Morning Session
Afternoon Session
September 19, Morning Session
Paper no. 1: Museo de Intramuros: The Significance of Accessible Virtual Museums to Historical Education
In order to improve museum literacy and awareness as well as its crucial role in showcasing various histories and cultures to contemporary Filipino society, this study aims to identify and characterize established and accessible museums in the Philippines, specifically the Museo de Intramuros. In addition, the conceptual framework of the project will be based on the conceptual model created by Guerino et al. (2018), entitled “Virtual Museums with Focus on Natural User Interfaces” (VMNUI). As part of the discussion in the paper, the researchers have also modified Kenneth Yellis’ analysis from his article “Museum Education (1990)”. The study seeks to address the fundamental issue by focusing on the virtual museum of Museo de Intramuros; the digital transformation of museums; the function and significance of traditional and virtual museums; and how these virtual museums help in shaping the nation’s history and historical education. The result of assessing the virtual museum of Museo de Intramuros, is that the Museo de Intramuros provides the people with remnants of the ecclesiastical journey of the Filipino people, from the arrival of the Spaniards to more recent years, as shown by the traditional museum’s efficient layout and the high-quality, user-friendly virtual tours available online. Additionally, the researchers also found the many advantages a virtual museum could present to the general public. In the case of the Museo de Intramuros’ virtual tours, it became more accessible to audiences who could not physically visit the museum. Its accessibility can also impact the historical education of the visitors in regards to the religious history of the Philippines.
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Authors
- Jenina Nicole Baluyot
- Jim R. Mostaza
- Glenda G. Pancho
- Jannelle Marie Po
Mentor:
- Christian Emmanuel Catahan
Panel Discussants:
- Andrea Natasha Kintanar
- Jason Mari de las Alas
Paper no. 2: Reconstructing the Past: Interpreting Casa Manila and Museo de Intramuros
The establishment of the Intramuros Administration (IA) has opened a lot of possibilities for the walled city in pursuit of its restoration. Among the primary goals of its founding administrators was to create a museum that will showcase the rich history and culture not just of the old Manila but of the entire Philippine archipelago thus, the Casa Manila Museum and the Museo de Intramuros came to being. This study is qualitative and descriptive in nature and utilized semi-structured interviews with the Museum Curator and DOT-accredited tour guides. Using Sam Ham’s TORE model of thematic interpretation, this study will aim to describe how the curation and guides’ interpretation impact how the collections displayed in these institutions will be presented. The data to be generated from these interviews will be discussed and interpreted by the researchers with the help of secondary source materials. This study will also highlight the impacts of interpretation to the visitors of both museums from the lens of the tour guides and how the latter view their interpretive products. At the end of the study, the researchers highlighted that the interpretations of the museum curator and the tour guides have helped in solidifying the image of Casa Manila and Museo de Intramuros as representation of Filipino family tradition and devotion.
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Authors
- Von Joflo O. Bernardo
- Dave R. Camacho
- Reymark A. Gempis
- Aila Jemina P. Pajarillo
Mentor:
- Christian Emmanuel Catahan
Panel Discussants:
- Andrea Natasha Kintanar
- Jason Mari de las Alas
September 19, Afternoon Session
Paper no. 3: Comercio y Defensa: The Role of Puerta and Revellin del Parian in the History of Intramuros during the Spanish Colonial Period
The Puerta and Revellin del Parian played a crucial role in the history of Intramuros. However, extensive research works regarding its purpose during the Spanish colonial period is inadequate to promote historical awareness. This study aims to understand the site’s significance from the time of Spanish occupation through the end of Second World War, in order to provide insights on how to further promote the site’s cultural heritage. The authors used information from the Intramuros Administration Archives and online journal sites, and carried out the research through adapting the Heritage Cycle framework of Simon Thurley (2005). The cycle demonstrates the importance of understanding Puerta and Revellin del Parian’s history, as its importance and value directly influence the ravelin and gate’s conservation and protection efforts. With IA’s mission to contribute to the strengthening of the Filipino identity and historical consciousness, the researchers have recommended plans to highlight the site’s importance to further illuminate historical awareness.
