AS an advocate for cultural preservation, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah "Mina" Pangandaman commended the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) for its recent initiatives to safeguard the nation's cultural heritage.
This recognition follows the recent signing of Memorandums of Agreement (MoA) between the NHCP and the municipalities of Sibutu and Simunul, Tawi-Tawi, on Nov. 6 and 7, 2024, aimed at the redevelopment of the Sheik Karimol Makhdum Burial Site and the Masjid Sheikh Makhdum in Simunul.