We are Grupo Kalinangan
Our Vision
GKI envisions a positive change in the management and preservation of cultural heritage of the Philippines.
Our Mision
To educate and empower local governments, communities and institutions manage their cultural heritage resources more effectively through innovative IT-enabled solutions, platforms, programs and services.
Our Values
Our core values are centered on the concept of heritage and community: SALAMAT, KAPAMANA
PasaSALAMAT (Gratitude)
KAtapatan (Integrity)
PAg-galang (Respect)
MAlikhain (Innovation)
NAngunguna (Excellence)
Our Story
It began with a map and a mission. And a call for help.
Over nine years since the volunteers of Grupo Kalinangan have formed itself as a team, we have grown into a formidable organization that can readily respond to the needs for our cultural heritage.
Our Board of Trustees and Officers
Manuel Chan Ligon
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Studied at the Ateneo de Manila, the Philippine School for Business Administration and the Asian Institute of Management. Works for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Dwells in documenting places and faces through photos and information he gathers of the places he has been to.
Manuel Maximo Noche
PRESIDENT
An architect, heritage advocate, author, conservation architect. Currently an Assistant Professor Level III at the College of Architecture, University of Santo Tomas and a Senior Researcher of the Research Cluster for Culture, Arts and the Humanities also of UST.
Rommel Candaza, Jr.
VICE-PRESIDENT FOR LGU PARTNERSHIPS
Tourism development consultant, heritage advocate, project development planner.
Richard Bautista
Vice-President for Consulting
Heritage architect, NCCA Consultant, tour guide, former UAP Makati Chapter President.
Noriel Cerillo
Corporate Secretary
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Mikhaela Cao
HEAD OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Cultural worker and avid reader with a deep interest in Philippine architecture, history and languages.
Stephen John Pamorada
Head of Community Engagement
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Mark Anthony Glorioso
Head of Marketing and communications
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