Institutional Collaboration and Governance
- Collaboration between the City Government of Cagayan de Oro and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
- Involves affiliated cultural agencies, academic and private sector partners, and community members.
- Site, structures, governance, organization, operations, and development to be determined by mutual agreement.
- Agreement to be executed and published within one year from the effectivity of the Act.
Mandated Functions and Activities
- Completion and collection of musical notes, lyrics, and musical instruments of Higaonon and other tribes' ancestral and traditional songs as well as contemporary compositions.
- Publication and dissemination of local literary works, epics, stories, and historical accounts.
- Compilation of literature, film, or audio-visual recordings of cultural performances including music, dance, oral literature, and festivals.
- Collection of epigrams, proverbs, legends, and etymology of city names, barangays, municipalities, and other places.
- Documentation of religious practices, traditions, and origins of local fiestas and festivals.
- Photographic exhibits and displays of local landmarks, historical sites, scenic views, local arts, and artifacts.
- Gathering archaeological specimens, geological materials, and preservation of local flora and fauna.
- Conducting performances showcasing local music, dance, literature, epics, and historical accounts.
- Engaging in any other relevant and appropriate cultural activities.
Provision of Land
- The City Government of Cagayan de Oro shall provide land necessary for constructing or establishing the main venue and ancillary facilities of the Cultural Center and Museum.
Appropriation and Funding
- Initial funding charged against the current year’s budget of the NCCA (Proper).
- Subsequent funding to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act for continued implementation.
Rules and Regulations
- NCCA, in coordination with the City Government, government agencies, and private stakeholders, shall promulgate necessary implementing rules and regulations within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of the Act.
Effectivity
- The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation, regardless of whether implementing rules and regulations have been issued.