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NMP LAUNCHES MOBILE MUSEUM BOXES (MMB) SIERRA MADRE

In celebration of Museums and Galleries Month 2026, the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP), through its Botany and National Herbarium Division (BNHD), is launching the traveling exhibition ”From Mountain Roots to Museum Routes: Mobile Museum Boxes for Sierra Madre’s Role in Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainability, and Climate Resilience”, or the Mobile Museum Boxes (MMB) Sierra Madre.

The initiative is undertaken in collaboration with the Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina (KALIPI) Infanta Chapter; Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc.; the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP); the Forest Foundation Philippines; and the Local Governments of the Municipalities of Real, Infanta, and General Nakar, Quezon Province.

MMB Sierra Madre is a travelling exhibition initiative that highlights the rich natural and cultural heritage of the southern Sierra Madre mountain range and its surrounding communities. Through the exhibition, audiences are invited to discover the region’s biodiversity, heritage, and the important relationship between its natural environment and its people.

Since its inception in 2015, the MMB has travelled extensively throughout the Visayas and Mindanao, with a particular focus on geographically inaccessible communities. By bringing museum exhibitions directly to these areas, the initiative seeks to make the museum experience more accessible and inclusive, extending the NMP’s mission of promoting and preserving the country’s natural and cultural heritage.

For 2026, MMB Sierra Madre takes the form of a travelling exhibition installed inside a bus, repurposing the Education on Wheels (EOW) vehicle previously used by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. This mobile format will allow the exhibition to reach a wider range of communities and venues across Luzon.

The exhibition will feature 12 boxes containing terrestrial plants, animals, aquatic organisms, forest products, and material culture of communities indigenous to the Sierra Madre and its surrounding areas.  By bringing these stories and collections closer to communities, the exhibition seeks to deepen appreciation for the Sierra Madre and inspire greater commitment to its protection and conservation. 

The travelling exhibition is expected to be presented at various locations with the following schedules:

  • 7-11 October 2026 – Municipality of Real, Quezon
  • 12-16 October 2026 – Municipality of Infanta, Quezon
  • 16-30 October 2026 – Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) – Santa Mesa (Main Campus)
  • November 2026 – PUP Education On Wheels Satellite Areas in Tondo, Manila and Payatas, Quezon City; and PUP Satellite Campuses in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, and Santa Maria, Bulacan
  • 23-29 November 2026 – DOST-SEI National Science and Technology Week 2026 at General Santos City

Through initiatives such as Mobile Museum Boxes Sierra Madre, the National Museum of the Philippines continues to bring museums beyond their walls and closer to communities, making the country’s natural and cultural heritage more accessible to all.

GAD People

People
DESIGNATION NAME POSITION / OFFICE
Chairperson Jeremy Barns Director-General
Executive Committee Heads Arvin Manuel R. Villalon Acting Deputy Director-General for Museums
Atty. Ma. Rosenne M. Flores-Avila Deputy Director-General for Administration
  • TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP

    DESIGNATION NAME POSITION / OFFICE
    Head Marrianne F. Ubalde, PhD. OIC – Director II, National Museum of Anthropology
    Assistant Head Marianathe Kay F. Misa OIC – Director II, Mindanao National Museums
    Members All Central Complex Director IIs/OICs
    All Regional Cluster Director IIs/OICs
    Head of Financial Services Division
    Head of Budget Section
    Head of Planning and Management Information System Section
    Head of Central Museum Visitor Operations Division
    Head of Public Programs and Services Division
    Head of Security Management Section
    Head of Facilities Division
    Head of Human Resource Management Division
  • SECRETARIAT

    DESIGNATION NAME POSITION / OFFICE
    Head Cheryl L. Gutierrez Administrative Officer V, HRMD
    Assistant Head Anie Rose R. Mabag Administrative Officer V, PPSD
    Member Engr. Vernabella Joson Administrative Officer V, ODG
    Andrea Mae De Leon Internal Auditor II, ODG-IAS
    John Raymund A. Solomon Computer Programmer II, ODG-ICTS
    Marichu A. Sison Administrative Officer V, FSD
    Ar. Benjamin Concepcion E. Empleo Architect IV, FMD
    Phoebe G. Roque ECET II, PPSD
    John Brian E. De Asis Museum Researcher II, AABHD
    Abby Joy Malay Administrative Officer I, GASD
    Joan Mae Lim Information Officer II, NMNH
  • GAD REGIONAL FOCALS

