Lapu-Lapu wore an earring? Take the 'Philippine Treasures' history quiz

Gold was the coin of the realm. The golden ornaments used in the epic-serye Amaya were based on historical pieces that can be found in the Gold of Ancestors Exhibit at Ayala Museum. For a time, the man who discovered these treasures in Surigao lived a life of luxury, until his wealth ran out and he went back to farming. Meanwhile, last June, a golden earring believed to be owned by Lapu-Lapu was found in an excavation site in Boljoon, Cebu. Experts visited the area to verify if the piece was really owned by the famed Filipino warrior. Few people also knew about the golden statue of Hindu-Malayan Goddess Tara which was found in Agusan in 1917. However, it is currently housed in the Field Museum of Chicago in America. Will the Golden Tara ever find its way back to the Philippines? And while some artifacts are kept in museums, some can be found in the black market. Highly sought-after among antique collectors are the Maitum Jars of Sarangani. Discovered in a cave in 1991, these anthropomorphic or human-form jars can fetch hundreds of thousands of pesos on the black market. In Monreal, Masbate, residents found two slabs of stone with unique carvings. These etchings are known as "baybayin" or an ancient form of writing used by our ancestors. The locals however have refused to surrender the stones to the National Museum. Finally, what is the current state of our National Museum? How do they take care of our national treasures even though they lack financial support? Be part of a one-of-a-kind treasure hunting experience with Ms. Mel Tiangco, and GMA reporters Cesar Apolinario, Tina Panganiban-Perez, John Consulta, and Mariz Umali. Join them in a quest to discover the rich historical and cultural heritage of our nation. PHILIPPINE TREASURES ---- this Sunday, 10:30 pm on GMA 7's SNBO!