September 9, 2021
Protected areas (PAs) encompass the most biologically significant and pristine forests, freshwater and marine ecosystems of the country that serve as assurance for economic, cultural and ecological sustainability for the present and future generation.
Since the passage of Republic Act No. 7586, or the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992, and its amendments under Republic Act No. 11038, or the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (ENIPAS) Act of 2018, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) […]
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September 8, 2021
The victory was made possible by architects, as well as a farming community in Bulacan.
Bayanihan, the Filipino tradition of mutual support within a community, has proven that if we come together, anything is possible—even a win at the prestigious Venice Architecture Biennale.
This is exactly what Filipino architect Sudarshan V. Khadka Jr. and Norwegian architect Alexander Eriksson Furunes—along with Framework Collaborative, which consists of members from the Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm community in Angat, Bulacan— achieved at the recently concluded international […]
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September 5, 2021
The mission to promote Filipino indigenous culture and heritage goes on for the award-winning documentary series “Dayaw” with the launch of its 11th season on ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel, last month. We must commend those behind the show, which documents hitherto taken for granted life-ways, traditions, and practices of the country’s indigenous peoples (IPs).
This is the passion and brainchild of Deputy House Speaker Loren Legarda and the production team of ANC and the National Commission for Culture and the […]
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September 5, 2021
The planet’s ability to provide its inhabitants with enough resources has been alarmingly decreasing because of the escalating demand generated by consumers and businesses.
Various stakeholders have fortunately been initiating measures to arrest the planet’s further degradation.
To highlight its own commitment to sustainability, Conrad Manila feted five Filipino women for their contribution to the social, ecological and economic well-being of various communities.
At the recent virtual launch of its mid-autumn festival, with the theme “Harvest,” the luxury hotel, headed by General Manager […]
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September 4, 2021
The Philippine Pavilion is one of only two national participations bestowed a special mention at the ongoing international exposition.
“An exemplary community project that creates a rich archive and experience of collaborative construction practices,” as it was described by the arts organization behind the Venice Biennale, the Philippine Pavilion this year has been bestowed with a special mention.
Our 2021 exhibition called Structures of Mutual Support, curated by Framework Collaborative, composed of the GK Enchanted Farm community and architects Sudarshan V. Khadka […]
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