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Author: Edgar Allan M. Sembrano
The heritage dispatches evidenced by the dynamism of culture is vital contribution to societal development. The celebrations and contestations were needed to encourage reflection on practices, assessment of policies, and promote critical thinking that would engender theory. In the end, values were formed and reformed which upheld heritage sensitivity and culture respect. It may be perceived as a collection of sporadic events but the continuity of vigilance and commitment to conservation make heritage the essence of humanity. --- Eric Zerrudo, from the Foreword
About the Author
Edgar Allan M. Sembrano obtained his Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Studies degree at the University of Santo Tomas Graduate School and has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Manila. EA writes for the Philippine Daily Inquirer and Daily Tribune on topics about arts, culture, heritage, and heritage conservation issues. He is the Associate Area Editor for Architecture of the 2017 edition of the CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. He also used to anchor radio programs in DZAR Angel Radyo 1026 and RMN Manila DZXL 558. He is now a lecturer at the Far Eastern University – Manila.