The issue contains the following 12 articles:

1. Eusebius of Caesarea’s Christology and the Nicene Confession by Jannel N. Abogado, O.P.
2. Redesigning humans in the Nano-Age by Marciana Agnes G. Ponsaran
3. On Paths from Angst to Redemption: Southeast-Asian Root Metaphors and Key Scenarios by Hermel O. Pama, O.P.
4. “An Exchange of Gifts”: Benedict XVI’s Eucharistic Ecclesiology as an Approach to Ecumenism by Christian Ramos
5. Forming Conscience in a Contemporary World: Aquinas’s Teaching on the Gifts of Wisdom and Counsel by Catherine Joseph Droste, O.P.
6. The Search for Tabique Pampango in the Philippines (PHILIPPINIANA RECORDS) by Regalado Trota José
7. La diócesis de Nueva Cáceres en 1792 según la visita de su obispo, Fr. Domingo Collantes, O.P. (1a parte) (Philippiniana Records) by Cayetano Sánchez Fuertes, O.F.M.
8. Anantanand, Rambachan. Pathways to Hindu-Christian Dialogue. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2022. pp. 158. ISBN: 978-1506474601. (REVIEWS & NOTICES) by Lesley John Louvis, O.P.
9. Baron, Scarlett. The Birth of Intertextuality: The Riddle of Creativity. New York & London: Routledge, 2020. pp. 381. ISBN: 978-0-415-89904-8. (REVIEWS & NOTICES) by Yustinus Suwartono
10. Tyler, Peter. The Living Philosophy of Edith Stein. London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2023. pp. 237. ISBN: 978-1-3502-6556-1. (REVIEWS & NOTICES) by Jose Adriand Emmanuel L. Layug
11. Wojtyla, Karol. The Lublin Lectures and Works on Max Scheler. The English Critical Edition of the Works of Karol Wojtyla/John Paul II. Volume 2. Edited by Antonio Lopez et al. Washington DC: Catholic University of America Press, 2023. pp. 609. ISBN: 978-0-8132-3677-3. (REVIEWS & NOTICES) by Blaise D. Ringor
12. Galindo, David Rex. To Sin No More: Franciscans and Conversion in the Hispanic World, 1683-1830. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2017. pp. 330. ISBN: 978-1-5036- 0326-4. (REVIEWS & NOTICES) by Argene Águila Clasara

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Zerrudo provided an opening message where he underscored the significance of the environment to the viability of Philippine weaving. The students were introduced to the ingenuity of traditional weavers and the diversity of techniques such as the binakol of Ilocos region, the pina weaving of Aklan and the Inaul of Maguindanao Region.
The Likha program was a convergence of three weaving industry prime movers – Al Valenciano of Ilocos, Lesly Mobo of Visayas, and Charisse Tugade (a Thomasian CHS Alumna) for Mindanao. Approximately 21 weavers engaged in a conversation relative to their practice, its significance, threats to its viability, and its survival in relation to the government assistance they need . After validation from the weavers, the results of the discussions were later forwarded to Philippine First Lady Atty. Liza Araneta Marcos, who spearheaded the initiative.

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The first research, entitled “Amputi Balitok (White Gold): Explicating the Culinary Significance and Safeguarding Dimensions of Puto Calasiao in Pangasinan, Philippines,” was presented by Dylan M. Cariño, Victor Ian P. Cera, Ma. Sophia J. Medina, Louise Orlane R. Reyes, Arrian Karl A. Zaldivar, and Thomas Dominic M. Zambrano. The research was in partnership with the Municipal Government of Calasiao, Pangasinan. It was co-authored by Ms. Tammy Marie C. Fernandez (Municipal Tourism Officer) and Mr. Gerald L. Quinit (Municipal Agriculturist).

