National Museum to establish branch in Kalinga

via Philippine Information Agency, 11 July 2023: The provincial government of Kalinga in the Philippines is welcoming the plan of the National Museum of the Philippines to establish a branch and research center in the province.

“The establishment of a National Museum branch in Kalinga would foster a deeper appreciation for the area’s cultural tapestry while empowering local communities to share their stories and traditions,” the provincial government release stated.

The proposal to develop a museum in Kalinga is inspired by the archeological findings in Barangay San Pedro in Rizal town that are very significant in the further study of prehistoric prehistoric humans.

The NMP had declared the archaeological site in Kalinga as a National Cultural Treasure for its “outstanding historical, cultural, artistic and/or scientific value which is significant and important to the country and to the nation” in May 2023.

Source: PIA – National Museum to establish branch in Kalinga