Tag: Cultural Heritage
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Government Agencies Initiate Comprehensive Book Project on Mindanao’s Diverse History
In a significant move to document and celebrate the rich tapestry of Mindanao’s history, three government agencies have embarked on an ambitious book project. The initiative, which focuses on the history of 13 ethnolinguistic groups across Mindanao, Sulu, and Palawan, was announced in Cagayan de Oro City. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP),…
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Cebu Governor Urges National Museum to Restore and Return Historic Church Panels
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has publicly supported the Archdiocese of Cebu’s efforts to retrieve and restore four historic panels that have been missing since the late 1980s. These panels, originally part of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santissima in Boljoon, were recently displayed at the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) after being…
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Cebu Pacific Highlights Philippine Textiles Through Innovative QR Codes
Cebu Pacific, a budget airline, is bringing attention to the vibrant world of Philippine textiles by integrating QR codes into major public spaces and airports nationwide, as well as in selected publications. These QR codes feature five distinct weaving styles: the detailed and nature-inspired Binakol from Ilocos Norte, the elegantly striped Ramit from Occidental Mindoro,…
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Pampanga Officially Named Culinary Capital of the Philippines by Senate
CELEBRATING CULINARY EXCELLENCE. The Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill No. 2797, officially recognizing Pampanga as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines. This recognition celebrates the province’s significant contributions to the nation’s gastronomy and cultural heritage. The bill, primarily authored by Senator Lito Lapid from Pampanga, mandates the Department of Tourism to highlight Pampanga as…
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Iloilo Hosts Exhibition of 16 Filipino Masterpieces from Lopez Collection
Iloilo City is currently showcasing an impressive collection of 16 masterpieces by renowned Filipino artists, thanks to the Lopez family’s generosity. The exhibit, titled ‘Patrimony of All – Ang Panublion sang Tanan Paintings from the Lopez Museum and Library Collection,’ opened its doors to the public on November 26, 2024, and will continue until April…
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Dumaguete City Aims for UNESCO Creative City Status in Literature
Dumaguete City, the capital of Negros Oriental, has been selected as one of the Philippines’ nominations for the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the literature category for 2025. This announcement was made during a press conference held in the city on November 8, 2024, attended by key figures including Anton Gabila and Nimfa Virtucio…
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