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HCS Holds First Heritage Warriors Bootcamp
Heritage Conservation Society (HCS) held basic training for its members through its first heritage warriors boot camp for the year at Bureau of Treasury Building, Intramuros Manila last July 29, 2017. The Bureau of Treasury Building, as a reconstruction of the former Ayuntamiento de Manila, a significant historical structure, complements the cause of the day. It was an unpleasant rainy day but it was not a hindrance for the members as the room was almost filled. There were a
On the Declarations Concerning the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
On behalf of the Heritage Conservation Society, it is with much gratitude that we thank the National Historical Commission (NHCP), under the leadership of its Chairman, Dr. Rene Escalante, and the National Museum (NM), under the leadership of its Director, Mr. Jeremy Barns, for their respective declarations on the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. We also note with much thanks the support of the Philippine Sports Commission, under its Chairman, Mr. William Ramirez, for the decla
JOINT STATEMENT BY THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION SOCIETY AND THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON MONUMENTS AND
The Heritage Conservation Society (HCS) and the International Council on Monuments and Sites - Philippines (ICOMOS-PH), as regards the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC), respectfully state the following: 1. We reiterate our gratitude to the cultural agencies, specifically the National Museum (NM) and the National Historical Commission (NHCP), for their declarations on RMSC as an Important Cultural Property and a National Historical Landmark, respectively. 2. We particularl
HCS Hosts HOCUS Friars and Tierra Firma X Balangay Expedition Lecture
The Heritage Conservation Society (HCS) together with the National Museum (NM), last May 15, 2017, hosted the first HOCUS Lecture entitled Tierra Firma X Balangay Expedition. Among the speakers were: Atty. Saul Hofileña, one of the artists of the said exhibition, who talked about Tierra Firma; and USec. Art Valdez, Expedition Leader of Voyage of the Balangay: The Journey to the Middle Kingdom who discussed their aim in retracing the first travel of Sultan of Sulu to China, 60
HCS Hosts HOCUS Shooting Hot Heritage Lecture
The Heritage Conservation Society (HCS) together with the National Museum (NM), last May 23, 2017, hosted the second HOCUS Lecture entitled Shooting Hot Heritage. Held at the Osmena Hall of the National Museum of Fine Arts, the lecture focused on how technology can be used for heritage conservation as well as the symbols used in the Hofilena and Custodio paintings currently exhibited. Among the speakers was Atty. Saul Hofilena who talked about HOCUS Symbols; and Mr. Conrad Al
HCS Hosts HOCUS Hot Heritage Issues Lecture
The Heritage Conservation Society (HCS) together with the National Museum (NM), last May 15, 2017, hosted the first HOCUS Lecture entitled Hot Heritage Issues. Held at the Osmena Hall of the National Museum of Fine Arts, the lecture focused on the thought-provoking issues afflicting heritage today. Among the speakers were: LArcht. Paulo Alcazaren, Principal Architect of PGAA Creative Design Manila and one of the Founding Trustees of HCS who discussed the District of Harisson
Saving the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex: A Timeline
The proposed redevelopment of the Rizal Memorial Stadium (RMSC) has recently been the subject of scrutiny among heritage advocates, athletes, and the public. While it has been declared as an Important Cultural Property and a National Historical Landmark, there are still looming issues over its proposed use. The RMSC is a testament to the rich history of the country. The Art Deco structure was commissioned by the Vito Cruz Family and was designed by architect Juan Arellano. It
HCS Holds GA for New Members
The Heritage Conservation Society (HCS) has held a General Assembly for its members last April 8, 2017 at the Philippine Social Science Center in Quezon City. The event aimed to round up existing and new members as a community to prepare for the challenges in heritage conservation for the year. HCS President Atty. Mark Evidente discussed the direction that the organization will follow for 2017. Also present in the event were HCS Chairperson Tats Manahan who spoke about her ex