Challenges in Conservation and Preservation of Albay, Bicol, Philippines’ Historic Sites and Structures

Ruby Ann Longos Ayo; Alex Balbastro Nepomuceno

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Challenges in Conservation and Preservation of Albay, Bicol, Philippines’ Historic Sites and Structures

Ruby Ann Longos Ayo, Alex Balbastro Nepomuceno

Published in International Journal of Education, Culture and Society (Volume 7, Issue 5)

Received: 3 September 2022 Accepted: 9 October 2022 Published: 24 October 2022

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Abstract

Historic sites and structures are tangible representations of the cultural heritage of a certain group of people that passed the tests of times. They may be valuable historical assets but could be threatened by modernization and economic progress hence, eventually demolished. The paper identified the issues and challenges experienced by the owners and or the Local Government Units on the conservation and preservation of the recognized historic sites and structures by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. The locale of the study is the province of Albay, Bicol Region in the Philippines. The descriptive qualitative was used as research design with the following data collection techniques: on-site field visits, Key Informant Interviews, and, content analysis. The “NHCP Standards and Guidelines in Maintaining Historic Sites and Structures” was used as basis for the identification of challenges in conservation and preservation. Results revealed that the 14 historic sites and structures are challenged by the vulnerability of the historic structures to natural calamities, costly maintenance to keep the structures in good physical condition, demands for economic development in the locale and the limited local laws enacted as the basis of government policies in the local government units to have them preserved and conserved. The recognized historic sites and structures exemplify the religiosity, bravery, and creativity of the people of the province.

Published in	International Journal of Education, Culture and Society (Volume 7, Issue 5)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijecs.20220705.13
Page(s)	245-253
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Historic Sites, Historic Structures, Preservation, Conservation

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Ruby Ann Longos Ayo, Alex Balbastro Nepomuceno. Challenges in Conservation and Preservation of Albay, Bicol, Philippines’ Historic Sites and Structures. Int J Educ Cult Soc. 2022;7(5):245-253. doi: 10.11648/j.ijecs.20220705.13

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Ruby Ann Longos Ayo

College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Bicol University, Daraga, Philippines
Alex Balbastro Nepomuceno

College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Bicol University, Daraga, Philippines

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