GUSALI ANO ANG KWENTO MO? - DAMBANA NG KAGITINGAN ; MT. SAMAT CROSS AND COLONNADE, PILAR BATAAN

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In Line with the National Architecture Week Celebration, UAP Balanga Bataan Chapter Members Ar. Marc Darrel Ombao, Ar. Mary Mae Paguio and Ar. Rachel Andres presented a Video Documentary film entitled “GUSALI ANO ANG KWENTO MO? - DAMBANA NG KAGITINGAN ; MT. SAMAT CROSS AND COLONNADE, PILAR BATAAN”. Located in Pilar, Bataan, Dambana ng Kagitingan, also known as “Mt. Samat National Shrine of Valor”, is a structure constructed on top of Mt. Samat in April 1966 at the behest of former Ferdinand Marcos to immortalize the heroism of Filipino race and the heroes of Bataan who risked their lives during the World War II. Mt. Samat, with a vertical distance of 555 meters above sea level (MASL), is an extinct volcano with unknown-recorded eruption. Mount Samat National Shrine is one of the best historical sites in the Province of Bataan, considering that Bataan plays a vital role in the history of the Japanese invasion and Allied Forces bravery in the first quarter of 1942. The memorial was finished in 1970.Different engineers and artists, namely Architect Lorenzo del Castillo, DCCD Engineering Corp., National Artist Napoleon Abueva were tapped and commissioned to construct the colossal cross atop Mount Samat.

AKNOWLEDGEMENT:

A deep sense of gratitude to the people behind this documentary who had made it possible from the utmost stage of the project. To Mr. Dan Ombao, who greatfully shared his original piece which showcases the artist’s visibility & exposure exponentially.

To Mr. Ferdinand Lisay, who directed and captured every detailed angle in the best possible way through his cinematic brilliance. It was a great pleasure to work with you.

To Ar. Kennelyn Simon who participated in the wardrobe section and handed over the necessary outfits for the preparation & to give justice to the theme of this small-screen production.

To the UAP-BBC, led by Ar. Karl Engelene Poblete, we are very much grateful for giving us the warmest motivation & exceptional support and most of all, for making our atmosphere as friendly as possible.

Mostly, our special thanks to the Mt. Samat-PVAO Curator, Ms. Cherry Lyn Sabling who gave us this golden opportunity to accomplish our documentary within a limited time frame.

THANK YOU…