DepED recommends to watch Philippine Treasures on GMA-7

DepED recommends to watch Philippine Treasures on GMA-7, DepEd ADVISORY No. 453, s. 2011
In compliance with DepED Order No. 39, s. 2. Watch the Philippine Treasures! Sept.11, 10:30pm sa SNBO, hosted by Ms. Mel Tiangco. Read More Here!

Here's the DepED Advisory:

DepEd ADVISORY No. 453, s. 2011 

In compliance with DepED Order No. 39, s. 2009 

this advisory is issued for the information of DepEd officials and personnel 

(visit DepEd website at www.deped.gov.ph) 

September 8, 2011 

PHILIPPINE TREASURES 

The GMA News and Public Affairs Department announces the showing of a
special feature on the country’s historical artifacts –  Philippine Treasures hosted by
Ms. Mel Tiangco.  This is set to air on September 11, 2011, Sunday, at 10:30 p.m.  This
production aspires to rekindle the Filipinos’ interest on the Philippines’ rich culture
and colorful history.
 This special feature will include the following topics:
a. Bayan ng Ginto – A look at Ayala Museum’s Gold of Ancestors exhibit
showcasing the gold accessories that were found in Surigao in 1981.  The
collection is proof of the country’s rich culture and the gold artifacts are
evidences of the ancestors’ seamless craftsmanship.  Unfortunately,
some of the country’s important gold treasures, like the Golden Tara
(ancient statue of the Hindu-Malayan Goddess that was found by a
Manobo woman in Agusan in 1971), are now in the possession of other
international museums;
b. Hikaw ni Lapu-Lapu? – An excavation was done by the National
Museum in  Boljoon Cebu in June where they found an earring that
according to experts was only worn by Chieftains.  Since Boljoon was in
Cebu, there was a possibility that Lapu-Lapu had worn this earring;
c. Burial Jars – Learn about the anthropomorphic (human form) burial
Jars, more popularly known as the Maitum Jars, which were discovered
at Sarangani province in 1991.  These jars date back 5BC, and are also
considered as one of the most sought after artifacts among private
collectors.  These national treasures are reportedly exported and traded
illegally in the black market;
d. Baybayin – Two stone tablets in Monreal, Masbate which were
previously used as doormats, were discovered to have encryptions in
Baybayin, an ancient form of Filipino writing.  Only a handful of Filipino
tribes, including the  Hanonoo Mangyan in Mindoro, understand the
Baybayin.  Witness as this ethno linguistic group and other experts try
to decode what the encryptions tell about the culture at that time; and
e. Status of National Museum – A look at the state of the National
Museum, the institution that houses all the country’s National
Treasures, and to discover what it truly says about the Filipinos’ concern
for their culture and heritage.  Issues involving the storage facilities,
preservation equipment, and funding concerns will be discussed.
For more information, contact  Mr. Ramon Del Rosario Torres III, Executive
Producer, GMA Public Affairs at telephone no.: (02) 928-5021; or at mobile phone no.:
0917-811-0221, or send a message through e-mail address:
rrtorres@gmanetwork.com.
ADA/DA-gma Philippine treasures
September 6, 2011