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NEW YORK, 29 September 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center recently hosted a forum titled “Filipinnovation in Gaming, Animation, and Interactive” at the Philippine Center in New York. This event was held in honor of Philippine Creative Industries Month (PCIM) and spotlighted the achievements of Filipino and Filipino-American professionals in the gaming, animation, design, and interactive media sectors in the U.S.
In his opening remarks, Acting Head of Post and Consul Juan Carlos C. Borromeo lauded the substantial contributions of Filipinos to the creative industry, referring to it as a “fast-growing industry in the Philippines” that significantly boosts the national economy.
Trade Commissioner Alma F. Argayoso provided an overview of the Philippine Animation Industry, emphasizing over 40 years of experience in creative services. She urged attendees to consider the Philippines as a valuable partner in promoting its creative industries.
The forum featured a panel discussion moderated by Ms. Ingrid Festin, Director and Counsel of Business Affairs at Take-Two Interactive. Panelists included Mr. Nico Puertollano, Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director of Rezonate; Mr. Rich Tu, Executive Creative Director and Partner of Sunday Afternoon; and Mr. Brian Cortez, VR Developer and Owner of SpaceRex Games LLC. They shared their experiences navigating the competitive creative landscape and discussed the integration of rapidly evolving artificial intelligence tools while maintaining a human touch in their work.
The discussion also highlighted the impact of Filipino culture and history on their creative processes, as well as the essential soft skills required to thrive in the creative technology sector. The panel emphasized the importance of representation, collaboration, and pride in Filipino culture as key drivers of success in the global creative economy.
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