CREATE Philippines

04/06/2026

Here’s what you missed at CREATELab during IFEX Philippines 2026.

CREATELab once again brought together businesses and creative professionals for meaningful conversations on branding, marketing, and communication. Through one-on-one consultations and guidance from our 15 design coaches who lent their time and expertise, participants explored how thoughtful design and strategic storytelling can help unlock new opportunities for growth.

The journey doesn’t stop here. CREATELab will return to Manila FAME on October 15–17, 2026 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, with more opportunities for collaboration, learning, and creative exchange. See you there.

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CREATELab in IFEX Philippines 2026 is organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), in partnership with the Communication Design Association of the Philippines (CDAP).

Join our Creatives Directory: https://citem.ph/p/20743b

04/06/2026

Ready to take your music project beyond borders? 🎵

Join the Asia-France Music Bridge Workshops Series 2026 and learn directly from French experts through two hands-on modules designed for artists, music professionals, and cultural entrepreneurs.

Module 1: Environmental Transition in the Music Sector

- Led by Gwendolenn Sharp, Founder of The Green Room, an organization that develops strategies for environmental change in the music sector, this module explores the environmental and climate challenges affecting music. Participants will also discover sustainability practices, cultural mobility resources, funding opportunities, and international case studies that support a more sustainable music ecosystem.

Module 2: Structuring a Music Career & Understanding the French Ecosystem

- Led by Leila Ballot, Founder of Fédérap, an organization that brings together French rap and hip-hop professionals to defend their interests and support their structuring and development, this module explores how to organize and grow a music project. Participants will gain insights into funding mechanisms, copyright, and the key players shaping the French music ecosystem.

Participation is FREE, with slots available on a first come, first served basis.

Register now: https://forms.gle/EFDfFxGwPjcLAoTn8

Asia France Music Bridge Workshop Series
Morning Session: Module 1 and 2
19 June 2026
9:30AM - 12:30PM
MINT College

Afternoon Session: Module 1 and 2
19 June 2026
2:00PM - 5:00PM
MINT College

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The Asia–France Music Bridge Workshops Series is co-organized by MINT College, DTI Malikhaing Pinoy, Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, Alliance française de Manille, and Sonik Philippines with the official support of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the French Institute, as part of the strategy for the export of French Cultural and Creative Industries.

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

Creative Feature for the month | Kevin Paul Santos

Learn about Kevin Paul Santos’ approach to branding and design.

Working as an art director and graphic designer, Kevin Paul Santos focuses on branding, visual identity, and communication design that builds clear and cohesive brand narratives. He collaborates with both local and global brands to develop thoughtful design systems that connect strategy with visual storytelling.

Get to know him more in this month’s creative feature.

Read more: https://citem.ph/p/79f2f7

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CREATEPhilippines, the country’s flagship trade promotions program that showcases the Philippine creative industries, is brought to you by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions ().

Looking for a creative professional? We’ve got you covered! Connect with a creative from our directory by answering this form: https://citem.ph/p/20743b

01/06/2026

Everyday life reimagined through illustration and design.

We’re putting the spotlight on one of our creatives in the CREATEPhilippines Directory of Creatives, Cyrill Acuña, a Filipino graphic designer and illustrator whose work transforms simple, familiar moments into thoughtful visual narratives across editorial and contemporary design spaces.

Through a practice rooted in clarity and concept, Cyrill explores how composition, humor, and visual storytelling can turn ordinary observations into engaging creative expressions that connect across audiences and contexts.

Check out his CREATEPhilippines profile: https://createphilippines.com/profile/Cyrill_Acuna

Interested to connect with Cyrill Acuña? Connect with him and many other creatives through our website: https://citem.ph/p/c11d85

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CREATEPhilippines, the country’s flagship trade promotions program that showcases the Philippine creative industries, is brought to you by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions ().

