Senator Loren Legarda is now pushing for a measure seeking to enhance the country’s heritage protection policies by granting incentive mechanisms to privately owned heritage buildings and ancestral houses by amending the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009. In filing Senate Bill No. 1852, or...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso urged owners of various architectural landmarks and heritage sites in the city to coordinate with the city government in the preservation and rehabilitation of these structures that not only showcase the skills of their builders and designers but have...
Senator Loren Legarda has filed a measure that seeks to protect the country’s archaeological sites and cultural heritage from commercial exploitation and to align Philippine legislation with international best practices in heritage conservation. In filing Senate Bill No. 1860, Legarda aims to...
At 101 years old, Magdalena Gamayo continues to weave inabel in Pinili, Ilocos Norte. Through the years, she has mastered the tapestry’s intricate patterns, from binakol and inuritan to kusikos and inubon a sabong. She has dedicated her life to preserving the ancient craft, which led her to...
People in the South have a new spot to explore this holiday season, whether they’re out for a walk, a jog, or simply some quality time with family. Villar City, developed by Golden MV Holdings, welcomes the season with “Once Upon a Tree,” its annual Heritage Tree Christmas lighting. Along...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will undertake the restoration of the fire-damaged Manila Central Post Office with firm emphasis on integrity and heritage preservation to ensure transparency and protect the cultural significance of the historic landmark. The project was...
Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy has directed all parishes and rectories under the Archdiocese of Cebu to undergo structural assessments following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on the evening of September 30. Through Archdiocesan Chancellor Msgr. Renato Beltran Jr., the...
The Tourism and Cultural Offices of the Las Piñas and Parañaque local governments conducted a benchmarking activity through “Lakbay Aral” aimed at strengthening local tourism programs and cultural initiatives. Las Piñas LPTCO head Paul Ahljay San Miguel gave the delegates from the...
The San Juan City local government highlighted the artistry, evolution, and enduring relevance of Filipino attire in an exhibit held to celebrate Linggo ng Kasuotang Pilipino on Monday, Sept. 15. San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the event together with ...
Malacañang has refuted claims by the camp of Great Pacific Builders and General Contractor, Inc., that the firm did not handle the second phase of the Philippine Film Heritage Building (PFHB) project. In a statement, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro urged the contractor couple, Cezarah...
Malacañang revealed that the construction of the Philippine Film Heritage Building in Intramuros, Manila was supposed to be completed on Thursday, Sept. 4, but it was instead found incomplete, baring several structural issues. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
Senior citizens in Manila will gain livelihood opportunities through a free seven-day training on Intramuros’ rich history that will enable them to become accredited community tour guides under the Department of Tourism (DOT). The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), in partnership...
