6, 2015
Attendee/s: MA. BELEN V. PABUNAN
LIZA QUITLONG
20. BOHOL HERITAGE TASK MEETING

Venue: MED Office
Date: June 9, 2015
Participant/s: CORNELIO LAGDA
5. SUMMARY OF OTHER ACTIVITIES
1. Administrative Services:
a) Prepared official communications
b) Prepared division’s reports
c) Coordinated with different schools and travel tours regarding the services of the
Mobile Planetarium.
2. Sales:
a) Accepted bookings/reservations for planetarium shows
b) Prepared sales report and remitted to the NM Cashier Section
3. Maintenance and Technical Services

a) Maintenance and operations of air-conditioning units
b) Maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment
c) Maintenance of GM-15 Star Projector
d) Rehabilitation and improvement of the planetarium building
4. Artists Activities
a) Maintenance of planetarium exhibits and other artworks
b) Maintenance of Mobile Planetarium equipment
Summary of 2015 Planetarium Visitors and Income
6. Summary of 2015 Planetarium Visitors and Income:
2015 SUMMARY OF PLANETARIUM

VISITORS
2015 REGULAR PLANETARIUM SHOWS EXHIBITS ONLY (FREE ADMISSION) OUTREACH ACTIVITES TOTAL TOTAL INCOME
TOTAL NUMBER OF : NO. OF NO. OF ADULTS MOBILE ASTRO. TECHNI NO. OF (REGULAR
MONTH
STUDENTS PLANETA OBSERVA CAL VISITORS SHOWS)
Stude Adults Sr. Teach RIUM TIONS SERVIC
Grou Show Local Foreign Local Foreign Sr.
p nts (P50.0 Ctzn er Ctzn. ES
(P30.0 0) (P40. (Free)
0) 00)
JANUARY 27 24 3,234 930 1 196 159 0 142 16 10 511 21 4 5,199 P 143,560.00
FEBRUARY 28 21 2,084 747 2 89 137 3 101 5 5 620 200 207 3,793 99,950.00
MARCH 20 19 1,662 466 6 218 130 3 88 18 5 - - 2 2,596 73,400.00
APRIL 8 8 450 0 0 0 105 2 120 10 3 75 - 8 765 13,500.00
**MAY 31 26 1,091 459 6 0 928 6 441 18 10 - - 7 2,959 FREE
**JUNE 52 39 2,711 1,121 25 52 1,409 28 538 22 27 - - 5 5,933 FREE
***JULY 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 9 0 3 - - 7 24 0
***AUGUS 2 2 100 0 0 0 36 1 60 11 0 - - 2 208 3,000.00
T
SEPTEMBE 32 25 2,613 365 0 176 770 12 202 8 7 2,396 - 4 6,549 96,640.00
R
**OCTOBE 214 100 10,577 4,620 34 514 2,181 29 739 13 15 - 121 115 18,722 FREE
R
NOVEMBE 28 25 2,746 597 3 137 256 3 150 5 0 - - 2 3,897 112,350.00
R
DECEMBER 36 34 3,575 453 5 188 49 5 62 5 5 - - 0 4,347 130,100.00
TOTALS 478 323 30,843 9,758 82 1,570 6,172 92 2,652 131 90 3,602 342 363 54,992 P 672,500.00
NOTE:
**Free Admission Fees:
1. May - in celebration of National Heritage Month
2. June- to commemorate the birth of our hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES AND BRANCH MUSEUM DIVISION
I. MAINTENANCE/REPAIR OF BUILDING
Bicol Branch Museum

 Reinforcement of window glass frames (February 2015)
 Declogged downspout – gutters (April 2015)
 Repair of damaged water pipes (August 2015)
Kabayan Branch Museum

 Renovation of male/female comfort rooms of Kabayan Branch
 Installation of water pipes going to the comfort rooms
Kiangan Branch Museum

 Termite Control (August 20, 2015)
 Repair of damaged roof and electrical wiring installation
Palawan
 Conducted termite control treatment
Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs Site Museum