Karen Grace V. Aster, Jaime Ramir B. Castillo, Shekaina R. Cheng, John Paulo L. Trillana, and Ysabella Marie B. Varlez presented the second research. They shared their research entitled “Sawsawan: Explicating the Culinary Heritage Significance of Philippine Condiments using Bibliometrics (1972 – 2018)”.

Both teams were mentored by co-author Mr. Jame Monren T. Mercado from the Department of Tourism Management.

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Grand Winner

Research Title: Pamana sa Mata ng mga … Bata? (Heritage in the Eyes of the … Child?): A Phenomenological Study on the Experiences of Student Tour Guides on Heritage Sustainability – The Case of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

Partner Local Government Unit: Municipality of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte

1^st Runner-up

Research Title: Pukpok na nga ba sa limot?: Assessing the Heritage Significance and Safeguarding Culture on the Traditional Craftsmanship of Paete, Laguna, Philippines

Partner Local Government Unit: Municipality of Paete, Laguna

Co-researcher: Dr. Marygrace A. Ac-ac (De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde Manila and Museo Ac-ac and Atelier)

2^nd Runner-up

Research Title: Pangangalaga or Pag-unlad (Preservation or Development): A Phenomenological Study on the Stakeholders on the Conservation and Urbanization of a Historic Town – The Case of Lucban, Quezon, Philippines

Partner Local Government Unit: Municipality of Lucban, Quezon

Co-researchers: Dr. Claire Ann M. Yao (Southern Luzon State University Lucban Campus) and Dr. Maricel D. Herrera (Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Inc. Lucena Campus)

The Pearl Awards is an annual recognition given to outstanding local government units (LGU) that showcase significant tourism and hospitality-related programs and projects. Under the Best Tourism Research category, it encourages universities and colleges to submit research studies that have not been published. Research could be qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methodology, preferably endorsed by the college or university. The research should be initiated by an institution of higher education (HEI) or a non-government organization (NGO) endorsed by a local government unit.

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The opening ceremony was led by Most Reverend Alberto S. Uy, D.D. the Bishop of Tagbilaran diocese, with welcome message from Msgr. Harold Anthony S. Parilla, Immaculate Conception Parish priest and Vicar General of the diocese. A special message was delivered by Atty. Edgardo M. Chatto, 1^st Bohol Congressional District Representative, and a video message from Dr. Rene R. Escalante, Chair of National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) was also shown. Bp. Uy conduct a short rite of the opening of the museum doors followed by a museum tour by Dr. Eric B. Zerrudo, CCCPET Director. The museum was conceptualized by composite team organized by USTGS-CCCPET.

The Museo Parroquial de Baclayon: Tagbilaran Diocesan Museum of Liturgical Arts is located at a section of the old convent of one of the oldest churches in the country, the La Purisima Concepcion de la Virgen Maria Parish Church. Built in 1727, the Baclayon Church has been a repository of priceless liturgical and cultural artifacts which reflect the rich Boholano history and heritage. With the retooling of the museum, outstanding pieces from the parish collection are presented against the backdrop of the liturgical seasons, showing visitors the context in which these objects were used or being used in the different liturgical celebrations and observances. Fr. Milan Ted Torralba, Chair of the Diocesan Commission for Church Cultural Heritage and alumnus of the Cultural Heritage Studies Program, initiated this serial development of church museums, part of the faith-based tourism program of the Diocese.

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The nationwide cultural mapping program was a collaboration of the UST GS CCCPET, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery – Teaching and Learning Division (DepEd-BLD-TLD), and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).��������

The inaugural cycle was initially undertaken in October 2021. The second cycle of training covered a three week duration online through Zoom from July 18 to August 3, 2022.

With a total of 350 participants, the second batch of teachers came from two (2) Divisions of Region I, Region II, Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR), Region III, National Capital Region, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Region V, Region VI, Region VII, Region VIII, Region IX, Region X, Region XI, Caraga and Region XII.

