On June 5, 2025, 22 second-year trainees from the Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (DCET) program of the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC‑KPVTC) Davao stepped outside the classroom for a richly immersive field trip.
Under the supervision of their trainer, Mr. Joie Vincent R. Dagohoy, and museum guide Ms. Jazzle Jane B. Dumadapat, the group spent the day at the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) – Davao, located at People’s Park Compound, J. Palma Gil St., Brgy. 4A, Poblacion District, Davao City.
This outing supported their GE Readings in Philippine History and Life and Works of Rizal subjects, granting them direct access to the region’s heritage.
Inside NMP Davao, the trainees explored:
- Ground-floor art exhibits, including National Artist Victorio Edades “Davao Industries”, which is a powerful tribute to Davao’s productive identity
- Second-floor natural history displays showcasing rock specimens, marine fossils, a Stegodon replica, and a Philippine eagle exhibit
- Third-floor “Bahandi” gallery featuring ritual and everyday artifacts of Mindanao’s indigenous tribes
- Fourth-floor “Kabilin” textile section, highlighting indigenous weaving traditions and works by National Artist Ang Kiukok
For civil engineering trainees, replicative models of indigenous structures and craftsmanship offered a real-world perspective on traditional construction techniques.
“This trip brings our class discussions into life,” shared Mr. Dagohoy. “Seeing these artifacts firsthand deepens both understanding and appreciation of my trainees.”
What began as a class activity turned into a profound exploration of cultural identity and heritage. For many, it was a powerful reminder of how history, craft, and community intertwine—shaping the landscapes they build today.
