NMP LAUNCHES “PHYLLIS ZABALLERO: LANDSCAPES OF THE MIND” SPECIAL EXHIBITION

Last 24 March 2025, NMP launched the newest exhibition “Phyllis Zaballero: Landscapes of the Mind” at Gallery XVII of the National Museum of Fine Arts.

Landscapes of the Mind offers an intimate glimpse into the creative vision of artist Phyllis Zaballero through her early abstract works.

In his welcoming remarks, Director-General Jeremy Barns said that Zaballero’s works and this exhibition manifest a shared dedication to artistic excellence and women empowerment.

“Here at the NMP, we do our best to make our spaces safe and inclusive for everyone—a commitment that we undoubtedly share with Phyllis herself. We established this gallery solely dedicated to women’s art, proudly underscoring the unique vision, experiences, identity, and heart that every Filipino woman possesses”, Barns stated.

Meanwhile, Zaballero mentioned that even though this is her 44th solo exhibition, this is her first at the NMP. “I am very honored that the National Museum wanted to highlight my early works and deepen the scope of my artistry”.

Zaballero invited poet Marjorie Evasco to read her poem “Acquainted with Lightning”, which inspired the artwork of the same name displayed at the exhibition. The artist then gave a detailed walkthrough of the exhibition to guests.

Landscapes of the Mind was launched on the occasion of National Women’s Month and follows other women-led exhibitions displayed in the same gallery by artists such as Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi, Impy Pilapil, Virginia Ty-Navarro, and Lenore RS Lim.

Visit Landscapes of the Mind at Gallery XVII (Special Exhibition Hall Dedicated to Women’s Art), 3/F, National Museum of Fine Arts. The National Museum of the Philippines is open EVERYDAY, from 9 AM to 6 PM. Admission is FREE!

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NMP LAUNCHES “FILIPINIANA x OBRA: CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE GARMENTS INSPIRED BY 20TH CENTURY FILIPINO ARTISTS” EXHIBIT

Last 27 February, the National Museum of the Philippines launched “FILIPINIANA X OBRA: CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE GARMENTS INSPIRED BY 20TH CENTURY FILIPINO ARTISTS” at the Sandiganbayan Reception Hall of the National Museum of Fine Arts.

The exhibition is the peak of TernoCon 2025, a biannual fashion design convention and competition that celebrates Filipino cultural heritage through clothing. It features the creations of the twelve finalists, who were tasked to create capsule Filipiniana collections inspired by the works of Filipino artists, sculptors, and architects from the 20th century. 

NMP warmly invites everyone to view the exhibition located at the Sandiganbayan Reception Hall, G/F of the National Museum of Fine Arts, open 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐃𝐀𝐘, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Admission is 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄!

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NMP RECEIVES LATEST GIFTS TO THE NATION – THREE PALAW’AN BASKETS FROM MS. MARIA ELENA LOPEZ

Last 20 February 2025, the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) received three Palaw’an baskets—the latest gifts to the nation from Ms. Maria Elena Lopez. The rice basket and betelnut pouches were woven by Palaw’an women and gifted to Ms. Lopez during her ethnographic fieldwork in Barangay Abo-abo, Sofronio Española, Palawan in 1982-1983.

Ms. Lopez was represented by her son, Mr. Martin Lopez, Director of the Center for the Arts of the Far Eastern University during the formal handover and signing of the Deed of Donation. The NMP was represented by Director-General Jeremy Barns and Deputy Director-General for Museums Jorell Legaspi.

Through the NMP, Ms. Lopez believes that the Filipino people should be able to appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship of the Palawan weavers of these baskets. The Ethnology Division of the NMP will prepare the baskets for its future inclusion in the “Entwined Spheres: Mats and Baskets as Containers, Conveyors, and Costumes” exhibition at the National Museum of Anthropology and the “Bitúun: The Spatial and Temporal Domains of Palawan Life” exhibition at the NMP-Tabon Cave Complex and Lipuun Point in Quezon, Palawan.

We thank Ms. Lopez for her gift to the Filipino People in celebration of her birthday today, 21 February!

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NMP, PHILIPPINE NAVY SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Last 18 February 2025, the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Philippine Navy.

NMP Director-General Jeremy Barns and Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command VADM Jose Ma. Ambrosio Q. Ezpeleta officially signed a MoU to foster collaboration in the protection and preservation of the Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage in the country. Also present in the signing of the MoU are personnel from the NMP’s Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage Division.

