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PROPOSED TITLE/TITLE NUMBER:

GALLERIA LA LAGUNA: A Proposed Histocultural

Exposition of the Bay
RATIONALE:
The history of the Philippines is believed to have begun
with the arrival of the first humans using rafts or primitive
boats (Balangay boats) at least 67,000 years ago as the
2007 discovery of Callao Man suggested. However, that was
before the Laguna Copperplate Inscription (LCI), the first
written document found in a Philippine language was found
in s ou t he a s te rn sh o re of L ag un a d e B a y. Th e in s c rip t ion
itself identifies the date of its creation as the year 900.
Prior to its discovery in 1989, the earliest record of the
Philippine
Islands
corresponded
with
the
arrival
of Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. The discovery of the LCI
thus extended the record of Philippine history back by 600
years.
This period saw the immense change that took hold of
the
archipelago
from Stone
Age cultures
in
the
fourth
century, continuing on with the gradual widening of trade
until 900 and the first surviving written records.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
photographs):

(Should

be

backed

up

by

relevant

According to Beyers Outline Review of Philippine

Archaeology by Islands and Provinces, the eastern shores of
the
lake
in
which
Pila
lies
has
an
archaeological
potential and
should
turn
out
to
be
one
of
the
most
important centers of trade as well as of culture during the
early part of the present millennium for its strategic
location. Unfortunately, qualified Filipino scholars are not
interested in evaluating unusual artifacts they had no
knowledge of. Instead, it was the persistent effort of a
Dutch national who further studied and translate the 900 AD
Laguna Copperplate Inscription. This newly found document
pushes the "starting point" of Philippine history all the way
back to 900 A.D., 621 years earlier than the previously
accepted date of 1521 when Antonio Pigafetta wrote his
observations during his voyage with Magellan.

have

Moreover, some of the studies and excavations began

been slowing down due to lack of funds as stated by

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an anthropologist Dr. Bonifacio Comandante who informed

the National Museum of the Philippines about the issue.
Therefore, a museum which will seek attention of potential
financer, foreign historians and archaeologists is a must
Despite of abundance of natural resources and rich
culture and craftsmanship in Laguna, there is still vast
inequality on economic growth of its four districts. The
cities that cover the 1st and 2nd districts have incomes
which are very extremely far from what the incomes are from
the local governments in the 3rd and 4th districts. This
scenario also results into numbers of unemployment in the
province. With this condition, cultural promotion of these
lower-income districts shall also be considered in proposing
a historical museum.
RESEARCH STRATEGY:
The research will be conducted through extensive
research and library works including the help of World Wide
Web to gather all necessary information needed for the
scope of the project.

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Comparative studies or Descriptive method should also

conducted through interviews and comparative analysis
articles, documents and other references for the purpose
retrieving facts on how to make the whole project unique
every aspect of its function and use.

Historical research method is an aspect on determining

the needs of the site during the research. The research can
determine and prove that there were ancient settlements
during
Stone
Age
here
in
the
Philippines
before
its
discovery by Magellan. Understanding the past having a
complete timeline of these archaeological researches the
limit of the future extents will be anticipated. Sampling and
surveys will also be conducted.
TYPE OF DATA TO BE COLLECTED:
Researches and studies about archaeological remains
found near the shorelines of Laguna de bay. List and
photographs of all the artifacts found and undergone carbon
dating tests done by archaeologists and anthropologists.
List and photographs of all the local crafts, festivities,
foods, product, tourist attractions and all other visual arts
f o u n d f r o m e a c h c i t y. Ta b l e s a n d s t a t i s t i c s w i l l a l s o b e
gathered
regarding
the
annual
unemployment
and
underemployment rates
Evaluation Result:

__________ Approved

By:
The Title Review Board
Member 1

___________ Disapproved

Member 2

Chair

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PROPOSED TITLE/TITLE NUMBER:

F I E S TA C E N T R A L : A n I n t e g r a t e d E x p o s i t i o n o f B i a n s
Crafts and Delicacies
RATIONALE:
In Philippines, it is through festivities or fiesta where
culture abounds free. This is the perfect season for the
Filipinos to show how a town has evolved with its history over
time and what made them unique to the other towns locally.
This is also the season where all the luxurious goods
Filipinos have are showcased to everyone. Truly, Fiesta is a
phenomenal exhibition of a towns trade and culture, which
distinguishes the Philippines among other Asian countries.
The city of Binan as the trading & commerce center of the
south plays a cultural & heritage significance. Moreover, the
people of Binan are known for their entrepreneurial skills as
symbolized by a hat and a cap in their city seal. In fact
different
small
businesses
like
manufacturing
of
shoes,
sandals and even hats originated in Binan.
There is also a
number of old houses which are still preserved that account
the city with potential for heritage preservation.
PROBLEM STATEMENT (Should be backed up by relevant
photographs):
The city of Binan has a wide variety of local crafts
only some are appreciated. There are small entrepreneu
industries which originated in Binan but failed to promote
city where it originated. This includes the shoemaking
footwear industry that originally came from Binan.