Assoc. Prof. Eric Babar Zerrudo Ph.D., Director of UST GS CCCPET lectured throughout the training with a special presentation of Prof. Joan Trocio-Bagaipo, Ph.D. of the UST Institute of Religion. The intent of the training was to equip the teachers with the fundamentals of cultural mapping to evolve a contextualized development of K-12 curriculum. The training program was technically facilitated by Ms. Beverly Bautista (UST CCCPET), Mr. Jayson Tadeo (Program Officer of DepEd – BLD-TLD), and Mr. Ronnie Baldos (Program Officer of DepEd – BLD-TLD).

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Five (5) activities or outputs were highlighted, namely, Taka from Paete, Burda of Lumban, Paglalala from the towns of Cavinti and Pila, and Tsinalas of Liliw. The documentation output is the product of the NCCA Research Award for an Individual Category last 2021, awarded to four (4) researchers from different academic institutions.

Mercado was joined by Mr. Allan Paul Romero-Tang from Miriam College Quezon City, Dr. Marygrace A. Ac-ac from De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde Manila, and Dr. Lilibeth C. Aragon from the Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila. The coffee table book is also co-authored by Mr. Edgar Allan M. Sembrano, a contributor from the Philippine Daily Inquirer. The book was officially launched on June 13, 2022 (Monday) at Bulwagang Apolinario Mabini, DFA Building. It was presided by Mdme. Ma. Lourdes Barcelon Locsin.

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The research paper, co-authored with the project team leader and environmental planner (EnP) Eli Paolo R. Fresnoza of the Capilano University – Vancouver and Ar. Maria Lisa V. Santos of the University of the Philippines – College of Architecture, was the actual master planning project of the two historical sites for designation as Flagship Tourism Enterprise Zone (FTEZ).��

Rebuilding history in the present for the future generations

In his presentation, Tejuco highlighted the significant milestones, plans, and programs of the development areas. As the center of the TEZ, the Shrine of Valor will forefront the historical and the heritage value of the area. Since 1966, the Mount Samat Shrine of Valor or Dambana ng Kagitingan has been a symbol of heroism of the Filipino soldiers who fought against the Imperial Japanese forces during World War II.

Tejuco added that the redevelopment of the Shrine will strengthen the historical and the cultural significance of the place. Moreover, the said project aimed to connect with the visitors through audio-visual storytelling of the famous battles of World War II, as well as to provide the future generations with lessons on the resolution of conflict and reward for peace.

Through the implementation of the masterplan, Tejuco and his team were optimistic that the Mount Samat Shrine of Valor as FTEZ can become the country’s premier heritage tourism attraction. The integration of the core principles of valor, patriotism, and heroism with the modern conveniences of a tourism-oriented, multifunctional destination will be critical to its success.

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The redevelopment phase

From 2014 to 2017, the planning of the two project sites included the 15-hectare Dambana ng Kagitingan or the Shrine site and a 144-hectare mixed-use development of the Locator site, both located in the Municipality of Pilar, Province of Bataan.

Divided into two phases, the redevelopment of the Shrine Site will begin in the first five years, focusing on immediate physical repairs and landscape treatments. Then, the second phase will see the construction of new structures and facilities, such as the Center for World War II Studies, new administration office, café, and restaurant. It will also include stage enhancement.

Complementing the shrine, the Locator Site will serve as the income-generating arm of the entire FTEZ and the nearby community through its planned mixed-use development, which will involve agri-tourism, health and wellness, nature and eco-tourism, and sports and adventure tourism. Moreover, the locator site will also be anchored to the Shrine to provide a single experience trip through the establishment of tomb-like memorial, a remembrance garden courtyard, plazas and squares, and a green reserve.

This project is in collaboration with Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), the Department of National Defense-Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (DND-PVAO), the Provincial Government of Bataan, and the Municipality of Pilar.

