Sensitivity Disclaimer

The Bahay Ugnayan Research Center and The Mercedes Zobel Collection of Indigenous Philippine Textiles & Objects compiles digital and physical materials from diverse institutions and collections, including textiles, objects, and historical records. Some of this material reflects colonial perspectives or the social attitudes of the time it was collected or documented, and may contain words, terms, or phrases that are inaccurate, derogatory, or harmful to Filipino and Filipino diasporic communities. These may appear in catalogue transcriptions, book titles, exhibition labels, object descriptions, or historical records, and have the potential to cause physical or mental distress or evoke strong emotions.
 

Due to the scope of our collection, the process of implementing sensitive-content warnings and ensuring the accuracy of all displayed data is ongoing. Our research is a work-in-progress, much of the current documentation is based on when and how items were acquired. While we strive for accuracy, some content may contain errors or reflect outdated perspectives that do not align with our current views.

The material within our collection does not reflect the stance of Bahay Ugnayan Research Center Staff. We maintain a strong anti-colonial and anti-racist position and are dedicated to centering the humanity of historically marginalized and disenfranchised communities.

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We are actively collaborating with communities, scholars, and stakeholders worldwide to help us interpret the collections under our custody and seek to promote a deeper understanding of Philippine heritage.

Through consultation, we are committed to revising or removing information that is inaccurate or inappropriate.

We strongly welcome feedback and encourage members of the public, community representatives, and researchers to contact us to confirm, clarify, or discuss data found in our collections.

Your insights are invaluable as we work to honor and responsibly steward this cultural legacy.

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Thank you. 

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