DFA Raises Awareness on Archipelagic and Maritime Heritage of the Philippines With Launch of “Islands Abridged” Video Game
PASAY CITY 30 September 2022 – To close the celebration of Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month 2022 (MANA Mo 2022), the Department of Foreign Affairs, through the Office of Maritime and Ocean Affairs, in cooperation with the Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy (OPCD), launches the online game, “Islands Abridged” – an interactive exploration of the Philippines, its people, and how both have been shaped by its identity as an archipelagic and maritime nation.
Islands Abridged, developed by the Department’s OPCD Principal Assistant Marthy Angue, features a character that can explore the entire archipelago of the Philippines including its provinces, famous landmarks, destinations, and natural wonders. It aims to promote public understanding of the maritime and archipelagic nature of the Philippines.
Try your hand at the Islands Abridged game and see the compendium of MANA Mo 2022 activities of the whole foreign service, by visiting the MANA Mo website: https://tinyurl.com/dfamanamo22.