The Tabon Cave Complex will temporarily close its doors to visitors beginning this August in order to make way for some renovations, including the installation of a new design for its boardwalk, according to Noli Laurio, a representative of the Quezon town government, who spoke to Palawan News.
“Iibahin ang design ng railings ng boardwalk sa Tabon Caves complex” he said.
Laurio added that the National Museum of the Philippines and the local government unit (LGU) are working together on the project’s renovation and restoration components.
However, Laurio is still unsure how long the project implementations will take.
“Until further notice po ito, tumawag po tayo sa Engineering National museum, hinihintay pa daw nya ang design ng railings na ginagawa sa central office, kapag natapos na daw ang design doon nya malalaman kung ilang months gagawin. So sa ngayon, di natin malalaman kung hanggang kailan magiging temporarily closed ang tabon cave complex,” he said.
Known as the “Cradle of the Philippine Civilization, the 1.3-kilometer boardwalk serves as a main feature leading to the entrance of the cave complex.
Based on the National Museum website, tourists can also look forward to a new National Museum – Quezon Branch as part of the improvements in the historically significant area.