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National Museum of the Philippines - Bohol, Old Capitol Bldg. , km. 0, Carlos P. Garcia Avenue , Poblacion 3, Bohol, Tagbilaran City (2026)

10/06/2026

🌈 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪

This June, celebrate diversity, creativity, learning, and community at the National Museum of the Philippines Bohol.

Whether you are an artist, a reader, a culture enthusiast, an advocate, a student, a family, or simply someone curious to learn and connect, there is a space for you here. Explore exhibitions, join workshops, discover stories of heritage and identity, engage in meaningful conversations, and meet fellow members of the community in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.

From art and literature to history, science, and cultural exchange, every activity offers an opportunity to learn, create, and celebrate the many colors that make our communities vibrant and unique.

🏳️‍🌈 Be inspired.
📚 Discover new perspectives.
🎨 Express your creativity.
🤝 Connect with others.
🌈 Celebrate pride in all its forms.

Mark your calendars and choose the experiences that speak to you.

Your Pride Experience Starts Here.
Plan Your Pride Experience Now.

09/06/2026

Hello, Museum Lovers!

We sincerely appreciate your continued support of the museum and your participation in the various programs, activities, and engagements we offer.

As we continue our mission of promoting cultural appreciation, heritage education, and lifelong learning, we also remain committed to protecting our museum collections, exhibitions, facilities, and the safety and security of all visitors.

We kindly encourage everyone to observe and respect our museum guidelines to help ensure an orderly, safe, and enjoyable experience for all. Your cooperation allows us to preserve our shared heritage while maintaining a welcoming and professional environment for every visitor.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Enjoy your visit! 😊

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07/06/2026

In 2024, we featured in barangay Tangnan, Panglao, Bohol as one of the island's marine treasures. Its clear waters, colorful corals, diverse marine life, and the iconic Napaling Crack, a unique underwater rock formation within the reef, captured the beauty and richness of our seas, attracting ocean enthusiasts from around the world.

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲.

Like many coral reefs around the world, it faces growing challenges brought about by climate change, pollution, sedimentation, and increasing human activities. These changes remind us that even the most beautiful places need protection and care.

This 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 2026, we are reminded that protecting the ocean is not only about preserving nature. It is also about protecting our future, our communities, and the heritage that connects us to the sea.

As part of the Bohol Island Geopark, Napaling Reef may seem small on the map, but its value is immeasurable. It may cover only a small portion of Bohol’s coastline, yet its ecological, cultural, educational, and tourism value is significant. Every coral, fish, and marine organism contributes to a healthy ecosystem. More importantly, the way we care for places reflects who we are as a people and how we value the natural heritage entrusted to us. The same reef that shelters marine life and showcases natural wonders deserves our collective protection and stewardship.

The theme for this year's celebration, "𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭," calls on us to strengthen conservation efforts, practice responsible tourism, and support the protection of marine ecosystems. It also echoes the goals of SDG 14: and SDG 13: , which encourage us to safeguard our oceans and respond to environmental challenges.

As a UNESCO Global Geopark, is recognized not only for its extraordinary landscapes but also for its commitment to stewardship and sustainability. Let Napaling Reef remind us that every place matters, no matter how small.

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07/06/2026

For today’s theme of Museum Week, we look back on the restoration and reconstruction of Bohol’s largest stone structure and the crowning glory of Recollect architecture (Jose, 2001)—the Nuestra Señora de la Luz Parish Church, also known as the 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗸 church in Loon, Bohol.

The church stands as a testament to the determination and sacrifice of generations of Boholanos. Historian Regalado Trota Jose recounts how its construction began in 1855 under Fray Garcia. Men were required to bring stones every Sunday, while women carried at least a 𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢 of sand. Timber was sourced from Maitúm, a former barrio of Tubigon, and painstakingly transported to Loon by raft whenever weather conditions allowed.

Fr. Felipe Guillen (1893–1898) noted that the facade was the only part of the church spared from the fires of the 1850s; all the rest was rebuilt and completed in 1864. After years of labor and sacrifice, the church was finally finished that same year.

However, what took nearly a decade to build, nature reclaimed in just over 30 seconds.

On 15 October 2013, a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Central Visayas. Roads cracked open, communities were shaken, and centuries-old buildings collapsed. Among the hardest hit was the structure, whose massive coral stone walls and iconic facade were reduced to rubble.