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Authors
- Proceso II D. Celis
- Marilou M. Gaton
- Sharmaine Mercado
- Angel Gabrielle Saavedra
Mentor:
- Christian Emmanuel Catahan
Panel Discussants:
- Jonathan Balsamo
- Nikko Jay Ramos
Paper no. 4: MAY MUMU!: Analyzing the Intramuros Night Walks as a Strategic Commercialization of its Dark History
A City encasing a rich past and vast culture bustling metro is how one can describe Intramuros. As towering buildings etches the visuals of how it used to look during the years of Spanish Colonization, walls surrounding the area as it encases the life behind it, Intramuros holds so much meaning to the identity and history of the Filipinos especially after what had happened before it was restored in 1981. With how much history it holds, it as well contains lives buried underneath the lands, stories echoing behind the walls and these beliefs that the souls of those who were left unrest after the war that had broken out urges the idea on how people engages themselves in learning more about the Walled City. As the world continues to develop, strategies had also been created to have an impact on the interest of many. Knowing how Intramuros is an area full of aesthetically pleasing views and vast land full of stories, there is a shallow perception of what one should come for when they tour around the area. But, with how the Filipinos are deeply rooted in their beliefs despite years of colonization and imperialist propagandas that pushes away the value of our identities, some used this culture to strengthen the participation on building one’s national identity and historical awareness. There will always be more in culture as to how one can perceive opportunities and achieve progress and how one can also retain the history they bear as Filipinos.
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Authors
- Flory Joy B. Alvarez
- Bianca Lois A. Delgado
- Laila Denise E. Rontos
- Ma. Angelica T. Rosita
Mentor:
- Christian Emmanuel Catahan
Panel Discussants:
- Jonathan Balsamo
- Nikko Jay Ramos
About the Speakers
Flory Joy B. Alvarez
Flory is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts major in History at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She was one of the sought-after guest speakers by student organizations and the university councils giving emphasis on the importance of Philippine social realities and their history. Her interest in history focuses more on contemporary issues and Filipino’s advancement in the Philippine revolution and class struggle because she has been devoting her years in PUP as a student leader and activist. She was able to be awarded both national and international because of her community development initiative through the organization she founded which is ‘The Anluwagi Project’. She is also the Asian Girl Ambassador 2017 advancing the fight for women’s rights and gender violence representing girls in Asia to different countries around the world. Right now, she serves as the CSSD Student Council President campaigning about Ligtas na Balik-Eskwela, Defend Academic Freedom, and No to Historical Revisionism. She dreams of becoming a human rights lawyer someday.
Jenina Nicole Baluyot
Jenina is a BA History undergraduate student from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines- Sta. Mesa, Manila. Her research interests include; Political History, Pre-16th Philippine History, Colonial History, Local and Oral History, and Art History. She is a consistent President’s Lister and was a former member of Baliktanaw, the official student publication of the Department of History. Additionally, she is also a current member of the Committee on Secretariat of the Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Kasaysayan. As a student of history, it is important to her to learn the past in order to understand how we arrived at our current state, and how we can use this knowledge for the betterment of our future. While also bearing in mind the responsibilities and honor of being an Iskolar ng Bayan, she aims to give back to the people that put her through the education that enabled her to become the person she is today.
Von Joflo O. Bernardo
Von is a BA History student at the College of Social Science and Development (CSSD), Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), Mabini Campus, Sta. Mesa Manila. He finished his secondary education at Florentino Torres High School and then at the PUP where he graduated with acquired Honors. He is a member of the PUP Samahan ng Mag-aaral ng Kasaysayan.
Dave R. Camacho
Dave is an incoming 4th year student taking up Bachelor of Arts in History at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Manila. His initial years in college and in the department became an avenue for him to hone his skills in historical research and writing, with interests in Pre-Colonial Philippines, Social History, and East Asian History. He is an active member of the PUP Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Kasaysayan and once headed its Committee on Historical and Cultural Education in 2021.
Proceso II D. Celis
Proceso is an incoming fourth-year student of History from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Manila. His research interests include European History, local, economic, and oral history of the Philippines.
Bianca Lois A. Delgado
Bianca is an undergraduate student taking up Bachelor of Arts in History at the Polytechnic University of Philippines – Manila. Their interests in history are art history, natural history, pre-16th century Philippines, pop-culture history, and local history. Among their past papers cover the topics of bladed weaponry in Southeast Asia, and Manila’s urban planning in the American colonial period.
Marilou M. Gaton
“Marilou is an incoming fourth-year student of Polytechnic University of the Philippines, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in History degree. She was able to expand her understanding of historical analysis and research development because of her interest in Philippine history. Her research interests include cultural, social, and oral history in the Philippines.”