 Conducted termite control treatment
II. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Vigan Branch Museum

 Assisted two (2) graduate students from the University of Melbourne,
Australia in the physical assessments of paintings and objects exhibited at the
galleries on August 29-23, 2015.
 Assisted SPAFA Director and two (2) companions from Malaysia during the
site inspection in the preparation for the SPAFA training to be held at the
Vigan Branch Museum in Feb. 2016.
 Assisted thirty three NM personnel from the Central Office in setting up of
exhibits for the soft opening of the branch last January 20, 2015; the opening
of the Travelling Exhibit (Photographs of Baroque Churches of the Phils. on
May 8, 2015 and of the Elpidio Quirino Exhibition on November 16, 2015.
 Provided technical assistance to 67 on the-job-training (OJT) students from
Saint Paul College and University of Northern Philippines regarding history of
Vigan and Museum operations.
Bicol Branch Museum
 Summer Art Workshop 2015 by Art Saturday Group and Rence Art Gallery
attended by 49 Elementary students; 10 High School, 41 Adult/teachers; 1
College on March 31 to April 1, 2015
“On the Spot Painting” – Summer Art Workshop – April 1, 2015
 Thesis Consultation
 Vivica Mae B. Basmayor, U.P., Manila – Promotion and Marketing
Management of Museum (What Museum Showcases)
 Maverick del Castillo, Aquinas University, Lagaspi City – Establishing a
Museum; Design and Exhibition
 Nel John Nase, Forbes College, Legaspi City-Old Churches of Albay,
Floor Plan
Boac, Marinduque Branch Museum

 Assisted Ms. Cecille Picache of NCCA in collecting pictures and memorabilla
about Morions and rendered technical assistance to field men in the
excavation of 18th century vessel in Laylay, Boac, Marinduque.
Bohol
 Assessed and documented the status of Loboc Site after the Typhoon
Senyang and coordinated with Fr. Andy Ayco relative to the emergency
conservation of various collections of the church.
 Provided technical assistance in the identification of ivory materials
 Provided technical assistance to 35 students as summer job employees from
May 5-June 6, 2015 relative to museum functions and operations
 Provided technical assistance in the cleaning and treatment of 154 items of
liturgical collections.
Butuan
 Assisted Mr. Victor Estrella, UP-Diliman Research Associates in the conduct of
his research and data gathering using some of the branch’s collections on July
20-25, 2015
Kabayan
 Provided technical assistance to University of Cordilleras Teachers and
scholars of the NCCA in the conduct of their Cultural Mapping
Palawan
 Provided technical assistance to PREHSEA – Preparation of equipment and
tools; Preparations of grounds, halls and other areas for the activities;
assisted visitors/guests and participants with regard to their needs for
housing, security and other personal needs.
III. EXHIBIT DEVELOPMENT
Angono-Binangonan
 Workshop on the Exhibition Narrative for the NM Angono-Binangonan
Branch (with representatives from ASBMD, Anthropology and Archaeology
Divisions) - April 2015
Bicol
 “Pride of Place” Art Exhibit – NM in cooperation with Tabaco National High
School showcasing the artwork of students (February 6-28, 2015)
 Painting Exhibit by Canvass Group and Bicol Artists (April 2-16, 2015)
 Workshop on the Exhibition Narrative for the Tabaco/Cagsawa NM Branch,
participated in by representatives of concerned NM divisions. (April 8-9,
2015)
Bohol
 Exhibited the output of participants in the “Ikebana Boholana”, Japanese art
flower arrangement added with local Boholano twist of design. Attended by
50 students.
Butuan
 Photo Exhibit by Mr. Fung Yu – 3D photo exhibit showcasing the voyage of
the Balangay Ferry to Indonesia, Sulu and Vietnam using the early boat
design and boat building techniques.
Kabayan
 Kabayan Branch Museum launched Bendiyan Implements showcasing
materials used during the conduct of the ritual.
IV. WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS/SEMINARS Attended
International
 “PREHSEA Activity: Visits to World Heritage Sites in Indonesia. Sangiran,

