Bohol has received a “Green Card” from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco), allowing the province to retain its Unesco Global Geopark status for another four years.
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Asin Tibuok making earns Unesco recognition, declared heritage in need of urgent safeguarding
The traditional craft of making Asin Tibuok, one of the Philippines’ rarest artisanal sea salts, has been officially inscribed in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) Intangible Cultural Heritage List in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, underscoring its cultural significance and the pressing need to protect it from extinction.
Geopark Information booth opens at Carmen’s Chocolate Hills Complex
To raise awareness of Bohol’s status as a designated UGGp, Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado spearheaded the ceremonial turnover and ribbon-cutting of the Bohol UGGp Information and Assistance Center on April 8 at the Chocolate Hills Complex in Carmen town.
UNESCO Global Geoparks Council nominates Bohol one of 7 geoparks
Probably having its world-famous Chocolate Hills and some significant geosites, Bohol is one of the seven (7) geoparks being nominated by the Global Geoparks Council of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).