via Rappler, 25 April 2024: Following the controversial issue of its pulpit panels, the town of Boljoon in southern Cebu is now focusing on recovering a historic tabernacle that was auctioned off in 2017. The tabernacle, originally from Boljoon, was sold at the Leon Gallery’s Asian Cultural Council Philippines Art Auction for P1.4 million. Leon Gallery’s Director, Jaime Ponce de Leon, has expressed willingness to assist in locating the item, provided there is proof of its unlawful removal.
While awaiting the return of its controversial pulpit panels by the National Museum to the heritage church of Boljoon in southern Cebu, the town now seeks to reclaim a tabernacle auctioned in 2017.
The tabernacle was featured in Leon Gallery’s The Asian Cultural Council Philippines Art Auction 2017. The catalog indicated its origin as Boljoon. Initially priced at P400,000, it eventually sold for P1.4 million.
Source: After pulpit panels, Boljoon moves to recover tabernacle sold at auction