Punung, and Yogyakarta – Indonesia (March 11-16, 2015).”
 Training Course on Handling, Packing and Moving of specimens conducted by

COLLASIA at Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia (January 12-30, 2015)
Local
 Seminar on Reclassification & Assessment of Caves by Regional Cave
Committee (Sept. 14-15, 2015)
 Preventive Conservation on Museum Specimens – ASBMD/Chemistry
Conservation & Laboratory – Regional personnel (Oct. 20-29, 2015)
 Ivory Identification (Nov. 2015)
 Gender Sensitivity Training (Nov. 2015)
 Echo Seminars on Museum Practices (Oct. 20-29, 2015)
 Developing Marketing Strategies/Brochures – ASBMD (Dec. 13-22, 2015)
 Drafting of Policies on Protection of Specimens and Preservation of Sites –
ASBMD (Dec. 13-22, 2015)
 Consultation on Climate Change by Sen. Loren Legarda at Lagawe, Ifugao –
June 18, 2015
 Regional Summit of Museum in the North with theme “Museum for a
Sustainable Society” conducted by Baguio Museum and NCCA – July 1-3, 2015
Bohol
 Conducted Art Training Workshop “Ikebana Boholano” attended by 60
participants – Feb. 13, 2015
 Workshop “Ikebana-Origami Boholano” about Japanese Art of Flower
Arrangement added with Boholano twist of design attended by 150
participants – March 10, 2015
Kabayan
 “First Ibaloi Communities Conference” focusing on Spirituality, Cultural
Protocols, Evolution of Benguet Clothes, etc. held at Benguet Provincial
Capitol – Nov. 16, 2015
 “Museum for Sustainable Society” to make museums center to the changing
needs and demands of visitors, held at Baguio Museum on July 1-3, 2015.
V. LECTURES/MARKETING ACTIVITY
Main Office
 Lecture/Presentation on “PREHSEA Activity: Visits to World Heritage Sites in
Indonesia. Sangiran, Punung, and Yogyakarta – Indonesia (March 11-16,
2015).” Part of the National Museum Seminar on Museum Practice,
National Museum, Manila.
- October 27, 2015
 Lecture/Presentation on Handling, Packing and moving of specimens

conducted by COLLASIA at Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
- October 27, 2015
 Workshop on Baybayin to the Indigenous Youth and Children (Pagsulat ng

Pangalan Gamit ang Baybayin). Museum of the Filipino People, National
Museum.
- October 27, 2015
 Workshop on Handling of Collections to the branch personnel of the ASBMD.

National Museum main office in Manila.
- October 20 – 27, 2015
 Workshop Activity for December 2015: ASBMD Strategic Planning. National

Museum main office in Manila.
- December 14 – 21, 2015
 Workshop on the Baybayin: Basic Writing as part of the Workshop Activity

for December 2015: ASBMD Strategic Planning. National Museum main
office in Manila.
- December 18, 2015
Butuan
 Lectured about the history, highlights of exhibits of the Butuan Branch
Museum before the more than 100 students and faculty of Phil. Science
High School Ampayon, Butuan City
 Embark on Marketing activities to Dumalagan Elementary School at

Barangay Dumalagan; Los Angeles National High School, Los Angeles;
Lumbocan National High School, Brgy. Lumbocan; Tungao National High
School, Brgy. Tungao; Phil. Electronics and Communications Institute of
Technology (PECIT) and Saint Joseph Institute of Technology all in Butuan
City.
Kabayan
 Basic mechanical cleaning of specimens to students of Tawangan National
High School and belonging to Kalanguya ethnic group of Kabayan.
 Experimental learning on the mathematical concepts that exists on the

mummification process in Timbac Caves.
VI. SPECIMENS MAINTAINED
Angono-Binangonan
 15 specimens which were pulled out last July 2015
 Rock art (1)
Tabaco
 Treated 3 pcs. Century old logs with fungicide and water soluble wax
Cleaned specimens (1,401 inventoried) every two (2) months
Rebagged 1,160 pcs of specimens
Bohol
 500 on storage and 300 on display (800) specimens maintained
Butuan
 14,960 / 2 digging sites
Kabayan
 62 specimens on exhibit and 70 on storage for a total of 132 specimens
maintained. There are also 67 photographs/illustrations/photos and 5
framed/mounted mummification elements maintained
Vigan
 1,020 specimens maintained, protected & preserved
Kiangan
 Cleaning, dusting and treatment of 173 specimens on display and 53
specimens on storage (inventoried)
Peñablanca Field Station

