Dumaguete City and Quezon City have been named to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for literature and film, respectively, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The designations were revealed during the celebration of World Cities Day, where 58 new cities...
President Marcos has approved the Philippine Creative Industries Development Plan (PCIDP) 2025–2034 to strengthen the country’s creative sector including music, film, design, crafts, and digital media. Marcos approved the 10-year plan through Memorandum Circular No. 103 , ordering its rollout...
The Manila City government formally launched the Liliw Products On-the-Go initiative, featuring high-quality slippers from the town of Liliw in Laguna, recognized as the "Slippers Capital of the Philippines," on Monday, Sept. 15. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso and Vice Mayor Chi...
“Bagong Pilipino, tara nood tayo!” This was President Marcos’ invitation to the public as he and other members of the First Family led the launch of a campaign that sought to promote responsible viewing and strengthen the country’s film and television industry. In the infomercial, which...
President Marcos has directed all government agencies, local government units, and the private sector to support the celebration of Philippine Creative Industries Month this September. The directive was issued through Memorandum Circular No. 95, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on...
Content creators and filmmakers have been urged to embed labor rights and social inclusion in their work as part of efforts to build a values-driven creative industry, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. In support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for dignified and...
The Bayo Foundation, the Harvest Creative Community Hub, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines have banded together and have collaborated on an inspiring initiative that they’ve called Weave for Peace. For the benefit of soldiers and their families, the project creates exclusive designs...
The new year offers everyone a blank slate—a fresh start to change what needs to be changed and discover or try something new. As we begin to color our initial chapter this year, many of us are searching for new habits to cultivate throughout the year, from fitness to crafts and other hobbies....
Bicol Saro Partylist Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan is now pushing for a measure that seeks to grant cash incentives of up to P1 million to film makers, literary writers and other performers in the creative sector who will win major awards in international competitions. In filing House...
"We give the world our best." This was First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos' remark as she called on the local film industry to rally behind a renewed vision of showcasing Filipino talent on the world stage. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (Liza Marcos/Facebook) First Lady Liza said this as she graced the...
BAGUIO CITY – This city is holding the 7th Ibagiw Baguio Creative Festival with the theme “Inquisitive. It's confusing. Be Creative” starting Nov. 8. Acting Mayor Benny Bomagao has signed Executive Order No. 116 declaring this month as the 2024 Ibagiw Baguio Creative Festival and mandating...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) stated that the imposition of value-added tax (VAT) on digital service providers (DSPs) will promote healthy competition in the local market. In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 16, DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque said that this measure levels the playing...
