CTHM and GS-CCCPET forge three sustainable partnerships for the UST Sentro Turismo, Eastern Visayas Food Mapping Project

CTHM and GS-CCCPET forge three sustainable partnerships for the UST Sentro Turismo, Eastern Visayas Food Mapping Project

The UST College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTHM) forged three sustainable partnerships through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement and Terms of Reference. The ceremony was held on June 1, 2022 (Wednesday) at the Multi-purpose Hall, 8/F, Bl. Buenaventura G. Paredes, O.P. Building. University of Santo Tomas and the Association of Tourism Officers…

UST GS CCCPET leads DOT Region 2 Capacity Building Series in Batanes

UST GS CCCPET leads DOT Region 2 Capacity Building Series in Batanes

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2 closely collaborated with the University of Santo Tomas Graduate School Center for Conservation of Cultural Property and the Environment in the Tropics (UST GS CCCPET) to calibrate the gradual opening of Batanes to the tourism industry. The five month preparation was postponed successively due to climatic, manpower, election…

USTGS-CCCPET facilitates CBCP-ECCHC’s 12th Biennial National Convention of Church Heritage Workers

USTGS-CCCPET facilitates CBCP-ECCHC’s 12th Biennial National Convention of Church Heritage Workers

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Episcopal Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church (ECCHC) 12th Biennial National Convention of Church Heritage Workers was held online via Zoom from May 16 to 18, 2022 after its postponement from the previous year due to the strict COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Hosted by the Roman…

UST GS CCCPET Uswag project highlights rich basketry tradition of Leyte

UST GS CCCPET Uswag project highlights rich basketry tradition of Leyte

The University of Santo Tomas Graduate School (UST GS) Center for Conservation of Cultural Property in the Tropics (CCCPET) in collaboration with the 3rd District of Leyte, supported by the British Council Philippines, launched the scoping project titled “Uswag Artesano: Advancing the Creativity and Adaptability of Weaving Artisans in the Third District of Leyte,” held…

USTGS-CCCPET lead Post Odette Assessment on Church Cultural Heritage in the Diocese of Maasin

USTGS-CCCPET lead Post Odette Assessment on Church Cultural Heritage in the Diocese of Maasin

The UST GS CCCPET conducted an assessment of church cultural heritage in the Diocese of Maasin after the onslaught of Super Typhoon Odette in Northern Mindanao and Visayas last December 16, 2021. The massive destruction impacted eight provinces namely Surigao del Norte, Southern Leyte, Bohol, Cebu, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Guimaras  and Palawan. Due to…