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Senators stress culture, arts nation-building role
Senators underscored the significance of culture, arts, and heritage in nation-building during a budget hearing for cultural agencies.
Senator Loren Legarda refuted the notion that culture is a luxury, emphasizing its role as a fundamental aspect of Filipino identity and national development.
Legarda, a key figure behind the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, highlighted the contribution of cultural agencies to tourism, economic growth, and education.
Senator Win Gatchalian voiced his strong backing for the proposed 2026 budgets allocated to arts and culture agencies.
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