The Philippines, together with 192 States Parties to the 1972 Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, met in Krakow Poland to participate in the 41st session of the World Heritage Committee.
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PH NatCom joins 2017 training workshop for officials of National Commissions for UNESCO in Asia and the Pacific
The Korean National Commission for UNESCO co-hosted a Training Workshop for Officials of National Commissions for UNESCO in Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, Thailand.
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PH NatCom visits Culion Island in Palawan
PH NatCom embarked on a trip to Culion, Palawan for a site inspection related to the Culion Museum and Archives’ bid for the Memory of the World (MOW) Programme last May 02-05, 2017.
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PH NatCom holds 3rd leg of the “Pamana Workshop Series”
PH NatCom in partnership with the Provincial Government of Albay held the last leg of the workshop series entitled Pamana: World Heritage and Biosphere Reserve Nomination Series.
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Launching of the ASEAN 2017 in the Philippines
PH NatCom Secretary General Lila Ramos Shahani, along with other government and DFA Officials, attended the launching of the ASEAN 2017 in the Philippines held at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang, Davao City last 15 January 2016.
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PH NatCom holds 10th Karunungan Festival
On its 10th year, the Karunungan Festival dwelt on the theme “Lifelong Learning and Ethics.”
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PH NatCom SecGen leads delegation for the 11th Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee Session
This year, the Philippines won a prestigious 4-year seat in the Intangible Cultural Heritage committee, the main body tasked with monitoring and implementing the 2003 Convention.
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#UNDayPH2016
Last 24 October 2016 was a successful #UNDayPH celebration at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. The event was graced by the Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto R. Yasay who underscored the importance of the United Nations to growth and development of the Philippines as a nation.
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PH NatCom Secretary General Lila Ramos Shahani Oathtaking with DFA Secretary Perfecto R. Yasay, Jr.
Last 11 October 2016, Ms. Lila Ramos Shahani took her oath as the PH NatCom Secretary General with DFA Secretary and PH NatCom Chairperson Perfecto R. Yasay, Jr.
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