The Philippine Trade Training Center, in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Negros Occidental Provincial Office, held Lakbay Ensayo to highlight the importance of supporting creative industries, its stakeholders and products at the SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Carrying the theme “Tuklasin, Linangin, Pagmalak-Malikhang Pilipino,” the event brought together representatives from various domains of the creative industry, Local Government Units and other stakeholders highlighting initiatives aimed at developing Filipino creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Among the officials present were Clare Torralba, executive director of the DTI-Philippine Trade Training Center, Lynna Joy Cardinal, DTI provincial director for Negros Occidental and Angelo Angolo representing Mayor Greg Gasataya.
The activity underscored the role of government programs in strengthening the capabilities of local entrepreneurs and providing opportunities for Filipino-made products to gain wider recognition.
During the seminar Aisel Tupas of the Bacolod City government, Executive Director Tanya Lopez of Negros Museum and Ina Gaston of Hacienda Crafts talked about creative initiatives.
To fully appreciate the creative industry, participants visited the Bacolod City like Orange Gallery, JoJo Vito Gallery for mask making, Pahanocoy Pottery, Lanai for piaya making, etc.
The activity is supported by the Office of Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez who has championed the creative industry in the House of Representatives.*
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