DTI Promotes PH Creative Economy at WCCE 2022 in Bali, Indonesia

The Philippines led by House of Representatives Special Committee for Creative Industry and Performing Arts Chair, Rep. Christopher “Toff” De Venecia participated in the Third Edition of the World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE 2022), with the theme “Inclusively Creative: A Global Recovery” held in Bali, Indonesia on 5-7 October 2022. The Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Jakarta headed by Commercial Attaché and Economic Official to ASEAN Jeremiah C. Reyes, together with Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) Creative Department head Ms. Marjo F. Evio joined the Philippine delegation.

The country’s participation in the WCCE 2022 Expo is a show of support to further promote the Philippines as a source destination of creative goods and services on the creative industry sector through forging strategic linkages with creative economy players across the region. Rep. De Venecia served as one of the speakers at the panel session on public-private partnership where he highlighted the importance of public-private sector collaboration in promoting creative economy in the Philippines, including the creation of the Philippine Creative Cities Network and the enactment of the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act. He emphasized the need for more state-to-state collaboration on creative economy which is evident in the recently signed Philippines-Indonesia MOU on Creative Economy - a pioneering agreement that could serve as a model with other countries. Rep. De Venecia then proposed the creation of a dedicated ASEAN working group on creative economy.

The Philippines held a bilateral meeting with Minister Sandiago Uno, Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy where both sides discussed the implementation of the PH-Indonesia MOU on Creative Economy signed during the State Visit of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. in early September 2022 providing an opportunity for both sides to discuss possible areas of collaboration and exchange of best practices on creative economy.

According to the Creative Economy Council of the Philippines (CECP), about 2 to 3 million Filipino creative freelancers work locally, while 1.5 million Filipino creatives handle international projects. Assistant Secretary Glenn Peñaranda, Officer-in-Charge for DTI’s Trade Promotions Group (TPG), said that while the Philippines is the top exporter of creative services in the ASEAN region, the country’s total creative exports only amount to 2% of the market share in Asia-Pacific which presents both ample room for growth and an opportunity for the Philippines to invest especially in creative goods and services.

The WCCE 2022 finalized a non-binding Bali Creative Economy Roadmap 2022 that contains action points that countries may wish to implement and include in their respective economic development agenda. Uzbekistan will host the next WCCE in 2023.

World Travel Expo Philippines 2022 has a new home in Okada Manila

 

Set your next Asian Adventure destinations at World Travel Expo Philippines 2022

World Travel Expo Philippines 2022 has found a new home at the Okada Manila. Set your next Asian Adventure destinations at World Travel Expo Philippines 2022 as Okada Manila is the next venue to open doors, check those bucket list, and head to your next family or friends adventure with your loved ones.

 Where great stories begin, Okada is the jewel of the entertainment city. With its 42-hectares of scenic ocean front, you will definitely love this place from sunrise to sunset. Masterly crafted 5-star hotel, Okada Manila brings you the best hotel experience has to offer.

The 6th World Travel Expo is happening on October 21 to 23 at Okada Manila from 10am to 7pm

Stay, play, dine and relax - it's all under one roof and there is that spacious parking space for you, your friends and family.

The 6th World Travel Expo, a long time annual event sets foot in one of the most luxurious hotels, Okada Manila giving longing travelers the comfort of a five star hotel that offers spacious free parking, shuttle rides to and from designated pick-up points, and all in one shopping and restaurant experience that you need not get out in one building, be it a superhot sunny or wet rainy day.

The 6th World Travel Expo has been offering best destination packages for the top cities in Asia where travelers and tourist alike, you can avail of one-time offers that will blow your mind away. Be sure that you're ready to purchase all those offers since they will go away so fast you will only regret not deciding on time.

Before going to the 6th World Travel Expo Philippines 2022, here's a checklist that you will need to have before your next flight. In case you don't have it, you can avail of them in the event.

