Restoration and conservation of heritage structures, objects and churches

Project: Restoration and conservation of heritage structures, objects and churches
Location: Province of Pampanga
Cultural property owner: Archdiocese of San Fernando
GAA Budget: P50,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2020
Date started: Not yet started
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: To be determined

Status: The proposed budget was not approved
Project description:

Central Luzon was hit by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake on 22 April 2019. The NHCP and the Archdiocese of San Fernando met a day after the calamity happened to discuss the plans to repair, rehabilitate and restore the damaged heritage churches. Initially, the NHCP has committed to conduct immediate repairs in the churches of Lubao and Porac.

To pro-actively protect other churches from further damage, detailed engineering studies will be conducted in the churches of Angeles City and Betis. These will be the basis for the retrofitting and repair of these buildings.

Photos:

The damaged facade of Porac Church (23 April 2019)

The damaged belfry of Porac Church. (23 April 2019)

The facade of of Lubao Church with the debris from the damaged dome of the tower. (23 April 2019)

The rear side of the damaged bell tower of Lubao Church (23 April 2019)

The interior of Holy Angel Church of Angeles City (23 April 2019)

Diagonal cracks on the masonry walls of the Holy Angel Church of Angeles City (23 April 2019)

The interior of Betis Church (23 April 2019)

Vertical cracks were observed on the architectural elements of the Betis Church after the earthquake. (23 April 2019)

Restoration of the Manila Central Post Office Building (PHLPost Building)

Project: Restoration of the Manila Central Post Office Building (PHLPost Building)
Location: Arroceros, Manila
Cultural property owner: Manila Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS)
GAA Budget: P50,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2020
Date started: Not yet started
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: To be determined

Status: The proposed budget was not approved
Project description:

The PhilPost seek the NHCP's assistance in the planning and implementation of the massive rehabilitation and restoration of the post office building, built during the American period.  The building has been observed to be structurally unstable and measures to mitigate the infiltration of river water on its foundation is recommended.

Photos:

The PHLPost Building within the Plaza Lawton complex

Facade of the PHLPost Building

Interior lobby of the PHLPost Building

Restoration of the Old National Sewerage and Waterworks Authority Building

Project: Restoration of the Old National Sewerage and Waterworks Authority Building
Location: Arroceros, Manila
Cultural property owner: Manila Waterworks and Sewerage System
GAA Budget: P50,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2020
Date started: Not yet started
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: To be determined

Status: The proposed budget was not approved
Project description:

This American-period neoclassical building has been observed to have structural damage. The MWSS requested the NHCP’s assistance in its restoration. The project will ensure that both architectural and structural integrity of the building be preserved and contribute to a number of historically significant building in the city of Manila.

Photos:

The facade of the old MWSS Building

Restoration of the Archdiocesan Museum of Cebu

Project: Restoration of the Archdiocesan Museum of Cebu
Location: Cebu Cathedral, Cebu City
Cultural property owner: Municipal Government of Loay
GAA Budget: P10,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2020
Date started: Not yet started
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: To be determined

Status: The proposed budget was not approved
Project description:

This museum project is part of the Quincentennial Celebration. The updating and repair of the said bahay na bato will support the promotions activity of the commemoration event of the country’s first Christian baptism.

Photos:

The courtyard of the museum

The facade of the old convent, which is now adaptively reused as a museum

Rehabilitation of EDSA People Power Monument Complex

Project: Rehabilitation of EDSA People Power Monument Complex
Location: Quezon City
Cultural property owner: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
GAA Budget: P10,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2020
Date started and completed: 2020
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: Castrillo
Project description:

The existing monument commemorating the victory of the masses in EDSA has been in the state of decay. Its metal structural components were corroded and needed structural interventions. The missing parts of the sculptural work was also restored.

Photos:

EDSA People Power Monument

EDSA People Power Monument

Restoration of the Old Loay Munucipal Hall

Project: Restoration of the Old Loay Munucipal Hall
Location: Loay, Bohol
Cultural property owner: Municipal Government of Loay
GAA Budget: P20,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2020
Date started: Not yet started
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: To be determined

Status: The proposed budget was not approved
Project description:

This old coral stone building was damaged by the 2013 Bohol earthquake. Due to the lack of funds, the rebuilding of the structure has not been completed. The local government requested the NHCP to help in the restoration of the coral walls and other unreinforced structural components.

