Marcos to Filipinos: Bring creativity to global stage

President Marcos called on creative industry stakeholders yesterday to collaborate with local and international partners to enhance the design community and improve global competitiveness of Philippine products and services.

- HELEN FLORES

During the launch of ART X DESIGN at the National Museum in Manila, Marcos said the Philippine design economy generated nearly P3 trillion in revenues and contributed P1.2 trillion in gross value to the economy in 2020.

It has also generated more than 700,000 jobs, accounting for nearly two percent of the country’s total employment, the President said.

“So, I call on all stakeholders, agencies and partners in the Philippine creative industries to come together to strengthen our design community and to cultivate collaborations with both local and international allies,” Marcos said. “Because together, we can en