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10-15 October 2016

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10-15 October 2016

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Preface

The Cultural Heritage Protection Cooperation Office, Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO(ACCU) was established in August 1999 with the purpose of serving as a domestic centre forpromoting cooperation in cultural heritage protection in the Asia- Pacific region. Subsequent to its
inception, our office has been implementing a variety of programmes to help promote cultural heritage
protection activities, maintaining partnerships with international organisations, such as UNESCO
and the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property(ICCROM).
The ACCU Nara’s activities include, training programmes for the human resources development, theinternational conference and seminar, the website for the dissemination of information relating tocultural heritage protection, and the world heritage lecture in local high schools. In addition to those,
ACCU Nara also conducts a regional training workshop which dispatches a group of lecturers fromJapan and implements the practical training on cultural heritage protection on sites.
The Workshop 2016 for Protection of Cultural Heritage in the Philippines, the theme is ‘Documentation
Methods for Traditional Structure’, was the tenth attempt of ACCU Nara Office. We were fortunate
enough to receive the cooperation and support from National Historical Commission of the Philippines(NHCP), as a co-organiser. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Ms MARIA SERENA
I. DIOKNO, Chairperson of NHCP, Ms VERONICA A. DADO, Mr REYNALDO S. LITA, Mr
CRISANTO B. Lustre II and Mr FRISCIAN RABANES PANGANIBAN from NHCP, who served
as great contacts between the Philippines and Japan, as well as being always on site with us. Also,
special thanks to Mr KITAGAWA Tatsuo and Mr FURUDATE Seiki from Embassy of Japan in thePhilippines.
Lastly, I would like to express my appreciation to Nara National Research Institute for Cultural
Properties and Todai-ji Temple for their cooperation in dispatching an official to our workshop. I am
also thankful to the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan (Bunkacho) for their continuing support.

NISHIMURA Yasushi
Director
Cultural Heritage Protection Cooperation Office,Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU)

Contents
PrefaceI.

Introduction
1. General Information… ………………………………………   3
2. Programme Schedule… ………………………………………   5

II.

Workshop Journal… ………………………………………   7

III.

Reports by Participants… ………………………………… 31

IV.

Appendix
1. Participants… ……………………………………………… 49
2. Instructors…………………………………………………… 50
3. Interpreters… ……………………………………………… 50
4. Assistants… ………………………………………………… 51
5. Organisers…………………………………………………… 51
6. Collaborators………………………………………………… 52
7. Staff Members, ACCU Nara Office… ………………………… 52

I. Introduction

Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine

1. General Information

The Workshop 2016 for Protection of Cultural Heritagein Kawit, Cavite and Manila, Republic of the Philippines

1. OrganisersThis course is jointly organised by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan (Bunkacho); Cultural
Heritage Protection Cooperation Office, the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU); andthe National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP).
2. Background
The Republic of the Philippines is a multiracial nation comprising more than 7,100 islands with a large
variety of cultural heritage. However, recently, it is of concern that traditional tangible and intangible
cultural heritage has been gradually disappearing due to natural disasters and rapid urbanisation.
Measures to protect and pass on this cultural heritage are being proposed as an urgent priority, butthere are many difficulties. In particular, a shortage of specialists in heritage protection is a serious
issue and one of the reasons for this is said to be the lack of professional education institutions.
The situation has become known through information from ACCU training participants and specialists
visiting Japan, as well as research by JCIC-Heritage (Japan Consortium for International Cooperationin Cultural Heritage) on international cooperation in 2013.
For instance, there is not much detailed research documentation on traditional/historical buildings. The
main reason for this seems to be that there are few specialists who have research skills, especially in
local districts.
After hearing about this situation, the Cultural Heritage Protection Cooperation Office, Asia-Pacific
Cultural Centre for UNESCO exchanged information on the type of international cooperation that
ACCU could be involved in with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. The result isa co-organised workshop on documentation methods for traditional wooden structures in Kawit, Caviteand Manila, Republic of the Philippines.
3. Location
Kawit, Cavite and Manila, Republic of the Philippines34. Dates
10 October (Mon.) to 15 October (Sat.) 2016
(7 October (Fri.) to 16 October (Sun.) including preparation and transfers)
5. Theme
Documentation Methods for Traditional Wooden Structures
6. Curriculum
Lecture・Documentation Methods for Wooden Structures I (Measured Drawing)・Documentation Methods for Wooden Structures II (Photography)
Practical Training
・Measured Drawing
・Photography
7. Participants
Fifteen researchers who are involved in investigation, research and preservation of culturalproperties in the Philippines, and who belong to a research institute, a management andpreservation office for cultural properties, or a museum.
8. Language
The main working language of the training course is English, with consecutive interpretation fromJapanese.