Photos:

The facade of the municipal hall

Diagram of damaged areas of the building

Damaged coral stone walls

Restoration of Cebu Monuments

Project: Restoration of Cebu Monuments
Location: Bacon, Sorsogon City
Cultural property owner: Diocese of Sorsogon
GAA Budget: P8,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2020
Date started: 2020

Date completed: 2020
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: No data

Project description:

As part of the Philippine Government’s preparation for the 500th anniversary of the victory of our ancestors led by Lapulapu in the Battle of Mactan, various monuments in Cebu related to the event will be repaired, restored and improved.

Photos:

Antonio Pigafetta Monument in Fort San Pedro, Cebu City

Monument of Cebu Heritage in Cebu City

Rajah Humabon Monument in the Parian District, Cebu City

Rajah Humabon Obelisk at the Parian District, Cebu City

Lapu Lapu Monument in Camp Lapu Lapu, Apas, Cebu

Lapu Lapu Monument in Opon, Mactan, Cebu

Lapu Lapu Monument in Opon, Mactan, Cebu

Magellan's Cross in Plaza Sugbo, Cebu City

Site Development of Lapu Lapu Shrine in Cebu

Project: Site Development of Lapu Lapu Shrine in Cebu
Location: Mactan, Cebu
Cultural property owner: City Government of Lapu Lapu
GAA Budget: P30,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2020
Date started: Not yet started
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: To be determined

Status: The proposed budget was realigned to the Bayanihan Act of 2020
Project description:

This development project aims to highlight the monument of Lapu Lapu and the Obelisk of Magellan within a vast local park of the city. The project will also entail a construction of a small exhibition area on the life of the hero, Lapu Lapu and the victory of Mactan over the Spanish colonizers. This project is part of the Philippine Government’s preparation for the 500th anniversary of the victory of our ancestors led by Lapulapu in the Battle of Mactan, and other related events in 1521.

Photos:

The old obelisk dedicated for Magellan

The old obelisk dedicated for Magellan

Monument of Lapu Lapu

Restoration of Bacon Parish Church Bell Tower

Project: Restoration of Bacon Parish Church Bell Tower
Location: Bacon, Sorsogon City
Cultural property owner: Diocese of Sorsogon
GAA Budget: P8,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2020
Date started: Not yet started
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: To be determined

Status: The proposed budget was not approved
Project description:

The restoration project aims to stabilize and rehabilitate the old Spanish-period bell tower of the church that has been observed to be structurally unstable. The falling debris of the stone masonry is the utmost concern on the allocation of budget for this church. 

Photos:

The existing bell tower

The proposed cleaning and refinishing of the bell tower

Restoration of the Barasoain Church Historical Landmark (Phase 2)

Project: Restoration of the Barasoain Church Historical Landmark (Phase 2)
Location: Malolos, Bulacan
Cultural property owner: Diocese of Malolos
GAA Budget: P20,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2020
Project duration: 300 calendar days
Date started: 2020

Date completed: 2020
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: J.S. Lim Construction
Project description:

This second phase of the project will focus on the interior spaces of the church and convent museum.

Photos:

Interior of the church

The old church convent, now used as an NHCP history museum

Restoration of Sta. Maria Church, Ilocos Sur (Phase 1)

Project: Restoration of Sta. Maria Church World Heritage Site (Phase 1)
Location: Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur
Cultural property owner: Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia
GAA Budget: P30,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2020
Duration: 300 calendar days
Status: The budget was cancelled due to the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: NA
Project description:

The NHCP is one of the cultural agencies assigned by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) to restore and preserve World Heritage Sites in coordination with the other stakeholders. The Sta. Maria Church needs structural consolidation, particularly the deteriorated stone walls, the leaning bell tower, and old and crumbling retaining walls of the hill.

Photos:

The citadel-like setting of the Sta. Maria Church World Heritage Site is one of its outstanding architectural features.

The grand staircase leading to the old cemetery

The rear stairs of the site made of stones and bricks

The massive walls with brick masonry buttresses

Restoration of Paoay Church World Heritage Site (Phase 2)

Project: Restoration of Paoay Church World Heritage Site (Phase 2)
Location: Paoay, Ilocos Sur
Cultural property owner: Diocese of Laoag
GAA Budget: P30,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2020
Duration: 300 calendar days
Date started: 2020

Date completed: 2020
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: J.S. Lim Construction
Project description:

This second phase of the project will focus on the restoration of the interior spaces of the church, including its church artefacts.

Click this link to see the first phase of the project.

Before and after restoration

Before restoration

After restoration

The church altar and main retablo before restoration

The church altar and main retablo after restoration

Before restoration

After restoration