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ICOMOS Philippines Towards An Informed Philippine Heritage Practice Menu Home About ICOMOS History Mission, Vision, and Objectives Board of Trustees and the Secretariat Committee Officers and National Representatives Internal Committees Contact Us Make a Donation Projects and Programs First UNESCO Heritage Emergency Fund project for the Philippines Project Management Team and Key Experts PAMANA 2030 Internship Program Pre-Disaster Recovery Planning Photogrammetry: International Field School, Manila International Day of Monuments and Sites Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Seminars Heritage Practice amidst the Pandemic (HPP) Membership ICOMOS Card List of Members New Members International Scientific Committees Membership News News and Events Recent Events Partnership News Resources Public Talks ICOMOS Philippines Statements ICOMOS Open Archive ICOMOS E-Resource Center Calendar Scroll down to content Protecting the Philippines’ Cultural and Natural Heritage Our role as the Philippine National Committee of ICOMOS in the Philippines’ nascent heritage field is to promote applied research, theory, and scientific methodology as we conserve and protect our architectural landmarks, monuments, heritage landscapes, and archaeological sites. We work towards a future that better manages change in heritage sites, so succeeding generations enjoy authentic experiences of our cultural heritage properties. ICOMOS is an international NGO that works for the conservation and protection of cultural heritage places. Its network of over 10,000 expert members from 132 countries, represented through national committees and international scientific committees contributes to improving the preservation of the world’s heritage sites. It is an advisory body to UNESCO on matters of world heritage. Who are we Built Heritage Professionals We are architects, historians, urban planners, interior designers, structural and environmental engineers, landscape architects, heritage-centered community development experts, conservators, educators, historians, lawyers, and economists who want to improve the preservation practice. We believe that heritage work merits strategy from multidisciplinary practitioners if it is to be holistic and if the results are to be sustainable. Our work, however diverse, is united by our view that heritage is a tool for positive change. There is an urgent need to enact appropriate policies, improve education, and raise professional standards in order to evolve the country’s preservation practice. ICOMOS Philippines, through its heritage experts, its association and collaboration with UNESCO, as well as its access to ICOMOS International’s network of over 10,000 heritage practitioners in 110 countries around the world, can help bridge this gap. More about ICOMOS Philippines What we do Conferences, Training Programs, and Workshops We believe that information is the first step to improving the preservation practice. Through round table discussions, conferences,training programs, and workshops, we ensure the dissemination and exchange of the latest information in the field of preservation in order to elevate standards and keep the practice moving forward. Technical Assistance ICOMOS Philippines holds a seat at the National Committee on Monuments and Sites (NCMS), the policy-making body on built heritage matters of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. We provide technical expertise to the NCMS as well as to any organization or entity with built heritage concerns. In addition, our library of heritage conservation materials is open for the public to use. Mentorship Research internships are offered during the summer monthsto students and recent graduates from fields of study relevant to heritage conservation. We are currentlymentoring interns who are conductingresearch to (1) establish baseline data in heritage policy and material restoration, (2) refine the process of heritage site nominations, and (3) gather data on the economic benefits of preserving heritage sites in the Philippines. More on our work News & Events Posted on February 27, 2024 March 2, 2024 All Is Not Lost: Local Stakeholders Active in Maintaining World Heritage Status of Vigan Being inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list requires the coordination of committed stakeholders to nominate a site. The process is a painstaking endeavor which requires a detailed and … Continue reading All Is Not Lost: Local Stakeholders Active in Maintaining World Heritage Status of Vigan” Posted on December 19, 2023 December 19, 2023 35th Anniversary ICOMOS Philippines Thanksgiving On Saturday 16 October 2023, ICOMOS Philippines celebrated their annual Thanksgiving get-together to end the year and to celebrate its 35th anniversary. ICOMOS Philippines Celebrates Its 35th Year Anniversary at … Continue reading 35th Anniversary ICOMOS Philippines Thanksgiving” Posted on December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023 UNESCO Heritage Emergency Fund project activities have started in the City of Vigan, Philippines 23 – 24 October and 1 – 4 November 2023, City of Vigan, Philippines – Thanks to the UNESCO Heritage Emergency Fund (HEF), the project Post-Earthquake Damage Assessment of Vernacular … Continue reading UNESCO Heritage Emergency Fund project activities have started in the City of Vigan, Philippines” Contact Us Due to the covid-19 virus, the ICOMOS Philippines Secretariat has closed its offices in Manila for an undetermined period of time, in order to ensure the safety of its staff and comply with instructions issued by the Philippine government. The team continue to be at your service via email at info@icomosphilippines.com , and will endeavour to maintain ICOMOS Philippines activities as best possible . The ICOMOS Philippines headquarters is found in the heritage district of Intramuros: Room 3A, Plaza Santiago Building, Sta, Clara Street, Intramuros 1006 Manila, Philippines Office Hours: Monday – Friday : 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Do you have any questions, comments, or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! You may call +632 718 4704 or send us an email at info@icomosphilippines.com Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Proudly powered by...