NEDA, MPSPC set to finish historic Cordi sites’ marking

By Marlo T. Lubguban

BAGUIO CITY – The National Economic and Development Agency Cordillera (NEDA-CAR) and Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (MPSPC) are set to complete the mapping and marking of historical sites throughout the region.

Through the Social Preparation of CAR into an Autonomous Region (SPCAR program), NEDA and MPSPC have partnered in this endeavor to increase awareness in key of cultural and historical landmarks among Cordillerans, particularly the youth.

NEDA-CAR Regional Director Milagros Rimando said the intention of the project is “to promote our unique and rich cultural and historical identity and to deepen the understanding of the youth on the Cordillera’s bid for autonomy”.

Through a series of ongoing provincial consultations, site visits, key informant interviews, Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, and research validation, MPSPC  aims create a comprehensive map of historical events that shape Cordillera identity and the region’s struggle for self-determination.

Previously, provincial consultations in Kalinga, Abra and Mountain Province were held in 2017. Consultations were first done in these provinces as these were the sites of many significant events related to the Cordilleran struggle for self-determination in the 70s and the 80s. 

The consultations in Apayao and Ifugao concluded last October 10 and 15, respectively.

The Benguet provincial consultation will be conducted this October. A regional consultation will be held for final consolidation of all historical Cordilleran sites before the placement of the actual historical markers on-site.