MANILA, Philippines—With P1.60 trillion, the creative economy in the Philippines contributed 7.3 percent to the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022, representing an increase of 12.1 percent from P1.43 trillion in 2021. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said the creative economy is composed of industries like audio and audiovisual media activities, digital interactive goods and service activities, advertising, research and development, and other artistic service activities. Likewise included are symbols and images, media publishing and printing, music, arts and entertainment, visual arts, traditional cultural expression, and art galleries, museums, ballrooms, conventions and trade shows.

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