Ponce de Leon Embarks on Digitization of Historic Museum Collection
Puerto Princesa, Palawan – [August 2025] - The Ponce Garden Resort has begun the process of cataloging and digitizing an important collection of historical artifacts, a landmark that will showcase Ponce de Leon over 75 years, chronicling the city’s journey since the aftermath of World War II. This initiative ensures that the legacy of Puerto Princesa is preserved for future generations, while also positioning the museum as a central hub of culture, history, and tourism in Palawan. The Resort will feature the development of the museum café and boutique hotel, envisioned as a cultural extension of the institution, enhancing visitor experience and providing sustainable revenue streams. This offers opportunities for global partnerships and cultural exchange between the Philippines and Europe. At the heart of this transformation is the creative vision of Noubikko, who is celebrated for his interior design work in Europe with a philosophy that seamlessly blends modern technology with heritage storytelling. This will breathe new life into the experience, and visitors can expect carefully curated spaces where artifacts are preserved and contextualized, creating immersive narratives of Puerto Princesa’s evolution over the past seven decades. The digitization of the collection ensures accessibility for researchers, students, and tourists worldwide. Every artifact, from wartime relics to cultural treasures, will be professionally cataloged, photographed, and archived in a state-of-the-art system. This makes the Ponce de Leon Museum one of the first in Palawan to embrace digital heritage preservation. David Ponce de Leon gives his blessing to the Museum Project. From left to right: Pamela Ponce de Leon, Noubikko Ulanday, Kazumi Honda, Eva Ponce de Leon. Noubikko brings a proven track record in interior design in Europe, where he has been instrumental in revitalizing cultural institutions across the Czech Republic, including the Grand Pupp of Karlovy Vary, and the InterContinental Hotel in Parizska Street. He has been recognized for integrating immersive visitor pathways that connect history with modern-day relevance. This international experience will now be harnessed to elevate Puerto Princesa’s most historic institution, making it a must-visit landmark for both domestic and international tourists. The Ponce de Leon Museum project will be highlighted during a special presentation in Prague on October 2–4, 2025, as part of an international tourism dialogue for the cultural and tourism importance of the museum for Puerto Princesa and Palawan. “This project is more than preservation—it is a living bridge between Puerto Princesa’s past and its future. By combining digitization with innovative design, we are ensuring that history remains accessible, engaging, and inspiring for generations to come,” said David Ponce de Leon, former Vice Governor of Palawan.
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Puerto Princesa, Palawan – [August 2025] -
The Ponce Garden Resort has begun the process of cataloging and digitizing an important collection of historical artifacts, a landmark that will showcase Ponce de Leon over 75 years, chronicling the city’s journey since the aftermath of World War II. This initiative ensures that the legacy of Puerto Princesa is preserved for future generations, while also positioning the museum as a central hub of culture, history, and tourism in Palawan.
The Resort will feature the development of the museum café and boutique hotel, envisioned as a cultural extension of the institution, enhancing visitor experience and providing sustainable revenue streams. This offers opportunities for global partnerships and cultural exchange between the Philippines and Europe.
At the heart of this transformation is the creative vision of Noubikko, who is celebrated for his interior design work in Europe with a philosophy that seamlessly blends modern technology with heritage storytelling. This will breathe new life into the experience, and visitors can expect carefully curated spaces where artifacts are preserved and contextualized, creating immersive narratives of Puerto Princesa’s evolution over the past seven decades.
The digitization of the collection ensures accessibility for researchers, students, and tourists worldwide. Every artifact, from wartime relics to cultural treasures, will be professionally cataloged, photographed, and archived in a state-of-the-art system. This makes the Ponce de Leon Museum one of the first in Palawan to embrace digital heritage preservation.
David Ponce de Leon gives his blessing to the Museum Project. From left to right: Pamela Ponce de Leon, Noubikko Ulanday, Kazumi Honda, Eva Ponce de Leon.
Noubikko brings a proven track record in interior design in Europe, where he has been instrumental in revitalizing cultural institutions across the Czech Republic, including the Grand Pupp of Karlovy Vary, and the InterContinental Hotel in Parizska Street. He has been recognized for integrating immersive visitor pathways that connect history with modern-day relevance.
This international experience will now be harnessed to elevate Puerto Princesa’s most historic institution, making it a must-visit landmark for both domestic and international tourists.
The Ponce de Leon Museum project will be highlighted during a special presentation in Prague on October 2–4, 2025, as part of an international tourism dialogue for the cultural and tourism importance of the museum for Puerto Princesa and Palawan.
“This project is more than preservation—it is a living bridge between Puerto Princesa’s past and its future. By combining digitization with innovative design, we are ensuring that history remains accessible, engaging, and inspiring for generations to come,” said David Ponce de Leon, former Vice Governor of Palawan.