42. Programme Schedule
Date
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10

Morning (9:30–12:30)

Mon.

Afternoon (13:30–16:30)

・Opening Ceremony (10:00–11:00)
・Orientation for the Workshop(11:30–12:30)（Venue: NHCP）

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Tue.

Lecture:・Documentation Methods for Traditional
Wooden Structure
Instructor: Mr IMANISHI Yoshio（Venue: NHCP）

・Practical Training on Measured Drawing
Instructors: Mr IMANISHI Yoshio and Mr NISHIYAMA Kazuhiro（Venue: Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine）

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Wed.

・Practical Training on Measured Drawing
Instructors: Mr IMANISHI Yoshio and Mr NISHIYAMA Kazuhiro（Venue: Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine）

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Thu.

・Practical Training on Measured Drawing
Instructors: Mr IMANISHI Yoshio and
Mr NISHIYAMA Kazuhiro（Venue: Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine）

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Fri.

・Practical Training on Photography
Instructor: Mr SUGIMOTO Kazuki（Venue: Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine）

・Practical Training on Photography
Instructor: Mr SUGIMOTO Kazuki（Venue: Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine）

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Sat.

・Evaluation by Instructors and Feedback from Participants (9:30–11:00)
・Closing Ceremony (11:00–12:00)（Venue: NHCP）

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II. Workshop Journal

Intramuros in Manila

7 October (Fri.)We departed Japan from Kansai International Airport and arrived in Manila in the afternoon of thesame day. We met with hotel personnel to discuss the procedure of the reception scheduled for 15
October.
8 October (Sat.)In the morning, we visited the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) to discuss
the settings and other arrangements of the opening ceremony venue. In the afternoon, we moved to theEmilio Aguinaldo Shrine, the venue of the workshop, and checked the scaffolding and lighting of thespace where practical training on measured drawing would be given and made necessary preparations.

NHCP building

Meeting at the training venue

99 October (Sun.)
In the morning, we contacted related organisations in the Philippines by email to share detailed
information on the opening ceremony, including its order; participants and guests. In the afternoon,
we went to the airport to meet Mr NISHIYAMA Kazuhiro, an instructor of the training, and then went
to the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, where we discussed details of the training. Mr Nishiyama and Mr
IMANISHI Yoshio, another instructor of the training, checked the training curriculum and determinedthat it would involve drawing floor plans and section plans, inspecting old members of the building,and examining tool marks.

Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine1010 October (Mon.)
Opening Ceremony
We set up the opening ceremony venue in the hall on the 4th floor of the NHCP building. Around 9:00
a.m., we began registration and other necessary procedures to accept workshop participants, including
providing them with name cards, textbooks and other materials necessary for the workshop. At 10:00
a.m., the opening ceremony started, and included attendance by two guests from Embassy of Japan in
the Philippines: Mr KITAGAWA Tatsuo, Counsellor and Mr FURUDATE Seiki, First Secretary; and aguest from the Philippines, Ms Lorelei De Viana, Dean of the Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts,
Far Eastern University.
Welcome Address from Dr Maria Serena I. Diokno(Chairperson, National Historical Commission of the Philippines)
At the NHCP, we are carrying out restoration of many structures that were damaged in natural disasters
in 2013, and a number of technicians who were trained in an ACCU Group Training Programme heldin Nara play positive roles in the restoration work. In the face of the pressing need for the Philippines

Opening Ceremony at NHCPMr NISHIMURA Yasushi

Dr Maria Serena I. Diokno

Mr KITAGAWA Tatsuo

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to train architecture restorers, the NHCP, in partnership with the Department of Education of thePhilippines and universities, is going to launch an educational project intended for young architects
next year. The workshop on documentation methods offered by ACCU this time provides a venue
for participants to acquire the basic skills necessary for all kinds of restoration work. I hope thatparticipants in the workshop will learn a lot from this workshop so that they will contribute to theimprovement of architectural restoration technology in the Philippines.
Opening Remarks by Mr NISHIMURA Yasushi (Director, ACCU Nara Office)We provide three kinds of training courses; namely, group training courses, specific theme/individual
training courses, and workshops. Participants in this workshop in Manila will learn techniques to makedocuments necessary for restoration of cultural properties by measurering dimensions of a traditional
wooden structure and recording the state of damage of structure, and also by taking photographs. Suchdocuments will offer valuable information for the planning of future conservation and restoration
projects of historical structures. In creating records of cultural properties, we aim to use the records
as historical materials, which should be passed down to future generations. For this reason, these
documents should contain an adequate amount of precise information. Participants are expected tobear this requirement in mind in the practical training on measured drawing and photography. Last but
not least, I feel very honored and grateful to be given a permission to use the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine,
which is an important cultural property of the Philippines, as the venue of the workshop. Although
the workshop lasts only one week, I very much hope that all the participants will find this opportunity
fruitful and inspiring.
Remarks by Mr KITAGAWA Tatsuo (Counsellor, Embassy of Japan in the Philippines)
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic relations between thePhilippines and Japan, and Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress visited the Philippines in12Orientation by
Mr Reynaldo, NHCP

Ms Veronica, NHCP

Orientation by ACCU

Self-introduction by participantsGroup photo at Opening Ceremony

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May this year. During these sixty years, the Philippines and Japan have fostered cooperative ties invarious areas, including cultural areas. For example, Japan has provided the Philippines with various
technologies to protect cultural properties against disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes, as bothcountries are prone to natural disasters. José Rizal, a renowned Filipino independence activist said, “He
who does not know how to look back at where he came from will never get to his destination”. Thesewords indicate the importance of passing on history to future generations. I hope that this workshop
will prove effective in training future leaders in the protection of cultural properties of the Philippines.
Orientation
ACCU representatives introduced ACCU staff, instructors and interpreter, participants gave selfintroductions, and an explanation of the workshop schedule and handouts were given to participants.
Lecture: Documentation for Traditional Wooden Structures
Instructor: Mr IMANISHI Yoshio (Executive Advisory Engineer of Todai-ji Temple)
The instructor first gave information on the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, the venue of the workshop,and explained the procedure of the practical training. Then, he gave a detailed explanation about
the methods used in Japan to take records of and repair wooden structures, using photographs anddrawings, while referring to a repair project of the Fujioka family residence undertaken in the past in
Nara Prefecture.

Mr Imanishi

1411 October (Tue.)The first day of the practical training (Drawing floor plans)
ACCU staff provided the participants with tools necessary for the training and explained how to usethem, and then the instructor gave a lecture about how to draw floor plans and measure various partsof the building. After the lecture, the fifteen participants were divided into five groups of three persons
and each group began measuring dimensions of the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine individually. Most of theparticipants were basically accustomed to drawing plans and successfully completed floor plans by theend of the first day as scheduled.

The training venue of Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine

Lecture at Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine

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12 October (Wed.)
The second day of the practical training (Drawing section plans)
Following the first day, the second day of the practical training began with an explanation by the
instructors about how to draw section plans and observe details of the structure. Then, the participants
began measuring the dimensions of the structure. Generally, their section plans were more elaborately
drawn than floor plans, with the details of the structure, such as the decorations of the transom being

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captured accurately. During the training, the instructor led the participants up to the roof truss, where
he lectured on how to observe the tool marks remaining on the surfaces of members and to examine
the nail holes and bracket systems made when the structure had been reconstructed in the past. Overall,
the participants worked earnestly, checking the details of the structure as directed by the instructor.

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Measurement by using laser range finder

13 October (Thu.)
Comments by instructors on measured drawings and practical training on rubbing
The comments of the instructor on the drawings are as outlined below.
- Generally, the plans are well drawn, though the floor plans would be better if they contained moredetail, such as the elements of the windows, the difference in the thicknesses of the walls, and thejoints of the members.
- When drawing a plan of a historical structure with cultural property designation, we should adopt
the scale used when the structure was originally built if we are to better reproduce the characteristicsof the structure. (Incidentally, it was a common understanding between the instructors and theparticipants that Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine was originally built using the inch system.)- Some floor plans fail to capture the sizes and intervals of pillars precisely, and closer observation isrequired.
- The floor plans should have shown the direction of the flooring boards (whether they are laid
lengthwise or widthwise) and should have included some notes about the flooring materials, while
the section plans should have shown how the members are assembled.
- Most of the section plans are well drawn, containing details such as the intricate decorations.
- When measuring a structure as a group, the leader of the group should be able to closely observe thestructure in its entirety and point out any incorrect measurements made by a group member.
- When drawing a plan, the overall balance of the plan should be considered and the inclusion of an
unnecessary amount of information should be avoided.
After these comments were given, the participants were instructed to make rubbings of the tool marks
remaining on the surfaces of members using carbon paper. Then, the participants, along with the
instructors, attempted to infer the types of tools from the remaining marks, referring to the rubbings
they made and the pictures of the tools used in the past. The instructors mentioned that Japanese19

Practical training on dry rubbing

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specialists can roughly determine the period
when the members were made by identifying
the tools, and encouraged the participants totry to collect as much information as possible
from historical structures with cultural property
designation, by combining the knowledge about
old tools with the information given by themembers of the structures. With these remarks,
the practical training on measured drawing
ended.
Lecture: Practical Training on Photography
Instructor: Mr SUGIMOTO Kazuki(Archaeological Photographer)
The instructor first addressed the basic structureand settings of a camera; then the technique for
capturing the exact image of the object, which isnecessary for photographing cultural properties;
and finally the method to store such data, using
PPTs and large camera equipment.

