THE National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) and Philippine Information Agency (PIA) recently conducted a Culture and Arts Promotion Campus Tour at Mabayuan Senior High School in Olongapo City.
This is a component of the NCCA-PIA Culture and Arts Promotion in Central Luzon, which aims to inspire the students in promoting the artistry and cultural identity of the region.
“Our goal is to preserve, promote and enrich artistry and traditions of the provinces and at the same time promote the various programs of NCCA through these Campus Tours,” PIA regional director William Beltran said.
Anchored on the theme “Sulong Luzon, Yamang Kultura’t Sining,” it featured discussions on the role of NCCA in preserving and developing culture and arts, Significance of Culture Today, and Culture and Arts in Central Luzon.
At least P20,000 worth of culture and arts books was donated to Mabayuan Senior High School and various Information, Education, and Communication materials on government programs and projects were distributed to the faculty and students.
In behalf of the school, Principal Dr. Carina Roxas expressed her gratitude to the benefactors and urged the students to use books as reliable sources and references instead of surfing the Internet.
A similar activity was held in Tarlac Agricultural University in Camiling, Tarlac. (PIA-Central Luzon)