 20,000 specimens maintained
 15,000 rebagged
VIII. Number of Visitors

 Please see attached list
VIII. MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF SITE
Kabayan
 Inspection and general cleaning of Tenongchol Burial Rock Shelter – June
11, 2015
 Quarterly inspection of Timbac Caves
 Butuan Lot Acquisition Project for the proposed Butuan Archaeological
Park.
Zamboanga
 De-weeding and removal of moss that have grown on the walls of Fort Pilar
IX. LINKAGES
Bicol
 Coordinated with Tour Coordinator of Phil. Federation of Science &
Technology relative to their exhibit in Tabaco Branch Museum and
encouraged visit of students/visitors of Elementary and High School to the
museum – February 2015
 Invited the students of College of Engineering PUP, Lopez, Quezon through
Engr. Entienza (36 students visited the museum) – Sept 2015
 Tied up with the City Librarian of Tabaco City with regard to the latter’s
“Story telling Programs” in Nov. 2015 to encourage their visitors to visit the
museum after their story telling activity in the City Library. This resulted to
additional 570 visitors from San Antonio, Aguas, QinasLillojan, Sua-Igot,
Talisay Tabiguian, Buhian and Basagan Day Care Centers
 Coordinated with CITE Tours and Trading Services in November and
December 2015 to bring their clients from Bulaco National High School,
Lajong National High School, San Juan, Bago High School, Bentuco National
High School, Bulan National High School and Magallanes National High
School.
 Coordinated with Marinduque Provincial Government regarding temporary
storage of NM collections: They Provide the NM space for the safekeeping
of specimens.
NATIONAL MUSEUM
(ASBMD)
Number of Visitors in the Regional Branches FY 2015
Total per
Branch Branch
Jan. Feb. Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Name/Sites
Angono Temporarily Closed 989 1,577 1,322 3,888

Bicol,
Tabaco City 293 2,638 1,353 184 97 1,673 1,066 339 556 298 2,389 1,505 12,391
Boac, Temporarily closed for
Marinduque 186 191 224 910 943 7,287 139 83 77 renovation 10,040
Bohol 670 642 757 606 993 1,370 1,378 786 819 1,078 735 755 10,589
Bolinao Temporarily Closed Permanently closed -

