Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia Davao City, Philippines,
was forced to destroy Reog Ponorogo which had been an asset since 1988 on October 20, 2015.
Extermination by burning had to be done because the Ponorogo reog had already been destroyed
damaged and eaten by termites.
In a release received by Metrotvnews.com, Saturday (31/10/2015),
arson is not at all an attempt by the Indonesian Consulate General in Davao City to
destroy or eliminate reog Ponorogo as a cultural asset.
Destruction is carried out with care and respect as a cultural asset.
The Indonesian Consulate General in Davao City is currently communicating with the parties in
Indonesia to try to find a new replacement Ponorogo reog.