Join our Creatives Directory: https://citem.ph/p/20743b

30/05/2026

Entering the arena once again! 🎮

With a stronger push to champion the Filipino game development scene, CREATE Philippines returns to the Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) as an official event partner, powering up fresh talent, strengthening connections, and unlocking new opportunities within the country’s biggest trade show and convention for video game development.

Building on last year’s momentum, CREATE Philippines will once again co-organize the event’s B2B matching where local developers and creatives go connect with publishers, investors, and studios to spark bold collaborations and level up opportunities across the industry.

CREATE Philippines is also stepping up its game with a Hosted Delegate Program, unlocking exclusive access for key industry players and giving them a direct seat to experience the Philippine gaming scene 🇵🇭🕹️

See you there!

Philippine GameDev Expo 2026
🗓️24-25 July 2025
📍SMX Convention Center, ManilART

🎟️Don’t miss out — get your tickets now!
https://tickets.pgdx.ph/

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CREATE Philippines is an official partner of the The Philippine GameDev Expo 2026. The event is organized by CBZN Perspective and the Game Developers Association of the Philippines - GDAP (GDAP).

29/05/2026

Your next big breakthrough could start here!

As the Philippine creative industry continues to grow, CREATE Philippines continues to open more platforms for Filipino creatives to be seen, discovered, and connected with wider audiences through a strong lineup of local and international events.

Explore our upcoming projects this year and take your chance to step forward, showcase your work, and be part of the expanding global presence of Filipino creativity.

I WANT TO PARTICIPATE: https://forms.gle/2UVjevb2CjgdP98a7

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This year’s projects are brought to you by CREATE Philippines, the country’s flagship trade promotions program showcasing the Philippine creative industries, led by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) in fulfillment of its mandate under the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act.

Join our Creatives Directory: https://citem.ph/p/20743b

29/05/2026

Quick choices, trained eyes, and a look into the instincts behind this designer’s creative process!

See what Kevin Paul Santos chooses in this playful round of This or That. 👀

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CREATEPhilippines, the country’s flagship trade promotions program that showcases the Philippine creative industries, is brought to you by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions ().

Looking for a creative professional? We’ve got you covered! Connect with a creative from our directory by answering this form: https://citem.ph/p/20743b

28/05/2026

Built through years of quiet consistency in design practice.

Behind every project is a practice built on years of shaping brands, systems, and stories. With over a decade of experience in branding and visual identity, Kevin Paul Santos continues to move between studio work and community leadership strengthening the local design landscape.

Dive deeper into the story of Kevin Paul Santos’ creative journey.

Read more: https://citem.ph/p/79f2f7

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CREATEPhilippines, the country’s flagship trade promotions program that showcases the Philippine creative industries, is brought to you by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions ().

Join our Creatives Directory: https://citem.ph/p/20743b

28/05/2026

The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) extends its heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr. Joey Gaston of Hacienda Crafts Company.

Joey was not only a creative entrepreneur, but also someone who truly cared for Filipino craftsmanship and the communities behind it. Through his work with artisans and local makers, he helped share Filipino creativity with more people while supporting livelihoods and preserving local traditions.

He will be remembered for his kindness, passion, and dedication to the Philippine creative industry.

We join his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Hacienda Crafts community in mourning this loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ina Gaston and the Gaston family during this difficult time. May his memory continue to live on through the people and communities he touched.

The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) extends its heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr. Joey Gaston of Hacienda Crafts Company

Joey was not only a creative entrepreneur, but also someone who truly cared for Filipino craftsmanship and the communities behind it. Through his work with artisans and local makers, he helped share Filipino creativity with more people while supporting livelihoods and preserving local traditions.

He will be remembered for his kindness, passion, and dedication to the Philippine creative industry.

We join his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Hacienda Crafts community, and the Association of Negros Producers in mourning this loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Christina Gaston and the Gaston family during this difficult time. May his memory continue to live on through the people and communities he touched.