    DESIGNATION NAME POSITION / OFFICE
    Member Northern Luzon National Museums
    Timoteo Peruna Museum Guide, Ilocos
    Sherwin Taguba Administrative Officer IV, Cagayan
    Leticia L. Lagayan Information Officer III
    Joey Russel Gecha Administrative Officer V, Batanes
    Clarifel D. Abellera Administrative Officer V, Kabayan
    Central Southern Luzon and MiMaRoPa Museums
    Rochelle M. Buen Supervising Administrative Officer, Bicol
    Marjonier M. Malabanan Administrative Officer V, Marinduque
    Maribel G. Campilan Administrative Officer V, Palawan
    Clara Paddanan Museum Guide, Angono, Rizal
    Visayas National Museums
    Ma. Cecilia B. Cabañes Information Officer III, Cebu
    Maricyn De Los Santos Supervising Administrative Officer, Antique/Iloilo
    Shimei R. Estimada Administrative Officer V, Dumaguete
    Rachelle C. Lacea Administrative Officer V, Bohol
    Mindanao National Museums
    Eunice M. Plaza Supervising Administrative Officer, Butuan
    Eden L. Fulton Information Officer III, Zamboanga
    Alnisa AMilhamja-Dahum Administrative Officer V, Sulu
    Ma. Corina T. Lopez Information Officer III, Davao

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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!

#NationalMuseumPH #FilipinianaXObra #TernoCon2025

On-the-Job Training (OJT)

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

  • Application Process in the Central Offices

    The acceptance period in the Central Office runs from January to March and from July to September of every calendar year.

    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

    The acceptance period in the Regional Offices runs from January to November of every calendar year.

    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

    IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS:

     Please be advised that internship opportunities at the National Museum of the Philippines are reserved exclusively for eligible students from accredited schools, universities, and colleges (SUCs) within the Philippines

    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.

  • 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

    Officer-in-charge for Office of the Director, Northern Luzon National Museums:

    Joey Russel C. Gecha
    OIC, ODNLNM Uyugan, Batanes
    batanes@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    Sherwin M. Taguba
    OIC, ODNLNM Vigan, Ilocos Sur
    cagayanvalley@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    Mary Lourdes I. Ingel
    OIC, ODNLNM Peñablanca, Cagayan
    ilocos@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    Mary Lydia G. Allaga
    OIC, ODNLNM Kiangan, Ifugao
    kiangan@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    Clarifel D. Abellera
    OIC, ODNLNM Kabayan, Benguet
    kabayan@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    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

    Officer-in-charge for Office of the Director, Southern Luzon National Museums:

    Clara Q. Paddanan
    OIC, ODCSLNM Angono, Rizal
    angonobinangonan@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    Jackielyn S. Abela
    OIC, ODCSLNM Quezon, Palawan
    taboncaves@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    Rochelle M. Buen
    OIC, ODCSLNM Daraga, Albay
    bicol@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    Marjonier M. Malabanan
    OIC, ODCSLNM Boac, Marinduque
    marinduqueromblon@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    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

    Officer-in-charge for Office of the Director, Visayas National Museums:

    Audrey Dawn M. Tomada
    OIC, ODVNM Cebu City
    cebu@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    Maricyn P. De los Santos
    OIC, ODVNM Iloilo City
    iloilo@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    Shimei R. Estimada
    OIC, ODVNM Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
    dumaguete@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    Rachelle C. Lacea
    OIC, ODVNM Tagbilaran, Bohol
    bohol@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    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

    Officer-in-charge for Office of the Director, Mindanao National Museums:

    Winnie Rose G. Bulig
    OIC, ODMNM Davao City
    davao@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    Maria Rosalinda K. Fernando
    OIC, ODMNM Zamboanga City
    zamboanga@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    Eunice M. Plaza
    OIC, ODMNM Butuan City
    butuan@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

    Alnisa A. Amilhamja-Dahum
    OIC, ODMNM Jolo, Sulu
    sulu@nationalmuseum.gov.ph

  • 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 (ODSCLNM)

    National Museum of the Philippines – Bicol
    National Museum of the Philippines – Marinduque
    National Museum of the Philippines – Tabon Cave Complex
    National Museum of the Philippines – Angono, Rizal

    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
    National Museum of the Philippines – Cebu City

    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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