The church had previously been declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines and a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. These recognitions affirmed its significance not only to local communities but also to the cultural heritage of the nation, paving the way for its reconstruction and the conservation of artifacts recovered from the ruins.

What followed were years of painstaking restoration and conservation work. NMP, cultural agencies, the Diocese of Tagbilaran, local government, and stakeholders worked together toward a common goal: bringing the church back to life.

The restoration of the Birhen sa Kasilak Church was never only about rebuilding an edifice. It was also about restoring the foundations of a community’s identity, memory, and faith. This , 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙣, 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚.

06/06/2026

𝗙𝘂𝗻 is more than laughter—it is a powerful gateway to learning, creativity, and meaningful connection. As we celebrate today’s theme for , we shine a spotlight on the unique role museums play as spaces where discovery and enjoyment come together. While museums are often recognized as keepers of history, culture, and knowledge, they are equally important as places where curiosity is awakened, imaginations are inspired, and joyful experiences are shared.

At NMP Bohol, we believe that fun is an essential part of the museum experience. It transforms observation into participation, learning into engagement, and visits into lasting memories. Every Wednesday, visitors are invited to explore their creativity through 𝙈𝙪𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙈𝙞𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨, a weekly arts and creativity program held from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Through 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺-𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘋𝘐𝘠 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘴, and other hands-on experiences, visitors of all ages are encouraged to create, imagine, and express themselves freely.

The fun continues every Friday through 𝘽𝙞𝙗𝙤𝘽𝙞𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙨, a visitor engagement activity that celebrates the timeless joy of Filipino games. From traditional favorites such as 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘰, 𝘱𝘪𝘬𝘰, 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘬𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘨-𝘬𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘱 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘢, 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘢, 𝘴𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘫𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴, the museum becomes a vibrant space where generations connect through shared experiences. These activities allow visitors to rediscover Filipino traditions, appreciate cultural heritage in an interactive way, and build new friendships while having fun.

Because museums are not only places to learn about the past, they are also places to create meaningful moments in the present.

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🏛️By accepting admission, you assume all inherent risks and agree to release the National Museum of the Philippines from any or all liability for any illness, disease, loss, injury, or damage to your person or property related to your visit.

🙏🏼Thank you for your cooperation. Enjoy your visit!

05/06/2026

As we celebrate World Environment Day 2026 and Museum Week through today’s theme, , NMP Bohol joins the global call for by highlighting some of nature’s most essential workers: the 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨.

Bohol is home to diverse ecosystems that support a remarkable variety of plants and animals. Approximately 25% of the province’s total land area is classified as forest land, providing habitats for countless species that contribute to the health and balance of the environment. Among these are pollinators, whose role is vital in sustaining biodiversity and food production.

Pollination is the process by which pollen is transferred from one flower to another, enabling fertilization and plant reproduction. This natural process is carried out by a variety of animals, including 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙨, 𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨, 𝙗𝙞𝙧𝙙𝙨, 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨. While searching for nectar, pollen, shelter, or nesting materials, they inadvertently transport pollen between flowers, helping plants produce fruits, seeds, and future generations of vegetation.

Nearly 75% of all flowering plants worldwide depend on animal pollinators for reproduction. Beyond supporting agriculture and food security, pollinators help maintain healthy forests, watersheds, and natural habitats that provide shelter and sustenance for wildlife.

Unfortunately, pollinator populations are declining due to habitat loss, pollution, excessive pesticide use, and the growing impacts of climate change. Their decline threatens not only biodiversity but also the ecological systems upon which many forms of life, including humans, depend.

Museum collections play an important role in helping people understand these environmental challenges. Through the Natural History Gallery, visitors can learn about the diversity of pollinators and their significance in sustaining life on Earth. By fostering awareness and appreciation of biodiversity, museums inspire individuals and communities to become active stewards of the environment.

This , let us recognize the invaluable contribution of pollinators and take action to protect them. By planting native flowering species, reducing harmful chemical use, and supporting sustainable environmental practices, we can help ensure a healthier and more resilient planet for future generations.

05/06/2026

𝗔 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱

From a tradition once considered endangered, asin tibuok has become one of the most celebrated examples of heritage safeguarding in the Philippines.

