Boljoon Church’s Historic Panels to Return, Pending Terms

via various news sources, 09 May 2024: More details emerging from National Museum of the Philippines’ announcement to return of four historic pulpit panels to Boljoon Church in Cebu, subject to specific terms. This decision supports Boljoon Church’s status as a National Cultural Treasure and its bid for UNESCO World Heritage inscription. Discussions will commence immediately between NMP and the Archdiocese of Cebu to finalize the agreement.

The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) is set to discuss with Cebu church officials the conditions that would be included in an agreement on the return of the panels of Boljoon church.

“The Board of Trustees of the National Museum of the Philippines, in its regular meeting held today in Manila, approved a set of recommendations with the objective of returning the Panels to the pulpit of Boljoon church subject to certain terms which are envisaged to form part of a comprehensive agreement between the NMP and the Archdiocese of Cebu,” the NMP said in a statement.

The NMP added that this is done “in support of the Boljoon Church Complex as a National Cultural Treasure and candidate for UNESCO World Heritage Inscription.”

Source: National Museum, Cebu archdiocese to discuss terms of return of Boljoon church panels | GMA News Online