via BusinessWorld Online, 01 May 2023: Stephen John Pamorada, lead convenor of Manileños for Heritage, is helping locals of the Philippine capital preserve the city’s colonial period architecture by educating them on how to protect heritage sites.
Stephen John Pamorada, a 29-year-old native of the San Nicolas district in Manila, the Philippine capital, grew up in an area filled with colonial period architecture.
When he was young, he would type “old Manila” in Google to find beautiful photos of how the city used to be. In contrast, he would see with his own two eyes the same spots in the photos being demolished over time, one by one.
“That was the turning point for me to get involved in heritage conservation,” Mr. Pamorada said via Zoom.
Now as lead convenor of Manileños for Heritage (M4H) and tour guide with Renacimiento Manila, he helps Manileños gain knowledge about the rich heritage of their city and the skills to preserve it.
Source: Manila’s heritage sites in danger amid rapid development – BusinessWorld Online
