All About the National Archives of the Philippines

 QUESTION: What is your impression on the purpose and mission of NAP?

ANSWER

 I really appreciate the purpose and mission of the National Archives of the Philippines. This institution is really a big help to our country because it aims to augment transparency, public responsibility and genuine governance. Furthermore, what I like about this establishment is that it upholds freedom of information (FOI), provide access to official records, and preserve and popularize Filipino cultural heritage so that we can make these relevant records available for future purposes and endeavors.

 QUESTION: Who do you think is the primary clientele of NAP?

ANSWER:

Since this archival institution is a national establishment, I think the primary clientele of NAP are the Filipino people. As what its mission says that it aims to promote freedom of information, it should be open to the public. Those Filipinos who want to conduct research studies or other educational related activities, the NAP is the perfect place to visit and explore.

QUESTION: What useful information did you find at the website?

ANSWER:

While navigating the pages of the website, I was surprised because there is a lot of useful information you can access like archival records of the Government and other primary sources pertaining to the history and development of the Country.  You can also find there the list of records that can be traced back to at least the 19th Century when the Spanish colonial government and the American colonial government in the Philippines. It also embeds the General Records Schedule of the Government. Aside from its Records Management and Reference Services, it provides Technical Assistance and Continuing Education services to the general public.

QUESTION: What did you expect to find that was not there?

ANSWER: 

I don’t know if the documents or articles authored or recorded by Dr. Jose Rizal and other records of the prominent writers can be accessed through the website. I really want to read some of those but I can’t locate them through the website. Maybe I just have to explore more.

QUESTION: How would you evaluate the website in terms of content, services offered, ease of use, and navigation?

ANSWER: 

When it comes to content, I commend the website because it embeds relevant and historical documents that are useful especially when you want to conduct research or just do some educational related activities. It’s really an excellent site because it promotes information literacy and upholds freedom of information.

When it comes to the services offered, what I really love is that it offers various services like Archives Preservation, Archives Collection and Access, Records Management Services, Reference Services, and Technical Assistance and Continuing Education services to the general public. The site is easy to navigate or browse. I find it easy to locate every feature it provides. Though there’s a little bit difficulty at first, I still love the site because it’s easy to navigate. Overall, the site is very useful and relevant especially in today’s generation.