𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘-𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗦

The newly-reconstituted San Nicolas Tourism, Heritage and the Arts Council convened for a momentous meeting, and we couldn’t have timed it better as we are celebrating this month the National Tourism Month and the Philippine Creative Industries Month.

With main agenda on Cultural Mapping, orientation of which was given by Environmental Planner and NCCA Trainer Gerald Paragas, the Committee headed by 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐋. 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐬-𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐳 as chairperson has shown its full support on this cultural mapping activity in compliance with RA 10066, otherwise known as the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, and the newly enacted Republic Act 11969 or the Cultural Mapping Act mandating local government units to maintain an inventory of cultural properties under their jurisdiction and furnish the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) a copy of said inventory for submission to the Philippine Registry of Heritage (PREH). Through this law, LGUs can move for the preservation and protection of identified cultural properties.

Mayor Alice is assisted by 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐨 as its vice chairperson while members include Councilor Leomar Saldivar, chairperson of the Committee on Tourism; Councilor Amorsolo Pulido, chairperon of the Committee on Education, Culture and Sports; Emelyn Manangan, focal person of the Municipal Tourism Office; Engr. Normandy Flores, Municipal Engineer and officer-in-charge of the Municipal Planning and Development Office; Richard Rae Prestoza, Municipal Budget Officer and LYDO; SK Federation President Jared Zayin Bandiola; Liga ng mga Barangay President Jason Ramirez; IP Representative Felixfrey Lorenzo; Dr. Renato Umipig, PSDS San Nicolas DepEd District II; Conrado B. Serious, Jr., Aralin Panlipunan of DepEd District I; Lilibeth F. Lucas, Science Coordinator of DepEd District I; Marilou Enumneng, Aralin Panlipunan Coordinator, DepEd District II; Dr. Bartolome A. Carrera, Science Coordinator of DepEd District II; Municipal Librarian Darwin Soria; MENRO Eddie Mateo; Althea Mateo of Bamboo Resort; Kevin Conrad Ibasco of Youth for Pangasinan Heritage; Noel Cabobos of Survivalist Philippines; Rocky Macaso from the Professional Sector; and Hervy Treste Quinzon of Human Tribe representing the Local Artists Group.

In our quest to celebrate and preserve our rich cultural heritage, we’re taking the first steps towards uncovering the hidden gems that make San Nicolas so special and unique. Stay tuned for updates on our exciting journey as we delve deeper into the heart and soul of our town.

Together, let’s honor our past, embrace our present and pave the way for a vibrant and creative future