ILOILO CITY – Weavers who were beneficiaries of a program by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) were recognized for their role in the inscription of Aklan into a list by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). WEAVERS from Aklan were...
K-pop idol group Seventeen will be appointed as the first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for Youth of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) . UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay will officially appoint Seventeen on June 26 during a ceremony at the...
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Bohol has undertaken key measures to raise awareness of the province’s designation as a United Nations, Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization Global Geopark (UGGp). Gov. Aris Aumentado recently led the unveiling of Bohol UGGp Information and...
Captain's Peak Resort in Bohol's famous Chocolate Hills No less than House Speaker Martin Romualdez has ordered an investigation into the construction and operation of a resort smack dab in the middle of Bohol’s famous Chocolate Hills, which is a...
Sen. Nancy Binay filed on Wednesday, March 13, a resolution seeking to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation related to the reported construction of structures within the vicinity of the Chocolate Hills in Bohol. (Screenshot from the video of Ren The Adventurer) In filing Senate Resolution 967,...
It’s among the most distinctly Filipino handwoven textiles and yet piña remains a canvas brimming with possibilities. A departure from the more common use of cotton and abaca in traditional Filipino clothing, the use of pineapple leaf fibers results in a sheer fabric with an elegant sheen,...
Dubbed by many as “the queen of Philippines handwoven textiles," the piña has been used in making the country’s traditional garbs and other artisanal products. The art of making the textile is getting the spotlight it deserves as it is now inscribed on the United Nations Educational,...
K-pop group Seventeen highlighted the importance of youth solidarity with a speech and a performance at the UNESCO Youth Forum in Paris on Nov. 14, marking the historical moment of a first ever session at the forum fully dedicated to a musical artist. “After some years of sharing the fruits...
ILOILO CITY – Government agencies and officials lauded this city for being named as Creative City of Gastronomy by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). NATIVE Filipino dishes served at Breakthrough Restaurant in Iloilo City which was named as UNESCO...
Iloilo City achieved a remarkable milestone by being named UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, becoming the first city in the country to receive this distinction. "I share this award with the Ilonggos, like me, who love to cook our Ilonggo food. Now, we can be proud to say Ilonggo cuisine is...
A GUIDE FROM ABOVE Mayans used constellations for orienting their temples. Photo above shows a temple based in Tikal, Guatemala During the latter part of lockdown, when people were finally allowed to leave their homes and freely walk around the village, I would go out at night, luxuriating in the...
President Marcos has joined the calls to preserve Mt. Apo as it vies for its inclusion in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) list of world heritage sites. Mt. Apo (Betheena Unite) Marcos made the statement as he spoke before the people of Davao del Sur...
