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Monday, 30 September 2024

Creative Industry Dev’t Council established in Dinagat islands

SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands – In a significant step towards growth and promotion of the creative industries in the province, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Province of Dinagat Islands organized an inaugural meeting for the newly formed Dinagat Islands Creative Industry Development Council at Happynest Homestay in Brgy. Sta. Cruz, San Jose, Dinagat Islands on September 11.

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)

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