The Cebu Provincial Government through Mr. Jose Eleazar Bersales, the Capitol consultant on heritage affairs, signed a custodial agreement with the parish of Boljoon, represented by Fr. Milton Medida, to ensure the preservation of the artifacts that were uncovered during a series of archaeological diggings that were conducted near the centuries-old church of Boljoon. The signing of the agreement was witnessed by Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Boljoon Mayor Deogenes Derama.

A series of archaeological diggings were conducted in Boljoon in February and May 2007 and in March this year which yielded prehispanic human remains, earthernwares, a gold necklace, a gold tubular ring, among others. The artifacts were presented during an afternoon exhibit at the Cathedral Museum of Cebu last June.

With the signing of the agreement, the artifacts will now be displayed at the Boljoon Parish Museum. Part of the agreement says “The Parish of Boljoon will display the artifacts in a careful, prudent, dignified and respectful manner. The Parish of Boljoon will provide reasonable and adequate care for the artifacts in its possession.“