Source document page 1 of 16. Cover title: Valencia's Cultural Heritage and History. Submitted by: Valencia Bukidnon Historical and Cultural Society. Verse: "For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." - Romans 15:4 (ESV).
Legible text includes: There is an old saying that says, "Ang dili kahibalo molingi sa iyang gigian, dili gyod kaabot sa iyang paingnan." This is a reminder that one has to be thankful for one's past. For Christians, the Bible is also clear on the importance of lessons of the past as written in the hearts and minds of the people during Christ's time. This is the importance of history and culture in planning a future.
Article 2 Section 17 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that "the State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development." This is the Constitutional mandate for including culture in developmental considerations.
A people must recognize its roots, that is, their cultural heritage. Without being aware of its cultural heritage, a place and its people cannot define itself. Without allocating time, talent, and resources for cultural and historical purposes a people will be lost. As such, allocating resources for cultural reasons should be also be reflected in the government's land use plan.
The idea of culture being also a necessary consideration for human development cuts across the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in September 2015. This agenda, aimed at "Transforming Our World," includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 specific targets.
