H.E. Ambassador Junever M. Mahilum-West, together with the UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture, Mr. Ernesto Ottone Ramirez, National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Dr. Eric Zerrudo, National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) Director-General and UNESCO National Commissioner Mr. Jeremy Barns, Hon. Jose Enrique Miraflores, Governor of Aklan, Hon. Victor J. Yu, Governor of Zamboanga del Sur, Hon. Juris Sucro, Mayor of Kalibo and the UNESCO National Commission Secretary-General Dr. Ivan Anthony S. Henares inaugurated the exhibit entitled "AKLAN PIÑA Handloom Weaving and the Schools of Living Traditions of the Philippines" at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 14 October 2024.
Ambassador Mahilum-West, in her remarks, underscored the deep cultural roots of the piña weaving tradition and the Schools of Living Traditions (SLTs), both intrinsic to the fabric of Philippine identity. "These traditions, passed down through generations, reflect our indigenous heritage and the resilience of our communities. This exhibit is our way of sharing these rich practices with the world, offering a glimpse into how we preserve and celebrate our intangible cultural heritage." 
