DTI's Malikhaing Pinoy Creative Expo: A celebration of creativity in every form

Pinoy creativity and ingenuity are alive and well.

- By ANTHEA GRAPE

(From L-R) Aklan's First District Representative Congressman Jess Marquez; Chairman of the Special Committee on Creative Industry and Performing Arts Congressman Javi Benitez; Ambassador of Malaysia to the Philippines Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino; Former Senator Koko Pimentel; Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque; Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano; Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Kiko Benitez; Founder of Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship Go Negosyo Joey Concepcion; and DTI Assistant Secretary Nylah Rizza Bautista I Photos courtesy of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque delivers her keynote address as she leads the opening ceremony of the Malikhaing Pinoy Creative Expo. The Design Center of the Philippines showcases sustainable creations alongside Kenneth Cobonpue's iconic pieces at the Design Pavilion during the Malikhaing Pinoy Creative Expo. Fashion runway models during the opening ceremony of the Malikhaing Pinoy Creative Expo showcase the innovative creations of Filipino designers.