Philippine Creative Industries and Creative Economy

Vocabulary terms and key concepts related to Philippine Creative Industries development and the wider creative economy as outlined in RA 11904.

Republic Act no. 11904

Also known as the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act (PCIDA), it provides for the development and promotion of Philippine creative industries and appropriates funds for them.

Creative Industries

Trades involving persons that produce cultural, artistic, and innovative goods and services originating in human creativity, skill, and talent, with the potential to create wealth through intellectual property.

Creative Economy

Economic activity that depends on individuals and organizations using their creativity to drive jobs, revenue, community resources, and cultural engagement.

Agile

A set of principles and practices that prioritize flexibility, collaboration, and customer-centric development.

Pivotal

Something that is of crucial importance in determining the outcome or direction of a situation.

Augmented

The enhancement or addition of something, often through technology, to improve or expand its capabilities, features, or perception.

Indigenous

People, communities, or cultures native to a specific geographic area that have maintained a distinct identity and traditions, often predating modern state boundaries.

Premier

First in importance, order, or position; leading.

Propel

To drive or push something forward or to cause something to move in a particular direction, often with force or speed.

PCIDC

The Philippine Creative Industries Development Council, chaired by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary.

PCIDP

The Philippine Creative Industries Development Plan, which serves as the strategic framework to achieve the vision of becoming Asia's Premier Creative Hub by $2030$.

Philippine Creative Industries Month (PCIM)

A month-long celebration held every September to highlight the plans and accomplishments of the creative industries.

User Experience (UX) Design

An emerging concept in some industries focused on the overall experience of a person using a product such as a website or computer application.

Virtual Production

An emerging concept in film and audiovisual media that uses technology to create digital environments for filmmaking.

Augmented Reality (AR) Games

An emerging concept in the game development industry involving the integration of digital information with the user's environment in real time.

Circular Fashion

An emerging concept in the fashion industry that focuses on sustainability and products designed to be used and circulated for as long as possible.