CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar – Just in time for the nationwide celebration of Museums and Galleries Month (MGM) 2025, the City Government of Catbalogan is set to open the new KINATBALOGAN Catbalogan City Museum and City Library this October.
Located at 7th Street, Barangay 10 Poblacion — the former site of the KFI Library & Learning Center — the new cultural hub aims to serve as a beacon of local heritage, education, and community resilience.
The initiative is spearheaded by City Mayor Dexter Uy, in partnership with the Catbalogan City Tourism, Culture, Arts & Information Office (CTCAIO), as part of the city’s commitment to cultural development and public education.
This year’s MGM 2025 carries the theme, “Resilient Museums and Galleries: Educating for Preparedness and Recovery,” highlighting the vital role of museums and galleries not just as cultural spaces, but as centers for learning, unity, and recovery during challenging times.
The opening of the KINATBALOGAN City Museum and Library is one of the city’s flagship projects under its broader campaign to promote local history, arts, and accessible public knowledge. (rjb)