Lecture on Photography by Mr Sugimoto21

14 October (Fri.)
Practical Training on Photography (Outdoor photography)
The instructor and the participants met outdoors where the instructor demonstrated the technique fortaking photos of a structure with minimum distortion, and showed the optimal focal positions andaperture values for photographing a structure with a considerable depth. Then, the participants were
instructed to take photos themselves. At first, they had difficulty in setting the best shutter speed,
aperture value, and focal length, but as the end of the morning session drew near, many of the groups
became able to take photos with greater efficiency.
Practical Training on Photography (Indoor photography)
Taking photos in dark indoor settings, even with the flash on, often results in too bright or blurred
images. Therefore, the technique for taking sharp photos indoors was one of the topics of the workshop
required by the Filipino organiser. The instructor demonstrated the technique for taking photos offurniture and equipment indoors using two hand-held lamps and a flashbulb, and then the groups of theparticipants were asked to take photos as they had been taught. Some tried hard to apply the techniquethrough a process of trial and error, as the optimal settings, such as the positions of lamps and camera,
vary depending on the object to be photographed.

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Evaluation by Instructors
Mr Imanishi, the instructor of the practical training on measured drawing, and Mr Sugimoto, theinstructor of the practical training on photography, gave the following comments.
Mr Imanishi: All the participants have already learned the skill to create measured drawings with careand precision. Therefore, I believe that they will become able to create first-class record drawings bymastering the technique to observe and depict details of a structure, such as the assemblies of members
and tool marks, as taught in this training. In creating drawings of historical structures with culturalproperty designation, participants are expected to contain as much information as possible in thedrawings so that future generations will have a better understanding of such structures.
Mr Sugimoto: In this training session, I lectured about the optimal aperture values and shutter speed,

23and the necessity of using a grey card. I hope each participant will further enhance the basic techniqueto take photos of cultural properties learned in this training session.
Closing Ceremony
Closing Remarks by Mr NISHIMURA Yasushi (Director, ACCU Nara Office)The techniques taught in this workshop are specific to Japan, so you are expected to select necessary
techniques among them and adapt them in a manner that suits the needs of the Philippines. It should be
noted that the technique for taking photos of cultural properties you have learned is just the first partof the process of creating record drawings, which means that you also have to master the techniques
to store and print the data properly. I hope you will share what you have learned in this workshop withyour colleagues and use the information effectively.
Training Report by the Instructors
Mr Imanishi: Though it was for a short period of time, I very much enjoyed teaching the participantsof the Philippines who are very cheerful and friendly. I am also grateful to the NHCP for having
offered various important materials so generously to us in preparing for this workshop. Thanks to theirwarm cooperation, I, too, have learned many things from this opportunity and I believe that all the24

Evaluation by Mr Imanishi

Closing report by Mr Sugimoto

Closing remarks by Mr NishimuraAwarding of the certificate of workshop completion

Remarks by Mr Junar Pakingan Tanlan

Closing address by Dr Maria Serena I. Diokno

Closing Ceremony at NHCP

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participants have found this experience fruitful.
Mr Sugimoto: In the world of photography, films have been replaced by digital sensors, and this has
given rise to many changes in photographing techniques. Still, the basic technique for taking photos ofcultural properties you have learned in this training has remained unchanged. Against the backdrop of
the rapid development of the Philippines, efforts to conserve cultural properties are taking on greater
importance. I am grateful that I can be part of such meaningful efforts.
Awarding of the Certificate of Workshop Completion
Dr Maria Serena I. Diokno, Chairperson of the NHCP, and Mr Nishimura presented a certificate ofworkshop completion and a gift to each participant.
Remarks by a Representative of Participant(Mr Junar Pakingan Tanlan on behalf of the participants)
Participating in the workshop was a very enjoyable experience for us. Born in Cavite Province, I am
glad and thankful that I can participate in the workshop held in the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, which has
always been a familiar cultural property for me. In this workshop, I have learned the Japanese way of
examining and observing cultural properties in detail, and become aware of the importance of keeping
detailed records. The information we gained in the workshop is of great help for the conservation ofcultural properties of the Philippines, and I will share this information with my colleagues. Lastly, I
offer my heartfelt gratitude to the staff members of the NHCP, Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, ACCU Naraand all the other people involved in the preparations for this workshop.
Closing Address by Dr Maria Serena I. Diokno, Chairperson of the NHCPI am grateful to ACCU Nara for having sent first-class instructors for this workshop, who delivered
outstanding lectures. The Japanese drafting and photographing techniques for conservation of culturalproperties are very sophisticated, and participants are now expected to adapt the techniques to better
suit our local needs and put them to practical use. It is very important to keep records of historicalstructures. And the recorded data should then be properly stored, published and disclosed. You will
have to learn these techniques as a next step. We are going to offer courses in conservation of historicalstructures to high school students and teachers. I hope this is not the last workshop organised by ACCU
for us, and that ACCU will continue to provide us with other valuable opportunities in the future.
16 October (Sun.)We left our accommodation in the morning for the airport. We arrived at Kansai International Airport
in the evening.

