via GMA News Online, 27 July 2022: Northern Luzon was hit by a magnitude 7 earthquake on Wednesday. As casualty reports are coming in, agencies like the National Museum of the Philippines and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines are also responding to the damage to cultural heritage.
The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) affirmed its commitment to conduct collaborative efforts for the rehabilitation and restoration of several heritage sites that were damaged after a magnitude 7 earthquake rocked Abra early Wednesday.
“We commend our partners in the local government and private sector who took the initiative to document the damages incurred by them and secure the movable objects contained therein,” the NMP said in a statement.
“We appeal for calm and solidarity in this time of emergency and rest assured that your #NationalMuseumPH will remain to be a reliable partner in rebuilding and preserving our cultural heritage,” it added.
Source: National Museum to rehabilitate heritage sites damaged by magnitude 7 quake | GMA News Online
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