TIEZA, the lead proponent, aimed to showcase the Mt. Samat Shrine of Valor FTEZ as a model of sustainable tourism development through public-private partnership (PPP). Under Republic Act 9593 or “The Tourism Act of 2009,” TIEZA designates the FTEZs. The FTEZs are highly sought-after tourism destination areas, where invested and established tourism enterprises can enjoy lucrative fiscal and non-fiscal incentives specified under the law.

Through the consultancy office of Berkman International, Inc., the master planning project was also a collaboration of planners, architects, engineers, and social scientists.

The World Congress of Architects is the largest architecture and urban planning event organized by the Union internationale des architectes (UIA). Originally set in 2020, the event was rescheduled this year because of the corona virus 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Themed “All the Worlds. Just One World. Architecture 2021,” the assembly of professionals and future architects and planners was made possible through the Zoom platform. Incidentally, year 2020 was the 75th Year of the End of the Second World War and the Day of Valor.

Founded in 1907, the UIA or the International Union of Architects is the world’s oldest, largest and most comprehensive source of information on global civil society. Its founders include Paul Otlet, considered one of the fathers of information science; and Henri La Fontaine, Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1913. Among its objectives, include uniting the architects, representing them at international and government levels, and promoting architectural education. It has been collaborating with universities, research institutes, and students with their research needs.

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With the theme “Heritage Makers, Change Makers,” the webinar featured research works of undergraduate and graduate students that focus on heritage conservation. It covered three (3) sessions, namely, “The doing of built heritage conservation: Methods and approach,” “Heritage Values: Intangible meanings, tangible effects,” and “Adaptive Reuse: Old buildings, new uses.” Dr. Felipe de Leon Jr. of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) delivered the keynote address.

In the first session, Ms. Shayna Mari Tria presented her project titled “The Redevelopment of the PASAKK Indigenous Peoples School based on the Traditional Manobo Raft & On-Stilt Architecture.” The project is a proposed school that is sensitive to the unique culture of education of the Manobo and Kamayo indigenous communities of the CARAGA Region in Mindanao. Furthermore, through traditional and innovative solutions, it promotes ecological stewardship on its site, the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, which constantly experiences monsoon floods.

In the third session, Ms. Gellaine Maria Burgos presented her project “Mutualistic Architecture: An Alternative Approach to the Conservation of the Javellana Building in the Iloilo Downtown Central Business District (CBD) Heritage Zone.” The project employs the mutualistic approach to the conservation method by applying modern addition to the heritage building.

Tria was mentored by Ar. Assoc. Prof. Clarissa Avendaño, while Burgos was mentored by Ar. Asst. Prof. Demetrio Alcaraz.

Burgos and Tria joined student presenters from the University of San Carlos, University of Northern Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, Mapua University, and the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.

The video recording of the event is available for viewing on the Facebook page of the International Council on Monuments and Sites Philippines.

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The pre-orientation meeting was held online via Zoom on June 30, 2021. Attended by supervisors and teachers from 17 regions of the country, each region was represented by one Regional Education Program Supervisors or their alternates and 12 selected teachers. A total of 221 teachers will participate in the 15-day intensive online cultural mapping training.

Zerrudo will conduct the series of lectures and provide the online delivery of the training. He will be assisted by Bautista, who will be in-charge of facilitating the workshop series through the innovative Heritage Online Mapping Experience (HOME) platform. Lodged in the UST GS CCCPET website, HOME is the customized UST online platform for cultural mapping developed by the Center to meet the demands of national agencies, local government units in times of Covid-19 pandemic. The online training will be delivered through synchronous and asynchronous modes scheduled on July 5-9,12-16, 19, and August 3-6, 2021.

The activity is in accordance with DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones’ 10-point agenda that highlights the importance of Philippine arts, culture, history and heritage in basic education towards self-sustaining and inclusive development. The aim of the country-wide activity is to orient selected teachers on the cultural mapping process, identify the distinct cultural resources of their local communities, and document the narratives of heritage resources for educational utilization and future reference of the Department.

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