126th Anniversary of the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ)


“126 Years of Guarding the Nation’s Gateways”





Ang Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) ay isa sa pinakamatandang institusyong pangkalusugan ng bansa—isang tahimik ngunit matatag na bantay sa pintuan ng Pilipinas. Sa loob ng 126 na taon, ginampanan nito ang mahalagang papel ng pagbabantay sa kalusugan ng sambayanan laban sa mga sakit na maaaring pumasok sa pamamagitan ng dagat, himpapawid, at lupa.

Kasabay ng paggunita sa ika-126 anibersaryo ng BOQ, isinilang ang BOQ Calendar 2026 bilang isang visual archive—isang kalendaryong hindi lamang nagmamarka ng panahon, kundi nagsasalaysay ng kasaysayan sa pamamagitan ng sining.




🎨 BOQ Calendar 2026: Sining bilang Bantay at Alaala

Ang mga obrang tampok sa kalendaryong ito ay nagmula sa kauna-unahang On-the-Spot Painting Contest na ginanap sa loob ng Manila Port—isang makasaysayang pook kung saan nagsasanib ang maritime heritage, public health service, at malikhaing pananaw ng mga artist ng Art Camp Philippines.

Sa pamamagitan ng sining, ang mga karaniwang espasyo ng serbisyo at pagbabantay ay naging mga tagapagdala ng alaala, kuwento, at pagkilala sa mahahalagang tungkulin ng Bureau of Quarantine sa pangangalaga ng bayan.




 

126th Anniversary of the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ)



In commemoration of the 126th Anniversary of the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ), as we enter 2026, the BOQ Calendar 2026 is launched as a tribute to over a century of dedicated service in safeguarding the health and security of the Filipino people.



QL JAIME


QL JAIME: A Vessel of Service
At the heart of this calendar is Quarantine Launch (QL) JAIME, one of BOQ’s operational transport vessels that carries quarantine officers to ships and seaports for inspections and clearances. Procured in 2018, this fiberglass launch is equipped with twin engines, reaches a top speed of 27 knots, and can accommodate up to 12 passengers. More than a vessel, QL JAIME symbolizes the BOQ’s constant readiness and unwavering commitment to protecting the nation’s health.



 Mga Artistang Lumahok – Manila Port Painting Event

Ang Art Camp Philippines ang kauna-unahang art collective na nakapagdokumento sa Manila Port at BOQ Heritage Building sa pamamagitan ng live sketching at painting.

Participating Artists:

  1. Adan Pesito
  2. Louis Fernando
  3. Eduardo DC Busmente
  4. Emmanuel Robles
  5. Alfonso Vargas
  6. Jorge M. Milante
  7. Reuel “Lolo” Garzon
  8. Jun Tuplano
  9. Meljan Albert Cabagay
  10. Jeyus Genotiva






















Art Meets Heritage
In August 2025, artists from Art Camp Philippines were welcomed to Manila Port to create on-site sketches and paintings of QL JAIME, alongside the BOQ Heritage Building, marked with a National Historical Marker. This initiative transformed operational spaces into canvases of cultural reflection, highlighting the skill and creativity of Filipino artists while paying tribute to the long-standing public service of BOQ officers.




A Celebration of Art, Community, and Service
Each page of the 2026 calendar reflects the dedication of quarantine officers and the artistic vision of participating artists, showcasing the intersection of art, heritage, public health, and community service. It is a reminder that safeguarding the nation is not only a duty, but also an inspiration—an opportunity to connect history, culture, and creativity for the benefit of all Filipinos.



🏅 Art Judges

  1. Dr. Guingon
  2. Dr. Ofiaza
  3. Dr. Cesar Hilario L. Anastacio Jr.
  4. Dr. Ramirez
  5. Head Judge for Visual Arts: Artist Jesus Genotiva


(L-R) Jun Tuplano, Adan Pesito, Emmanuel Robles, Meljan Albert Cabagay, Reuel “Lolo” Garzon, and Jorge M. Milante.

🙏 Pasasalamat

Lubos na nagpapasalamat ang Art Camp Philippines sa buong Bureau of Quarantine—sa mga doktor, nurse, staff, crew, at opisyal—sa tiwala at pakikipagtulungan.


Lalo naming pinasasalamatan si Dr. Cesar Hilario L. Anastacio Jr., MD, MPH, sa paglikha ng puwang kung saan ang sining at serbisyo publiko ay nagtagpo—patunay na ang kultura ay mahalagang bahagi ng pambansang kalusugan at kamalayan.




"Mahalin natin ang Sining at Kultura..."-Alright!


#BOQ126Years
#ArtCampPhilippines
#QLJaime
#GuardiansOfHealth
#ArtForHeritage
#BantayNgBuhay
#FilipinoArtists








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