Talisay eyes own museum

CEBU, Philippines - The Talisay City government is pushing for the creation of its own museum in a bid to preserve the city’s rich cultural history.

Councilor Dennis B. Basillote, chairman of the committee on education, said a museum would provide learning opportunities to all, especially to the young generation.

“There is a need to provide a repository of Talisay’s history and its cultural heritage. The museum, the soul of the city, mirrors the identity of the Talisaynons, its local history, rich culture, and time-honored traditions,” Basillote said.

If the proposed ordinance is approved, the museum shall be known as “Museo de Talisay.”

The city museum will be placed under the supervision and management of the Department of Education, Division of Talisay City.

The museum shall be housed in the Gabaldon Building of Talisay City Central School at Rizal Street in barangay Poblacion.

Under Article II, the Museo de Talisay shall be the repository of Talisay City’s history and rich cultural heritage.

It will preserve the rich local history and cultural heritage which contributed to the development of the Municipality of Talisay then, now a city, for the people’s clearer perspective of the present and better understanding of the future.

Also, the museum shall provide learning opportunities in terms of historical and cultural heritage and exhibits for the Talisaynons to appreciate the value of their identity.

Under the existing proposed ordinance, the Museo de Talisay, in coordination with the city government, shall maintain and restore the existing significant heritage sites of Talisay.

The museum will have a curator/officer in charge, museum development staff, treasurer, maintenance/utility and security.

The items such as relics, artifacts, specimens shall be acquired by the museum through donations and loans.      Whenever necessary, the museum may purchase relics/artifacts/specimens, subject to the availability of funds.

Donated items should be issued with an acknowledgement receipt signed by the donor and the curator in behalf of the museum. (FREEMAN)