Culture, language, and the arts
By DR. FLORANGEL ROSARIO BRAID
MANILA, Philippines — Although we are a country known for the richness of its cultural heritage, there really has not been enough political will to tap this precious resource for governance.
Whatever lip service has been given on the role of artists and writers has yet to be translated into policy and resources support. As Malou Jacob, executive director of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) noted, we “need the imagination of artists to move forward... and an economy of culture that can help transform the country’s image.”
In terms of leadership in the various cultural institutions, this administration has done its part with the appointment of credible heads – Emily Abrera as chair of the Cultural Center of the Philippines with Raul Sunico as president. Recently, Felipe de Leon Jr.was appointed chair of the NCCA. Likewise, there has been organization restructuring in the National Historical Commission, the National Museum and other related institutions. But still much more can be done to put culture and arts in the people’s consciousness and as an integrating force in governance.
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MANILA, Philippines — Although we are a country known for the richness of its cultural heritage, there really has not been enough political will to tap this precious resource for governance.
Whatever lip service has been given on the role of artists and writers has yet to be translated into policy and resources support. As Malou Jacob, executive director of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) noted, we “need the imagination of artists to move forward... and an economy of culture that can help transform the country’s image.”
In terms of leadership in the various cultural institutions, this administration has done its part with the appointment of credible heads – Emily Abrera as chair of the Cultural Center of the Philippines with Raul Sunico as president. Recently, Felipe de Leon Jr.was appointed chair of the NCCA. Likewise, there has been organization restructuring in the National Historical Commission, the National Museum and other related institutions. But still much more can be done to put culture and arts in the people’s consciousness and as an integrating force in governance.
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