This partnership provides a venue for areas of cooperation in the field of maritime archaeology and marine sciences, through education, research, and training. The collaborative activities include joint maritime and naval archaeology research and publications, sharing of assets, and exchange of relevant information related to Philippine maritime and naval history.

The National Museum of the Philippines is proud to be a partner of the Philippine Navy and heartily acknowledges its steadfast and unwavering support in this partnership.

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NMP COMMEMORATES GOMBURZA ON 153RD MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY

Last 17 February, the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) commemorated the 153rd anniversary of the martyrdom of Fathers Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora—collectively known as GOMBURZA.

A simple wreath-laying ceremony was held at the GOMBURZA National Monument along Padre Burgos Avenue, across the National Museum of Fine Arts. The brief ceremony was led by NMP Director-General Jeremy Barns, National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) Chairman Regalado Trota Jose, Jr., and Intramuros Administration Administrator Atty. Joan M. Padilla. Wreaths from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the City Government of Manila were also offered during the ceremony.

An earlier wreath-laying rite was held at the GOMBURZA Execution Site this morning. Later that day, the tombs of the three martyrs at Paco Cemetery were also blessed.

The GomBurZa National Monument, located across the National Museum of Fine Arts along the aptly-named Padre Burgos Avenue, was sculpted by artist Solomon Saprid in 1972. In 2021, the NHCP declared it a National Monument dedicated to the trio of Filipino priests who were executed for suspected treason against the Spanish colonial regime in the immediate aftermath of the Cavite Mutiny of 1872.

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On-the-Job Training (OJT)

NMP Student Internship / On-the-Job Training (OJT)

  • Application Process in the Central Offices

    1. All students applying for an internship opportunity shall submit the required application requirement to the HRMD OJT online application form for the initial assessment.

    2. Following assessment, the HRMD will endorse all supervising all supporting documentation and forward it to the following offices:

    a. Offices/Divisions/Units (ODUs) where endorse all applicants or where the HRMD considered it appropriate;
    b. Cluster Head (DDGM/DDGA)
    c. Director-General

    3. Upon approval of the endorsement, HRMD informs the concerned student or SUC coordinator and sends the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) template (Annex A) to the following through email for review and approval:

    a. Concerned student/SUC Coordinator
    b. ODU assignment; and
    c. Office of the Director-General, Legal Section (ODG-Legal Section);

    4. Upon finalization of the MOA, the HRMD shall print six (6) copies of MOA template and forward it to the following for signature:

    a. ODG-Legal Section
    b. Director-General
    c. Human Resource Management Division (witness);

    5. HRMD informs the concerned SUC to pick up six (6) copies of the signed MOA for notarization;

    6. The HRMD shall forward the signed MOA to the General Administrative Services Division (GASD) for document barcoding.

  • Application Process in the Regional Offices

    1. All students applying for an internship opportunity shall submit the required application requirements to the Regional Component Museum (RCM) head or assigned HR focal for initial assessment and evaluation;

    2. Following assessment, the RCM head or HR focal will endorse all supporting documentation and forward it to the assigned Director II for approval:

    3. Upon approval of the endorsement, the RCM head or HR focal informs the concerned student or SUC coordinator and sends the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) template (Annex A) to the following through email for review and approval:

    a. Concerned student/ SUC Coordinator;
    b. Regional Component Museum assignment; and

    3. Upon finalization of the MOA, the Administrative Officers (AO) for each respective Director II under RCM, (station-based in the Central Office), shall print the MOA template and forward it to the following for signature:

    a. Director II
    b. RCM head or HR focal (witness)

    4. Upon signing of the Director II, the AO under the Office of the Directors shall send the MOA to the concerned RCM and

    5. SUC Coordinator for signing and notarization;

    6. Upon receipt of the RCM head of the signed and notarized MOA, the same shall be forwarded to the General

    7. Administrative Services Division (GASD) for barcoding of documents.

  • Application Requirements

    For Central Offices:

    1. Letter of intent signed by the students and OJT Coordinator, addressed to the NMP Director-General with the following information:

    a. Name of School/University/College (SUC);
    b. Name of Course/ Strand;
    c. Name and number of student/ trainee;
    d. Required number of hours;
    e. Preferred Division (Subject for approval); Note: Please provide at least three preferred (Offices/Divisions/Units);
    f. Target internship Schedule/ duration (specify start and end);
    g. Contact Number and Email Address of OJT Coordinator;

