About the IPC

The Institute of Philippine Culture is a social science research organization of the Ateneo de Manila University. Founded in 1960, the IPC advances the University’s mission and goals by generating knowledge that helps deepen the understanding of cultures and societies; improve the quality of life of disadvantaged groups; and build a peaceful, just, and equitable society in the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and the world. It is open to collaboration with local and international partners. Enjoying academic freedom, the IPC investigates what it wishes and publishes what it finds.

About the SPPCI

The Society for the Preservation of Philippine Culture, Inc. (SPPCI) was originally incorporated in 1986 as the Museo ng Malacañang Foundation at the request of then President Corazon C. Aquino. Its mission was the transformation of Malacañang Palace from being not only the official residence of Philippine Presidents and venue for Cabinet meetings and State ceremonies, but also a vibrant historical museum accessible to all. From 1986-1992, the Palace was the setting for a working President as well as a popular attraction for visitors to view the changing exhibits and to take the tour which the Foundation developed and conducted through its corps of trained docents.

In 2002, SPPCI published the book “Palacio de Malacanang – 200 Years of a Ruling House” which tells the fascinating story of Malacañang Palace. The book attempts to awaken national pride in Philippine historical monuments and re-instill respect for the traditions of the Philippine presidency.

SPPCI supports projects which aim to preserve Filipino culture and heritage.

The Research Team

Project Manager: Erik Akpedonu (Dipl.-Ing., FH, Architecture)

Architectural Inventory
Director: Fernando Zialcita (Ph.D. Anthropology)
Researchers*: James Alcantara (Soc. Sci.), Bernardo Arellano (Soc. Sci.), Janeil Arlegui (Arch.), Richard Bautista (Arch.),  Michael Bulosan (Arch.) , Peter Bontuyan (Arch.), Conrado Bugayong (Acc.), Amaris Cabason (Soc. Sci.), Jan Cayme (Chem.), Jasmin Ferrer (Soc. Sci.). Romeo Galang (Soc. Sci), Kara Garilao (Soc. Sci), Maya Lyn Manocsoc (Soc. Sci.), Teresita Marfil (Phil.),  Diana Moraleda (Soc. Sci.),  Rhea Olimpo (Arch.), Michael Pante (Soc. Sci.), Angela Serrano (Soc. Sci.), Vanessa Sorongon (Soc. Sci.), Ramil Tibayan (Arch.), Mar Ticao (Arch.), Michelle Ting (Arch.), Cecilia Villanueva (Arch.), Jeffrey Yap (Soc. Sci.) Consultant: Victor Venida (Ph.D., Economics)

Compendium
Director: Czarina Saloma (Dr. rer. soc.)
Research Associates: Patricia Andrea Gonzalez (M.A. Anthropology)
Research Assistant: Maria Cynthia Barriga (Soc. Sci.), Katrina Kwan (Comm. Res.), Cathleen Terry Cagaanan (Dev. Stud.)
Researchers*: Roshni Balani (Soc. Sci.), Ma. Dana Criselda Buñag (Soc. Sci.), Marieanne Javier (Soc. Sci.), Ma. Cassandra Ysobel Teodosio (Soc. Sci.)

* List contains all Researchers who have, at one point in time, worked, or are currently working with the Project.