Butuan
(Main) 1,337 2,866 2,878 2,813 2,442 2,150 2904 2,459 2,596 3,395 3,247 1,232 30,319
Butuan City
(Balanghai
Shrine) 156 488 459 628 752 387 587 815 387 594 305 403 5,961
Fort Pilar,
Zamboanga 3,259 2,567 2,224 1,062 1,281 1,113 3,215 6,090 6,215 8,895 3,468 2,350 41,739
Jolo, Sulu 283 222 317 202 207 2,900 311 199 177 343 353 198 5,712
Kabayan,
Benguet 264 412 218 332 714 293 99 166 206 206 462 570 3,610
Kiangan,
Ifugao 1,231 627 612 1,160 1,395 604 534 549 922 690 879 1,200 10,403
Magsingal,
Ilocos Sur Temporarily Closed -
P. Burgos
House,
Vigan 7,272 6,873 6,902 14,492 17,380 10,248 7,859 7,469 7,305 7,189 11,058 15,113 119,60
Quezon,
Palawan
Station I 377 312 123 443 343 125 164 173 154 287 353 217 3,071
Tabon Cave,
Lipuun
Point,
Quezon,
Palawan 292 439 405 576 784 315 182 244 257 388 316 834 5,032
GRAND TOTAL 262,921
GASS AND SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
SUPPLY SECTION
Prepared and acted the following documents
Requisition and Issue Slip (RIS) 1,568
Canvass Form 640
Purchase Order (P.O) 448
Job Order (J.O) 192
Disbursement Voucher (D.V) 640
Obligation Slip (O.S.)
Acceptance of end user
Acceptance Report
Request for Inspection
Inspection Report for above 1,000.00
pesos
Stock Position
Request for Repair
Request for Pre-Repair Inspection
Report of Waste Materials
Issue Slip (for common supplies) 415
Prepared reporst of acquired property/plant/equipment
Land 8 lots
Building 8
Office Equipment 21
Furniture and Fixture 552
IT Equipment and Software 6
Books 2
Communication Equipment 816
Fire Fighting Equipment 6
Technical and Scientific Equipment 10
Other machineries & Equipment 8
Land Transportation Equipment 4
Other Property Plants and Equipment 6
Report of Unserviceable Property Plants
and Equipment (PPE) for Disposal
Transfer of Property 132
Maligaya National High School 60
Barangay 737 645
Public Bidding 30
Report of PPE dropped from the Book of
Account 52
Report of requested PPE for booking
from the Book of Account
RECORD SECTION
Number of letters, correspondences,
mails, packages, registry notices picked- 1,345
up, mailed, delivered, and received
Number of office orders/memoranda
Disseminated received and routed 345
Number of postages used/released 1,217
Number of documents photocopied for
routing and for file 3,730
Number of Liaison works 720
Number of files maintained, renovated,
and retrieved 2666
Number of documents scanned/data
based 751
Number of documents certified 1,486
PERSONNEL SECTION
ACTIVITY QUANTITY
Appointment Processed and Issued
Original (New) 26
Renewal 4
Transfer 1
Reemployment 2
Reappointment 2
Processed documents
Retirement 7
Resignation 8
Transfer 1
Claims for Death Benefits 3
Reinstatement 1
Leave of absence 3,066
applications
Monetary Benefits Processed
Productivity Incentive Bonus (P2,000.00) Granted to all
qualified
employees
Uniform/Clothing Allowance (P5,000.00) Granted to all
qualified
employees
Performance Enhancement Incentive (1 Granted to all
month salary) qualified
employees
Mid-Year and Christmas Bonus (1 month Granted to all
salary) qualified
employees
Cash Gift (P5,000.00) Granted to all
qualified
employees
Performance Based Bonus (ranges from Granted to all
P5,000.00 to P35,000.00 qualified
employees
Monetization of Leave Credits 50 employees
have availed
Collective Negotiation Agreement Granted to all
Incentive qualified
employees
Plaques Awarded to Retirees 7
Certificates Awarded to Loyalty Awardees 25
Conduct of Lecture in coordination with other agencies
GSIS Half-day
lecture
HDMF(Pag-ibig) Half-day
lecture plus
enrollment for
Loyalty Card
in the
afternoon
Paterno Eye Care Center Half-day
lecture with
free vision
screening and
eye
examination
for the whole
day
Coordination with the Civil Service Commission
NM’s participation to the Fun Run 30

Supervisory Development Course 6
Assisted the Personnel Selection Board in the preparation of documents
needed
Screening of applicants to the vacant 127 applicants

positions to 28 vacant
positions
Deliberation 28
CASH SECTION
Report of collections/Report of
collections and Deposits 314
List of deposited collections/deposit slips 654
Cash Register Record 337
Report of Checks Issued/Checks
Disbursement Record/Summary of 137
Checks Issued
Advice of Checks Issued and
Cancelled/LDDAP-ADA 1233
Report of Accountability/Report of
Disbursement for Personal Services 54
Database Report/Payroll Register for
salary and other benefits 418
Disbursement Voucher (D.V) acted 2,572
Checks/LDDAP-ADA prepared 1,206
Clients/Creditors served 10,038
Official Receipts Issued 6,260
BUDGET SECTION
Prepared and submitted financial reports/statements to Department of
Budget & Management (DBM), Senate, House of Representatives, and other
agencies/departments:
Statement of Allotment, Obligations