Reymark A. Gempis
Reymark is a 3rd-year Bachelor of Arts in History student at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines- Sta. Mesa Manila. Under this program, he hone his skills in historical research and writing. His research interests were European history, local history, military history, and social history. His hobbies are collecting and reading Filipiniana books. He is a committee member of PUP Samahan ng mga Mag aaral sa Kasaysayan- Committee on Elections in 2019 up to present (2022).
Sharmaine Mercado
Sharmaine is an incoming fourth-year student of BA History from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines—Manila. Her research interests are predominantly in oral history, with the goal of bringing to light the collective narrative and experiences of individuals who have been marginalized in history, and European studies, because she wanted to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of Europe’s complex history and politics.
Jim R. Mostaza
Jim is an undergraduate student from Polytechnic University of the Philippines- Sta. Mesa, Manila taking Bachelor of Arts Major in History. Despite being a working student, he has been a Dean’s Lister and a President’s Lister. His research interests include wars, revolutions, and ancient civilizations, and he believes that understanding the past can make the future better.
Aila Jemina P. Pajarillo
Aila is currently a 3rd year BA History student at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Sta. Mesa. She was a former member of the PUP SMK – Committee on Historical and Cultural Education from 2019-2021. Her interest include social history, particularly criminality and women’s history, as well as urban history.
Glenda G. Pancho
Glenda is a third-year BA History student at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Despite being a working student, she has been a Dean’s Lister and a President’s Lister. She is interested in cultural, political and economic history as she wants to know how these fields impact the issues in the world. She believes that studying other people’s lives and struggles through history fosters empathy, studying the diversity of human experience enables her to comprehend and identify other cultures, ideas, and traditions as significant outcomes of certain historical periods and geographic locations.
Jannelle Marie Po
Jannelle is a BA History student of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Sta. Mesa, Manila. She is an active member of the PUP Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Kasaysayan. Her research interests revolve around the Pre-16th Century Philippines, Asian History, Women’s History, Local and Oral History, Historic Preservation and Heritage Management in the Philippines, and Museology. She was a student volunteer at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani in Quezon City for her comparative analysis research focusing on museum management, and preservation and conservation of its museum collections and exhibits. Her volunteer experience amplified her research interest in Museology, particularly in museum management, collections and exhibits management, curation, and the like. The opportunity intensified her dream to expand her knowledge and experience with museum works through further conducting and writing research papers and acquiring training from different institutions in the future.
Laila Denise E. Rontos
Laila is an undergraduate student at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines- Manila taking up a Bachelor of Arts in History. They are also active in the Committee on Arbitration and Constitutional Amendments of the Samahan ng Magaaral ng Kasaysayan. Their interests include the colonial history of the Philippines; the education of Filipinas in the late 19th and early 20th century; and early Islamic and Southeast Asian civilizations. Some of their past papers cover the impact of American educational reforms on the education of Filipinas, the examination of the Buddhist temples of Java, Indonesia, and the age of space exploration during the Cold War.
Ma. Angelica T. Rosita
Ma. Angelica is an undergraduate student of Polytechnic University of the Philippines taking up Bachelor of Arts in History. With an unwavering pursuit for knowledge and determination to make a difference in their community, their passion in studying the arts and the past had motivated them to serve in different organizations and had influenced them to take up the challenge in studying under a course stigmatized by society. During this academic year, they are currently one of the councilors of the College of Social Sciences and Development Student Council and the head of the Education, Research and Training Committee. Their interest in empowering knowledge and the enlightenment of those around them reaches no boundaries as they continue to serve as the Co-Chairperson of the Anluwagi Project’s Education and Advocacy Working Committee. Alongside both affiliation centered in education, they are also driven in upholding women’s rights and empowerment as she used to be Gabriela Youth PUP’s Secretary General for External Affairs and BMI Officer for the past two years of serving the organization. They love to teach and share the knowledge they obtain while learning from their peers and teachers and will continue to dedicate their life to the improvement of the nation they hold dear the most.
Angel Gabrielle Saavedra
Angel is an incoming fourth-year student of BA History from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines—Manila. Her research interests include Philippine Economic and local history. Most of her papers focus on trade and commerce using historical and statistical approach.
