The Intramuros Learning Sessions (ILS) is the educational lecture series of the Intramuros Administration (IA). The IA is an attached national government agency under the Department of Tourism. 

Topics were interdisciplinary and cover themes related to Intramuros and Manila studies, Philippine studies, as well as cultural heritage studies. Pursuant to IA’s charter, the ILS aimed to contribute to the strengthening of the Filipino’s national identity and sense of belonging and pride.

EpisodeWebinar
41Tala-Talaan: Documenting the Giant Lantern Festival of San Fernando, Pampanga Towards a Safeguarding Plan of an Intangible Cultural Heritage
40History-Writing With Bombs And Bulldozers
39Manila’s Tourism and Cultural Development Plan
38Justice is Served, Court Victories for Women & Children
37The Nostalgia of Manila Sound
36Tambay sa Pancitan: Luzon’s Ysla De Panciteria Project
35Walls, Water, and Warfare; A User’s Manual to the Walls of Intramuros
34South Cotabato Cacao
33Philippine Registry of Cultural Property: An Overview
32The Parian and the Spanish Colonial Economy
31Cultural Significance for World Heritage Sites: Understanding the Concept of Outstanding Universal Value
30Ang Pamana ni Sonny: Remembering the Life and Legacy of Martin I. Tinio Jr.
29A Discussion on the Conservation Management Plan of Intramuros
28Sifting Through The Myths of General Douglas MacArthur
27Letania: Architectural Documentation of San Agustin Church Retablos
26Santo Domingo Church and La Naval: The Intramuros Shrine and Its Rituals
25A Re-Assessment of Intramuros Architecture
24Leoncio Asuncion’s Iconology and the 19th Century Philippine Colonial Religious Sculpture: An Analysis
23The 1905 Burnham Plan for Manila
22Protecting Agricultural Produce
21Heroines of World War II
20Intellectual Property in Textiles
19History of Muslims in Hispanic Manila
18Philippine Coffee: A Case for Conserving our Coffee Heritage
17Creadoras: A Tribute to Betsey Westerndorp
16Rediscovering Biodiversity in Manila Urban Jungle During the Time of Pandemic
15Heroes of World War II Part 1: Escoda, Abad Santos, and Lim
14Indio Response: The Museo de Intramuros Collection
1319th Century Spanish Manila in Times of Epidemics
12A Visit to Luneta’s Colorful Past, Current State and Future Developments
11Making History and Heritage Matter: How the Past Defines the Future
10Branding and Design for Heritage and Cultural Institutions
91945 Battle of Manila: The Intramuros Experience
8A History of Informal Housing in Intramuros
7In Praise of the Popular: Re-examining the Folk Santos
6Ang Fort Santiago sa Kasaysayang Pilipino
5Symbols of a Glorious Past: A Look at the Old Monuments of Intramuros
4Intramuros and the Making of the Filipino Nation
3Stone of Philippine DNA: Uncovering the Genome of Intramuros
2Did The Mudejar Style Make It to the Philippines?
1Stone Heritage

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