SUMMARY OF DEPED MEMORANDUM NO. 018, S. 2023

2023 NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

 

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) announces the observance of the 2023 National Heritage Month, which will be celebrated annually in May in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 439, s. 2003. The theme for this year's celebration is "Innovates to Preserve: Products of Human Creativity," which aims to create consciousness, respect, and love for the legacies of Filipino cultural history. The theme has four sub-themes, namely sustainable heritage management, heritage science, intangible cultural heritage, and urban heritage.

 

The memorandum encourages all schools, school division offices, and regional offices to support the 2023 NHM by undertaking related activities, such as using and sharing the 2023 NHM advocacy materials, participating in online campaigns, using audio-visual programs and content related to heritage, organizing NHM activities, and participating in heritage-related events. All schools, SDOs, and ROs organizing their own NHM 2023 activities are requested to fill out the 2023 NHM Activity Proposal Form and send the final information to the NHM Secretariat for inclusion in the Calendar of Activities on or before March 31, 2023. The participation of learners and teachers from public and private schools shall be purely voluntary and not hamper instructional time.

 

The memorandum provides contact information for individuals or agencies seeking further information. Ms. Johanna Marie S. Labitoria, NCCA Cultural Heritage Section, can be reached via phone, email, or website. The Bureau of Learning Delivery-Office of the Director IV, Department of Education-Central Office, can be reached via email or phone.

 

In summary, the memorandum provides guidelines and instructions on how to support the observance of the 2023 National Heritage Month. It emphasizes the importance of creating consciousness, respect, and love for the legacies of Filipino cultural history and encourages the participation of schools, school division offices, and regional offices in related activities. The memorandum also provides contact information for further inquiries.

 

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