Tag: Cultural Preservation
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Senator Legarda Urges Enhanced Initiatives to Boost Philippine Local Fabrics
In celebration of Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month, Senator Loren Legarda has once again emphasized the importance of developing more initiatives to safeguard and promote the country’s local and indigenous fabrics. Speaking on Monday, she highlighted the necessity of ongoing research and development to fully utilize the Philippines’ rich resources, including fibers from pineapple, banana, and…
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Antique’s Culinary Heritage Unveiled in New Coffee Table Book
In a significant cultural event, the ‘Culinary Heritage of Antique’ coffee table book was launched in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, during the 1st Antique Business Exchange and Kapatid Mentor Me Provincial Congress. The book, a brainchild of Dr. Mary Rose Gemma Rodriguez, president of Advance Central College, was a decade in the making, with…
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Samar Intensifies Efforts to Preserve Spanish Colonial Fortifications
The Samar provincial government has initiated a robust campaign aimed at conserving the historical defense structures from the Spanish colonial period. This initiative, named ‘Safeguarding the Sentinels of the Samar Seas: Conservation of the Samar Fortifications,’ is a collaborative effort with the University of Santo Tomas Graduate School Center for Conservation of Cultural Property and…
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Senator Legarda Urges Cultural Continuity at Kislap-Diwa 2024 Event
Senator Loren Legarda (Image: Senate PRIB) MANILA – At the Kislap-Diwa 2024: Engkuwentro event, Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the critical role of cultural transmission to future generations, underscoring its importance in fostering national pride and identity. The event, which took place at the National Museum of Natural History’s Education Hall, was a gathering of artists…
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La Union’s New Weavers’ Group Aims to Preserve and Innovate Inabel Tradition
In Bangar, La Union, a new organization called the Young Loomweavers Association of Bangar (YLAB) has been established to protect and promote the traditional craft of Inabel weaving. This initiative follows a three-day training session at the Abel Academy: School of Living Traditions Nogueras Weaving, where participants learned the art of handloom weaving directly from…
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Ilocos Norte Honors Centenarian National Living Treasure with P1 Million Gift
In a heartfelt gesture, the Ilocos Norte government has announced a PHP1 million gift for Magdalena Galinato Gamayo, a revered national living treasure who celebrated her 100th birthday in August. The announcement was made by Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc during a press conference on November 29, 2024, in Laoag City. The funds, drawn from the…
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Antique’s ‘Patadyong’ Industry Flourishes with DTI and DOST Support
In a vibrant celebration of local culture, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) are actively supporting the development of the ‘patadyong’ industry in Antique. The handwoven wraparound garment, known as patadyong, was showcased at the Fiesta Haraya: Patadyong Design Trends Conference in San Jose de Buenavista,…
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University of Antique to Establish Kinaray-a Center for Cultural Preservation
The University of Antique (UA), the sole state university in the province, is set to launch a Kinaray-a Center to enhance students’ access to literature and manuscripts about Antique. UA President Pablo Crespo Jr. announced that preparations for funding and organizational setup are underway, with the center expected to open in 2025. The center will…
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University of Antique to Establish Kinaray-a Center for Cultural Preservation
The University of Antique (UA), the sole state university in the province, is set to launch a Kinaray-a Center to enhance students’ access to literature and manuscripts about Antique. UA President Pablo Crespo Jr. announced that preparations for funding and organizational setup are underway, with the center expected to open in 2025. The center will…
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