via Philippine Star, 04 July 2021: A historic cemetery chapel and National Cultural Treasure in metro Manila is being conserved.
The Diocese of Kalookan and non-government organization Escuela Taller de Filipinas Foundation recently partnered to save the old La Loma Cemetery Chapel in Caloocan City from further deterioration.
The diocese launched the conservation of the chapel, declared as a National Cultural Treasure, the highest designation given to a valuable cultural asset last June 19.
The Kalookan Diocese recognized the need for conservation considering its current state.
As La Loma Cemetery Chapel is considered a National Cultural Treasure, it has “unique cultural property found locally possessing outstanding historical, cultural, artistic and/or scientific value which is highly significant and important to the country and nation.”
Source: Conservation of La Loma Cemetery chapel underway | Philstar.com