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Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine

Exhibition room

Tomb of Emilio Aguinaldo

National Museum

San Agustin Church

Manila Cathedral

Pres. Ramon Magsaysay House

Mabini Shrine

Fort Santiago

Baluarte de San DiegoTraditional Houses in Batangas

A view of Paro

Casa Manila Museum

III. Reports by Participants

San Agustin Church, World Heritage Site1. Mar Lorence Ticao
Assistant Professor
Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts, Far Eastern University,
ManilaWould you recommend this training seminar to others?
Yes, this seminar has been very helpful to me as an architect and as member of the academia. I
appreciate and learned the following:
Documentation through drawings:
1. Attention to details in documentation is essential. Identification of materials and method forconstruction, and its original design must be taken note of. In the latter, both research and actual
observation are necessary in order to determine probable design evolution. 2. Proper diagnosis of
structure is important in order to determine the best possible method for conservation. 3. Technicaldrawings must take note of the actual measurements used as well as documenting dimensions in metricsystem. 4. Dry rubbing is not a commonly taught technique in the Philippines and practicing it can
provide a well of knowledge in documenting tools and materials in construction.
Documentation through photography:
1. Camera must focus on everything. 2. Actual material texture and color must be reflected in thephotograph. The use of a grey card is important to help achieve this. 3. There are different ways toachieve proper lighting in taking photos of the structure’s interior. 4. Distortion must be generally
avoided. There are different lenses that can be used to achieve this.
Overall, I learned a lot of methods that the Japanese use in conservation, and the meticulousness andpassion of our mentors in their craft were contagious.

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2. Richard Hael Baula
History Researcher II/Conservator I
Natioanl Historical Commission of the Philippines

Would you recommend this training seminar to others?
The seminar reintroduces the value of preciseness and accurateness in dealing with detailed assessment
and documentation of heritage building: attitude and discipline well-known in Japanese culture. The
attendees for this 6-day seminar workshop came from varying field, mostly in the area of heritage
conservation. Therefore, I highly recommend it to cultural workers like architects, engineers andconservators which can directly benefitted from the hands-on training workshop conducted under close
guidance by the Japanese instructors. The instructors from ACCU-Nara shared with us meticulous
practices like taking detailed note on the construction materials (wood species), building tools used,detailed dimensions and number of component materials.
If you have other comments/suggestions, please state them here.
The duration of the seminar for both topics is quite short: most of the time was spent on the practicalapplication of the theories and lessons. Also, it took much time to translate from Japanese to English.
I would like to suggest that the lecturer shall use slides/PPT with easily understandable content forthe students. On the other hand, during practical training on photography, may I suggest the ACCU
may require the participants to use a minimum camera model that is almost of the same feature of thecamera the lecturer is using? Inevitably, in a situation where the camera setting needed to be adjusted,
students cannot properly follow the required setting since the cameras are of different model, or brand,
further confusing the students. As for end note, I would like to thank the ACCU-Nara team for theirselfless sharing of knowledge and technology and dedication for doing their work! Mabuhay!

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3. Troy Dino Salang Elizaga
Instructor
Department of Architecture,
University of San Carlos,
Cebu City

Would you recommend this training seminar to others?
I recommend this training particularly to the conservation studio of my university, the Universityof San Carlos. We have a conservation studio called CHERISH and we specialize more on crafting
conservation management plans of architectural heritage. An essential part of this is documenting
the existing conditions and also making a report on the significance of the structure, including its
historical, cultural, and technical significance. I do not think that the local government units will havethe manpower or even the time to do documentation, therefore I recommend that the training is given
to those who are involved in conservation, whether in the academe or not.
If you have other comments/suggestions, please state them here.
For the recently concluded workshop, I have the following comments/ suggestions:
1.

I would have preferred to use ordinary pencil for sketching instead of the mechanical pencil. It

slowed me down a bit.
2.

It is better to provide everyone with a list of participants that includes their email addresses andcellphone numbers. It saves the trouble of giving out name cards or writing down contact information.
This includes contact data of the instructors.
3.

