Philippines – All About World Heritage Sites

November 19, 2019November 20, 2019

Centuries-old San Agustin Church in Intramuros gets free restoration cleanup with German technology; Lorenzo Cruz; Good News Pilipinas

What you need to know about the San Agustin Church and the efforts to preserve it; Margaret Claire Layug; GMA Network

Hot water and steam, and not pressure were used to clean the San Agustin Church.

Source: SUNDAY’S BEST: What you need to know about the San Agustin Church and the efforts to preserve it

November 12, 2019November 13, 2019

Top 7 dive spots in Southeast Asia for anyone who’s hopelessly addicted to diving; Mae Yen Yap; Mashable

For both beginner and advance divers.

Source: Top 7 dive spots in Southeast Asia for anyone who’s hopelessly addicted to diving

November 9, 2019November 10, 2019

Puerto Princesa —from exile’s hellhole to tourist paradise; Constantino Tejero; Inquirer Lifestyle

Say Palawan, and one automatically thinks The Last Frontier—where Nature begins and never ends.

Source: Puerto Princesa —from exile’s hellhole to tourist paradise | Inquirer Lifestyle

September 19, 2019September 20, 2019

This Cruise Line Offers Unique Access to UNESCO Sites; Michelle Baran; Afar

Thanks to a partnership with the United Nations organization, Seabourn sailings feature shore excursions to more than 170 World Heritage locations worldwide.

Source: This Cruise Line Offers Unique Access to UNESCO Sites

September 18, 2019September 19, 2019

Puerto Princesa City to stage investment forum in Manila; Vincent Mariel Galang; Business World

Tubbataha Park superintendent receives biodiversity award; Gaea Katreena Cabico; Philstar.com

The site manager of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in Palawan has been awarded an environment prize.

Source: Tubbataha Park superintendent receives biodiversity award | Philstar.com

September 6, 2019September 7, 2019

Vigan is One of Asia’s “Most Beautiful Towns,” according to CNN; Pau Gutierrez; Out of Town Blog

Vigan, a UNESCO World Heritage City, has been recognized by Atlanta-based media company CNN as one of the “most beautiful towns” in Asia.

Source: Vigan is One of Asia’s “Most Beautiful Towns,” according to CNN – Out of Town Blog

September 4, 2019September 5, 2019

Department of Tourism hails CNN pick of Vigan as Asia’s most picturesque town; Asian Journal

Source: Balikbayan Magazine—The Global Business & Travel Briefing

August 28, 2019August 29, 2019

Top 10 prettiest towns in Asia; The Thaiger

Tropical nights, curious mountain silhouettes, sprawling rice paddies and pungent cuisine. And some snow-topped mountains as well. The Thaiger has selected the Top Ten of these camera-worthy towns. Southern Asia is a concoction of the ancient, very modern, traditional and enigmatic. Amongst the islands, megacities and spectacular scenery there are also some very pretty towns…

Source: Top 10 prettiest towns in Asia | The Thaiger

July 31, 2019August 1, 2019

Unesco tells Philippines to protect Baroque churches from China-funded bridge; Noel Tan; Southeast Asian Archaeology

The construction of a bridge near Intramuros is a source of concern as it potentially affects San Agustin Church and subsequently three other churches which are jointly listed as World Heritage sites.

Source: Unesco tells Philippines to protect Baroque churches from China-funded bridge | SEAArch – Southeast Asian Archaeology

July 15, 2019July 16, 2019

Unesco tells Philippines to protect Baroque churches from China-funded bridge; Edgar Allan M Sembrano; Inquirer Lifestyle

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar has admitted that the construction of the controversial Binondo-Intramuros Bridge is ongoing, but Unesco National Commission of the Philippines (Unacom) has allayed fears of the possible delisting of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines from the World Heritage List.

Source: Unesco tells Philippines to protect Baroque churches from China-funded bridge | Inquirer Lifestyle

June 30, 2019July 1, 2019

Google doodle: What is the Puerto Princesa Underground River? Where is it?; Liam Doyle; Daily Express

GOOGLE released a new doodle today commemorating the Puerto Princesa Underground River. What is the Puerto Princesa Underground River and where is it?

Source: Google doodle: What is the Puerto Princesa Underground River? Where is it?

June 5, 2019June 10, 2019

Delay in raising alarm at Tubbataha; Divernet

Source: Delay in raising alarm at Tubbataha – Divernet

May 10, 2019May 11, 2019

The new 7 wonders of the world; FinGlobal

Source: The new 7 wonders of the world

May 9, 2019May 10, 2019

7 of the best and most extraordinary diving sites in the world; Wanderlust

Source: 7 of the best and most extraordinary diving sites in the world

April 24, 2019April 29, 2019

The 5 Oldest Churches in the Philippines; Noel Tan; Southeast Asian Archaeology

The Christian Holy Week was last week, and this article from Esquire Philippines features the oldest churches in the Philippines, some of which are Unesco World Heritage Sites.

Source: The 5 Oldest Churches in the Philippines | SEAArch – Southeast Asian Archaeology