Incurred and Balances (monthly) 12
Budget and Financial Accountability
Reports (BFARs)--FAR 1 & 1-A (Quarterly) 4
Budget Execution Documents (BED)--BED
1&3 2
Other Reports (Monthly Flash Reports,
Reasons of Underspending, Status of
Budget, etc.) 20
Reviewed documents for funding
purposes prior to the approval/signature
of the Agency Directors
Payroll - Salaries - Directors & Scientists 12 sheets
Payroll - RATA 24 sheets
Other Payrolls (Salaries & Other
Benefits--Central Office & Regional
Branch Museums)/DV's 3,372
Processed, initialed, signed, then,
maintained and controlled allotments,
obligation incurred by
functions/projects/activities per
Obligation Request Slips (ORS) issued 2,601
Initialed/approved Requisition and Issue
Slip (RIS); coded, xeroxed, and filed
copies of the RIS 958
Coded/xeroxed/initialed/filed copies of
Travel Order (TO); 891
Drafted/finalized/Issued/coded/filed
copies of Certification of Availability of
Funds (CAF); 127
Prepared/drafted/ finalized
correspondence for signature of the
Agency Head 34
Coordinated with other government
entities and other NM Divisions in the
preparation of development plans and
projects of the agency and have given
technical advice to other
divisions/sections of financial matters 17
Databased obligations incurred (per
object of expenditures) 4,145
Journalized payments to creditors and
Museum employees 3257
Prepared Registry of Allotment and
Obligations (per P/P/A by month) 292
Prepared and submitted the Agency's
Budget Proposals (BP) as per Budget Call,
and the National Expenditure Program
(NEP); also prepare/submit Briefing
Materials (BM) to DBM,
Senate,Department of Education
(DepEd), and the House of 7 BP 201/29
Representatives BP/ 130 BM
Attended budget
hearings/deliberations/briefings 10
ACCOUNTING SECTION
As per DOCUMENTS PROCESSED:
Received / Incoming of Disbursement
Vouchers, Purchases Order, Job Order,
Liquidation Reports, Payroll and other
documents. 3896
Pre-audited DVs, POs, JOs, LRs , Payrolls
and other documents for payment. 2935
Reviewed proposed Cash Advances for
Miscellaneous and Travel for clearance. 96
Pre-audited documents received for
liquidations of Cash Advances (Travel,
Miscellaneous) 335
Reviewed / signed Certificate of
Availability of Funds / Contracts 127
Reviewed, processed and signed DVs,
POs, JOs, LRs, Payrolls and other
documents. 3016
Outgoing of documents ( for approval,
for compliance, for submission to COA
etc.) 3040
Prepared DVs for payment of NM general
services 91
Security
Janitorial
Maintenance (Elevators and
Airconditions)
Prepared payment for NM mandatory
obligations. 444
Water
Electricity
Communications
Indexed Cash Advances (IT and
Miscellaneous) 335
Indexed Payments to Creditors and 3016
Employees
Indexed Salaries and Deductions of NM
Employees 284
Filed Paid Disbursement Vouchers
(Original And Xerox Copies) 96
Filed Liquidation Reports (Original and
Xerox Copies) 698
Filed Payroll (Original and Xerox Copies) 72
As per SERVICES RENDERED:
Remitted monthly checks for payments
to GSIS, Pagibig and Philhealth and PDLT 48
Prepared Order of Payments for
collections and refund of Cash Advance
balances (IT, Misc.) 220
Prepared BIR Forms 2306, Form 2307
and Form 2316 320
Prepared Certification for Philhealth,
Pagibig, & GSIS 59
Rendered actual physical inventory of
NM Collections 0
Photocopied / Certified true copy of
documents requested by COA, NM
employees and creditors 325
Photocopied / submitted documents
related to Museum Endowment Fund to
COA Fruad Audit 150
As per FINANCIAL REPORTS / STATEMENTS PREPARED:
Prepared Financial Statements

