MANILA – Following the resounding success of its inaugural Philippine Parks Congress (PPC) last year, the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) takes great pride in unveiling the upcoming 2nd Philippine Parks Congress scheduled for November 23-34. This year's congress, themed "Creating Sustainable Parks and Active Communities," promises to build upon…
Following the resounding success of its inaugural Philippine Parks Congress (PPC) last year, the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) takes great pride in unveiling the upcoming 2nd Philippine Parks Congress scheduled for November 23-34. This year s
Future-proofing is the future of the country’s property sector. With the effects of climate change manifested by more frequent and stronger typhoons and heat waves, as well as the pandemic which underscored the need for more and widely distributed public open space and easily accessible sources of essential services and…
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NATIONAL Arts Month kicked off via Facebook Live last Monday with a glimpse of the glittering lobby of the Metropolitan Theater, newly restored and awaiting its reopening in April. The program announced dances and films, theater programs, lectures, talks, and more that will be held throughout the rest of February and March, mostly online because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The annual celebration of National Arts Month started with the signing of Presidential Proclamation 683, in 1991, declaring February as National Arts Month. Over the years, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), as well as other government agencies and private organizations, has been organizing events and activities to highlight the artistic brilliance of the Filipinos.
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“I firmly believe that forest bathing can also be a hit in the Philippines as long as we protect and conserve our forests especially our protected areas and our wetlands,” DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu said in a statement Tuesday, Feb. 9.
The DENR announced that it has entered into a partnership with the private sector for the creation of more green spaces in urban areas via the “Urban Forest Bathing Project,” which is part of BMB’s Urban Biodiversity Program.
“The Urban Forest Bathing Project not only will help the environment, as more trees and land spaces will be used for this if deemed successful; it will also help the people nourish their mental and emotional well-being,” Cimatu said, adding that it’s “a win-win for both the environment and the people.”