PASSPORT -Your passport should not be 6 months near expiration when you have a travel plan or a wish list for a travel destination. Find out VISA FREE destination

CASH - As the saying goes, CASH is King. This is true since you will never know the congestion during the time you will be availing tickets. Bring just enough that you are willing to spend.

Credit cards - next to cash, creditcards would be the replacement. Make sure you have the creditline ready before going to this event

e-Wallets - like GCash, Maya have been gaining traction and has 5x more users than creditcards. Airlines, Hotels and Transportation have honored e-payments

Travel plan - secure a travel plan from your travel agent. A tour guide can be the best relaxing and safe alternative especially for first timers. There will be a lot of tour packages ready for you. Check out also local festivities happening all year round for your travel destination so you will have a clearer idea on what you are going to see in the Country of choice.

Luggage - always have a luggage with wheels especially if you will be running from one place to another. Anything rolling is better than something heavy on your back and hands.

Cameras - carry only the right gears you need. Enough batteries and sd card for storing your pictures. A laptop may be an option to dump your photos but it may also cause inconvenience carrying them based on your travel plan.

Smartphones - having more than 1 smartphone is a plus but may also be hard to manage when you travel as this may attract unwanted people. Have a sling bag or pouch that you can easily hide and pull-out your portable devices when needed.

Pocket WiFi - Now you can avail of pocket wifi with roaming services that you can apply before leaving the country. This will enable you to stay connected at fraction of the cost than availing it on the country you landed on. This will give you flexibility and more savings in the long run especially if you are staying long.

Hotel - choose the hotel that will let you take rides easily. There are public transport like buses, trains that are so fast and safe for tourists. Check out the comments or read third party apps that collate traveller's experiences. You can also check on your points gathered from previous trips that you may turn in and avail.

Transportation - in certain countries, ride hailing apps are available. Having them updated and linked to your credit card or e-wallets will come hefty.

Comfy clothes - travel light as much as possible. Check on the weather and be watchful on the season you visit. You can also purchase some local clothing that would be appropriate for the occasion and the season.

Gadgets - having multiple fast charging stations can easily charge your smartphones and powerbanks. Just make sure to have an international adaptor that will work with any country

Backpack - aside from having a trusty luggage, going outdoors with a backpack that has compartments so you can bring in an extra short, face towel, a jug for your water since it is expensive to buy mineral water. Extra ecobags can be handy when you shop!

Schedule wisely - there will be unforeseen incidents like traffic, rain or even snow. Make sure to have some gaps with your tours especially if you are visiting churches, museums and going to watch shows

Airlines - if you travel light going out of the country, i am sure you will travel heavy when you get home. It is cheaper to buy the bulk extra kilos you might need after some shopping

Top ASIAN destinations

Here are the top ASIAN destinations that you might want to go to

Japan - Tokyo is the capital of Japan named as the RISING SUN. But there are lots of cities in Japan that you can go to. Check out Nagoya, Hiroshima, Furukawa, and many more which is normally a train or bus away.

Singapore - Singapore is really a must see where the MERLION is the city's attraction. There are a lot of destinations you can go to within and outside the city as well.

China - the Great Wall is probably the only man-made tourist destination large enough you can see from the moon.

South Korea - is getting popular nowadays with Koreanovelas, but also the food that has influenced a lot of the restaurants blooming in every corner now. Let's us not forget they are also known for grooming the best of pop culture and a great following on them.

India - Mumbai, having the great colors and flavors one can just imagine.

Thailand - has been known for its museums and different religious spots that are open to all. Here's one of CNN's Travel host and blogger Valerie Tan with her latest visit.

Malaysia - Formula1 racing, Petronas Tower, Batu caves, Genting Highlands, are just some of the tourist spots you might want to go to

Indonesia - Bali, who would not heard of? One of the best beach, sand and Sun

Vietnam - the bicycle city. Vietnam is known for great food and scenic landscapes and seascapes

Philippines - with more than 7,000 islands, as the saying goes, IT'S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES! Don't be an alien in your country. The Philippines has the most festivals and all-year round celebrations of patron saints, Church and socio-civic related activities that you can go to. Other than that, each region has its own best tourist spot attractions.

