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The Chinben See Memorial Library is a specialized library on the ethnic Chinese in the Philippines and other parts of the world. The library not only has books, journals and magazines, and other research materials, it also has a photo and document archive and a microfilm section. The Library was made possible by persons who have contributed their effort, time, and money for us to have a rare collections that helps in preserving our cultural heritage.

Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran started on 28 August 1987, during the time when one of the bloodiest coups was being staged in the metropolis. It was a baptism of fire. Democracy has just been restored, and young Chinese Filipinos (Kaisa founders), felt it was a good time to launch a new organization. The logo shows two hands clasped together with one heart beating for our country and pushing the wheel of progress. Our desires were simple, although the mission ahead was gigantic.

Kaisa Heritage Center housing Bahay Tsinoy and the Chinben See Memorial Library opened its doors to the public on 19 January 1999.