BSP LOANS ART COLLECTION TO NMP

Last 31 October 2024, the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) received a collection of nine artworks and two taxidermy specimens loaned from the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) in celebration of the organization’s 88th Charter Anniversary. Additionally, the NMP and BSP signed a tripartite agreement with the BSP-Rizal Council for the loan of an artwork painted by National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco.

The collection consists of paintings by Jose Tinsay, Pedro Coniconde, Benjamin Alano, Antonio Dumlao, and Ely J. Victoria, highlighting the BSP’s more than half-century scouting tradition.

During a brief turnover ceremony, NMP Director-General Jeremy Barns remarked that the artworks “without a doubt, represent not only our country’s rich heritage, but also the colorful spirit, history, and legacy of the BSP as an institution.” BSP Secretary General Kim Robert de Leon underscored that the loan of the artworks is part of the organization’s goal to reach out to the youth. “[The BSP] wants to share what it has, not only to our scouts but for the entire Filipino generation. May we be reminded that scouting will continue to exist, and we count on your continued support so we can serve more young people,” de Leon said.

Furthermore, BSP Rizal Council Chairman Amado Victor U. Saguinsin thanked the NMP for extending assistance in protecting their artworks. He said, “We are honored to have been the custodians of this masterpiece, ensuring that it carries on the BSP legacy, and now, as we thank the National Museum of the Philippines for taking these artworks under their care.”

During the last part of the program, representatives from the BSP and the Philippine Postal Corporation unveiled a commemorative cover for the former’s 88th Charter Anniversary.

The BSP collection of artworks will be under the care of the National Museum of the Philippines until 2029.

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