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...
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...
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...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Rep. Salceda's office) Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda underscored on Wednesday, Oct. 2 that the Philippine creatives sector--which covers artists, artisans, producers--were "the biggest winners" in...
The Philippine creative industries are a vibrant fusion of tradition and innovation, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage alongside contemporary artistic expression. Spanning music, film, visual arts, and fashion, these industries play a role in the economy while serving as platforms for...
The government will inject around P110 million into the country’s arts sector, such as game development and animation. Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has approved the issuance of a special allotment release order and its corresponding notice of cash allocation...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the country's creative industries registered sustained growth last year, although their contribution to the domestic economy decreased. In 2023, the creative economy posted a seven percent increase from January to December, hitting P1.72...
There is a new law — Republic Act 11904 — that carries a lot of promise for the erstwhile forgotten creative industry sector, an important segment of the national economy that provides jobs and livelihood for a good number of Filipinos. The measure, called the Philippine Creative Industries...
