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...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has called on his colleagues to expedite the passage of the measure that seeks to declare Quiapo in Manila as a national historical cultural heritage zone. Lapid said he will pursue the approval of the measure at the resumption of Congress’ session on...
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...
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...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) led by Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, Mayor John Dalipe here, and other officials formally unveiled the Pasonanca Natural Park as the 52nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations heritage park in a ceremony in...
In 1924, Seiko made its mark with the introduction of its branded wristwatch, marking the company's inception. Fast forward to 2024, as Seiko celebrates a century of watchmaking innovation, it unveils timepieces that offer increased power, improved water resistance, and enhanced legibility....
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has urged authorities to pursue and promote sustainable tourism development and strict compliance to environmental laws to protect the country’s natural heritage sites. Go made the call amid the growing concerns over the construction of a resort within the...
ILOILO CITY – A fire in the heritage district or the old Central Business District here on Friday night, March 15, damaged more than P8 million in property. AN aerial photo of the nine-hour fire that struck a heritage area in Iloilo City. (Federation FIRE Iloilo) An initial report by...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco arrived here on Tuesday, February 27, to launch the agency’s Philippine Experience Program (PEP): Culture, Heritage and Art Caravan in Western Mindanao. MAYOR John Dalipe hosts a fiesta lunch at Santa Cruz Island for...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led foreign ambassadors in the Philippines in a guided tour of the most historic homes inside the Malacañan compound in Manila to showcase the administration's ongoing efforts to restore and preserve the country's heritage sites. Malacañang photo In a statement, the...
CEBU CITY – A Smart Heritage City that will serve as a model of sustainable development. This is the vision for Dapitan City that Mayor Seth Frederick “Bullet” Jalosjos conveyed during his State-of-the-City Address (SOCA) at the New Government Center in Dapitan on Friday, December 1. DAPITAN...
A CULTURAL FEAST This year’s Tabu-an was held at SM City Iloilo Western Visayas has always offered myriad flavors that have left a lasting impact on those fortunate enough to try them. Dishes like chicken inasal, La Paz batchoy, pancit molo, and kadyos baboy langka (KBL) come to mind. Much of...