The critique sessions were very helpful. I like the way they were conducted.

4.

The number of participants is just right for the workshop.

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4. Ludivina A. Lozano
Faculty
College of Architecture,
University of Northern Philippines,
Vigan City

Would you recommend this training seminar to others?
The training and seminars implemented by other countries provide us with much knowledge and theirways or techniques of documentation, preservation and conservation of cultural heritage. Dry rubbing
is new to me. I really learned many things through this workshop.
If you have other comments/ suggestions, please state them here.
I really appreciate to the organisers, ACCU and NHCP by providing this opportunity and goodaccommodation and food.

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5. MELODIA Ramos Sampan
Associate Professor I
IARFA,Far Eastern University,
ManilaWould you recommend this training seminar to others?
I will greatly recommend it since the workshop is very timely and significant in the preservation of
our cultural heritage. As we all know, Philippines is very rich in historical and cultural heritage sites
and preserving these is very important for future generations. It is very helpful especially for us in theacademe, we could share this with our students and they themselves will value cultural and historicalpreservation, and eventually pass it on to the generations to come. I hope that the ACCU-Nara willcontinue to conduct workshop like this and also to consider other topics such as Masonry, Stone, orSteel construction preservation as well.
If you have other comments/suggestions, please state them here.
One week seminar is not enough, especially for the photography sessions. For example, maybe, they
could do lecture and hands on or application simultaneously. Or maybe they could provide the standard
camera setting for outdoor or indoor scenes. On the other hand, the workshop for the technical drawing
went well. Most of the participants are already knowledgeable on working drawings; the only thingthat is very significant is that the instructors insist on details. Patience was exercised and I think thishelped us a lot especially if we do this kind of job. As built drawings are harder than drawing fromscratch, it takes some time for documenting every detail, taking dimensions and measurements; maybe
they could allot ample time for this activity. All in all, I rate the seminar and the instructors Excellent.
They keep all the activities on time and made sure that everything is in order and on the right track.

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6. Norben Abog Sagun, Jr.
President
Sociedad de Historia,
De La Salle University,
Manila

7. Randy M. Episcope
Museum Technician I
Cultural Properties Division,
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8. Jeremy Jade D. Balagat
Lecturer
Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts,
Far Eastern University, Manila

Would you recommend this training seminar to others?
Definitely. I think the topic i suggest for future is as followings;
Workshop on documentation of different materials (ex. Stone, metals, artefacts, etc.),
Basic conservation decision making seminar,
Workshop on using lime (slaking, preparation, application)
Disaster risk mitigation for cultural properties
Heritage management seminar
If you have other comments/suggestions, please state them here.
Longer training hours. Hopefully next time we could repeat the same workshop on other culturalproperties. We learned a lot and enjoyed the seminar/workshop. I have no further suggestions.

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9. Kier Barbo Franco
Project Assistant for Technical Assistance Program
Cultural Heritage Section,
National Commission for Culture and the Arts

Would you recommend this training seminar to others?
Yes, especially to the cultural workers in the Local Government Units. Topics including standards forquick response/aid in times of calamities on how to lessen further damages or to stop it at all, and how
the latest technology can be fully utilized in conservation/preservation work, could also be helpful
topics.
If you have other comments/suggestions, please state them here.
Over all, the training-seminar was so productive. It gave all the participants a chance to appreciate
other methodologies in conservation/preservation work which can be applied in Philippine
conservation projects. It’s noteworthy though, that it would be best if all cultural workers, especiallyin the Local Government, NGOs and Cultural advocates, would have the same training-seminar toincrease the manpower capabilities and expertise of the Philippine conservators.

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10. Junar Pakingan Tablan
Architect/Faculty Member
School of Architecture,
Industrial Design & the Built Environment,
Mapua Institute of Technology,
Intramuros, Manila

Would you recommend this training seminar to others?
Yes, I would recommend this training seminar to others. Other topics that I can suggest include
heritage conservation of masonry or steel materials; scientific analysis of wood, masonry or metalmaterials.
If you have other comments/suggestions, please state them here.
The venue is quite good considering the state or condition of the wood structure.
I would like to commend the Japanese experts for contributing their knowledge and technique in woodconstruction and practical photography. Thank you for this opportunity.
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11. Giancarlo B. Aycardo
Contractual Architect
Historic Preservation Division,
National Historical Commission of the Philippines

