Casa Alegria Tagaytay to be conferred as UN Peace Center on October 18, 2025

Casa Alegria is nestled in a steep hill directly facing the world famous Taal Lake and Taal Volcano. With 8 well appointed rooms, a dining area where breakfast and dinner are served, an infinity pool and jacuzzi, it is an ideal place for big families, friends, and buddies to enjoy the all-time cool and fresh air of Tagaytay.

Built on a forest-like setting, Casa Alegria makes a good sanctuary of rest and regeneration as well as as a living platform for peace and sustainability.

In recognition of its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and peace-building, Casa Alegria Tagaytay shall be conferred the distinction of a United Nations Association Peace Center.

In line with this, Casa Alegria will also be acknowledged as a Global Citizens Hub
of the United Network of Global Citizens (UNGC)—a place where leaders, innovators, and communities can gather to nurture dialogue, foster cooperation, and advance shared futures.

The resort has been chosen as a UN Peace Center for its commitment to promoting peace, culture, and sustainable tourism at the community level. As part of the United Nations’ 80th Anniversary celebration, the conferment highlights how communities are vital to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Casa Alegria embodies the role of local destinations as spaces where peace and sustainability can be lived, learned, and shared.

Moreover, in light of the exemplary leadership and transformative contributions it's founder and owner/entrepreneur Alvin Carranza, a staunch environmentalist and visionary, has been invited to serve as a member of the Advisory Board of the World Changers Academy (WCA).
Poised to become a legacy movement for nurturing global citizens and future-ready leaders, WCA would surely benefit from Sir Alvin's wisdom and experience serving as
invaluable guide to CWA's direction and impact.

This dual recognition celebrates Casa Alegria not only as a sanctuary of rest and regeneration, but as a living platform for peace, sustainability, and global citizenship.
The conferment will be held in a special celebratory gathering on October
18, 2025, at Casa Alegria in Tagaytay, with representatives from government, civil society, business, academe, faith communities, international organizations, and and the media.

The presence of these diverse sectors will underscore the importance of this recognition and highlight Casa Alegria as
a beacon of unity and renewal.

Sir Alvin (2nd from left) with the UNGC team during the preliminary meeting

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