Center for Conservation of Cultural Property and Environment in the Tropics
Guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition of the University of Santo Tomas, CCCPET envisions itself as a leading center of excellence in cultural heritage conservation, action research, and sustainable development in tropical environments, advancing resilient communities and culturally grounded futures through interdisciplinary knowledge, ethical stewardship, and collaborative partnerships.
Guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition of the University of Santo Tomas, CCCPET works through research, conservation practice, education, and community collaboration to protect cultural heritage and the environments in which heritage is lived.
CCCPET supports interdisciplinary heritage conservation, environmental stewardship, capacity-building, and partnerships serving society, the Church, and future generations.
Territories and ecosystems shaped by enduring relationships between nature and culture.
Territories and ecosystems shaped by enduring relationships between nature and culture.
Artifacts, collections, and traditional works of art and craftsmanship.
Historic structures, sites, and cultural landscapes that define our identity.
We cultivate knowledge, skills, and values for conservation and sustainability.
We conserve cultural heritage and the environment through science, practice, and community collaboration.
We create innovative solutions and interpretations that give heritage a new life and meaning.
We promote awareness and appreciation of heritage as a driver of well-being and responsible tourism.
We ensure ethical, inclusive, and resilient conservation for future generations.
We transform communities and institutions through partnerships for sustainable futures.
Guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition of the University of Santo Tomas, CCCPET envisions itself as a leading center of excellence in cultural heritage conservation, action research, and sustainable development in tropical environments, advancing resilient communities and culturally grounded futures through interdisciplinary knowledge, ethical stewardship, and collaborative partnerships.
The Center supports the conservation and management of cultural and natural heritage through a holistic and integrated approach that recognizes the dynamic relationships between built heritage, cultural landscapes, ecosystems, and community traditions.
This approach reflects Integrated Heritage Conservation, linking heritage protection to environmental sustainability, community well-being, and cultural continuity.
The University of Santo Tomas (UST), through the UST Graduate School-Center for Conservation of Cultural Property and Environment in the Tropics (USTGS-CCCPET), continues its work in heritage conservation and international collaboration.