PAMANA TALKS – MARKING OUR HERITAGE: Sites of the First Circumnavigation of the World in the Philippines
Since 1933, The National Historical Commission of the Philippines has a long tradition of placing its very iconic markers in thousands of locations and sites around the Philippines. These historical markers commemorate the memories of people, places and events that helped shape the nation, and serve a great purpose to educate humanity about Philippine heritage, history and the undying Filipino spirit. This 2021, NHCP continues its mandate to mark important memories of the Philippines’ role in early globalization, as it marks and unveils thirty-four commemorative Quincentennial markers across the Visayas and Mindanao regions where the Magellan-Elcano voyage made contact with the natives: a herculean task, nonetheless, that the NHCP, in coordination with the other agencies, has taken to continue its mandate of promoting and upholding our Filipino heritage.
Joining us on our first Pamana Talks Webinar Series to celebrate National Heritage Month this 2021 is Ar. Reynaldo S. Lita, Secretariat of the National Quincentennial Committee, who will share to us very interesting stories of marking these 34 sites, and his insights into our understanding and viewing our history from a Filipino point of view.
This webinar is on Friday, May 7, 2021, 6:30pm-8:30pm, and shall be streamed via Facebook Live and on our official Grupo Kalinangan Youtube channel.
Registration to the webinar is free, and all registered participants shall receive a Certificate of Participation upon submission of the feedback form after the webinar. Limited seats only.
You may also make a donation to Grupo Kalinangan as part of your registration. Your donation will help us continue our drive and mission to promote and preserve our Philippine culture and heritage. We thank you for your continued support!
ABOUT REYNALDO S. LITA
Ar. Reynaldo Lita is the former Chief Restoration Architect for Historic Preservation Division of NHCP, the government agency member of the technical working council of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, National Museum, National Historical Commission of the Philippines and Department of Public Works and Highways in the resolution of heritage issues concerning demolition, conservation and development of cultural properties.
He studied architecture at Bicol University, 1997-2001; in architectural documentation and inventory at the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), in Rome in 2009; in wood conservation technology at Riksantikvaren under the auspices of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Oslo in 2012; in stone conservation in a certificate course organized by ICCROM and the Getty Conservation Institute, held in Rome in 2015; and in cultural heritage management organized by the Korean National University for Cultural Heritage in Buyeo, Korea. In December 2016, he completed his Masters of Science in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas, with a thesis on the conservation of urban architectural heritage.
Some of his projects include the conservation of 28 historic sites and structures damaged by the 2013 earthquake in Bohol and Cebu. He was a witness of the restoration and recovery of the different communities that were affected by the loss of cultural properties. In 2019, he took a new role as Head of Secretariat of the National Quincentennial Committee, overlooking the programming and the overall preparations and implementation of projects and activities that are part of the Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines.
ABOUT GRUPO KALINANGAN
Grupo Kalinangan Inc. (GKI) is a cultural nonprofit organization in Makati City, Philippines. Run by community volunteers since 2016, GKI has become a forerunner in educating and empowering local governments, communities and institutions for better and improved cultural heritage management, and providing innovative IT-enabled solutions, platforms, programs and services to stakeholders and partners. To view more information about Grupo Kalinangan’s programs, projects, solutions and services, visit our website at https://grupokalinangan.org and our official Facebook page at https://facebook.com/GrupoKalinangan.
GKI is an officially recognized affiliate of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and a member of the Local Historical Committees Network.
Event F.A.Q
How do I join and watch the webinar?
The webinar will be streamed on Facebook Live, through our Grupo Kalinangan Facebook Page and our GKI Pamana Community Facebook Group. If you have problems watching the webinar through Facebook Live, you may also view the webinar on our Grupo Kalinangan Youtube channel.
Is the webinar for free?
YES! Our Pamana Talks are all free. We believe that learning about our rich Filipino culture, heritage and history should be available for everyone to access and enjoy.
How do I get an e-Certificate of Participation for this webinar?
Right after the webinar, a link to the evaluation form will be posted on the GKI Pamana Community Facebook group. Just fill out and submit the evaluation form and the e-Certificate shall be sent to you immediately.
How do I raise a question to the speaker during the webinar?
Just type your question on Facebook Live or Youtube video chat and it will appear on the screen for the speaker to answer. If you have registered for the webinar, you may also join the videoconferencing link that will be posted on the private Facebook group to personally ask a question to the speaker via videoconference.
Do I have to install any video conferencing software like Zoom or Google Meet?
No need to install anything! We are not using Zoom or Google Meet for this webinar, but we shall be using Facebook Live (accessible through the private Facebook group). Please check your e-mail for instructions on how to join the private Facebook group and be able to view the webinar on Facebook Live. Alternatively, you may also watch the webinar through our official Youtube channel if you are having difficulties viewing the webinar on Facebook Live.
I did not receive any confirmation e-mail after registration. What shall I do?
Ensure that you have entered the correct e-mail address during registration. If you have not received the confirmation email on your inbox, please check your spam folder as the e-mail may have been filtered there.
How can I make a donation to Grupo Kalinangan?
You may optionally add a donation during the registration to Pamana Talks and you will be directed to our checkout page, where you can conveniently and securely pay via VISA/Mastercard, GCash, GrabPay, PayPal, bank transfer, or over the counter via our payment partners (7-Eleven, Bayad Center, Cebuana Lhuillier, Palawan Pawnshop, ECPay, LBC, Pay & Go, Robinsons Department Store, SM Department Store/Supermarket, SM Savemore and Ruralnet). By making a donation to Grupo Kalinangan, you are helping further our mission to promote and protect our Philippine cultural heritage through innovative ways and means.
Will I get a BIR-mapped official receipt for my donation?
Yes, you shall receive an BIR-mapped official receipt for your donation via e-mail.
Can I apply this lecture to earn CPD points?
You may apply this online lecture to earn CPD points, under a self-directed approach. Note that this lecture is not accredited with PRC, and guidelines for self-directed CPD points may vary according to your profession.
