Sec Briones urges creation of local museums

IN her speech during the ceremonies commemorating the completion of the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones encouraged local government units (LGUs) and stakeholders to set up museums in their localities to reach out to all learners in the country.

The Education chief was the guest of honor, together with former president Fidel V. Ramos, during September 30.

“My only wish, and I suppose it all our 27 million learners somehow have an opportunity to visit this set Briones shared after applauding the structure which she described as beautiful and impressive.

“I noticed that the National Museum is helping local governments, and I hope some of our friends and benefactors will think about it, and set up their own local museums,” she added.

A gift to the education sector

Secretary Briones also expressed her gratitude that the museum, which will serve as a preeminent center of education, science and culture, is not charging fees.

children can come and marvel at the paintings of Juan Luna, look at the sculptures, and now, see physical evidence of what we are and what we were in this structure,” she relayed with enthusiasm.

scenic “Tree of Life” structure made of glass and aluminum domes covering the entire courtyard, and unveiling of which was also led by the Secretary.

The open house also showed - pines: Our Natural Inheritance” and “Pioneering Naturalists in the Philippines” at the PHINMA exhibition halls, and highlighted the Bunawan replica of “Lolong,” the per Guinness World Records, at the Ayala Reception Hall.

collections,particularly the botanical and zoological exhibits, are seen to be a non-formal supplement to classroom learning in line with enhanced curriculum – the K to 12 Basic Education Program.

Public-private partnerships

Secretary Briones noted that DepEd is only one of the institutional stakeholders of the National Museum, especially the NMNH.

National Museum Chairman Ramon del Rosario Jr. also emphasized that NMNH is a remarkable example of a successful partnership between the national government and private businesses “for a project

Among the private sector benefactors acknowledged were Pilipi - - - - and Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.

“Thank you donors, thank you, Filipino people, and friends of Filipino people for this great gift not only to us, but to our learners as well,” Secretary Briones said in culmination.