Tag: Heritage Conservation
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Iloilo City Transfers Historic Jaro Building to NCCA for Cultural Development
In a significant move for cultural preservation, Iloilo City has officially handed over the historic Jaro municipal building to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). The transfer was sealed with a deed of usufruct signed at the Iloilo City Hall on February 13, 2025. Mayor Jerry Treñas praised the building as a…
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Local Governments Urged to Harmonize Development with Heritage Preservation
In a significant push towards safeguarding cultural heritage, officials gathered in Dumaguete City on Thursday to encourage local government units (LGUs) to find a middle ground between modern development and the preservation of historical sites. The call to action was part of a four-day training session on the preservation and conservation of heritage structures, initiated…
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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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