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‘Tropical lightscapes’: PH design, culture exhibit opens in Rome
MANILA – Celebrating Filipino creativity and talent in Italy, the Philippine Embassy in Rome has formally opened to the public the Tropical Lightscapes: An Exhibit of Sculptural Luminaires Crafted with Philippine Textiles. The exhibit by Milan-based Filipino artist Mirei Monticelli will be open at the chancery in Rome until Dec. 6.
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DTI’s Fiesta Haraya celebrates Philippine creative industries
Makati City, Philippines — On November 19, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched the second Philippine Creative Industries Festival (PCIF) 2024 to showcase the nation’s finest creative talents and cultural innovations. Organized by the DTI-Creative Industries Development Office (CIDO), the event—also known as “Fiesta Haraya”—seeks to feature exhibits, performances, and other immersive experiences acros...
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Cebu’s economy continues to boom in 2023, PSA data show
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu has proven its economic standing in the region once again as it remains to be the largest economy in Central Visayas.
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) conducted on Thursday, Nov. 28, a simultaneous dissemination report of the 2023 Provincial Product Accounts (PPA) in its regional and provincial offices.
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Cebu hosts Visayas Art Fair, Bodega Caravan
CEBU, Philippines – A large dragon made of driftwood and recycled materials dominates the space in between buildings at the Oakridge Business Park, stopping people in their tracks as if in thrall by the mythical beast. By its scale and beauty, “The Bearer of Infinite Blessings” is more monument than installation, the latest work of driftwood sculptor James Doran-Webb. The 6-meter dragon weighs over 2.5 tons and took 15,000 hours to create....
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Luna, Hidalgo Headline Visayas Art Fair Collections
Artists from all over the country have joined this year’s Visayas Art Fair at the Oakridge Business Park in Mandaue City. The annual art fair runs until today, November 24. Among the pieces on display are by the old Filipino masters
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DTI-7 backs Bodega Design Caravan 2024
CEBU, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry-Central Visayas (DTI-7) has reinforced its commitment to supporting Cebu’s creative sector through its participation in the Bodega Design Caravan 2024.
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Visayas Art Fair 2023 to Showcase Over 1000 artworks
THE Visayas Art Fair (VAF) is set to return this month, anticipating more visitors than last year and providing a platform for creatives within the Visayas region. The four-day event is scheduled to occur from Nov. 23-26, 2023, at Oakridge Business Park. The event will connect art communities across the Philippines through art and a shared creative vision, welcoming new and returning galleries to showcase various artworks and artists.
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Cebus Creative District To Nurture Film Animation Game Developers
CREATIVE INDUSTRY PLAYERS. Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia (third from left) meets with the chief executive officers of House of Moves, 1913 Media Group and Animation Vertigo on the Creative Entertainment District at Oakridge Business Park on Saturday, July 29, 2023. From left are Caesar Atienza, adviser to the vice mayor on the creative industries, Jared Clayton of 1913 Media Group, Brian Rausch of House of Moves, Marla Rausch of Animati...
Manila Times
Sugbo Entertainment Expo Ignites Creativity With Create Trip Summit
Picture this: Cebu City, a place renowned for its rich culture and stunning landscapes, is about to get its creative groove on. On October 20 and 21, the IL Corso Lifemalls by Filinvest is going to be the hub for the Sugbo Entertainment Expo (SEE): Create Trip Summit. This mega event isn't just about having a good time; it's about firing up local artists and getting businesses to see the goldmine that is Cebu's creative entertainment scene.
Cebu Daily News
Creative Heritage and Business Districts Eyed…
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 city government was looking forward to the transfer of the Cebu International Port outside the city so it could finally recover part of its coastline and pave the way for the emergence of a c...
Manila Bulletin
The blooming creative industry of the south
The Queen City of the South has never been more alive, especially its art and creative sector. From books by Cebuano authors making it to the Frankfurt Book Fair to original musicals touring the world, there’s no shortage of talent down south! More than that, efforts to bring those talents to the world stage have ramped up in recent years as more and more organizations recognize the potential of the entertainment industry outside of the NCR