Cultural Heritage

Part III
ASEANST
Atty. Maria Karrissa A. Tanhueco
General

• Raise awareness on the what comprise cultural heritage, the issues they face,
and how to preserve them

• Collective effort at the regional level to preserve member-states’ cultural

heritage especially those that have been declared as national treasures and
cultural properties

• Affirmation of ASEAN cultural dignity – owing the respect and prestige that
each cultural aspect deserves

• Recognition of cultural heritage and protection thereof via national

legislation and regional advocacies

• Exposure through responsible tourism

At the regional level

• ASEAN Declaration on Cultural Heritage

• ASEAN Cultural Heritage Digital Archive

• Declaration on ASEAN Unity in Cultural Diversity: Towards Strengthening

ASEAN Community

• UNESCO-ASEAN Member States (AMS) Action Plan for the

Implementation of the UNESCO Recommendation on Documentary
Heritage
At the national level

• Promoting Social Entrepreneurship

• Local legislation