Tag: heritage

Heritage cities and towns in the Philippines to visit this 2023

With revenge travel on the rise, why not take this opportunity to learn about our heritage and local culture? Global trends for 2023 show that there’s growing...

The rebirth of Ilocos Norte’s Balay San Nicolas

San Nicolas in Ilocos Norte is the convergence point of three major roads leading to Tuguegarao (North), Manila (South), and Nueva Era (East). Together with the quaint...

Suntrust Ascentia brings city living in Manila into new heights

Santa Ana, Manila has flourished over the years from being a center of rich culture and heritage to becoming a district of convenience and modernity. Over the district of Santa...

How heritage structures can live for the future

Sustainability is a term that is often linked to climate change. But there is such a thing as cultural sustainability, which refers to cultural beliefs and practices, heritage conservation, and...

Manila Reimagined: Trying to restore the urban capital’s old glory

From grimy to green. That, in a nutshell, is the drastic transformation that Manila will undergo if its chief executive will have his way. Mayor Isko Moreno grew up in the slums of...

Makati: Weaving modernity with distinctive history

Makati is best known as the country’s premier Central Business District. It set the mold for this over 50 years ago and it has not stopped improving on the model. Although it...

Why Bacolod City is one of the top livable cities in PH

Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental, is highly urbanized but with an old-world charm evident in the genuine warmth and hospitality of the people, the delectable cuisine, rich history and culture,...

A walk through Binondo

For the longest time, Binondo has been a favorite stomping ground for foodies everywhere. However, there are other places to visit in the area aside from the myriad of restaurants located within. Binondo,...

Buntal hat-inspired structure earns a spot in World Architecture awards

Alero Design Studio, an architecture and interior design firm founded by sibling-designers architect Jaemi Cruz and interior designer Jesy Cruz in 2015, was shortlisted at this year’s World Architecture Festival (WAF), the world’s...

Cultural mapping and the case of Biñan City

(BJ Borja is currently the Tourism and Cultural Affairs of the City Government of Biñan. He is into heritage conservation and cultural performance pursuits.) The Philippines is home to immense diversity of culture...

Heritage structures and the law

Whether they’ve been to Paris or not, many people around the world mourned upon seeing the Notre Dame Cathedral in flames last month. What is it about this grand structure that caused...

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Manila attracts global data center investors

Manila continues to be an attractive destination for global data center investors amid digitalization, according to a report by Cushman and Wakefield.

NHMFC, Biñan City LGU and Baque Corporation kickstart 4PH in Southern Tagalog Region

The National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Baque Corporation in collaboration with the Local Government...

The Grand Midori Ortigas tower 2 showcases a harmony of elements

Discover a new way of living in the city where you can find harmony and balance as you pursue your life goals....

Why you should consider living in a township

The trend of building townships or master planned communities which embody the live, play, work lifestyle, has been a trend among the...

Making It Happen: “Rooftop Revolution” in Ph

A blessing. That is how I consider every opportunity to share ideas with movers and shakers of Philippine society....