About the Panel Discussants
Jonathan Balsamo
Jonathan Balsamo is the head of Valenzuela City Cultural Affairs and Tourism Development Office and action officer of the Valenzuela City Culture and Arts Council. He finished his Bachelor’s degree in History at Polytechnic University of the Philippines. He is also part-time History instructor at Polytechnic University of the Philippines and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela. He serves as secretary of the Philippine Historical Association and founding chapter commander of the Sucesos Chapter of the Order of the Knights of Rizal. In Valenzuela City, Mr. Balsamo led the development of Valenzuela City Museum and Museo ni Dr. Pio Valenzuela, restoration of Castrillo monument, conservation of Egbert Memorial Cannon, and Arkong Bato.
Jason Mari de las Alas
Jason A. de las Alas is currently an independent researcher and a Ph.D. History student at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. He finished his M.A. History degree, cum laude, from the same university in 2018. He earned his A.B. History and M.A. Education degrees from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2008 and 2012, respectively. For the past decades, he taught grade school, high school, and college in various institutions. He is also a lifetime member of the Philippine Historical Association and the American Studies Association of the Philippines. His research interests include: 20th Century Philippines (Social and Cultural Histories), Philippine American Colonial Era (1898-1946), Philippine Diplomatic History, Asian-American Studies (Race, Identities, and Immigration), Philippine Social Sciences and History Education (Curriculum and Instruction), and Southeast Asian Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Cultural Tourism in the SEA Region).
Andrea Natasha Kintanar
Andrea Natasha Kintanar is a graduate of BA History and MA Archaeology from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. She co-founded an NGO with her colleagues, called Tuklas Pilipinas Society, which aims to spread heritage consciousness in the Philippines through alternative education and public archaeology. She is a member of DAKILA as part of the Campaigns team, where she used to be the Director. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in Archaeological Heritage at the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany, while teaching history and archaeology at the University of the Philippines. As part of her advocacy in heritage education, she recently wrote and published a children’s book entitled Bayani Biographies: Gregoria de Jesus.
Nikko Jay Ramos
Nikko Jay B. Ramos is a Social Science subject teacher at the Ateneo de Manila Senior High School. He finished his BA in History from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Manila and is currently pursuing MA in History at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Currently, he is working on the history of physical disabilities in the Spanish Philippines
About the IA Intern Talks
Intern Talks is a webinar series that will showcase the final output of interns trained under the Center for Intramuros Studies (CIS) of the Intramuros Administration.
The Internship Program, through the CIS, is a research-oriented learning opportunity for interns to work directly with the Administration in its work in directing the orderly development and restoration of the Walled City. Through the Internship Program, the Administration invests in getting students and emerging professionals exposed to Intramuros Studies, Manila Studies, and heritage management. The Administration’s Internship Program challenges interns to apply and hone their current skills in research and development.
Testimonials on the Internship Program
Flory Joy B. Alvarez
“It has always been a dream to be an intern and understand how the Intramuros Administration works. Before being an intern under the IA, I told myself to enjoy the whole duration and the process. To be ready in whatever task they will give to me and enjoy my OJT hours with my fellow history students. The Intramuros Administration had given us enough space and platform to learn more about the walled city and its stories through their webinar session. We also have a generous discussion and exchange of information every time we have a disposition check with our progress. It has been a challenge being an intern during the pandemic and in online setting. However, Sir Christian Catahan made it bearable because he has been guiding us and giving objective opinions for the whole duration of our stay in IA. It has been a short journey, but I offer my internship experience to the Filipino People who were the main reason why we are in school and enjoying our free tuition. As Iskolar ng Bayan, I am humbly reminded that we will always be ready to offer our services and what we learn for the betterment of our nation. I would also like to take this opportunity to give gratitude to Angelica, Bianca. And Laila who serve as my intern buddies and my go-to people during the times I needed someone to rationalize my thoughts. It was a great leap of learning and development which I can really use as I pursue my dreams.“
Jenina Nicole Baluyot
“Being a student-intern at the Intramuros Administration has truly exposed me to the work and responsibilities of being a cultural worker in the Philippines. Choosing to intern at an institution lauded as a bastion of historical education and of cultural significance, it has allowed me to immerse myself in a field that I have appreciated as a history major. Learning about the significance of history during classes, and being able to apply what I have learnt during my internship has provided me with a sense of satisfaction. However, I have faced hardships during my time as an intern, filled with self-doubts about whether my outputs were adequate enough for the administration. Nevertheless, through the guidance of Mr. Christian Catahan, I was able to overcome such challenges and gained confidence in myself, proving that not only did I grow as a student of history during my internship, but I also grew as an individual ready to take on any challenge that comes my way.”
