P-Noy, Asean execs to visit Cebu for City of Culture logo rites

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III,  Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto del Rosario and officials of  Asean embassies are coming to Cebu City on July 15 for the installation of the Asean City of Culture logo.

The Cebu City Council approved on Wednesday the appropriation of P1.2 million  to take care of the welcome lunch and the dinner for its guests – P940,000 and a cultural presentation which would be held at the Sinulog Hall of the Rizal Library to celebrate the event – P300,000.

“Cebu City is declared as such due to its vibrant creative industries, that have caught the attention of the National Asean Committee on Culture and Information and therefore is definitely a strong indication that Cebu City plays a significant role in the promotion of culture and heritage among Asean countries,” said Councilor Margot Osmeña, chairperson of the council’s tourism committee. /Chief of Reporters Doris C. Bongcac