WPU collaborates with NCCA in cultural values seminar

• Source: http://palawan-news.com/wpu-collaborates-ncca-cultural-values-seminar/
• Wednesday, August 24, 2016

By Alliae Alexie Garcia

The Western Philippines University (WPU), in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), recently conducted a seminar on “Instilling Cultural Values” at selected venues in Puerto Princesa City. The said seminar, which was held from August 18-19 at Asturias Hotel and at The Palawan Heritage Center, were attended by personnel from the Department of Education (DepEd), along with Planning and Tourism officers from the different municipalities of Palawan.

In a statement, Ms. Marlene Jagmis, Chairperson of WPU’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), said the event aimed to raise cultural awareness among participants. Aside from that, she wished that the information learned from the seminar will be integrated in the tourism/cultural programs of the participants’ respective local government units.

The first part of the event tackled the role of culture and the arts in a sustainable community; the segment educated the people on preserving culture and traditional practices, and also introduced the role of the academe and the local community in preserving the cultural identity and values of Indigenous People (IPs). The role of the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) in preserving and promoting culture in Palawan was also discussed, along with an emphasis on the impact of cultural diversity in attaining sustainable development. Issues and concerns surrounding the role of culture and the arts in sustainable development were also identified and discussed through a workshop.

Lastly, the importance of inculcating cultural values among Palawan youth was also included in the seminar discussions.