NHCP inaugurates maritime museum in Iloilo City

With Ilonggos making up a large chunk of the Philippines modern day seafarers, it is just fitting for the National Historical Commission of the Philippines to have its museum dedicated maritime history put up in Iloilo City.

Located at the ground floor of the Iloilo Customs House popularly referred to as "aduana", the newly restored heritage building beside the Iloilo River is the perfect setting for the NHCP Museum of Philippine Maritime History.

The museum narrates the deep history of the Filipino people's relationship with the sea and other bodies of water.

It features miniature boats, navigational tools, and other original artifacts from the NHCP Collections, including those donated by Project Saysay and some individuals.

The Nayong Pilipino Foundation and the Arella-Suguitan Museum also lent ethnographic items.

The ceremony was led by NHCP Chairman Dr. Rene R. Escalante and Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas. Former Senate President Franklin Drilon served as guest of honor.

Joining them are NHCP OIC-Executive Director Carminda R. Arevalo, Iloilo City Vice Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon, Iloilo City Admnistrator Melchor Tan, and members of the Iloilo City Council.

Also in attendance is the newly installed Regional Director Crisanta Marlene P. Rodriguez of the Department of Tourism Region VI, Deputy Collector for Administration Luvizminda Aragon of the Bureau of Customs-Port of Iloilo.

Together with the Iloilo City Government, the ceremony also included the unveiling of two historical markers in Sunburst Park: "Pagpapalaya ng Isla ng Panay" in the Memorial Wall for World War II Guerrillas and "Macario L. Peralta, Jr." in front of his monument.

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The NHCP Museum of Philippine Maritime History is open to the public with FREE ADMISSION from 9AM to 4PM Tuesdays to Sundays.

CREDITS

Some text and photos lifted from NHCP Facebook Page.

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