Executive Order No. 01
Series of 2011
REORGANIZATION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL FOR CULTURE AND ARTS
WHEREAS, Section 16 of the Local Government Code provide that the Local Government Unit plays an important role in the development, promotion and preservation of Filipino Culture to encourage the participation of the people in the development and preservation of the Filipino identity;
WHEREAS, Section 447 (5)(XVI), 458 (5)(XVI) and section 468 (4)(VIII) of the same Code, vest upon local Saggunian the power to establish local councils whose purpose is the promotion of culture and the arts, coordinate with government agencies and non-governmental organizations and subject to the availability of the funds, appropriate funds for the support and development of the same.
WHEREAS, in order to promote the Filipino Culture, instill nation hood and cultural unity, and raise the level of consciousness of the people on culture values, conservation of historical and cultural heritage and recourses must be done to remind us of our national culture and identity.
WHEREAS, in pursuit of these mandates, goals and objectives, there is a need to create bodies at the local levels that will ensure the preservation, enrichment and promotion of the Filipino National Culture.
NOW THEREFORE, I, VICENTE B. FLORES, JR., Municipal Mayor of Oton, Iloilo by virtue of the powers vested in me by law do hereby order the following:
Section 1. Creation of the Municipal Council for Culture and Arts with the following composition:
Chairperson: HON. VICENTE B. FLORES, JR.
Municipal Mayor
Co-Chairperson HON. JOSE NEIL P. OLIVARES
Vice Mayor
HON. JUAN MIGUEL M. FLORES
SB-Chairman, Committee on CHAT
Members: CATALINA T. GICOLE
Municipal Treasurer
JOSE MERLITO D. MONTEALTO
Municipal Budget Officer
IRENE H. OTERO
Information Officer III/Tourism Officer
JOSE RITO P. PALMES
General Services Officer
HON. MARGARITO T. CLAVEL III
ABC President
HON. EUEL BRAIN VILLAVICENCIO
SKMF
HON. RODOLFO ALCONGA, JR.
SB-Vice Chairman, Committee on CHAT
HON. FRANCISCA EZPELETA
SB-Member, Committee on CHAT
NGO Representatives
1. Mr. Gregorio “Boy” Masculino, Jr. (Arts)
2. Mrs. Fe Dureza (Oton History and Culture Society)
3. Mr. Nicolas Gallenero (Academe)
4. Mr. Sherwin De La Cruz (Academe)
5. Mrs. Elisa Bustamante (Academe)
6. Mrs. Mary Jean Unato (Academe)
7. Mrs. Lourdes Murones (Academe)
8. Mr. Remigio Hijalga (Academe)
9. Ms. Sheila Ann Masculino (Academe)
10. Mrs. Dorothy Monteclaro (Academe)
11. Hon. Marites Eusoya (ABC)
12. Mr. Vic Batilaran (Academe)
Section 2. Duties and Function of the Municipal Council for Culture and Arts
1. Formulate programs and enhance artistic talents
2. Ensure the protection, preservation and conservation of the Filipino and local historical heritage
3. In coordination with the private sector, conduct and organize cultural festivals, competition, lectures, seminars, and take charge of exhibits during fiestas and other related activities
4. Conduct periodic inventory of local cultural objects and sites
5. Conduct periodic consultations with all the related agencies about several cultural issues and concerns
6. Encourage the development of the local cultural industries
7. Coordinate with the Provincial Culture and Arts Council
Section: This order shall take effect immediately
Done in the Municipality of Oton, Iloilo this 11th day of January 2011.
VICENTE B. FLORES, JR.
Mayor
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