Heritage conservation is now a growing field of interest among Filipino architects and other professionals, many of whom have realized that our built environment contains few structures less than a hundred years old.
Augusto Villalon, the man whom many consider to be the father of heritage conservation in the Philippines, has died after a long illness. A tremendous void is felt by many
Augusto Villalón, architect and cultural heritage conservation advocate who spearheaded the listing of several Philippine historical and natural landmarks on the prestigious World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization (Unesco), passed away May 5 after a lingering illness following a stroke. He was 72.
Augusto Villalón, architect and cultural heritage conservation advocate who spearheaded the listing of several Philippine historical and natural landmarks in the very prestigious World Heritage List of the United Nations
First, to clear up possible confusion, this column is about Plaza Moriones in Intramuros, not the plaza with the same name in Tondo. Plaza Moriones in Intramuros is one of
The Heritage Manila, Heritage Cities Forum Series will be held Feb. 8-9, 12:45-4 p.m., at the Verdure, 4/F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall, De La Salle University, Manila. It is part
How wonderful it is to be back after a long absence! And at this auspicious time of the year, let me wish each one of you an overabundance of happiness and prosperity during the Year of the Rooster that has just begun.
Chair William “Butch” Ramirez of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) does not bother to hide his excitement about the planned transfer of his office, personnel and the athletes under his
CONSERVATION architect and Inquirer Lifestyle columnist Augusto “Toti” Villalon was recently named honorary member of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (Icomos) in Florence, Italy, making him the first
AN IMPORTANT advisory body to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has passed a resolution stating that the construction of the multistory Torre de Manila violates the
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