Dumaguete City and Quezon City have been named to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for literature and film, respectively, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The designations were revealed during the celebration of World Cities Day, where 58 new cities...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, September 2, welcomed President Marcos’ historic allocation of P1.224 trillion to the education sector under the proposed 2026 national budget—marking the first time the Philippines has met the UNESCO-recommended benchmark of spending four percent...
As the Philippines’ only United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) Global Geopark and a Regenerative Island, Bohol is committed to “responsible tourism.” This commitment is rooted in the understanding that Unesco can revoke these honors for environmental...
TACLOBAN CITY — The National Committee on Geological Sciences declared Biri Rocks in Biri, Northern Samar, a National Geological Monument on Wednesday. Alongside the declaration was the official launching of Northern Samar as an Aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark. The Biri Rock Formation is known for...
Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc has cited the country's media as an "indispensable partner" in the fight against human rights abuses as he stressed the need to beef up the safety and protection of media workers in the pursuit of their jobs. "Media has been...
To improve the experience and satisfaction of visitors, the online platform Our Heritage Homes recently held a webinar to guide heritage property owners on February 19. The session focused on understanding guests’ motivation and unique preferences by sharing best practices, tips, and a...
Japan's Takehiro Kano, ambassador to UNESCO, reacts after the traditional Japanese brewing of sake was named Intangible Cultural Heritage during an UNESCO World Heritage Convention in Asuncion, Paraguay, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Marta Escurra) LUQUE, Paraguay (AP) — Sake is...
ILOILO CITY – This city hosted a bilateral food exchange with Chinese chefs over the weekend, a year after being declared as a United Nations, Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization City of Gastronomy. CHINESE chefs from Chaozhou, China with BS Hospitality Management students...
In light of recent tropical storms that have disrupted schools across the Philippines, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the need for educational systems to swiftly adapt to ensure stability and lessen dependence on community resilience alone....
BACOLOD CITY – Seven landmarks in Negros Occidental, which are part of the Sugar Cultural Landscape of Negros, have been tentatively listed as a world heritage site of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. CECILIA Tirol (second from right), director for Visayas...
Biosphere reserves revolve around three main functions: conservation, economic development, and logistic support. They serve as "learning places for sustainable development," and each site seeks to promote solutions for conserving biodiversity. Apayao became the Philippines' fourth biosphere...
“You are a part of us, and your dreams are also Seventeen’s dreams.” This was the message of K-pop group Seventeen as they attended their nomination ceremony and delivered an inspiring speech to officially assume their role as UNESCO's first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for Youth. During...
