
Ambassador Kristie Kenney visited Philippine General Hospital (PGH) to see the progress being made on the restoration of four "Botong" Francisco murals on display in the hospital's lobby. The project is being carried out by National Museum conservators, with assistance from the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation. Pictured above, Ambassador Kenney inspects the delicate backing of one of the large murals with (left to right) Dr. Gregorio Alvior, President, PGH Medical Foundation; Dr. Ramon Arcadio, University of the Philippines (UP) Chancellor; Doreen Yu, Editor, Weekend Magazine, The Philippine Star; Dr. Juan Crisostomo, Overall Chair of PGH Centennial Committee; Orlando Abinion, Chief Conservator, National Museum; Ambassador Kenney and Corazon Alvina, National Museum Director.