Statement of Financial Position 1
Statement of Financial Performance 1
Statement of Cash Flows 1
Statement of Changes in Net Assets /
Equity 1
Statement of Comparison of Budget and
Actual Amount 1
Notes to Financial Statements 1
Prepared Trial Balance RA Books 12
Journal Entry Vouchers
Check Disbursement Journals
Authority to Debit Account Disbursement
Journals
Cash Disbursement Journals
Monthly General Journals
Prepared General Ledgers 12
Updated Subsidiary Ledgers 12
Prepared Bank Reconciliations (LBP
Current Accounts) Prepared / Submitted
Accounting's Reply to COA observation /
suspension Prepared communications /
letters / memos 60
CHIEF ADMIN OFFICE
Received, recorded, evaluated, and released the following documents

Disbursement Voucher for salaries and
creditors etc. 390
Application for Leave of Absence and
Monetization 3077
Application for Loan 46
Trip Ticket 1,289
Requisition and Issue Slip 145
Non-financial papers, Certification,
Clearance and other documents 605
Memorandum 137
Office Order 38
Travel Order 56
Prepared and typed Office Memoranda/Office Orders/DV, OS, Certificate of no
pending administrative case, etc.
35
Filed official papers such as Office Memo,
Office Orders, Letters, etc. 87
Photocoped / mimeographed official
documents 1000
Prepared Memorandum of Agreement/Contracts
20
MOTOR POOL
Maintenance of NM Vehicles
Daily cleaning of vehicles 10 vehicles
Repair of vehicles 10 vehicles
Driving for NM Employees and
officials
Transporting employee 200 times
Transporting properties 100 times
Registration of NM Vehicles
Registration of vehicles 6 vehicles
2015 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
The Director’s Office continuously extends its support and assistance to the different
research, technical and educational divisions in attaining and fulfilling the agency’s
mandates, goals, objectives and major final output by organizing as well as approves
programs, activities, plans, travel authorities, document papers ranging from permits,
proposals and various requests from government and private agencies, schools and
universities, private individuals related to museum concerns, the use of function halls
totaling to more than 20,700. In addition 69 exhibits were launched and opened (permanent
and changing) with 31 lectures / workshops conducted in coordination with the different
divisions, realized through the efforts and approval of the Directors.
To mention linkages both International and local, the Director’s Office coordinates with
international museums and cultural organizations; to name a few; the International
Committee of Museums (ICOM), Southeast Asian Ministerial Educational Organization
(SEAMEO) Project of Archaeology and the Fine Arts (SPAFA), wherein Director Jeremy Barns
is the current Chairman of the Governing Board. The International Centre for the Study of
the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Properties (ICCROM), the Asia-Europe
Museums Network under the support of Asia-Europe Foundations (ASEMUS), Natural
History Museums in Chicago, UK and Ireland. Majority of the accomplishments were also
done in partnership, support and patronage of the Government, NGOs’, patrons and the
stakeholders together with the help of public who constantly show concern and interest in
the improvement and development of the repository of our country’s cultural heritage.
The Planning unit attached to the Director’s Office conducted reviews of the monthly
reports of all personnel as it also collates and assesses for submission to the Department of
Budget and Management and the Department of Education generating 20 reports ranging
from accomplishment reports, the agency’s quarterly performance measures, annual report
and for the NCCA’s cultural statistics. Maintaining and establishing linkages of about 200
different organizations and institutions. Coordination and facilitation for venues and events
have been added to their multi-tasking function as well as coordination with other divisions’
activities, plans and programs.
The Legal unit drafted, reviewed and maked relevant comments on the contracts 416
entered into by the museum as well as make assessments, evaluations and recommend
amendments on important legal matters pertaining to agreements or understandi ng
entered into by the office.
Having all the support and patronage, the National Museum comes in with a promise to
provide to its patrons and the general public, a museum comparable to global standards as
it strives harder to improve its precincts and the facilities in order to deliver the mandated
enforment and discipline involving the natural and cultural heritage of the Philippines.

