Capiz guv wants to sustain culture-friendly title
ROXAS CITY – Capiz Governor Victor Tanco, Sr., said here recently that his administration wants to sustain and develop cultural heritage in the province of Capiz which was awarded recently as culture-friendly Local Government Units (LGUs).
“That is the price of our plan and efforts to attain our thrust in which all of us shared our cooperation and collective efforts,” Tanco said.
Tanco also acknowledged Provincial Tourism Officer Al Teroso who contributed in the attainment of the award. Tesoro has established the first community theater arts group, Dagway Sigmahanon which has earned international awards.
Tanco received an award for the province as a culture-friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) in Malacañang last week in recognition of its dedication to advancement and promotion of heritage, arts and culture
The awarding ceremony was the highlight of the “2009 World Theater Week” celebration from March 21 to 27 that is carried on in the country pursuant to President Gloria Macapagal – Arroyo’s Presidential Proclamation No. 1262.
“The award was due to the programs that promote and develop culture and arts in the province,” said Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office staff Ruel Doce.
The province has utilized culture to identify the real needs of the Capiceños, he added.
Capiz along with 19 other LGUs nationwide was chosen by the International Theater Institute Executive Council in coordination with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Department of Education (DepEd) and Office of the President – Presidential Adviser on Culture to receive the award.
The awardees received a “sarimanok” trophy designed by National Artist for Sculpture Dr. Abdulmari Asia Imao.