National Museum of the Philippines - Bohol

11/08/2026

🌿 Nature offers solutions. Let’s put them into action.

📣Join 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗯𝗦 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, happening August 12–14, 2026 in Bohol.

Bringing together experts, planners, environmental practitioners, academics, students, and advocates, the Roadshow explores how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can strengthen climate resilience, reduce disaster risks, guide sustainable development, and protect the ecosystems and natural heritage that sustain our communities.

Hear from our distinguished speakers:

🎙️ Dr. Dennis Garrity — Protecting vital ecosystems amid an accelerating global heating emergency
🎙️ Dr. Delia Catacutan — From Ridge to Reef: Protecting Vital Ecosystems with Nature-based Solutions
🎙️ Dr. Chona Echavez — Flood risk infrastructure and resettlement as adaptation mechanisms
🎙️ Engr. Andres Muego, EnP — Mainstreaming blue-green infrastructure in land use and infrastructure planning
🎙️ EnP. Emmanuel Crucio — Nature-based Solutions and development planning in a highly urbanized city
🎙️ Ms. Rowena Soriaga — NbS-enabling governance frameworks and climate-resilient barangay development planning
🎙️ Atty. Leonardo del Carmen, EnP — NbS for flood control and climate adaptation
🎙️ Dr. Arvin Diesmos — Natural heritage conservation and the Nature-based Solutions nexus
🎙️ Engr. Wayne Banaybanay — Green roofs, urban heat mitigation, GIS, and climate-resilient campuses
🎙️ Dr. Noelyn Dano, EnP — NbS and urban flooding in India

📍 Bohol Provincial Capitol | BISU-HNU-UB | National Museum of the Philippines – Bohol

🌱 Learn more, view the full program, and register here:

NbS Roadshow Bohol 2026 – Official Website & Registration

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“𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗸 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗲” (𝘗𝘰𝘦𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘗𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘺 𝘗𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘪𝘴𝘩) turns the familiar into a reflection on survival and the growing threats to our marine environment. While the pufferfish protects itself with poison, no natural defense is enough against pollution, human waste, and habitat destruction.

Part of “Of Man and Myths, Of Muses, and Mangrovian Mothers,” the exhibition explores the intricate relationship between people and nature, drawing from myths, memory, imagination, and the environment to reflect on how we shape the natural world and, in turn, how it shapes us.

Perhaps the greater danger beneath our seas is not the creature we have learned to fear, but what we leave behind.

📍Catch the exhibition on display until August 25.

10/08/2026

🔗: https://vogue.ph/fashion/bohol-island-local-communities-traditions/

Tap the link above to read the full story.

Photographed by for the August 2026 Issue of Vogue Philippines, written by , styling by , Fashion Editor , Art Direction , producer , makeup by .makeup, hair by .enriquez, models Melsi Sarigumba and of , photography assistant , special thanks to the , Neil Gerard P. Reyes, Information Officer II, , Joanne M. Pinat, Program Manager, Municipalities of Alburquerque, Antequera, Alicia, Candijay, and Anda of the Province of Bohol, Kapunungan sa mga Mangasinay sa Alburquerque (Kasama) together with the , Our Lady of Light Parish Church, Tubigon Loomweavers Multipurpose Cooperative, , , , .ph,

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Snippets from the August 2026 issue of Vogue Philippines. And yes, we’re here! ✨🇵🇭

What a moment to see and its stories on these pages.

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Every milestone leaves a mark, not only on the landscape but in the shared commitment of a community to protect what makes it extraordinary.

As Bohol concludes its UNESCO Global Geopark revalidation mission, the unveiling of the Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark Marker at Plaza Rizal, made possible through the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines (UNACOM), serves as a timely reminder of the journey that led to Bohol becoming the Philippines’ first UNESCO Global Geopark and of our shared hope to retain this prestigious designation.

The National Museum of the Philippines Bohol, the official museum partner of the Bohol Island Geopark, joins this milestone in expressing its sincere gratitude to UNACOM and its Secretary General, Dr. Ivan Anthony S. Henares, whose leadership and steadfast support were instrumental in securing Bohol’s UNESCO Global Geopark designation. As the country’s official link to UNESCO, UNACOM played a vital role in advancing the nomination, coordinating with UNESCO throughout the evaluation process, and supporting the recent revalidation.

More than a monument, the marker stands as a lasting symbol of partnership, dedication, and shared stewardship. It reflects the collective efforts of the Provincial Government of Bohol, local communities, partner institutions, and all those who continue to protect and celebrate Bohol’s globally significant geological, natural, and cultural heritage. As we await the revalidation results with optimism, may this marker inspire every Boholano to take pride in preserving the heritage entrusted to us for generations to come.

06/08/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

's designation as a UNESCO Global Geopark extends beyond its breathtaking landscapes. It also recognizes the island's rich cultural heritage through 16 cultural sites, including historic churches, watchtowers, civic buildings, and the National Museum of the Philippines Bohol, formerly the Provincial Capitol. Many of these landmarks have been declared or Important Cultural Properties for their exceptional historical, architectural, and cultural significance. Despite natural disasters, human intervention, and the passage of time, they continue to showcase the remarkable craftsmanship and ingenuity of generations of Boholanos.

Among these treasures is the Nuestra Señora de la Luz Parish Church in , the largest stone structure in Bohol and widely regarded as the finest example of Recollect architecture in the Visayas. Earlier churches on the site, built of light materials, were twice destroyed by fire in the 19th century. The present stone masonry church, constructed between 1855 and 1864, emerged as one of the grandest ecclesiastical structures in the region.

On October 15, 2013, the church was completely reduced to rubble by the magnitude 7.2 Bohol earthquake. Following eight years of meticulous reconstruction led by the National Museum of the Philippines, the restored church and convent were formally turned over to the Diocese of Tagbilaran on September 7, 2021, the eve of the feast of Loon's patroness, Nuestra Señora de la Luz (𝘉𝘪𝘳𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘢 𝘒𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘬). Today, the church stands once more as a powerful symbol of Bohol's faith, resilience, and enduring commitment to safeguarding its cultural heritage.

Photographs by Borgy Angeles for the August 2026 issue of Vogue Philippines.

05/08/2026

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙨. 𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙤𝙣.🏝️🌊

04/08/2026

The National Museum of the Philippines Bohol proudly welcomed UNESCO Global Geopark evaluators Sungok Ju and Nire Kagaya as they visited the museum on the second day of the Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark Revalidation Mission, taking place from August 3–8, 2026.

As one of the mission’s key destinations, NMP Bohol showcased its vital role in safeguarding and interpreting Bohol’s rich cultural heritage and its close connection to the island’s geological and biological significance. Through its galleries, collections, and educational initiatives, the museum demonstrates how heritage conservation and community engagement contribute to the sustainable development goals of the Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark.