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Restoration of Punta Diamante including Belfry in Bulusan Sorsogon

Project: Restoration of Punta Diamante including Belfry in Bulusan, Sorsogon

Location: Bulusan, Sorsogon

Cultural property owner: Diocese of Sorsogon

GAA Budget: P10,000,000.00

Fiscal year: 2022

Date started: 2022

Date completed: To be determined

Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines

Contractor: To be determined

Project description:

Punta Diamante or Bulusan (diamond-shaped) Fortress, approximately 10.13 square meters, in Bulusan, Sorsogon, was constructed in the 18th century with a large triangular murralla (fortification) which encloses the church and rectory of St. James the Great parish complex. The fortress has five (5) watchtowers with high and thick walls made from coral and river stones.

Bulusan used to be a visita of Casiguran before it became a parish in 1630. The first church was made of nipa and wood. In the early 1700’s Father Pedro de Villa Medina directed the construction of the stone church (Huerta, 1875). The stone walls were later added at the 18th century to serve as a defense of towns folks against the incursions of Moro pirates. The defense of Bulusan against the incursion of Moro pirates led to the meeting of the gobernadorcillo, D. Juan Macsimiano with the principals and cabesaz de barangays in 1799 in an agreement with the Superior Decree issued on the same year (Errecion de Pueblos Albay 1799-1864).

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on 7 February 2009, unveiled a historical marker for the historic site with the text:

MGA MOOG NG BULUSAN

“Mga moog ng Bulusan itinayo upang depensahan ang mga mamamayan ng Bulusan at ang Punta de Bulusan, na mahalagang daungan para sa mga manlalayag at sa mga barkong galyon sa embocadero mula sa pagsalakay ng mga moro, ika-18 hanggang ika-19 na siglo. Bahagi ng mga istrukturang ito ang mga moog sa macabari, busaingan at gate na ngayo’y sakop na ng mga bayan ng Barcelona, Sta. Magdalena at Bulan, Sorsogon”

One of the tasks of the NHCP is to undertake and prescribe the manner of restoration, conservation, and protection of the country’s historical movable and immovable objects. In line with this, the Commission included in its 2022 locally funded projects the restoration and redevelopment of the Punta Diamante Fort and Bell tower.

The Diocese of Sorsogon, in coordination with the Local Government of Bulusan and the Provincial Government of Sorsogon requested the National Historical Commission of the Philippines to undertake the restoration and development work in order to preserve and protect this historic site.

The expected output of the project is:

A. Preparation of the as-built plans of the fort complex, ruins and exiting structures within the fort.

B. Detailed Engineering Study with the following essential components:

1. Assessment of the structural integrity of the bell tower through (a) conduct of soil investigation at least two (2) boreholes; (b) structural analysis of a structural engineer with experience in heritage structures; and (c) recommend interventions to strengthen the tower

C. Restoration of the Belfry

1. Mechanical and chemical cleaning,

2. Consolidation, and strengthening of the unreinforced masonry (injection of lime, repointing, replacement of missing stones)

3. Reinforcement and retrofitting of existing concrete structures

4. Decommissioning of old bells

5. Provision of Digital carillon bells (control to be located at church)

6. Electrical works (up lights)

D. Perimeter walls

1. Mechanical and chemical cleaning,

2. Consolidation, and stabilization of masonry (injection of lime, repointing, replacement of missing stones)

3. Provision for perimeter lights

E. Site development

1. Cleaning and clearing of site

2. Embankment and landscaping works (softscape and hardscape)

3. Restoration of religious images (grotto, way of the cross and statues)

4. Provision for bollard lights

Photos:

NHCP Photo Collection, 2021

Restoration of Bacon Church Bell Tower

Project: Restoration of Bacon Church Bell Tower, Bacon Sorsogon

Location: Bacon, Sorsogon

Cultural property owner: Diocese of Sorsogon

GAA Budget: P8,000,000.00

Fiscal year: 2021

Date started: 2021

Date completed: 2021

Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines

Contractor: 401 Development Corp.

Project description:

The Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish church’s' original remaining component is the ruins of the belfry at its leftmost side, and the neo classical facade. Throughout the years, the church has been damaged by different typhoons, which only retained the said original components. The belfry was modified in the late 1970s to 1980 and was constructed with art deco style tower component.

In 2018, the parish initiated a full interior renovation of the structure including the rehabilitation of the roof. Due to the limited sources and lack of references that does not merit its full restoration, the HPD recommends the minimal intervention work to preserve the remaining original components. The intervention work shall be the limited cleaning and stabilization of the belfry and the original facade. Bells will also be restored to keep the structure in its functional state.

