Anchored Echoes: Art Camp at the Gates of Manila

 



Bureau of Quarantine in Manila Port
The main office of the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) is located within the Port Area of Manila
. While the primary office handles many port-related concerns, other specific quarantine services for animals and plants are available at the North and South Harbors. 

ALRIGHT! - A new partnership has begun...

(L-R) Dr. Cesar Hilario L. Anastacio Jr., MD, MPH, Chief of NCR Station,
Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) , Artist Jesus Genotiva, Founder, Art Camp Philippines

Harbor of Heritage: Painting the Soul of the Port
Art Camp Philippines at the First On-the-Spot Painting Contest at the Manila Port
Manila, Philippines – A new partnership has set sail as Art Camp Philippines, in collaboration with the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ), successfully held the first-ever On-the-Spot Painting Contest at the historic Manila Port with the theme “Harbor of Heritage: Painting the Soul of the Port.”
This groundbreaking event is more than just a competition—it is a cultural initiative that anchors art, history, and public service into one vibrant narrative. The painting contest highlighted the Manila Port not only as a hub of commerce and travel, but also as a living heritage site that embodies the resilience, stories, and identity of the Filipino people.


The initiative was made possible through the vision and leadership of Dr. Cesar Hilario L. Anastacio Jr., MD, MPH, Chief of NCR Station, Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ), who also serves as an active member of Art Camp Philippines. Dr. Anastacio initiated the idea of integrating art and heritage preservation within the Port, thereby giving artists, students, and the community a chance to reimagine and celebrate the nation’s maritime legacy.













The contest gathered talented student-artists and members of the Art Camp network, who expressed their creative visions of the Manila Port through colors, strokes, and stories on canvas. Each artwork became a reflection of the soul of the harbor—capturing its role as a gateway of trade, migration, hope, and nationhood.

(L-R) Al Vargas, Nurse Joanne Javar, Dra. Emelie Yambao, Dr. Darvin Escano,
and Dr. Cesar Hilario L. Anastacio Jr.

🎨 A heartfelt thank you to the Bureau of Quarantine,
participating artists, and all who made this special day possible. This is just
the beginning of bringing creative energy into public spaces — one
canvas at a time.



Art Camp Philippines, known for its nationwide advocacy of heritage preservation through visual arts, continues to create meaningful partnerships that bridge culture, education, and community development. This event marks a milestone in its mission to cultivate heritage consciousness and empower young Filipino artists by giving them a platform in historically significant spaces.


The “Harbor of Heritage” Painting Contest stands as a testament to how public institutions, local communities, and artists can come together to celebrate identity, history, and creativity.


This initiative is also part of the larger advocacy of Anchored Echoes: Art Camp at the Gates of Manila, the 16th major event of Art Camp Philippines, weaving together the themes of maritime history, cultural pride, and artistic expression.


Mahalin natin ang sining at kultura... - Alright!



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