Now published in 𝘝𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘦 21 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 (𝘐𝘑𝘐𝘏), the peer-reviewed scholarly article, “𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 (𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙤𝙠) 𝙞𝙣 𝘽𝙤𝙝𝙤𝙡, 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨,” documents the remarkable journey of this centuries-old practice from decline to renewed recognition.

Looking back to 2022 and the collaborative efforts that followed, the revitalization of 𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗼𝗸 demonstrates the transformative power of research, documentation, community engagement, and partnership. Through the collective work of researchers, salt makers, potters, museums, non-government organizations, local communities, and partners from both the public and private sectors, this threatened cultural tradition was not only documented but also brought closer to the public through exhibitions, educational programs, social media initiatives, publications, and immersive onsite experiences.

What was once known primarily as a local practice in Albuquerque, Bohol, has since gained national and international recognition, demonstrating that heritage preservation is most effective when communities remain at its center. The publication of this peer-reviewed scholarly work further contributes to the growing body of knowledge on intangible cultural heritage safeguarding and highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in sustaining cultural traditions.

Asin tibuok has indeed come a long way. Its story reminds us that safeguarding heritage is not merely about preserving traditions of the past, but about ensuring that knowledge, skills, and cultural identities continue to thrive for future generations.

The article is now available for download through the IJIH website https://www.ijih.org/volumes/21/ENG?nowDate=Fri+Jun+05+08%3A16%3A54+KST+2026

04/06/2026

I may be small enough to fit in your hand today, but millions of years ago, I belonged to a giant, a tooth of the largest shark ever known to have ruled the seas, the 𝗠𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻 (𝘖𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘯).

Long before the island of Bohol existed and most of the Philippines existed, I sliced through the ancient oceans teeming with marine creatures, both big and small. Around 20 million years ago, I was once part of a powerful set of jaws. Then, as the world transitioned from one epoch to the next, my species eventually vanished from the earth about 2.6 million years ago. Yet I remained, buried beneath layers of earth, carrying a story older than humanity itself. For millions of years, I slept beneath what is now Barangay Jandig in Maribojoc, Bohol —an upland community far from the coast. I was then found by Christian Gio Bongalao, who donated me to the National Museum of the Philippines Bohol.

If I could speak, I would tell you how this land was once underwater. How the hills you see today were once part of an ancient seascape where my species and other sharks swam freely. I am only a tooth, but teeth are often all that remains of sharks. Unlike humans, sharks are built mostly of cartilage, which rarely survives over time. Because of this, fossils like me have become the clues scientists and researchers use to understand these magnificent predators, from their size, diet, and even the world they once inhabited.

𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙡. 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨. I am a tooth from a vanished giant. And , I would tell you of the story in a time when this world was once beneath the waves.

Visit the Natural History Gallery at NMP Bohol and enjoy our free guided tours. We are open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, except on religious holidays.

03/06/2026

In celebration of and today’s theme, , the National Museum of the Philippines Bohol highlights how art and creativity within museum spaces can foster peace, healing, and meaningful human connection.

Beyond being institutions for learning, preservation, and research, museums also serve as spaces for reflection, expression, and emotional renewal. Through creative engagement, visitors are encouraged to slow down, connect with others, and discover new ways of understanding themselves and the world around them.

One of these opportunities is , a free weekly creative activity held every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at . Open to visitors of all ages, the program provides a welcoming space where creativity becomes a tool for learning, relaxation, and community-building.

Throughout the year, participants have enjoyed a variety of hands-on activities such as painting miniature artworks, coloring natural history-themed sheets, creating DIY greeting cards, sculpting with clay, yarn painting, crochet, and writing heartfelt messages of encouragement and inspiration. Others express themselves through drawing, collaborative art-making, and creative projects that transform simple materials into personal reflections of hope, identity, and imagination.

These shared experiences, often enjoyed with family members, friends, classmates, and travelers, transform the museum into more than just a place for viewing collections. They create opportunities for dialogue, understanding, and connection among people from different backgrounds and generations.

Through art-making and engagement with cultural and natural heritage, visitors discover that creativity has the power to comfort, inspire, and bring people together. In these quiet moments of expression and exchange, museums become spaces where stories are shared, differences are respected, and peace is nurtured one creative act at a time.

Join us every Wednesday and experience how creativity can help build a more peaceful, inclusive, and connected community.

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