- Heritage - Conservation

Heritage Conservation Society, RockEd Philippines, Youth for Sustainable Development Assembly, Architectural Students' Association of the Philippines

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The Heritage Conservation Society (HCS) is a non-stock, non-profit organization advocating the protection and preservation of our built heritage, cultural and historical sites and settings, thus upholding the Philippine Constitution that heritage and culture should be developed and preserved for national identity.

VISION
A Filipino society that values and preserves its cultural heritage in order to instill pride of place and strengthen Philippine national identity.

MISSION
The HCS will be the prime mover and advocate for the preservation of Philippine built heritage resources in order to contribute towards the establishment of a Society that preserves and values its cultural heritage through advocacy and volunteerism, project implementation, education and information.

Why conserve heritage?
Heritage conservation maintains links with our past by preserving significant structures, historical and cultural sites and settings. Our built heritage is evidence of our political history and socioeconomic development; it reflects our shared values, and is tangible proof of Filipino excellence and creativity.

Far from converting anything of our heritage into a museum, the HCS affirms that an efficient 21st century lifestyle can take place in the same urban and architectural envelope created by earlier generations. Built heritage can be recycled for contemporary, adaptive re-use, thereby preserving the cultural charm and traditional character of our cities and towns. Heritage conservation enhances progress and modernization : from urban revitalization and community housing, to the revival of traditional crafts and the stimulation of entrepreneurial activities. It awakens our pride of place," arousing cultural and historical awareness, which often advances cultural tourism.

Heritage Conservation Society
G/F Museo Pambata Building
Roxas Boulevard, Ermita
Manila, Philippines
Tel. +632 521 2239
Fax. +632 522 2497

Membership is multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary. There are architects, urban planners, educators, writers, business people, corporate executives, students of various disciplines, lawyers, housewives, priests and nuns, socialites, musicians, painters and government officials in the HCS. Their common denominator is a passion for heritage conservation.

HCS is reminding all its old members to renew their annual membership with the organization. We are also inviting all interested individuals, institutions and corporations to become registered members of the HCS.

Corporate Patron (PHP50,000.00)
Individual Patron (PHP10,000.00)
Executive (PHP5,000.00)
Individual (PHP1,000.00)
Associate - below the age of 30 (PHP500.00)
Academic - undergraduate student (PHP100.00)

Contact us at info@heritage.org.ph