I. Introduction It has already been argued that any development that is not rooted and woven through the consciousness, traditions and values ​​of the local population is doomed to fail (Zerrudo, 2005). During the 1982 UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policy, “development” was defined as a “complex, global and multidimensional process that extends beyond simple economic growth to incorporate all dimensions of life and all the energies of a community, all those whose members are called to make a contribution and expect to participate in the benefits" (Sta. Maria, 2001 p.67). Therefore, it is imperative to include the dimension of culture and heritage in national development policy making. This is where cultural heritage finds its meaning. Cultural heritage has been defined as “the set of beliefs, values, practices and objects that give a place its specific character (Zialcita, 2007, pg.1). With this, the importance of heritage conservation cannot be overstated. By supporting the value, meaning and importance of the cultural resources of the past, for use in the present and a source of inspiration for future generations (Zerrudo, 2008), development becomes sustainable as it flows directly from people and is appropriate for local communities . However, the process of cultural preservation is intertwined with the issue of awareness. We cannot expect local communities to preserve something of which they are not aware. Therefore, the process of heritage conservation emphasizes the importance of education. RA 10066 also known as the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 mandates the Department of Education, in coordination with the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Philippine Cultural Education. Progra...... half of the paper ......(4TH WORLD CONFERENCE ON EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE (WCES-2012) 02-05 February 2012 Barcelona, ​​​​Spain), 3817-3824. doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.06.153Smith, A. (2011). Learning history through stewardship of heritage places in the Pacific Islands. Journal of Pacific History, 46(2), 228-235. doi:10.1080/00223344.2011.607271Tanglao, M. C. (2012). Treatment Guide for OHSP Module, Baitang 7.Wu, H. (2011). Constructing culturally relevant pedagogy in traditional Chinese language classrooms: A multiple case study. Online presentation.Zerrudo, E. (2008). Resolve issues from the past. Pamanaraan: Writings on Philippine Heritage Management (pp. 195-203). Manila: UST Publishing House. Zialcita, F. (2007). Heritage matters. Balangkas: A research book on curating built heritage in the Philippines (pp. 1-4). Manila: National Commission for Culture and the Arts.