IT was the breathtaking view of the rice terraces from my bedroom window that captivated me during my first solo backpacking adventure to Batad. I remember how busy that year was, finishing a project ...

BANAUE, Ifugao — As part of their commitment to preserve their famous rice terraces, farmers and villagers took part in a rice harvest festival in Batad village here from June 27-29. The Tinawon ...

Summary of previous deliberations: At its twenty-second session, the Committee approved a technical co-operation request for purchasing computer equipment and for partially funding the international ...

For Joy Poligon, life is simple, if harsh. “If I don’t go to our rice field every day, we will have nothing to eat.” It takes her an hour for a return trip to Batad, traversing rough terrain to reach ...

For Joy Poligon, life is simple, if harsh. “If I don’t go to our rice field every day, we will have nothing to eat.” It takes her an hour for a return trip. Poligon is a rice farmer, mother of two, ...

BANAUE, Philippines -- Surging rice prices are causing distress across the globe. But they may provide the Ifugao tribespeople with reinforcements in a long, losing battle against giant, ...

LAMUT, Ifugao (PIA) — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) National Commission of the Philippines plans to harmonize the conservation initiatives for the ...

September 2001: joint IUCN / ICOMOS reactive monitoring mission ; October 2002: World Heritage Centre and the UNESCO Regional Advisor for Culture in the Asia-Pacific Region mission 2001 Report on the ...