The state of heritage conservation in the Philippines - BusinessWorld Online

The state of heritage conservation in the Philippines - BusinessWorld Online

For almost a century, the conservation of structures in the Philippines has been a quiet yet steadfast practice. Although only a handful of buildings were formally recognized as heritage during the Spanish and American Colonial Periods, the drive to preserve our architectural legacy — particularly civic and church structures — has been an enduring part of our national identity. In the aftermath of the 1863 earthquake, the Pasig Church Bell Tower…