via Rappler, 21 April 2024: The National Museum of the Philippines and the Archdiocese of Cebu have committed to prioritizing the conservation of four significant 19th-century pulpit panels from the heritage church of Boljoon. During a productive meeting, which discussed the condition and future of these culturally important wood panels, both parties agreed to focus on their preservation despite ongoing discussions about ownership.
The National Museum of the Philippines report recommends ‘remedial conservation’ of the panels. The museum adds it ‘may request for technical assistance from institutions that have expertise on technical analysis of the pigments and wood used.’
The National Museum of the Philippines and the Archdiocese of Cebu have agreed to prioritize the conservation of four pulpit panels from the heritage church of Boljoon that are now with the NMP.
NMP officials, led by Board of Trustees Chair Andoni Aboitiz, met with Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma last April 16 at the Archbishop’s Residence in Cebu City. Aboitiz said the question of ownership of the panels came up but the focus was on the conservation of the 19th century wood panels.
Source: National Museum, Archdiocese of Cebu agree to prioritize conservation of panels
