Kate Lim
My research interests are in prehistoric coastal settlements, ocean conservation, ports/harbors, underwater archaeology. I want to know how past humans used marine and aquatic environments and resources and how that can be useful for management purposes. I am also interested in applied archaeology by engaging in creative communications with different media platforms and developing educational modules for museum and off-campus experience. Currently, I am researching the impacts of disasters and other human-related activities in the conservation of heritage sites in the Philippines.
On the side, I am moonlighting as a program developer in non-government organizations, an environment conservation and indigenous and cultural rights advocate while organizing music gigs and doing some recreational, outdoor stuff... whew! and yeah - I love bikes, hats/head gears, gadgets, hearing bass and percussion instruments, and I collect miniature boats :p
Address: Morong, Bataan
On the side, I am moonlighting as a program developer in non-government organizations, an environment conservation and indigenous and cultural rights advocate while organizing music gigs and doing some recreational, outdoor stuff... whew! and yeah - I love bikes, hats/head gears, gadgets, hearing bass and percussion instruments, and I collect miniature boats :p
Address: Morong, Bataan
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As demonstrated in archaeology, underwater cultural heritage (UCH) has provided significant contributions towards the understanding of heritage connections across the globe. However, the development of the discipline in the Philippines has also been hampered by confusing legalities, treasure hunting activities, and financial constraints that diminish the influence of its impact and potential reach. More so, the effects of natural hazards, climate change, and other human activities on UCH have not yet been fully documented, making it more susceptible to potential threats and destruction. The COVID-19 pandemic makes archaeological campaigns and monitoring even more difficult. These considerations make Philippine UCH vulnerable and raise questions whether its contribution will still be relevant for the present and future generations. This article provides a status update of underwater archaeological activities and synthesises the challenges of managing UCH in the Philippines in the past 40 years. It outlines the practices, partnerships, and transitions made by various stakeholders in response to the growing discipline and community interest. This article problematises the value ascription of these stakeholders to UCH as seen in conventional arrangements, development of policies, and bureaucratic set-ups. The applicability of the values-led theory and the people-centred management model is examined given the traditional valuing of UCH that is material or fabric-based. The gaps pointed here are opportunities to build a shared stewardship view that connects UCH in the entirety of people and the sea wellbeing.
on September 24, 2018. It is inspired by the Editors’ advocacy of instilling archaeological awareness and heritage literacy to communities in which archaeological sites are situated.
http://www.spafajournal.org/index.php/spafajournal/article/view/629/690
Tuklas Society (Discover) seeks to address this problematique. Tuklas is a group of young enthusiasts aiming for heritage literacy for Filipino children and communities. Using public archaeology to engage people and promote stewardship of cultural resources, we move from an activity-based perspective towards an alternative education approach. This research will discuss the legal aspect of heritage valuation and how it is reflected in the Philippine education system. It will study the limitations of the existing organisation and demonstrate how a combination of design and progressive educational approaches enables an effective and holistic experience in studying Philippine heritage for the proper utilisation of both tangible and intangible resources.
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breakage related to both subsistence techniques as well as tool production which provides evidence to support the emerging hypothesis of a prehistoric shell technology and an established maritime network in the region.
Bubog I is a rock shelter site that produced a clearly unique and unusually well-stratified shell midden. High frequencies of mangrove/estuarine species at the lower layer and a concentration of marine shells at the upper part of the deposits are significant markers which provide evidence of long term exploitation on coastal resources. So far, no recorded shell midden site in the region has produced an archaeological assemblage that demonstrates a mainly coastal
subsistence economy despite a larger landmass that could have supported inland hunting activities.
This archaeological record of shellfish remains and technology supports the resourceful and resilient adaptive capacity of those early islanders capable of adjusting to pressures due to changing environmental conditions. They were knowledgeable and able to understand the richness and patterns of the coastal world, at the same time developed the necessary skills and expertise in strategizing on food procurement and to a certain extent, its processing together with seafaring technology in order to thrive in this changing ecological economy.
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As demonstrated in archaeology, underwater cultural heritage (UCH) has provided significant contributions towards the understanding of heritage connections across the globe. However, the development of the discipline in the Philippines has also been hampered by confusing legalities, treasure hunting activities, and financial constraints that diminish the influence of its impact and potential reach. More so, the effects of natural hazards, climate change, and other human activities on UCH have not yet been fully documented, making it more susceptible to potential threats and destruction. The COVID-19 pandemic makes archaeological campaigns and monitoring even more difficult. These considerations make Philippine UCH vulnerable and raise questions whether its contribution will still be relevant for the present and future generations. This article provides a status update of underwater archaeological activities and synthesises the challenges of managing UCH in the Philippines in the past 40 years. It outlines the practices, partnerships, and transitions made by various stakeholders in response to the growing discipline and community interest. This article problematises the value ascription of these stakeholders to UCH as seen in conventional arrangements, development of policies, and bureaucratic set-ups. The applicability of the values-led theory and the people-centred management model is examined given the traditional valuing of UCH that is material or fabric-based. The gaps pointed here are opportunities to build a shared stewardship view that connects UCH in the entirety of people and the sea wellbeing.
on September 24, 2018. It is inspired by the Editors’ advocacy of instilling archaeological awareness and heritage literacy to communities in which archaeological sites are situated.
http://www.spafajournal.org/index.php/spafajournal/article/view/629/690
Tuklas Society (Discover) seeks to address this problematique. Tuklas is a group of young enthusiasts aiming for heritage literacy for Filipino children and communities. Using public archaeology to engage people and promote stewardship of cultural resources, we move from an activity-based perspective towards an alternative education approach. This research will discuss the legal aspect of heritage valuation and how it is reflected in the Philippine education system. It will study the limitations of the existing organisation and demonstrate how a combination of design and progressive educational approaches enables an effective and holistic experience in studying Philippine heritage for the proper utilisation of both tangible and intangible resources.
breakage related to both subsistence techniques as well as tool production which provides evidence to support the emerging hypothesis of a prehistoric shell technology and an established maritime network in the region.
Bubog I is a rock shelter site that produced a clearly unique and unusually well-stratified shell midden. High frequencies of mangrove/estuarine species at the lower layer and a concentration of marine shells at the upper part of the deposits are significant markers which provide evidence of long term exploitation on coastal resources. So far, no recorded shell midden site in the region has produced an archaeological assemblage that demonstrates a mainly coastal
subsistence economy despite a larger landmass that could have supported inland hunting activities.
This archaeological record of shellfish remains and technology supports the resourceful and resilient adaptive capacity of those early islanders capable of adjusting to pressures due to changing environmental conditions. They were knowledgeable and able to understand the richness and patterns of the coastal world, at the same time developed the necessary skills and expertise in strategizing on food procurement and to a certain extent, its processing together with seafaring technology in order to thrive in this changing ecological economy.