Von Joflo O. Bernardo
“This research prominently reflects the knowledge and experience I have acquired during this internship, in which, as a student who has been studying amidst the constraints of the pandemic, I am grateful. Given the limited means and resources, this knowledge would not have been possible through the guidance of our mentors, and of course, our resource persons, the interviewees, who had their respective significant contributions. Intramuros Administration has nurtured possibilities and has opened wider arrays of opportunities for us history students, who may wish to pursue not only the field itself, but also the other relevant areas of this program. As for the PUP, I am personally thankful to Dr. Raul Sebastian, Dean of CSSD, for giving us support and assistance to render our requirements for internship. To my fellow researchers, who have always been passionate and proactive, thank you.”
Dave R. Camacho
“Working on-the-job for Intramuros Administration – Esperanza B. Gatbonton Center for Intramuros Studies is a challenging yet a rewarding experience. Through my short tenure in this institution, I was able to explore new ideas beyond my interests, especially heritage education and management in the confines of the walled city that contributed to my skills as a budding researcher. I was also able to get a glimpse of what to expect in the future and forged bonds with my groupmates whom I have to work with in accomplishing all the tasks. What is great with this internship is the systematic working environment, bound by a timeline which motivates me to finish my duties on time. Through the guidance of Mr. Christian Catahan, we are able not just to finish work but to finish work with quality, despite being in a remote setup and with this, I will truly treasure my time at the Intramuros Administration.”
Proceso II D. Celis
“Intramuros Administration provided an insightful and enjoyable experience. The internship program gave me an opportunity to do archival research with their rich collection of primary and secondary sources. The facilitators and staff were knowledgeable, helpful, and more than willing to share their expertise.”
Bianca Lois A. Delgado
“Working as an intern under Intramuros Administration was an enlightening experience. It was not the place I expected to do my internship, however I am happy and honored to work under this institution. It gave me insights of the work towards preserving the Walled City’s heritage and deepened the understanding of its history. The online setup has been a difficult yet worthwhile journey, especially to my fellow interns Angelica, Flory, and Laila whom I express my gratitude. I’d like to express my thanks to Mr. Christian Catahan for being there to answer our inquiries and providing us with guidance.”
Marilou M. Gaton
“Doing an internship at the Intramuros Administration was a big opportunity and a great learning experience for a history student like me. But because the setup was still done online, it was somewhat difficult. Despite the pressure and challenges brought by the limited time and resources we had, we were still able to complete what we were doing with the help of the extra resources provided by our mentor. Through this internship program, we were given the opportunity to visit their office, and as a result, I was able to see several primary and secondary sources needed for our research. Overall, I had a good time performing my tasks because while I was doing it, I had the chance to recognize and learn more about the history of Intramuros, specifically the subject focus of our research.”
Reymark A. Gempis
“I was able to gain new knowledge and understanding about Intramuros’ importance in Philippine history as well as its role in contemporary times. Through the online internship progam under Intramuros Administration – Esperanza Gatbonton Center for Intramuros Studies, I continue to explore, gathered new ideas and able to meet curators and tour guides behind Casa Manila and Museo de Intramuros through our group’s research paper that will help to improved my skills as a researcher. It made possible thanks to the guidance of Mr. Christian Catahan and Mr. John Arcilla, who helped us to find the correct people on our group’s data gathering for the research paper. I am also thankful to our internship adviser, Dean Mr. Raul Sebastian for the guidance and support in looking for internship institutions. To my fellow group mates and researchers who were dedicated and passionate, I am very thankful to you guys. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to spend my internship at the Intramuros Administration.”
Sharmaine Mercado
“Despite not being able to work on Intramuros property during this internship, I was nevertheless able to participate in the administration’s efforts to ‘ build and restore the Walled City in an orderly manner’ and in this ‘research-oriented learning opportunity.’ It effectively sharpens my present research and development abilities and puts my education’s worth of knowledge to use. I was acquainted with Intramuros through this internship opportunity, along with its importance and history. Overall, my internship at the Intramuros Administration gave me important research experience and further fueled my enthusiasm for creating scholarly papers.”