but
rial
the
and

There are also existing crafts in the city which are not
familiar to most of the city residents. These are the fine bone
china which is considered as the finest type of porcelain. It
is a type of soft-paste porcelain that is composed of bone
ash, feldspathic material and kaolin which create products
that
are
handcrafted,
with
high
level
of
whiteness,
translucency and of exceptional quality. The only company in
the Philippines that produces bone china products can be

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found in Binan, Laguna. The production of handmade fine

bone china requires a long and complex process by a skilled
team of artisans following only the highest standards of
quality. This contributes to its high demand and luxury status
in the market.
Moreover, historical structures which should be proud of
have long been forgotten and in danger of ruins if not to be
sold for commercial purposes. Therefore, there is a clear
need to promote not just the development of heritage tourism
but also the inherited entrepreneurial skills of the people
through handcrafting, thus, serve as a pride for the city
itself.
RESEARCH STRATEGY:
The research will be conducted through extensive research
and library works including the help of World Wide Web to
gather all necessary information needed for the scope of the
project.
Comparative studies or Descriptive method should also be
conducted through interviews and comparative analysis of
articles, documents and other references for the purpose of
retrieving facts on how to make the whole project unique on
every aspect of its function and use.
Historical research method is an aspect on determining
the needs of the site during the research. The research can
determine the past problem and event that happened on the
site. Through this research information, the researcher can
manipulate and control the research to find out the solution
to the problem. Understanding the past and present events
would anticipate the limit of the future extents.
TYPE OF DATA TO BE COLLECTED:
Photographs of all the historical structures found within
the city premises especially those who are endangered into
ruins. List and photographs of all the local crafts, delicacies
and all the festivities of the city of Binan.
Ta b l e s a n d s t a t i s t i c s r e g a r d i n g t h e a n n u a l u n e m p l o y m e n t
and underemployment rates
Interviews with the knowledgeable professionals about the
said proposal. Surveys, either manual or online, shall also be
made.

Evaluation Result:

__________ Approved

By:
The Title Review Board
Member 1

___________ Disapproved

Member 2

Chair

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PROPOSED TITLE/TITLE NUMBER:

Proposed Integrated School Complex for Glass and

Ceramic Arts
RATIONALE:
In art history, ceramic art and ceramics mean art objects
such as figures, tiles, and tableware made from clay and other
raw materials by the process of pottery. Some ceramic products
are
regarded
as fine
art,
while
others
are
regarded
as decorative, industrial or applied
art objects,
or
as artifacts in archaeology.
They
may
be
made
by
one
individual or in a factory where a group of people design, make
and decorate the ware. Decorative ceramics are sometimes
called "art pottery".Pottery in the Philippines dates back to
prehistoric times where artistic evidence as proven by the 3500
years old Manunggul jars that served as burial jars of the
ancient Filipinos.
Understanding
the
condition
specialization arises interests a wide
throughout the world. Regardless of
theoretical bent, many archaeological
economic intensification
PROBLEM
STATEMENT
photographs):

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be

s
under
which
craft
range of archaeologists
medium of analysis or
studies today focus on

backed

up

by

relevant

There are number of archaeological pottery artifacts which

trace the history of ancient cultures in the country.
In one of a thesis for a doctorate degree
University of Illionois by Liza Niziolek, it is state
is a need to further promote craft specialization
craft production, especially in terms of ceramic
Philippines.
I n t h e O n e To w n O n e
Philippine government, only
ceramics industry in Tiwi, Alb
Ceramics Crafts and Arts are
negative net income due to

held in the
d that there
rather than
arts in the

Product (OTOP) program of the

80 new jobs are created in the
ay considering that the Philippine
located there. Moreover, there is
low market demand for clay pot

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products only for ornamental purposes. Considering these

issues,
there
is
a
clear
need
to
acquire
new
methods,
techniques and technologies from skilled professionals in the
industry to have a higher quality product that can fetch higher
revenues.
According to Orlina, the Father of Philippine Glass
Sculpture, there is a must to provide an institution in which
will
further
broaden
the
movement
of
glass
art
in
the
Philippines.
RESEARCH STRATEGY:
The research will be conducted through extensive research
and library works including the help of World Wide Web to
gather all necessary information needed for the scope of the
project.
Comparative studies or Descriptive method should also be
conducted through interviews, comparative analysis of related
articles and projects, and other references for the purpose of
retrieving facts on how to make the whole project unique on
every aspect of its function and use.
Historical research method is an aspect on determining the
needs of the site during the research. The research can
determine the evolution of the said ancient ceramics to the
current contemporary ceramics industry. The researcher can
manipulate and control the research to find out the solution to
integrate ceramic industry to the glass and mosaic art industry
Thus, limit of the future extents can be anticipated.
Sampling and surveys will also be conducted.
TYPE OF DATA TO BE COLLECTED:
Researches and studies about archaeological ceramics
found in the Philippines. List and photographs of all types of
ceramic, glass and mosaic arts applicable and will truly
p r o v i d e l i v e l i h o o d t o t h e c h o s e n s i t e . Ta b l e s a n d s t a t i s t i c s w i l l
also be gathered regarding the annual unemployment and
underemployment rates. Interviews, sampling of population and
surveys regarding on what spaces to be included in the
proposal and who will be the other users of the school is a
must.
Evaluation Result:

__________ Approved

By:
The Title Review Board
Member 1

___________ Disapproved

Member 2

Chair

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