The 6th World Travel Expo is happening on October 21 to 23 at the Okada Manila crystal corridor. You can like and visit World Travel Expo facebook page updates. You can also email worldtravelexpo.ph@gmail.com to get updates.

 

Entrance Fee: P80

Register Online to get Entrance Ticket Discounts:

https://bit.ly/wte2022

Gates will open at 10am to 7pm.

ONE Championship Holds Inaugural Even in Surabaya, Indonesia with ONE: Conquest of Kings

Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “There is always a tremendous atmosphere and excitement when ONE Championship visits Indonesia, and it is a delight to finally announce our first event for fans in Surabaya. We’re coming at you live and ready to showcase the world’s most authentic display of martial arts. We have a thrilling main event planned, with ONE Flyweight World Champion Kairat Akhmetov facing Interim Champion Adriano Moraes, in a rematch of their first encounter to crown the undisputed king of the division.”

Kairat Akhmetov of Kazakhstan is undefeated inside the mixed martial arts cage. He boasts an unblemished 23-0 record over his six years as a professional. Akhmetov employs a devastating attack with power in both hands, as well as a tenacious wrestling game that overpowers his opponents. In Akhmetov’s last bout, he defeated top flyweight and former champion Adriano Moraes to capture the ONE Flyweight World Championship. Now, the two are set for a much-anticipated rematch in Surabaya.

Interim ONE Flyweight World Champion Adriano “Mikinho” Moraes had his initial title reign cut short, when he met Kairat Akhmetov in November of 2015, losing via split decision. It was a close bout, but Akhmetov’s wrestling proved difficult to handle, even for an athlete of Moraes’ caliber. As champion, Moraes was skillful and dominant, and was rarely opposed inside the ONE Championship cage. In his most recent bout, Moraes secured the Interim Flyweight World Title with a victory over Tilek Batyrov. The rematch with Akhmetov will determine the rightful owner of ONE Championship gold in a highly-anticipated title unification bout.

For the first time ever, a Traditional Silat Bout will be held at ONE: CONQUEST OF KINGS, showcasing the beauty and authenticity of the ancient Indonesian combat discipline at the forefront of Asian martial arts. Top Silat practitioners, Khamid Wichaksana and Muchamad Fauzi, are set to display their amazing skills in front of a packed crowd eager for authentic traditional martial arts action.

32-year-old Toni “Dynamite” Tauru of Utti, Finland, is a professional martial arts athlete competing in ONE Championship’s bantamweight division. He owns a record of 11 wins and five losses, including one draw, with eight of his wins coming impressively by submission. A feared grappling specialist, Tauru is a former European MMA champion and has shown an incredible ability to finish his opponents with high-level techniques. Now, Tauru is tasked to take on Leandro Issa.

Leandro “Brodinho” Issa is a 33-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion black belt from Sao Paulo, Brazil, who trains and competes out of the world-renowned Evolve Fight Team in Singapore. With a record of 13 wins and six losses, including nine wins by submission and one by knockout, Issa has proven to be an exciting competitor with a penchant for spectacular victories. A pioneer of ONE Championship’s bantamweight division, Issa returns to the cage to face Toni Tauru.

Marcin Prachnio is a Polish martial arts athlete with an impressive 12-2 professional record. He’s on a seven bout win-streak, including five wins by devastating technical knockout. He is currently unbeaten in ONE Championship, overcoming three tough challenges in Alexandre Machado, Leandro Ataides, and most recently, Jake Butler. Prachnio is now ready to make his return to the ONE Championship cage to stake his claim as one of the top contenders for the middleweight title. Prachnio’s next assignment is the veteran Gilberto Galvão.