Creative Industry Dev’t Council established in Dinagat islands
The convergence formed part of the implementation of the Philippine Creative Industry Development Act (PCIDA).
The council is set to play a pivotal role in overseeing, coordinating, and promoting the various creative sectors within the province. The council composition include key representatives from both the public and private sectors namely:
Chairperson: Elmer M. Natad (DTI)
Vice-Chairperson: Rene S. Agdol
(private sector representative)
Ex-officio Members:
Benlen Navas (Provincial Tourism and
Culture Office)
Menkent S. Barcelon (DICT)
John Reyl L. Mosquito (DILG)
SDS Florence E. Almaden (DepEd)
Roberto Zandro Olaguer (DOST)
Jorge C. Daligdig (Provincial
Planning and Development Office)
Recci Bacolor (Office of the
Congressman)
Creative Domain Representatives:
Audiovisual Media: Ferjun Cano (Isla
Dinagat Filmmakers Association)
Visual Arts: Reynaldo Escototo
Design: Arch. Divacouni S. Cogay
Performing Arts: Atoz J. Bacolod
Traditional Cultural Expressions:
James Carl Marzan
Creative Services: Paul Mark Bocota
The Dinagat Islands Creative Industry Development Council will serve as a dedicated body that fosters collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development of the creative industries in the province, providing a platform for local talents and cultural expressions to thrive. (DTI-Dinagat Islands/PIA-Dinagat Islands)