Guest of Honor and Speaker’s Profile

Caroline Marie Q. Lising

Born 22 August 1970

Professional Status

Cultural Heritage Archaeologist

Visual artist

Licensed Interior Designer, Republic of the Philippines Professional Regulatory Commission License # 1113

Education

Muséum National d’histoire Naturelle, Paris, France — Erasmus Mundus International Master in Quaternary and Prehistory. 2015.

University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Archaeological Studies Program — M.A. Archaeology, specializing in Cultural Heritage Management. 2016.

University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City — 1st year Master of Fine Arts program, College of Fine Arts, 2011-2012.

University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City – Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2008-2011 (Undergraduate)

Philippine School of Interior Design, Chino Roces Ave, Makati City — Interior Design, 2002

Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City — AB Communications, 1990

St. Paul University, Tuguegarao, Cagayan — High School, 1986

St. Paul University, Tuguegarao, Cagayan — Grade School, 1982

Work Experience

Project Director, Traveling Museum PH — 2016. Initiated the creation of the Traveling Museum PH in collaboration with Cozoz, Inc, a marketing and advertising group. TMPH plans to hold exhibitions on different stages of human evolution that will tour universities for the next 5 years.

Exhibit Designer and Director, “The First Humans Out of Africa. The Journey of Mankind” – 2015. Officially appointed by the Georgian National Museum to be the institution’s representative in Southeast Asia to design, execute and promote exhibitions about the 1.8 million year-old early human and animal fossils found in the Republic of Georgia. Translated scientific papers and data about the Georgian fossils into information that is understandable, even to grade school students.

Prehistory Of Southeast Asia (PrehSEA): Managing Prehistoric Heritage in Southeast Asia Project – 2015. Consulted by the international organizers of this European Union-initated project, which involves France, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Cambodia for the creation of a program on participative sciences for the benefit of the local populations, primarily those living around archaeological sites.

Founder and Managing Director, CRANIA Heritage Sciences, Inc – 2014. Created CRANIA HSI to provide a platform for applied heritage sciences focusing on human evolution and prehistory. The company aims to promote education and disseminate information about the human story to the general public through exhibitions, lectures, conferences, field schools and other related activities in using layman’s language based on scientific applications.

Cultural Heritage Archaeologist, Rizal, Kalinga Archaeological Expedition – 2014 to present. Excavates with the team in Rizal, Kalinga while arranging coordination and collaboration efforts with government agencies, scientists and local residents. Organized the first Rizal Heritage Council for the benefit of informing the local populace about the archaeological activities in Rizal town and involving them in these activities. Designed and executed the first exhibition of “The Rhino of Rizal” in 2015 for the town’s 50th anniversary. Translates scientific papers and data into layman’s language for press releases and literature for the public. Delivers lectures to inform and update the locals about the prehistoric heritage of Rizal Town. In charge of the writing and production of the catalogue of the fossils of the Rhino of Rizal for its exhibition at the Museum of Natural History of the National Museum when in opens in 2016.

Cultural Heritage Archaeologist, Callao Caves, Peñablanca Archaeological Expedition – 2015 to present. Initiated the involvement of locals and dissemination of information about archaeological activities in the Callao Limestone Formation in Peñablanca, Cagayan. After 40 years of research in the area, created the first opportunity for interaction between scientists, locals and LGU. In charge of the development of a comprehensive cultural heritage management plan for the area.

Owner and Chief Interior Designer, Oculus Interior Design — 2003-2008. Owned, managed and operated a design company that designed, planned and executed residential, commercial, institutional interiors, as well as jewelry, furniture and store window design, and television studio news and current affairs set designs. Tasks ranged from securing clients, to conceptualizing designs, to making technical drawings and maquettes, to supervising execution and ensuring timely completion of projects.

Lecturer, Philippine School of Interior Design — 2003-2005. Conducted lectures on the courses in Furniture History and Styles and Kitchen and Bathroom History and Design. Supervised the course on Seminars in Interior Design.

Freelance Interior Design Consultant — 2001-2003. Handled mainly residential interior design and decoration projects prior to obtaining a license from the Professional Regulatory Commission.

Public and Press Relations Director, The Manila Jockey Club — 1999-2001. Planned and executed media plans, press conferences, advertising and press releases and corporate communication materials such as the annual reports of this publicly listed company. Supervised PR writers and oversaw press relations.

General Manager, Pacific Sports Network — 1995-1999. Owned, managed and operated a surf-wear company with four retail outlets in major malls in Metro Manila. Designed stores, store furniture and fixtures as well as advertising layouts and promotional items. In charge of buying goods from international suppliers in Asia, Australia and America. Conceptualized and executed promotional events such as surf contests in various surf spots in the country and club parties in the city.

Press Relations Officer, Office of Senate President Edgardo J. Angara, Senate of the Republic Philippines — 1993-1995. Assisted in the writing and distribution of press releases. Supervised press conferences and the senator’s television appearances. Functioned as backstop in the senator’s out-of-town engagements.

Consultant for ISO 9002: Quality Assurance Standards, United Philippine Lines, Inc. — 1994-1995. Researched for and created the first three volume Operations Manual for this then 34-year old company. Obtained for the company their very first certificate of compliance from DNV, an international certifying company, on first try.

Columnist, The Manila Standard — 1993-1995. Wrote a weekly column in the Sports page mostly about Philippine basketball and its personalities.

Anchorperson, RPN 9: television coverage for the South East Asian Games — 1995. Hosted the television coverage of the SEA games.

