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The creative industry is an unsung hero in the grand tapestry of nation-building. Beyond the glitz and glamour, it is a powerful engine for economic growth, generating jobs and foreign exchange.
Tingog Partylist Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Former Rep. ‘Manay’ Gina de Venecia, Former Speaker Jose de Venecia, and Rep. Christopher de Venecia One of his relevant acts to champion the creative industries is being the principal author of Republic Act 11904 or the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act, a landmark legislation that seeks to promote economic growth, nation-building, and creativity, which aims to make the Philippines the number one creative economy in the ASEAN region.
Other legislations he authored include Republic Act 11960 or the One Town, One Product Philippines Act, which institutionalizes the OTOP Philippines program and shall serve as a stimulus program that will encourage MSME growth in the countryside through the development of Indigenous raw materials, utilization of local skills and talents, and featuring local traditions and cultures across the country, and Republic Act 11985 or the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act that aims to revitalize...
One is the GALILA Arts Festival, a vibrant and inclusive multi-arts festival that celebrates the rich tapestry of local communities within the Fourth District of Pangasinan. Moreover, the celebration embraces the ethos of creativity and community empowerment by providing a platform for residents to actively participate in shaping and showcasing their cultural heritage, artistic expressions, and collective identities.
Rep. De Venecia’s platform enables artists to create context and site-specific work while collaborating with a diverse cohort of local artisans, craft makers, and emerging arts communities in the historic region.
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