Tag: Heritage Preservation

  • Philippine Navy and National Museum Join Forces to Safeguard Maritime Legacy

    In a significant move to protect the nation’s maritime heritage, the Philippine Navy (PN) and the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) have formalized their partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The agreement, signed on February 18, 2025, at the Naval Station Jose Andrada in Manila, marks a new chapter in the preservation of…

  • Bacolod’s Manokan Country Tenants Receive Support Amid Redevelopment

    In Bacolod City, the local government is stepping up to support the tenants of Manokan Country, a renowned strip of chicken inasal eateries, as they navigate the challenges posed by the area’s multi-billion-peso redevelopment project. Spearheaded by SM Prime Holdings Inc., the project has prompted the city to distribute PHP500,000 worth of food vouchers, funded…

  • Iloilo City Mayor Firm on Underground Cabling Deadline

    Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas has firmly stated that the deadline for utility companies to move their wires underground will not be extended beyond the end of this month. This decision comes amidst ongoing efforts to implement an underground distribution system along Calle Real, the city’s historic business district. Treñas emphasized that the ordinance, passed…

  • Historic Quezon Hall at West Visayas State University Reopens After Extensive Renovation

    ILOILO CITY – The iconic Quezon Hall at West Visayas State University (WVSU) in the La Paz district of Iloilo City has been revitalized and reopened to the public. The historic building, originally constructed in 1926, underwent a comprehensive restoration project spearheaded by the Henry Sy Foundation in partnership with the SM Foundation, following an…

  • Cebu BRT Project Removes Structures Near Historic Capitol

    In a significant move, the management of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project has dismantled steel structures, including poles and roofing, near the historic Cebu capitol. Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia confirmed that he was informed about the removal through a letter from the project manager, Norvin Imbong. The decision to remove these…