Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta on Arts and Culture

Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta on Session (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

As the Chairperson of the Committee on Education, Science and Technology, Arts and Culture, Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta pushed for the creation of the City Ordinance No. 0194-04 also known as the Davao City Culture and Arts Council. 

As per Republic Act 7160 which declares that the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall establish a City Council whose purpose is the promotion of culture and arts, coordinate with government agencies and non-government organizations. This council is chaired by the City Mayor and is co-chaired by a representative from the private sector duly appointed by the City Mayor.

The functions of this committee is to plan and promote cultural and artistic activities in the community, conduct a coordinated and collaborative planning for the City's cultural development programs, stimulate and implement artistic activities by encouraging collaboration of activities, develop linkages with national and international institutions, preserve and promote the traditional arts of Davao City and develop a program for local artists. 

This ordinance was proposed by Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta and was approved by the majority of the members of the council. 

As of today, Culture and Arts council does it's duty and responsibility for the people of Davao.