THE Philippines has the potential to become the top creative economy in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) by 2030.
Rep. Christopher de Venecia, chairman of the House Committee on Creative Industry and Performing Arts, made the bold prediction during The Manila Times Creative Industries Forum on Thursday.
CREATIVE FORUM The Filipino’s potential and the contribution of creatives to the economy were among the issues discussed at the Creative Industries Forum hosted by The Manila Times. The forum was moderated by Times President and CEO Dante Francis ‘Klink’ Ang 2nd (top left) and Times columnist Ben Kritz. The speakers were international designer Kenneth Cobonpue, Dentsu International for APAC Merlee Cruz- Jayme, Warner Music Philippines Managing Director Ian Monsod, DTI Undersecretary Rafaelita Aldaba, Rep. Christopher ‘Toff’ de Venecia and Wilcon Depot Inc. COO Susan Bosch-Ong. Also in photo is Times COO Blanca Mercado. SCREENGRAB FROM TMT FACEBOOK
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