The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 3 has recognized 13 individuals under its PAMANA or Parangal sa Manlilikhang Natatangi ng Gitnang Luzon program, which honors bearers of Central Luzon's intangible cultural heritage. Among the awardees, four are from Pampanga: Katrina Monseratt S. Roque, Wilfredo Layug, Peter de Vera, and Lillian Borromeo.
Recognized Kapampangan Awardees
According to DOT Region 3, the awardees were selected for their significant contributions to preserving and promoting the region's cultural heritage. Roque was described as an advocate of Kapampangan barrio dishes who promotes local cuisine through her digital platform and operates a native Kapampangan buffet restaurant in Floridablanca.
Layug, a master ecclesiastical sculptor from Betis, Guagua, is known for his religious woodcarvings that reflect faith and Filipino artistry. De Vera is a Pampanga-based cultural worker and arts educator dedicated to nurturing young talent and preserving traditions through theater and performance.
Borromeo, referred to as “Atching Lillian,” was cited as a culinary heritage bearer recognized for preserving heirloom Kapampangan cuisine and passing on its traditions to future generations.
About the PAMANA Awards
The DOT emphasized that the PAMANA awards recognize individuals who preserve and promote the region's intangible cultural heritage, ensuring that traditional knowledge, skills, and practices are passed down to future generations.