Photos:

Restoration of the facade

Installation of bells

Restored third floor of the belfry

Testing of lighting works

Installation of clock

Restoration of Bato Church

Project: Restoration of Bato Church

Location: Bato, Catanduanes

Cultural property owner: Bureau of Customs

GAA Budget: P5,000,000.00

Fiscal year: 2021

Date started: 2021

Date completed: To be determined

Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines

Contractor: No data

Description:

This cultural property was badly hit by Typhoon Rolly in November 2020. The Church of Bato in Catanduanes, an 1800s Spanish colonial coral stone building, is the most preserved heritage church in the province with an imposing view within a sloping terrain and overlooking the grand river. The immediate repairs and restoration needed are the damaged roof, building electrical system, parts of the coral wall façade, and its doors/windows.

Photos:

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 Sorsogon Gabaldon School Building

Project: Restoration of Sorsogon Gabaldon School Building
Location: Sorsogon City
Cultural property owner: Department of Education
Budget: P20,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2018 (DepEd Grant)
Date started: 10 December 2018
Date completed: 7 August 2019
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: R.A. Lacanlale Const.
Project description:

This conservation project aims to rehabilitate and repair the 1930s Gabaldon school building which has been deteriorated for years. Through the funds transferred by the DepEd to the NHCP, the conservation work entails a partnership between the agencies to further improve the heritage building and adaptively reuse some of its spaces into a local museum.

Project documentation:

Site plan of the Sorsogon Gabaldon School

Ongoing restoration (15 April 2019)

Ongoing restoration of the interior (15 April 2019)

Conservation of Bato Church (Phase 2)

Project: Conservation of Bato Church (Phase 2)
Location: St. John the Baptist Parish, Bato, Catanduanes
Cultural property owner: Diocese of Virac
GAA Budget: P9,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2019
Date started and completed: 2019-2020
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: R.A. Lacanlale Const.
Project description:

This second phase of the project will focus on the restoration of the interior spaces of the church and its exterior landscaping. Owing to the outstanding setting of the church on top of a mound and beside the river, a proper site development will highlight the architectural features of the coral stone church.

Scope of the project:

I.    MOBILIZATION AND SITE PREPARATION

I.1.       Temporary facilities;
I.2.       Rental/provision of scaffolding and board-up;
I.3.       Photo documentation before, during and after the project;
I.4.       Construction safety and health requirements;
I.4.1.    Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
I.4.2.    Cordoning and fencing works;
I.4.3.    Construction signage;
I.4.4.    Installation of dropnets

II.        TILE WORK
III.       ARTISTIC CEILING PAINTING
IV.       SITE DEVELOPMENT

IV.1.    Soil grading
IV.2.    Paving work
IV.3.    Landscaping work
IV.4.    Fencing work
IV.5.    Rip-rap works
IV.6.    Provision and installation of site lighting

Project documentation:

Aerial perspective of the church complex.

The proposed fence of the church complex.

Aerial perspective during night time.

Night perspective rendering of the frontage of the church

Restoration of Barcelona Church (Phase 2)

Project: Restoration of Barcelona Church (Phase 2)
Location: Barcelona, Sorsogon
Cultural property owner: Diocese of Sorsogon
GAA Budget: P40,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2019
Date started: No data
Date completed: 2020
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippine
Contractor: R.A. Lacanlale Const.
Project description:

This second phase of the project will include the restoration of the coral walls and all architectural finishes of the building including a reproduction of a Baroque style retablo and ceiling paintings.

Scope of the project:

I.    MOBILIZATION AND SITE PREPARATION

I.1.    Photo documentation (before, during, and after) of the project;
I.2.    Field office;
I.3.    Storage for dismantled materials;
I.4.    Electrical and water consumption;
I.5.    Rental of scaffolding;
I.6.    Construction safety and signages;
I.7.    Installation of drop nets;
I.8.    Safety and health requirements;
I.9.    Preparation of as-built plans;

II.    RESTORATION/REHABILITATION WORK

II.1.    Restoration of stone and masonry walls;
II.1.1.    Mechanical cleaning – vegetation removal
II.1.2.    Chemical cleaning – herbicide and biocide application
II.1.3.    Chipping of cement plaster, wall tile cladding and paint

II.2.    Restoration and consolidation of unreinforced masonry walls;
II.2.1.    Stabilization of rubble core;
II.2.2.    Consolidation of cracks on walls;
II.2.3.    Provision and re-installation of lost/missing coral blocks, finials, cornices, moldings and ornaments;
II.2.4.    Re-pointing of masonry joints and gaps;
II.2.5.    Lime plastering of coral stone walls;
II.2.6.    Application of damp proofing/ water repellent solution on masonry walls;

II.3.    Restoration of side Eucharistic adoration chapel
II.3.1.    Tile work;
II.3.2.    Ceiling work;
II.3.3.    Additional wall;

III.    PROVISION OF CONCRETE RETABLO, RETABLO FOR ADORATION CHAPEL AND CONCRETE RELIEF

IV.    PROVISION OF CHOIR LOFT AND COMMUNION RAIL

V.    DOORS AND WINDOWS
V.1.    Dismantling of existing grille windows;
V.2.    Provision and installation of grilles;
V.3.    Provision of wooden awning windows w/ stained glass;
V.4.    Provision and installation of doors;