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2015

EXHIBIT / LECTURES / WORKSHOP / SEMINAR/BOOK LAUNCH

Lao Weaving Demonstration with Laotian weavers Mme. KeomoungkhounChansamone and

Challenging Form Follows Capital: Women Fashion Alternative Politics of Vegetable

MAY-Heritage Month Celebration

National Museum in partnership with Ifugao Archaeological Project presented a Symposium on

The University Museum-University of Tokyo in partnership with the National Museum

I. Highlights for 2015

II. Research Projects

Specimens exhibited/selected for 1937

VII. Technical assistance

VIII. Personnel development

I. Highlights for 2015

II. RESEARCH and OTHER PROJECTS

B. Marinduque Underwater Archaeological Project

III. OTHER FIELDWORKS

C. Nagrebcan Site, Barangay 24 Santa Monica, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte

D. Ambangan Site, Libertad, Butuan City

E. Our Lady of Light Parish Church, Loon, Bohol

F. Kamhantik Site, Barangay Buenavista, Mulanay, Quezon Province

G. Holy Cross Parish Church, Maribojoc, Bohol

I. Tigayon Hill Cave Complex, Barangay Tigayon, Kalibo, Aklan

IV. EXHIBITIONS and PROGRAMS

C. Symposium on the Ifugao Rice Terraces: Its Antiquity, Conservancy and

D. Lectures on The Tabon Archaeological Project and Heritage Conservation

VI. PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

M. C. Reyes, T. Ingicco, P. J. Piper, N. Amano and A. F. Pawlik. “First fossil evidence

A. Draft Manuscripts for Peer-Reviewed Publications

N. T. Cuevas and Dr. E. Z. Dizon. “Sarcophagus: The Recent Diacovery of a Late

Dr. M.J.L A. Bolunia.“The Banton Archaeology and Butuan Maritime Archaeology”

A. Orogo.“Result of archaeological Research conducted in Banton Romblon”

Dr. A. Garong. “Human Remains as Evidence of Paleodiet and Paleoclimate”

Dr. M. J. L. A Boluniaand A. Orogo. “Philippine Country Report” delivered at the

VII. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

VIII. PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT

1. Technical Working Group in collaboration with PAWB-DENR on developing and planning

1. Pollen Flora of the Philippines

E.R. TADIOSA (International)

D.N. TANDANG (International)

1. A. Terada and L.T. Evangelista. “A Basic Study on Relationships between Museum

1. L.T. Evangelista. “The Great Waste Combo.”CGESTER Research Symposium Philippine

1. Tadiosa, E.R. “Peatland in the Philippines, ASEAN Conference on Peatland.” Heritage

1. 15th University Museums and Collections International Conference. University of Santo

1. Why Study the Mammals of Mindoro? A Natural History Perspective.NM Auditorium,

• 25 students from Philippine Normal University (PNU) – January-March, 2015

1. MSU IIigan & vicinities (OT-07-91) – Jul. 30 – Aug. 1

1. Abucac, Orani, Bataan and vicinities (OT-01-002) – Jan.20-Feb. 3

4. Atimonan, Pagbilao, Quezon (GF-05-240) – May 4-6

1. Abucac, Orani, Bataan and vicinities (OT-01-001) – Jan.20-Feb. 3

1. Batanes Group of Islands (GF-03-170) – Mar. 29-Apr.2

1. Catanduanes and vicinities (GF-06-316) – June 1-15

Seminars, Meetings, Lectures, Demonstrations, et al., Attended

1. Assisted 84 students/visitors from different schools, universities and institution in plant

1. Assisted 1,120 students/visitors from different schools, universities and institution in

1. Assisted 1,791 students/visitors from different schools, universities and institution in

1. Assisted 1,709 students/visitors from different schools, universities and institution in

1. Assisted 1,252 students/visitors from different schools, universities and institution in

1. 228 Scientific Illustration Prepared/Restored

1. 9 Scientific Illustration Prepared/Restored