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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February 29, 2024
The U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield joins Blue Shield International in remembering and celebrating the incredible legacy of Patrick Boylan. Professor Boylan recently passed away at the age of 84 following a short illness. He [...]
February 24, 2024
The Monuments Men and Women Foundation is currently shining a spotlight on the female members of the Allied armies’ Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives section. Although the section included 27 women and about 320 men during [...]
February 12, 2024
Registration for the "Protecting Cultural Property: The 1954 Hague Convention at 70" Conference presented by USCBS, the Kernochan Center for Law, Media and the Arts, and the Responsible Art Market is now live! Please click here [...]
