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

Pinoy creativity and ingenuity are alive and well.

- By ANTHEA GRAPE

This spirit resonated at the SMX Convention Center Aura, where the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Creative Industries Development Council Secretariat (PCIDCS), staged the Malikhaing Pinoy Creative Expo (MPEx).

Held from September 3 to 7, the event provided a platform to address challenges, celebrate achievements, and fuel growth across the country's artistic and cultural sectors.

It brought together the nine domains defined under Republic Act No. 11904, or the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act.

SHAPING CREATIVITY, CRAFTING CULTURE

Sustainability and style took center stage at the Design Pavilion, from Kenneth Cobonpue's sculptural furniture to eco-friendly innovations and fashion highlights.

Style aficionados were in their element, enjoying dynamic showcases from the Philippine Fashion Coalition and the Fashion Accessory Makers of the Philippines.