Romblon cathedral, ancient Hispanic forts declared National Cultural Treasures

TAMAWAN artist grades mosaic entry in the art competition held at Fort San Andres.

EVEN LOCAL government units must acknowledge the necessity of having scholars in the conservation and rehabilitation of our cultural heritage, said Commissioner Regalado Trota José of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), during the recent declaration of Casa del San Fernando, a colonial-era house on Sibuyan, Romblon, as an Important Cultural Property.

“The NCCA, whose seat is in Manila, can only help as much. Localities must have their own group of researchers and specialists,” José said.