{"id":23950,"date":"2026-09-30T11:09:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T15:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/?p=23950"},"modified":"2026-09-30T11:14:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T15:14:23","slug":"filipinnovation-forum-highlights-gaming-and-animation-at-philippine-creative-industries-month-in-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/2026\/09\/30\/filipinnovation-forum-highlights-gaming-and-animation-at-philippine-creative-industries-month-in-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Filipinnovation Forum Highlights Gaming and Animation at Philippine Creative Industries Month in New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Filipinnovation Forum Highlights Gaming and Animation at Philippine Creative Industries Month in New York City<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Filipino-American animation, gaming, and motion graphics professionals shared their unique journeys and insights into navigating the creative industry during the panel discussion. (Photo by Nikka Arenal)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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NEW YORK, 29 September 2026<\/strong> \u2013 The Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York, hosted a forum on \u201cFilipinnovation in Gaming, Animation, and Interactive\u201d at the Philippine Center in New York. <\/span><\/p>

Held in commemoration of Philippine Creative Industries Month (PCIM), the event highlighted Filipino and Filipino-American professionals who have established careers in the gaming, animation, design, and interactive media industries in the United States. <\/span><\/p>

In his welcome remarks, Acting Head of Post and Consul Juan Carlos C. Borromeo acknowledged the significant contributions of Filipinos in the creative industry; he described it as a \u201cfast-growing industry in the Philippines\u201dand acknowledged its contributions to the Philippine economy. <\/span><\/p>

Trade Commissioner Alma F. Argayoso then presented an overview of the Philippine Animation Industry where she highlighted that the Philippines has more than 40 years of experience in creative services. She also issued a call to action and positioned the Philippines as a potential partner to promote the Philippine creative industry. <\/span><\/p>

Thereafter, the forum transitioned into a panel discussion moderated by Ms. Ingrid Festin, Director and Counsel, Business Affairs at Take-Two Interactive. Mr. Nico Puertollano, Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director of Rezonate, Mr. Rich Tu, Executive Creative Director and Partner of Sunday Afternoon, Mr. Brian Cortez, VR Developer and Owner of SpaceRex Games LLC, shared their professional background and how they navigated the highly competitive and evolving creative industry.<\/span><\/p>

The discussion also explored how they are adapting to rapidly evolving artificial intelligence tools while preserving the human element in their work. The panelists also shared how Filipino culture and history have influenced their creative practice, as well as the soft skills they consider essential to succeeding in the competitive creative technology industry.<\/span><\/p>

Together, the panelists underscored the importance of representation, collaboration, and cultural pride in driving success in the global creative economy.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Acting Head of Post and Consul Juan Carlos C. Borromeo and Trade Commissioner Alma F. Argayoso deliver their remarks. (Photos by Sherlyn Roxas)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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(L-R) Former Philippine Consul General in New York Ambassador Mario L. de Leon, Jr. (ret.), Ms. Ingrid Festin, Mr. Rich Tu, Mr. Brian Cortes, Mr. Nico Puertollano, Acting Head of Post and Consul Juan Carlos C. Borromeon, and Trade Commissioner Alma F. Argayoso gathered for a group photo after an insightful panel discussion. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The forum is the 10th in the Consulate\u2019s \u201cFilipinnovation\u201d series, which began in 2024 and celebrates Filipino creativity and leadership across industries while inspiring the next generation of innovators. END<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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