Category: News Feature
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Art Deco: Modernity and Design in the Philippines, 1925β1950
The Museum Foundation has announced its largest grants to date, supporting nine programs and projects from museums across the country. At the National Museum of the Philippines, the Foundationβs support extends to the Architectural Arts and Built Heritage Division for the publication and related activities of the exhibition βArt Deco: Modernity and Design in the…
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Faces and Flora: The Philippine and Japan Native Flora
A peek into βFaces and Flora: The Philippine and Japan Native Floraβ photography exhibition catalog, made possible through the Museum Foundationβs support for the National Museumβs Botany and National Herbarium Division. This project bridges the gap between art and science by producing a joint exhibition in collaboration with a Filipino award-winning photographer Jan Mayo and…
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Stanley Cabigas Coleoptera Collection at the National Museum
Behind the project: Curation and preparation for the publication of the Stanley Cabigas Coleoptera Collection at the Entomology Section, Zoology Division of the National Museum of the Philippines, supported by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines. Acquired during the middle part of 2023 with the aid of Dr. Analyn Cabras, a National Museum of the…
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Call for Grant Applications is now open!
The Museum Foundation of the Philippines invites interested applicants to review the MFPI Grant Application Guidelines here: Submit your proposals to grants@museumfoundationph.org by March 1, 2026, and be part of our mission to preserve and promote Filipino heritage. For details, visit museumfoundationph.org or contact executivedirector@museumfoundationph.org / +63 917 707 7353.
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Expanding the Circles: Cultivating Partnerships, Strengthening Legacy
The Museum Foundation of the Philippines continues to connect people, institutions, and ideas, protecting memory, nurturing creativity, and strengthening our shared heritage. Through our partnership with the National Museum of the Philippines, we do more than preserve objects. We protect memory. Our scholars return with expertise that continues to strengthen and enrich our cultural institutions.…
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Reimagining Heritage: Transformative Interpretation in Southeast Asia
Museum Foundation invites everyone this Saturday, September 20 to an informative and inspiring webinar on heritage interpretation and its transformative applications in Southeast Asia. This engaging session is open to anyone passionate about bringing culture and heritage to life. It may be particularly helpful to practitioners, enthusiasts, and students in museology, cultural tourism, heritage management,…
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Call for Nominations for Board of Trustees 2025-2028
To all ACTIVE members of Museum Foundation members: Please complete the Nomination Form available below and submit it no later than 1:00 PM on September 1, 2025. Kindly include a short biographical paragraph about the nominee, along with their most recent photo. The MFPI Nomination and Elections Committee will review all submissions:Accepted nominees by the…
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Museum Foundation General Assembly 2025
See you at the Museum Foundation of the Philippines General Assembly. 18 September 2025, Thursday2:00 – 5:00 PMNational Museum AuditoriumNational Museum of Fine ArtsPadre Burgos Avenue, Ermita, Manila, 1000 For more information, please call at +63 991 305 2466 and look for Pat Aguinaldo. Thank you and we hope to see you there!
