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MANILA, Philippines — The local creative economy surged ahead in 2023, surpassing national output growth to reach a total value of P1.72 trillion. This sector not only generated more jobs but also made a significant contribution to…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City’s waterfront development body is considering the formation of a “creative district” in the North Reclamation Area (NRA). Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia, chairman of the Waterfront Development Council, said the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Sonny Angara said there were existing laws that were crafted to especially help micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including those who were in the creative industry. But they also need the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu should seriously look at the possibility of becoming a film-making hub amid growing demand for original content. “I think the potential for Cebu of becoming a hub or as a center for film…
CEBU DESIGN WEEK LAUNCHED HOW can the creative sectors influence big businesses and the government? They have to transform the island into a dynamic and relevant circular economy, said Butch Carungay, European Chamber of Commerce in the…
Tablescapes have changed for the better. At least compared to how tables were in my day. I come from a generation where carefully carved fruits and vegetables made into decorative objects are the height of food…
In a writing workshop that was held last Tuesday in Toledo City, I asked students from various elementary and high schools to write essays out of three topics that I presented. Most of them chose to answer…
CEBU’S creative sector has enjoyed the patronage of many foreign markets for many years, with the highlight having been on world-class handmade furniture and accessories by local artists. However, in the advent of technology, many are seeing…
WHILE looking for good food, you might have met Niegel Paraz Delima through his art. The 23-year-old actually designed the murals of some of your favorite dining spots, restaurants and cafés around the city, starting your mood…
Raquel Choa’s new ventures: House of Maria Cacao, Chocolate Tour, Batirol Cebu’s Chocolate Queen Raquel Toquero Choa further spreads her chocolate empire with a formal announcement of two more business ventures: the Chocolate Tour and the mass-oriented…
CEBU needs to prop up its visual design industry. John Henry Delfino, founder of the school Draft Academy of Design, made this call as he worked to train more skilled visual artists and designers to help the…
A car made of coco flower stalks, a bench made of “balay sa anay”, and a larger-than-life horse sculpture made of driftwood are some of the products made in Mandaue City that stand out in the World…
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