THE Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh), under the leadership of Gov. Aris Aumentado, continues to strengthen its role in advancing cultural development and regional collaboration.
This was after PGBh’s participation in the 2nd Semester Meeting of the Regional Development Council (RDC) VII Special Committee on Culture, Arts, and Design (SC-CAD) on November 11, 2026, at Harolds Hotel in Cebu City.
Hosted by the Provincial Government of Cebu, the meeting brought together representatives from national government agencies, local government units, cultural institutions, and creative industry stakeholders across Central Visayas.
Through the Bohol Center for Culture and Arts Development (BCCAD), headed by Emerson Pinos, the PGBh also served as the committee’s Secretariat, helping coordinate and facilitate the conduct of the meeting.
This role further underscored Bohol’s participation in advancing a shared regional direction for culture and the arts.
A key focus of the discussions was the proposed Central Visayas Ten-Year Cultural Development Agenda for 2027–2036.
The framework aims to establish a long-term direction for cultural development by aligning regional priorities and strengthening collaboration among concerned institutions.
Discussions also highlighted the need to harmonize programs, improve interagency coordination, and establish sustained strategies for cultural heritage preservation, artistic development, and creative industry growth.
These priorities recognize the importance of collective action in ensuring that cultural initiatives translate into meaningful opportunities for communities.
Reflecting the spirit of SugBohol (Sugbo and Bohol) and the longstanding cultural ties between Bohol and Cebu, the gathering also highlighted the importance of regional partnerships and cultural exchange.
It provided an avenue for strengthening networks among artists, cultural workers, and creative enterprises while expanding opportunities for collaboration across Central Visayas.
Beyond preserving traditions and cultural identities, these initiatives recognize the potential of culture and the arts to contribute to inclusive growth, local enterprise development, and sustainable livelihoods.
The PGBh, through BCCAD, remains committed to preserving Boholano heritage, nurturing artistic excellence, and empowering creative communities as the Philippines’ first and only UNESCO Global Geopark.
Guided by its Strategic Governance Roadmap, the province advances initiatives that promote cultural preservation, strengthen community resilience, and support sustainable development across Bohol. (PIMO/MAPI)
