Most of our leaders, even officers of the NCCA, do not really understand or appreciate how important culture is in the development of a national identity, as the foundation of that sense of nation which should unite us. I would like to see this institution manned by officials who cultural workers like myself can respect.

http://www.philstar.com/arts-and-culture/2014/12/08/1399719/understanding-culture-and-culture-change