Sports Broadcaster, Producer and Writer, Vintage Enterprises, Inc. for the Philippine Basketball Association — 1992-1995. Hosted the pre-game and half-time shows three times a week in the television coverage of the Philippine Basketball Association, as well as the PBA Annual Awards on national television. Produced, wrote, edited and scored television features, and conducted interviews for the PBA TV coverage.

Legislative Staff Member, Office of Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile, Senate of the Philippines — 1991-1992. Functioned as a researcher and assisted in preparing materials for the senator’s use in the Senate.

Department Head, Robinson’s Galleria Department Store — 1990-1991. Set-up, opened and supervised the Ladies’ department of the newly launched Robinson’s Galleria Department Store.

Management Trainee, Advertising and Marketing Associates, inc. — 1990. Assisted in the preparation and execution of advertising plans for clients.

Courtside Reporter, UAAP Basketball Television Coverage — 1988 season. Conducted interviews of basketball players and personalities on camera at courtside.

Archaeology-related Conferences and Training Programs

Prehistory of Southeast Asia (PrehSEA) Project: Managing Prehistoric Heritage in Southeast Asia, Sangiran, Indonesia — 2015. Participation requested by international experts in prehistory to collaborate with them for the creation of a program in participative sciences. Wrote the paper, “An Urgent Call for a Cultural Heritage Management Plan: The Case of Callao Caves, Peñablanca, Cagayan, Northern Philippines” for the project’s publication and catalogue.

HERITY Conference on the Quality Management of Cultural Heritage. Basilica di Santa Croce, Florence, Italy — 5 December 2014. Presented the paper, “Incorporating Public Services into the Development of the CRM Plan to make it more Responsive to Tourism: Rizal Town and its Middle Pleistocene Sites, Kalinga Province, Philippines”.

Jornadas de Arqueologia Iberoa America. 1-3 April 2014. Maçau, Portugal.

2nd International Seminar on Integrated Landscape Management. 4-8 April 2014. Maçau, Portugal. Presented a paper entitled “The Role of Education on Different Levels in the Integrated Management of the Cultural Landscape Containing Prehistoric Sites in Peñablanca, Cagayan Province, The Philippines”.

XVII Maçau International Rock Art Seminar. 9-10 April 2014.

The 20th Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association Congress. Siem Reap, Cambodia. 12-18 January 2014. Co-presented a co-authored paper: Recording the pictographs of Peñablanca Caves, Northern Philippines” with lead author Pamela G. Faylona.

Dmanisi Paleoanthropology Field School. Dmanisi, Republic of Georgia, 21 July-16 August 2013. Participated in field school activities that included excavation, laboratory work, lectures by eminent professors in the field of Paleoanthropology, excursions to heritage sites and a final requirement of individual presentations. Received a grade of “Excellent” from the Georgian National Museum and the University of Zurich.

Prehistory at the Crossroads of Science and Conservation. Erasmus Intensive Program, 23 July-7 June 2013. Tautavel, France. Presented a paper entitled, “Cultural Heritage Management: The Philippines—Challenges and Opportunities”.

11th Bagong Kasaysayan [New History] Seminar-Workshop. Pila, Laguna, Philippines. 3-5 April 2013. Delivered a presentation on “The Environment of the student, with the example of Peñablanca and its Wealth of Archaeological Resources” [“Kapaligiran ng Mag-aaral, sa halimbawa ng Peñablanca at ang Kayamanang Arkeolohikal nito”].

World Archaeological Congress 7. The Dead Sea, Jordan, 11-18 January 2013. Presented a paper on “Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Management in the context of a developing country: The Philippines”.

Prehistory at the Crossroads of Science and Conservation. Erasmus Intensive Program, 29 May-12 June 2012. Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, Dordogne, France. Presented a paper entitled “Making Heritage Resource Conservation and Management Scientific, Systematic, Effective and Relevant in Cagayan Valley, Luzon, Philippines”.

Art Exhibits

STATUS UPDATE. A One-night Solo Show. Heroes Square, One Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila — 27 March 2012.

TRANSFORMATION. The First Solo Show. Kaida Contemporary Gallery — 23 January to 15 February 2011

Group shows: PETIT FORMAT. P.A.P. Fine Print Exhibition. Cultural Center of the Philippines — 24 February to 1 May 2011; WOMBVOX. 11 Filipina Artists. Kaida Contemporary Gallery — 20 February to 9 March 2011; GO JIGS, FIGHT! Liongoren Gallery — 24-30 October 2010; HOME. Kaida Contemporary Gallery — 12 to 28 September 2010; LEGIT NA YAGIT. Big and Small Gallery. 12 July to 2 August 2010; BECOMING. NCCA Gallery. 5 to 30 March 2010; ART:NEW. NCCA Gallery. 1 to 15 December 2009

Professional Affiliations

Katipunan Arkeologist ng Pilipinas, Inc [KAPI] – member since 2013.

Philippine Institute of Interior Designers — member since 2003.

Referrals

Prof. Dr. François Semah. Muséum National d’histoire Naturelle. Paris, France

Prof. Dr. David Lordkipanidze. Georgian National Museum. Tbilisi, Georgia

Dr. Armand Salvador Mijares. Director, Archaeological Studies Program, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

Prof. Victor J. Paz. Archaeological Studies Program, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

Prof. Dr. Alfred Pawlik. Archaeological Studies Program, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

Dr. Grace Baretto-Tesoro. Deputy Director, Archaeological Studies Program, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

Prof. Benjie Cabangis, College of Fine Arts, University of the Philippines

Prof. Jasmin Almonte Lantz, College of Fine Arts, University of the Philippines

Prof. Jonathan Olazo, College of Fine Arts, University of the Philippines

Prof. Noel Farol, Department of Fine Arts, University of Santo Tomas, Manila.