BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT: Objectives

Project Objectives

1. To bring into the mainstream of historical and cultural studies, presentation and appreciation the value of photographs, maps, prints, and other pictorial and visual materials as a significant part of Philippine social history and a key dimension of social and cultural development.
2. To establish an appropriate and effective facility and organization which will collect and preserve these historical materials and which can at the same time, stimulate the creative uses and relevant applications of these extensive resources of visual culture on contemporary life.
3. To collect and save from possible destruction and oblivion, significant portion of our heritage which can enrich our understanding and imagination of the past conditions and environments of our people and nation.
4. To provide our cultural institutions, an opportunity to secure modern if not state of the art facilities and equipments which can be information technology (IT) - based, thus allowing all citizens from all social classess to understand and learn about our national social history through vivid photo and visuals.
5. To provide opportunities for creative individuals, groups, and organizations to conceive and utilize the pictorial and visual resources of the planned facility to produce new works of artistic and social values.