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New Philippine Law Protects UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tubbataha Reefs National Park |
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On 6 April 2010, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed into law Republic Act 10067 - Tubbataha Reefs National Park Act of 2009 after eight years of discussion and lobbying.
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Strengthening the Preservation of Heritage: National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 |
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The National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 was signed into law by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on 26 March 2010. more |
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World Heritage Education Programme’s Patrimonito Storyboard Competition 2010-2011 |
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For the last ten years, the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme (WHE) has been implementing activities, programs and competitions in its effort to help children learn about World Heritage Sites, its Challenges, as well as encourage them to craft their own contribution to help conserve heritage. An approach to the World Heritage Education is the use of special cartoons and animated short films, through a cartoon character, Patrimonito, who mobilizes young people to participate actively in World Heritage preservation. more |
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Asia-Pacific delegates convene for MOW advocacy |
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A training workshop on the Memory of the World (MOW) awareness-raising and advocacy was conducted on March 1-3 for the National MOW Committee and Youth Associates in Asia and the Pacific. more |
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Philippine Madrigal Singers designated UNESCO Artists for Peace |
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29 July 2009, Paris -- The Philippine Permanent Delegation to UNESCO reported that the Philippine Madrigal Singers were awarded as UNESCO Artists for Peace by UNESCO Director-General Koichiro Matsuura in a ceremony held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 27 July.
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Ambassador Soliven heads study tour |
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Ambassador Preciosa S. Soliven, Secretary General of the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines, headed the study tour to Cinque Terre, Italy on 25 May-03 June 2009. more |
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Animation Council awards winners of contest |
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As part of its active campaign in producing original Filipino content in animation grounded on the country’s rich cultural heritage, the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) partnered with the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines (NatCom) in the first nationwide animated flash fiction scriptwriting contest.more |
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Mindanao parks bid for Heritage List |
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Foreign Affairs Secretary and NatCom Chairman Alberto G. Romulo recently signed the Nomination Dossier of Mount Apo and Mount Hamiguitan:
Sanctuaries of Endemism in Mindanao. The nomination kicks off the UNESCO Philippines campaign for the two national parks’ inscription in the UNESCO World Heritage List.more
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NatCom, Ateneo Zamboanga build bridges for peace |
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A major step for peace, a significant breakthrough for healing.
A two-day interfaith assembly was the event that started efforts at peace building and healing when 20 wives of former Moro National Liberation Front combatants, 17 loved ones of the Armed Forces of the Philippines members and 19 indigenous peoples group called Subanen women with their clan leader gathered to confront the pains of conflict no one wanted to go through. It proved that indeed, races and ethnic groups can transcend faith and culture to build bridges for peace.more |
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