    2. Curriculum Vitae with recent ID picture;

    3. Certification of Good Moral Character with school dry seal;

    4. Recent 1×1 ID picture.

    For Regional Offices:

    1. Letter of intent signed by the students and OJT Coordinator, addressed to the NMP Regional Director II with the following information:

    a. Name of School/University/College (SUC);
    b. Name of Course/ Strand;
    c. Name and number of student/ trainee;
    d. Required number of hours;
    e. Preferred Division (Subject for approval); Note: Please provide at least three preferred (Offices/Divisions/Units);
    f. Target internship Schedule/ duration (specify start and end);
    g. Contact Number and Email Address of OJT Coordinator;

    2. Curriculum Vitae with recent ID picture;

    3. Certification of Good Moral Character with school dry seal;

    4. Recent 1×1 ID picture.

  • Receiving of Application and Deployment

    The NMP will only receive Internship / OJT applications on the following schedule:

    • January to March and July to September of every calendar year for the Central Office

    • January to November of every calendar year for the Regional Component Museums

    The student interns can be deployed on their preferred date, subject to the approval of their preferred Office/Division/Unit assignment.

  • NMP Directory for OJT Applications

    For NMP Central Office applications:

    JEREMY R. BARNS, CESO III
    Director-General
    National Museum of the Philippines

    For NMP Regional Component Museums applications:

    For Office of the Director, Northern Luzon National Museums:

    MICHAEL ARMAND P. CANILAO, MA MA MA PHD
    Director II
    Office of the Director, Northern Luzon National Museums
    National Museum of the Philippines

    For Office of the Director, Southern Luzon National Museums:

    HONEY P. BESO
    Director II
    Office of the Director, Southern Luzon National Museums
    National Museum of the Philippines

    For Office of the Director, Visayas National Museums:

    ATTY. MA. CECILIA U. TIROL
    Director II
    Office of the Director, Visayas National Museums
    National Museum of the Philippines

    For Office of the Director, Mindanao National Museums:

    ARVIN MANUEL R. VILLALON
    Director II
    Office of the Director, Mindanao National Museums
    National Museum of the Philippines

  • List of Divisions and Regional Component Museums

    Central Offices:

    Office of the Director-General
    Office of the Director, National Museum of Natural History (ODNMNH)
    Office of the Director, National Museum of Anthropology (ODNMA)
    Office of the Director, National Museum of Fine Arts (ODNMFA)
    Archaeology Division
    Architectural Arts and Built Heritage Division
    Botany And National Herbarium Division
    Central Museum Visitor Operations Division
    Ethnology Division
    Exhibition, Editorial and Media Production Services Division
    Facilities Management Division
    Financial Services Division
    Fine Arts Division
    General Administrative Services Division
    Geology And Paleontology Division
    Human Resource Management Division
    Maritime And Underwater Cultural Heritage Division
    Public Programs and Services Division
    Research, Collections and Conservation Management Division
    Zoology Division

    Regional Component Museums:

    Office of the Director, Northern Luzon National Museums (ODNLNM)

    National Museum of the Philippines – Batanes
    National Museum of the Philippines – Cagayan
    National Museum of the Philippines – Ilocos
    National Museum of the Philippines – Cordillera
    National Museum of the Philippines – Kabayan

    Office of the Director, Southern Luzon and MIMAROPA National Museums (ODSLNM)

    National Museum of the Philippines – Bicol
    National Museum of the Philippines – Marinduque
    National Museum of the Philippines – Tabon Cave Complex

    Office of the Director of Visayas National Museums (ODVNM)

    National Museum of the Philippines – Iloilo
    National Museum of the Philippines – Dumaguete
    National Museum of the Philippines – Bohol

    Office of the Director of Mindanao National Museums (ODMNM)

    National Museum of the Philippines – Davao
    National Museum of the Philippines – Butuan
    National Museum of the Philippines – Zamboanga
    National Museum of the Philippines – Sulu

Receiving of Application

For Central Offices, the HRMD will only accept applications submitted through the following application form: https://bit.ly/NMPOJT-ApplicationForm.

For Regional Offices, application requirements shall be directly submitted to the applicants’ preferred Regional Component Museums.

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