Jim R. Mostaza
“Being an intern in Intramuros Administration really gave me a whole new experience and made me understand what a healthy and professional environment looks like. The first day of the internship was hard for me as I had no idea what it would be like but being in the first meeting with Sir Rancho and Sir Catahan made me understand the goals and what it would be like to be an intern in Intramuros Administration. My whole experience is informative and full of professionalism. The internship taught me how to approach things in a professional way and gave me confidence to do better in my career and profession.”
Glenda G. Pancho
“Being an intern in the Intramuros administration is informative and knowledgeable even though it is conducted online. In the first meeting with Sir Rancho and Sir Catahan, they explained what our task would be as interns. They also gave information about IA and its history. One of our major tasks as interns is to conduct new research regarding Intramuros and create microsites. My experience as an intern in Intramuros was very meaningful because it improved my knowledge about the importance and role of the preserved heritage and the artifacts found in the museum inside Intramuros. Although there were challenges throughout the internship, I overcame them with the aid of my group mates and intern advisor Sir Catahan.“
Aila Jemina P. Pajarillo
“I was able to gain a thorough understanding of Intramuros’ historical and cultural significance through our internship program with the Intramuros Administration – Esperanza B. Gatbonton Center for Intramuros Studies. Even though the internship was done virtually, we were still able to speak with key figures in the preservation of Intramuros heritage, such as the curator of Casa Manila and Museo de Intramuros and some of the tour guides. The best part of this internship will be our conversations with them as we learn more about their heritage practices and heritage interpretation. Without the assistance of Mr. Catahan, our adviser, and Mr. John Arcilla, who truly helped us to get in touch with the correct people for our project, our research could not have been accomplished. This learning opportunity further introduced me to heritage studies and undoubtedly increased my awareness of our cultural heritage.”
Jannelle Marie Po
“It is genuinely both an honor and privilege to be accepted as a student intern of the Intramuros Administration, as one of the profound government institutions engaged in enriching and promoting Philippine history, culture, and arts, through developing museum management, tourism promotion, and other significant projects that will further advocate paramount heritage and cultural sites in the Philippines. As a History-major student, this internship program honed and sharpened my learning and abilities in conducting research, especially in Intramuros studies. The guidance and instruction of our supervisor and mentor aided me in refining my skills in research writing, creating microsites, learning from experts, and adept in Intramuros studies by attending learning sessions, as well as benefiting from the Library and Archives of the Intramuros Administration for data gathering of the research paper. In addition, I will be eternally beholden of the amiable museum administrators, curators, specialists, and all the other museum staff who took care of us and supervised us while conducting our research, specifically for our interview as a data collection method for our paper.”
Laila Denise E. Rontos
“I could definitely say that my internship experience with the Intramuros Administration (IA) has been a challenging yet fruitful one. Due to limitations, we could only conduct our internship remotely and finish it within five weeks. Nonetheless, IA accommodated us and did everything they could to teach us about working for a cultural agency. Our research helped us assess Intramuros not only as a student of history but also deepened our understanding of its role in the formation of the Filipino identity. I would personally like to thank Mr. Christian Catahan for his patience and sharp mentorship and Mr. John Arcilla for accepting us into this internship program.”
Ma. Angelica T. Rosita
“It had always been an ambition of mine to formally involve myself into an institution that thoroughly caters for culture. I have long dreamed of serving directly the mass by providing new knowledge and contribute to the source of information that can help in the development of a Filipino’s enlightenment. And I am more than grateful to work under the Intramuros Institution. It is a challenging and eventful month of my life, given the time constraints, limited options to conduct our research and internal issues arousing difficulties to fully assert myself out there. Yet I never once stopped and continued to work alongside my groupmates Flory, Ian, and Denise that had given me the motivation and optimism to work with our interesting choice of topic for our paper. I will always be thankful for the three. Also, I would also share my gratitude to Mr. Christian Catahan for being so understanding and dedicated to his work as well. I would also thank Mr, John Arcilla in providing us a wonderful insight on Intramuros and the warmest welcome we got on our first day.”
Angel Gabrielle Saavedra
“Our work at Intramuros Administration has given me enough understanding on Manila and Intramuros studies. With this, I became interested in writing more about the history of Manila and Intramuros. Throughout the program, I was able to accomplish different tasks, including research work and contributing to the making of microsites.”
Learn more about the Internship Program of the Center for Intramuros Studies
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Interested in applying for an internship at the IA Center for Intramuros Studies? Email us your CV with cover letter via [email protected].
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