“There have been reported incidences wherein their indigenous knowledge, dances, designs are being stolen by local and foreign entities, further marginalizing our indigenous communities and depriving them of their cultural property, their identity which has been passed on from their ancestors. This is a concern we must immediately address as we pursue the continuity of our heritage,”
Read More“As key stakeholders in nation building, we hope that our architects and engineers will fully utilize their talent, skills, and expertise to build infrastructure that will shield our people from natural hazards,”
Read More“Hibla Pavilion of Textiles and Weaves of the Philippines is an exhibition aimed at showcasing our rich and colorful heritage through the Schools of Living Traditions. Sen. Loren Legarda is the head of this wonderful program, ensuring indigenous techniques in textile weaving, basket making, beadwork and embroidery are passed on to the next generation. These creative endeavors reveal anecdotes of the individual soul, of the community, and of our Filipino saga.”
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Columnist
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“We are very fortunate to have been chosen as the featured exhibiting country at the Musée du Quai Branly, which is the premier museum in France for indigenous art and culture. This is a great opportunity for us to showcase our history and our rich and unique Filipino heritage,”
Read More“Layunin ng eksibisyon na ito ang mailahad ang mga kwento ng ating mga katutubo sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga habi na ipinamana pa sa kanila ng kanilang mga ninuno. Pinapakita din nito ang alab na taglay ng mga maestro sa paghabi at mga tagapagtaguyod ng kalinangan mula sa iba’t ibang katutubong pamayanan na mag-aral, lumikha at magturo,”
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