Would you recommend this training seminar to others?
I would most definitely recommend this training to others, as I have learned a lot and gained significant
insights regarding how systematic and meticulous the Japanese conducts documentation of heritage
structures and the possibility of applying such learning to the documentation works on heritage
structures in the country;
If you have other comments/suggestions, please state them here
Generally, the workshop was okay, and even exemplary. The participants have experienced more of ahands-on approach and learned a lot from actual instruction. One of the things that I have observed that
I consider the highlight of the activity aside from the organized conduct of it was that the instructors
were very knowledgeable/experts and enthusiastic in discussing the topics assigned to them; however,I think one point that can improve the conduct of the workshop is if the interpreter is along the lineof the topic (in similar field, e.g. architecture, engineering, photography) being discussed, that way,
the discussions shall be translated in the most appropriate manner contextual with the intent of the
instructor, or better yet, if the instructor themselves are knowledgeable or even proficient (as I do not
demand) in speaking English, that they may discuss their topic more intimately with their own choiceof words corresponding to the meaning they intend to convey.

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12. Mharren C. Castro
Contractual Architect
Historic Preservation Division,
National Historical Commission of the Philippines

Would you recommend this training seminar to others?
Yes, I would recommend this training seminar to others because I believe that a practical approachis largely critical in Heritage Conservation. The theories presented were applied to the actual fieldwork allowing a more sensible practice as well. Future seminars may consider exploring alternative
systems in documentation that could optimize available resources and technology, and/or factor intime-efficiency in the process. Aside from documentation, workshops may also deal with applicationof universal architectural conservation methods – focusing on either the material properties or theprocesses – to a specific local subject as an immediate laboratory.
If you have other comments/suggestions, please state them here.
The training seminar has offered a worthwhile experience in discovering more about the
documentation process for the protection of built heritage. The new approach to and perspective on
heritage documentation presented have a lot of regard to the role of conservators in the flow of history.
I appreciate such realization along with the values of discipline and precision that have been sharedwith us, besides all the technical information the seminar contained. Our lecturers have been very
patient in keeping an understanding atmosphere within the workshop, without losing the educational
intent of their materials. The organizing staff has supported the entire activity very well that its successwouldn’t have been the same if not for such a dynamic team. For what it’s worth, I find the unfoldmentof challenges, answers, and insights very interesting and am indeed grateful for this truly significant
learning opportunity.

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13. Wilmer P. Godoy
Architect II
Historic Preservation Division,
National Historical Commission of the Philippines

Would you recommend this training seminar to others?
Yes, the ACCU-Nara Workshop for the Protection of Cultural Heritage particularly the topic on ‘wooden
conservation’ is highly recommended especially to heritage workers/advocates so that everyone
should know about proper documentation and conservation of wooden structures. I suggest that
documentation and conservation of old masonry structures is another topic that can be tackled in thenext ACCU Seminar.
If you have other comments/suggestions, please state them here.
I hope that the ACCU-Nara Workshop for the Protection of Cultural Heritage Seminar will continue
every year so that many more participants could have a background about heritage preservation in
Japan that can be applied here in the Philippines. I suggest that various topics can be considered every
year such as preservation of masonry and other heritage structures.

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14. Kirstie Ann A. Lee
Contractual Architect
Historic Preservation Division,
National Historical Commission of the Philippines

Would you recommend this training seminar to others?
Yes, I would definitely recommend the seminar to my friends and colleagues. I would like to suggest
an in-depth seminar on wood and stone conservation techniques. Also, I would like to suggest a muchlengthy and advance seminar on photography.
If you have other comments/ suggestions, please state them here.
The training seminar is very informative and the lecturers are very approachable and knowledgeable
about the subject matter. I would like to suggest a much longer time for each topic to be able to learn
more from the lecturers and how their culture affect their built heritage. Moreover, the seminar also
highlighted the value of camaraderie/working as a team which is very important in our respective
professional fields. Since it taught us to be more perceptive of not only our surroundings but also of
our group members so we can achieve a common goal.
Finally, I am really grateful to the ACCU and the NHCP for being very generous hosts, by providing
for our transportation, equipment, foods and accommodations. I am looking forward for more fun andinteractive seminars that could not only help us grow professionally but also cultivate our passion forour culture and built heritage.

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15. Karen Hazel D. Co
Contractual Architect
Historic Preservation Division,
National Historical Commission of the Philippines

Would you recommend this training seminar to others?
Yes, I would recommend this training seminar to others. As for the other topics, I would suggest to
conduct a wood identification training since most of our old structures here in the Philippines are ofwood construction. This would greatly help me in conducting a more detailed documentation in the
future.
If you have other comments/ suggestions, please state them here.
We participants have learned a lot in this seminar and I’m really thankful that our partners in Japan
went all the way here in the Philippines to teach us their techniques in documentation. The Japanese
way of documentation was much more informative, precise and meticulous than our learned practiceand is something that we can adapt somehow in the future. Not only we learned, we also met various
individuals of different professions and also learned something from them. I am very grateful to ourteachers for their patience in teaching us their way of heritage documentation. We really learned a lot
and I am looking forward for another fun and educational seminar/training with them in the future.

