Last 16 July 2025, the National Museum of the Philippines received the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) for the ongoing development of the NMP Complex in Manila.

The ECC was turned over by EMB-NCR In-Charge, Office of the Regional Director, Engr. Divina C. Camarao to NMP Director-General Jeremy Barns.

Arch. Marvin Belgica, Officer-in-Charge of the NMP’s Facilities Management Division, said that this certification honors the institution’s commitment to being stewards of our natural heritage. “We hope that this certification not only validates the care and diligence that we have put into this project, but also becomes an example that our future projects should follow,” he added.

Meanwhile, in a brief statement, Engr. Camarao mentioned that this certification “serves as a reminder of our responsibility to remain vigilant, transparent, and fully committed to protecting the environment.”

Meanwhile, DG Barns mentioned that he looks forward to further guidance from the EMB with future NMP projects moving forward. “I am sure this won’t be the last time that we will cross paths. We have so many more projects planned, and hopefully, the EMB will be there with us along the way,” he remarked.

This ECC certification is part of the NMP’s shift towards adopting sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices in developing its future museum infrastructure and facilities.

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Last 14 July 2025, the National Museum of the Philippines opened the homecoming exhibition ‘𝐒𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐨’/𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐞.

Curated by Carlos Quijon Jr. and featuring the art of Mark Salvatus, the exhibition gained international acclaim as the Philippine Pavilion’s featured exhibition at the 60th Venice Biennale, which was held in Italy last year. This is the first time for an exhibition from the Venice Biennale to have its homecoming at the National Museum.

“The unwavering dedication of everyone involved in this project reflects the strong support and shared commitment to promoting Filipino art and culture, especially on a stage as big and as global as La Biennale,” Director-General Jeremy Barns said. 

Chairman Manalo also added that “our participation in the Venice Biennale is a declaration that the Philippines and its artists and cultural workers continue to join global conversations while staying rooted in its own histories and identities.” 

The exhibition launch also featured a band of musicians from the artist’s hometown, which performed an original hymn composed by the artist’s grandfather in 1978, which has never been recorded or performed publicly.

The homecoming exhibition was made possible through partnerships with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Office of Senator Loren Legarda. It is available for viewing at the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 and runs from 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. 

Come visit the exhibition and share your thoughts about it with us! We are open every day from 9 AM – 6 PM. Admission is free!

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Last 18 May 2025, International Museum Day, the NMP unveiled a new historical marker at the renovated Sentinel of Freedom Monument in Liwasang Rizal. This event also marked the reopening of our Main Gate along Maria Orosa Street—welcoming the public back for the first time since 2021. 

Along with NMP Board of Trustees Chairman Andoni Aboitiz and Director-General Jeremy Barns, gracing our simple unveiling rite were National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chairman Regalado Trota Jose, Jr. and Executive Director Carminda R. Arevalo, National Commission for Culture and the Arts Chairman Victorino Mapa Manalo, National Parks Development Committee Deputy Executive Director Jezreel Gaius Apelar, and former Senator and Philippine Red Cross Chairman Richard Gordon.

The new marker recognizes the founding date of the National Museum, tracing its roots to the 1887 royal decree that established the Museo-Biblioteca de Filipinas. Visitors are invited to celebrate our shared heritage by exploring the monument and enjoying today’s museum activities. 

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The National Museum of the Philippines, in collaboration with Aksyon Klima Pilipinas, launched the “𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐍: 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞” special exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History last 28 April 2025. This exhibition highlights the pressing need to raise awareness and address the challenges posed by the climate crisis we are currently facing.

This exhibition supports the UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 (Climate Action). It emphasizes that addressing the climate crisis is a shared responsibility and calls on everyone to recognize that we can each play a role in slowing down or halting the effects of climate change.

Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E.A. Borje attended the event, along with representatives from partner agencies such as DENR-BMB, Green Convergence, World Vision Philippines, and the Forest Foundation of the Philippines.

Visit the Katumbalikwasan exhibition at the Marble Hall of the National Museum of Natural History. We are now open 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐃𝐀𝐘, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Admission is 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄!

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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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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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