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Wicked and Wounded: Unveiling the Shadow Side of the Filipina in Periodicals (1898-1938)
Museum Foundation Members + 2: Join us for a Special Talk, “Wicked and Wounded: Unveiling the Shadow Side of the Filipina in Periodicals (1898-1938)β with Dr. Katherine Lacson. π πππ πππππππππ! Date: 15 March 2025Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM (On-site registration opens at 8:30 AM)Venue: Museo ng Muntinlupa ππππππ πππππ: First Tour: 8:00 AM (first 50…
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Call for Grant Applications 2024
Weβre excited to announce our Call for Grant Applications! Interested applicants may view the MFPI Grant Application Guidelines through this link: https://bit.ly/3YwwuGG (or use the QR code) Please direct submissions to grants@museumfoundationph.org. Apply by December 30, 2024 and help us preserve our heritage! For more information, visit museumfoundationph.org or contact executivedirector@museumfoundationph.org or at +63 917…
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Museum And Galleries Month
October is #MuseumAndGalleriesMonth! Letβs celebrate our rich culture and heritage by supporting our local museums and galleries. This month, take the time to explore and appreciate the treasures they offer. Your visit makes a difference. Stay tuned for exciting activities and events happening at museums and galleries near you! #MuseumsAndGalleriesMonth2024#MuseumFoundationPH
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MF General Assembly 2024
The general assembly of the Museum Foundation concluded on August 6, 2024, at the National Museum Auditorium. Through tireless support of cultural projects, initiatives, and museums, Museum Foundation stands proudly as the nationβs premiere advocate of Philippine History and Creativity. Thank you very much to all our members and partners for the participation and overwhelming…
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Heritage Conservation: Preserving Our Past For The Future
The Museum Foundation, in partnership with the National Museum of the Philippines, is honored to present “Heritage Conservation: Preserving Our Past For The Future.” We invite you to join us for a series of talks on Heritage Conservation at the National Museum Auditorium every Saturday (May 4, 11, 18, and 25). These sessions will provide…
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FREE ADMISSION to Art Fair Philippines 2024
Museum Foundation of the Philippines is one of Art Fair Philippines 2024 Education Partners! MFPI Members can enjoy FREE ADMISSION to Art Fair Philippines 2024 from February 16-18 at The Link, Makati. Simply present your valid membership ID at the Reception area on the 4th Floor. Museum Foundation members will have access to 55 Gallery…
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The Bust of Juan Luna by Mariano Benlliure at National Museum
The Bust of Juan Luna by Mariano Benlliure will be on public view starting today, 11 October 2023, at the Spoliarium Hall, 2/F, National Museum of Fine Arts. The National Museum of the Philippines is open Tuesdays to Sundays, from 9 AM to 6 PM. Admission is FREE! The National Museum of the Philippines warmly…
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MFPI Annual General Assembly 2023
We would like to inform all MFPI members that the date of the Annual General Assembly will be rescheduled to Thursday, August 17 at 2:00 PM. This meeting will be held in 6/F North Function Hall, National Museum of Natural History. If you have any questions or would like any further information, please contact Elvie…
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MaArte at The Pen: In Full Bloom
In just a few more weeks, you can get your hands on some of the finest handcrafted items proudly made in the Philippines. Introducing MaArte at The Pen – a one of a kind celebration of Filipino artistry, brought to you by the Museum Foundation. Visit us at The Peninsula Manila from Aug. 4 –…
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Call for Nominations for Board of Trustees 2023-2026
The Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (MFPI) Call for Nominations for Board of Trustees 2023-2026 For applications, fill out the Nomination Form and submit on or before 1:00 pm on July 12, 2023. Please include the nominee’s bio in short paragraph form and latest photo. The MFPI Nomination and Elections Committee will review the…
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Monument of Arthur Walsh Fergusson
Congratulations to the National Museum of the Philippines on the renewal of partnership with the Embassy of the United States of America in the Philippines for the care and public exhibition of the Monument of Arthur Walsh Fergusson.
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Courtesy Call of MF Board of Trustees to Mr. Andoni Aboitiz
Courtesy call of Museum Foundation of the Philippines Board of Trustees to Mr. Andoni AboitizChairperson, Board of TrusteesNational Museum of the Philippines Seated L-R : Museum Foundation Board of Trustees Blen M. Fernando, Danny Jacinto (President), Andoni Aboitiz, Gemma Cruz Araneta (Vice President) Standing L-R : Museum Foundation Board of Trustees Melvin Mangada, Ivan Man…
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FCCP to Hold Fundraising Gala for Scholars at the National Museum of Fine Arts
ILUSTRADO, the fundraising gala of the Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines (FCCP) will be held at the National Museum of Fine Arts on March 27, 2023. Read more here: https://writtenbyraindrops.blogspot.com/2023/03/fccp-to-hold-fundraising-gala-for.html?m=1&fbclid=IwAR2OU_MHKVF8igGeVS8yaqPvN6WXGv9WsqB3ArftW7BDTFMrpbyXj_b1rbA