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Culture is a very dynamic and multi-dimensional aspect of development as it spans and intersects
5 with various sectors and social groups. More than these intersections, it is also an interface of the
6 past and the present that influence how people move forward into the future. It is the identity of
7 societies, where way of life is a result of their histories, stories, experiences, knowledge, beliefs,
8 and traditions. Values on the other hand, is the basis of people’s choices and is defined as a belief
9 or ideal that is shared by a group or a community regarding what is good or bad, desirable or
10 undesirable, acceptable or unacceptable. Having a set of values that is shared within a society
11 provides a common ground where greater cohesion can be cultivated. Hence, culture is the
12 background while shared values are the guiding principles by which policies and programs must
13 be developed in order to give flesh to inclusive, sustainable, and people-centered development.
14 The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022 acknowledges the role that culture and values play in
15 development, especially in strengthening social inclusion and equity. Lodged under the Malasakit pillar,
16 culture is seen as a means in enhancing the social fabric toward a high-trust society by promoting cultural
17 awareness, identifying and inculcating values for the common good, cultivating creativity, and promoting
18 culture-sensitivity in governance and development.
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