VI.    ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

VII.    CEILING WORKS

VIII.    TILE WORK

VIII.1.    Dismantling of existing floor tiles concreting w/ surface preparation;
VIII.2.    Chipping of existing nave and altar tiles;
VIII.3.    Provision and installation of nave and altar tiles;

IX.    CLADDING OF NEW COLUMNS

X.    SITE WORK

X.1.    Provision of church drainage system /trench drain
X.2.    Provision of concrete road
X.3.    Provision of concrete pathwalk w/ bomanite finish
X.4.    Provision of grass, plants w/ garden soil
X.5.    Provision of perimeter fence
X.6.    Rehabilitation of Risen Christ Monument
X.7.    Provision of low wall

XI.    ELECTRICAL WORK

XI.1.    General electrical re-wiring
XI.2.    Provision of sound reinforcement system

XII.    PROVISION AND INSTALLTION OF CHURCH FURNISHING

XIII.    CONCEPTUALIZATION, DESIGN, FABRICATION AND PRODUCTION OF CEILING PAINTING, DECORATIVE FINISHES (RETABLOS, ALTAR TABLE, LECTERN), AND BAPTISTRY PAINTING

XIV.    CLEARING, CLEANING AND HAULING

Project documentation:

Drone documentation of the church, including the facade.

Jesse Robredo Museum (Phase 2)

Project: Jesse Robredo Museum (Phase 2)
Location: Naga City
Cultural property owner: City Government of Naga
GAA Budget: P30,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2015
Date started: No data
Date completed: 2017
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: C.B. Tampenco Construction and Trading
Project description:

This was the second phase of the construction of the museum dedicated to Philippine statesman, Jesse M. Robredo. The scope of the project were: (1) curatorial development; (2) additional architectural finishes; and (3) site development. The museum was open and unveiled on 18 August 2016, the commemoration of Robredo's death anniversary.

Facade of the museum

Ante-room of the museum

Museum exhibition

Resin copy of the bronze Robredo statue at the building facade

Wall cladding and landscaping at the left side of the building

Restoration of Tabaco Church

Project: Restoration of Tabaco Church
Location: St. John the Baptist Parish, Tabaco City, Albay
Cultural property owner: Diocese of Legazpi
GAA Budget: P10,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2017
Date started:
Date completed:
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: Verzontal Builders Inc.
Project description:

The project focuses on the repointing, refinishing, and stabilization of the stone masonry walls made of carved volcanic rocks. Its interior walls, were painted with latex paint years ago. Massive paint removal is one of the most tedious work in the church. The walls in the altar covered with ceramic tiles will be stripped off to address the risig damp. It will be cladded with volcanic stone blocks to harmonize with the rest of the church walls. To address the aethetic aspect of the stripped off walls, which will be mostly grey and black, additional lighting will be installed to illuminate the interiors.

The deteriorated roof sheets, damaged by a typhoon in 2016, will be dismantled and replaced. The old gutter and its stone downspouts will be restored to its proper use.

Before restoration (6 March 2017)

Restoration of Bacon Church Bell Tower

Project: Restoration of Bacon Church Bell Tower
Location: Bacon, Sorsogon City
Cultural property owner: Diocese of Sorsogon
GAA Budget: P10,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2017
Date started: The project was not implemented
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: None
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 was the utmost concern on the allocation of budget for this church.

Project documentation:

Restoration of the Old Presidencia of Bulan

Project: Restoration of the Old Presidencia of Bulan
Location: Bulan, Sorsogon
Cultural property owner: Municipal Government of Bulan, Sorsogon
GAA Budget: P10,000,000.00
Fiscal year: 2018
Date started: 15 May 2018
Date completed: 11 March 2019
Date of formal turnover: 15 April 2019
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: J.S. Lim Construction and Trading
Project description:

This American-period concrete building was damaged by a typhoon in 2016. The local government requested the assistance of the NHCP in the restoration and adaptive reuse of the building as a local museum and tourism office.

The project focused on restoring the neoclassic look of the building. Various addition through the years were dismantled to recreate the 1930s ambiance. The roof and concrete walls were structurally rehabilitated. Additional architectural finishes and landscaping were also introduced to harmonize in the overall American-period appearance of the building and its complex.

Project documentation:

The restored facade of the building

The restored lobby

The restored hallway leading to the west wing of the building

Reopening of the restored presidencia building

Signing of the turnover certificate between the NHCP and the Municipal Government of Bulan

Conservation of Bato Church (Phase 1)

Project: Conservation of Bato Church (Phase 1)
Location: St. John the Baptist Parish, Bato, Catanduanes
Cultural property owner: Diocese of Virac
GAA Budget: P9,940,000.00
Fiscal year: 2018
Date started: 26 July 2018
Target completion date: 21 February 2019
Implementing agency: National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Contractor: R.A. Lacanlale Const.
Project documentation: