President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graces the “Art X Design: A Special Reception of the 50 Years of Philippines Design and Beyond Exhibition” at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila on Friday, February 23, 2024. (Photo by KJ ROSALES / PPA POOL)
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines can cultivate a “vibrant creative industry,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in a speech at the 50th anniversary of the Design Center of the Philippines, which staged an art exhibit in the National Museum.
“Empowered by the transformative power of design, this exhibition will spark inspiration for the upcoming generation of Filipino designers and creatives, encouraging us to elevate our nation’s reputation on a global scale,” Marcos said.
“Indeed, through collaboration, ingenuity, and innovation, we can cultivate a vibrant creative industry that embodies our heritage, our values, our unique identity, our traditions, and our history.”
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Marcos, together with first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual, went around to look at the different art pieces in the exhibit. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and lawmakers were also in attendance.
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“Design Center celebrates the Filipino designer’s sustained innovativeness and progressive spirit, which today collectively drives their field towards sustainable development,” the center, an agency of the Department of Trade and Industry, said in a statement.