Restoring Glory
Tatler Philippines|September 2021
Escuela Taller de Filipinas teaches young, underprivileged yet immensely talented artisans the ways of our forefathers in preserving not just our heritage structures but our Filipino identity
Franz Sorilla IV
Restoring Glory

Heritage conservation requires experts in the fields of architecture, engineering, history and art. Another demographic, not often mentioned, likewise has a great potential to contribute to this process: the youth.

This section of society is the reason why Escuela Taller de Filipinas (formerly, de Intramuros) was established.

Starting its operations in 2009, Escuela Taller adopted the mission to teach younger generation the artistry and craftsmanship of our forefathers in built structures with the aim of breathing new life into the ruins of the past. Based in Spain and Latin America, the international programme of Escuela Taller reached the Philippines through the cooperation of our own cultural institution and of Spain’s, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarollo (AEICD), respectively.

“Our mission is to empower and transform the Filipino out-of-school youth into protectors of our cultural and historical heritage properties,” said the architect Tina Bulaong, executive director of Escuela Taller de Filipinas Foundation, Inc. “In doing so, we are also contributing towards the proper conservation of these important cultural assets, including our old houses, historic monuments and landmarks, colonial churches and civic buildings, cemeteries and so on.”

To better contribute to the development of both the Filipino youth and heritage conservation, Escuela Taller was transformed into a non-stock, non-profit private civil society organisation in 2013. Despite being sustainable, the institution still faced trials along the way.

Esta historia es de la edición September 2021 de Tatler Philippines.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

Esta historia es de la edición September 2021 de Tatler Philippines.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

MÁS HISTORIAS DE TATLER PHILIPPINESVer todo
SWEET SWISS SOJOURN
Tatler Philippines

SWEET SWISS SOJOURN

There is an undeniable charm that the Alps hold. Even skiing down its slopes has its own adrenalinefuelled appeal. But one can forego the adventure to indulge in what Switzerland has to offer

time-read
4 minutos  |
August 2024
CAN THE MOVIE INDUSTRY BE SAVED?
Tatler Philippines

CAN THE MOVIE INDUSTRY BE SAVED?

Rising costs, low audience turnout and lack of originality are issues affecting Philippine cinema today. We ask director and Film Development Council of the Philippines Chairman Jose Javier Reyes what needs to be done to ensure its survival

time-read
6 minutos  |
August 2024
NEW NOSTALGIA
Tatler Philippines

NEW NOSTALGIA

Grammy-winning Gen Z singer songwriter Laufey refuses to be put into boxes and talks on the importance of going off the sheet music' in both performance and life

time-read
4 minutos  |
August 2024
Perfect HARMONY
Tatler Philippines

Perfect HARMONY

Over the past 40 years, OPM icons Pops Fernandez, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Gary Valenciano have been captivating audiences with songs about love, life and inspiration. In an interview with Tatler, they shared their journeys and challenges, discussed the current state of the Philippine music industry, and expressed their aspirations for the new generation that is taking OPM to the global stage

time-read
10+ minutos  |
August 2024
LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU
Tatler Philippines

LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU

For our inaugural Entertainment and Culture Issue, we spotlight the world of music by featuring 26 exceptional stars among the best and brightest in the country

time-read
2 minutos  |
August 2024
Night of Glamour
Tatler Philippines

Night of Glamour

Solidifying its position in the market, the Belo Medical Group has once again showcased why it is one of the top aesthetic practitioners in the country

time-read
1 min  |
August 2024
From Combat to Health
Tatler Philippines

From Combat to Health

Colonel Ariel Querubin's dedication to well-being echoes a mission of empowering individuals to live healthy, protected lives

time-read
2 minutos  |
August 2024
More than Meals
Tatler Philippines

More than Meals

Three inspirational women demonstrate how fresh, exceptional food connects and nourishes us across time through luxury brands Sub-Zero and Wolf

time-read
4 minutos  |
August 2024
Zig Dulay
Tatler Philippines

Zig Dulay

From thought-provoking dramas to enchanting fantasies, Zig Dulay is reintroducing the Filipino narrative to the world

time-read
3 minutos  |
August 2024
My Top Shot
Tatler Philippines

My Top Shot

Photographer Filbert Kung shares the inspiration behind his Chronology of a Mind exhibition in Milan

time-read
2 minutos  |
August 2024