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IV. Appendix

Private houses in Kawit1. Participants
1.

Mar Lorence Ticao, Assistant Professor
Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts, Far Eastern University, Manila

2.

Richard Hael Baula, History Researcher II/Conservator
Materials Research Conservation Division, National Historical Commission of the Philippines

3.

Troy Dino Salang Elizaga, Instructor
Department of Architecture, University of San Carlos, Cebu City

4.

Ludivina A. Lozano, Faculty
College of Architecture, University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City

5.

MELODIA Ramos Sampan, Associate Professor I
IARFA, Far Eastern University, Manila

6.

Norben Abog Sagun, Jr., President
Sociedad de Historia, De La Salle University, Manila

7.

Randy M. Episcope, Museum Technician I
Cultural Properties Division, National Museum

8.

Jeremy Jade D. Balagat, Lecturer
Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts, Far Eastern University, Manila

9.

Kier Barbo Franco, Project Assistant for Technical Assistance Program
Cultural Heritage Section, National Commission for Culture and the Arts

10.

Junar Pakingan Tablan, Architect/Faculty Member
School of Architecture, Industrial Design & the Built Environment,
Mapua Institute of Technology, Intramuros, Manila

11.

Giancarlo B. Aycardo, Contractual Architect
Historic Preservation Division, National Historical Commission of the Philippines

12.

Mharren C. Castro, Contractual Architect
Historic Preservation Division, National Historical Commission of the Philippines

13.

Wilmer P. Godoy, Architect II
Historic Preservation Division, National Historical Commission of the Philippines

14.

Kirstie Ann A. Lee, Contractual Architect
Historic Preservation Division, National Historical Commission of the Philippines

15.

Karen Hazel D. Co, Contractual Architect
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2. Instructors
IMANISHI Yoshio
Executive Advisory Engineer
Todai-ji Temple
406-1 Zoshi-cho, Nara 630-8587 Japan
Tel: (+81) 742 22 5511 Fax: (+81) 742 22 0808
imanishi@todaiji.or.jp
NISHIYAMA Kazuhiro
Senior Reseacher
Architectural Feature Section,
Department of Imperial Palace Site Investigation,
Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties
94-1 Kinomoto-cho, Kashikara City Nara 634-0025 Japan
Tel: (+81) 744 24 1122 Fax: (+81) 744 21 6390
hiro@nabunken.go.jp
SUGIMOTO Kazuki
Archaeological Photographer
Saidaiji Photo Studio4-28 Saidaiji Honmachi, Nara 631-0816 Japan
Tel/Fax: (+81) 742 33 0267
higeji@nabunken.go.jp

3. Interpreters
SAWADA Masanobu
Freelance Interpreter
Desembrana Etsuko
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4. Assistants
CRISANTO B. Lustre II
ARCHITECT II
Historic Preservation Division
National Historical Commission of the Philippines

FRISCIAN RABANES PANGANIBANARCHITECT II
Historic Preservation Division
National Historical Commission of the Philippines

5. Organisers
VERONICA A. DADO
Deputy Executive Director
Historic Preservation Division
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
REYNALDO S. LITA
OIC
Historic Preservation Division
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Historic Preservation Division,
NATIONAL Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)
NHCP Building, T. M. Kalaw St. Ermita, Manila
Tel: (632) 2547482

Fax: (632) 5363181

http://www.nhcp.gov.phCultural Heritage Protection Cooperation Office,Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU)
757 Horen-cho, Nara 630-8113 Japan
Tel: (+81) 742 20 5001 Fax: (+81) 742 20 5701
nara@accu.or.jp
http://www.nara.accu.or.jp

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6. Collaborators
Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
KITAGAWA Tatsuo, Counsellor
FURUDATE Seiki, First Secretary
Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo
HAIDEE PAULETTE M. BEDRUZ, Shrine Curator II
GINA G. AYRAN, Historic Sites Development Officer I
LEAN A. ALDEA, Museum Guide

7. Staff Members, ACCU Nara Office
NISHIMURA Yasushi, Director
TAMAKI Shigeru, Deputy Director
NAKAI Isao, Director, Programme Operation Department
WAKIYA Kayoko, Director, International Cooperation Division
HORIKAWA Kazuko, Chief, Planning & Coordination Division
SAKIMOTO Keiko, Chief, International Cooperation Division
NISHIDA Michiko, Staff, Planning & Coordination Division
SUZUKI Sonoko, Staff, International Cooperation Division

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Group photo at Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine