Amana Ke Iti: Management and Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Central Luzon, Philippines

Aim: This study looked into the management and preservation of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in Central Luzon.Specifically, the study was written to attain the objectives of mapping the ICH in Central Luzon, identifying the programs, projects and actions of the government on ICH, identifying the issues, challenges and concerns on ICH management and preservation, to propose a roadmap to develop ICH management and preservation and to identify the implication of the study to public administration.Methodology: The researcher utilized qualitative descriptive design with content analysis in looking into and examining the various Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in the region.In order to achieve the objectives, the researcher analyzed documents, interview transcripts and the natural setting which are all qualitative data.Results: The study found out that the Central Luzon Region has a rich ICH that needs to be documented, safeguarded and transmitted to the next generation.The study also revealed that the programs, projects and activities of the government in the management and preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Central Luzon is not only limited to efforts undertaken by the provincial governments but also by other government entities and instrumentalities like National Government Agencies, State Universities and Colleges and Government Owned and Controlled Corporations.Further, there are issues, challenges and concerns in the management and preservation of ICH in Central Luzon that needed to be addressed. Conclusion:An ICH management and preservation roadmap was crafted in order to effectively position Central Luzon as a model region in ICH management and preservation.