The U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield extends its sympathy to those affected by Typhoon Haiyan, to the victims themselves and their family and friends. While the extent of the devastating loss of life and destruction of property has yet to be determined, it is certain that in the future extraordinary measures will be required to repair damage to the unique cultural heritage of the region, which also suffered from a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Central Visayas on the morning of 15 October 2013.
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This year, the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its founding! To mark the occasion, we will be hosting special programs and events throughout 2026. The celebrations start with a [...]
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The U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield was saddened to learn of the recent passing of renowned art historian and cultural advocate, András Riedlmayer. Born in Budapest, Hungary, Riedlmayer studied at the University of Chicago and [...]
February 3, 2026
The main priority in any emergency should always be the protection of human life. Still, as a cultural organization committed to the protection of cultural property for the benefit of the future, we know that cultural [...]
