Reopening of the Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls 01/15/2026

Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City January 15, 2026 Reaffirming the country’s commitment to export development, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos led the reopening of the Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls at the ITC Complex along Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City on January 15, 2026. Spearheaded by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), the export promotion arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Likhang Filipino is reintroduced as a year-round showroom, marketplace and incubator celebrating Filipino craftsmanship across industries. The space showcases the best of the country’s home and lifestyle, fashion and accessories, traditional arts and crafts, food and beverages, and wellness products. It is envisioned as a key destination for buyers, tourists and official delegations attending global events hosted by the Philippines. During the program, the President and the First Lady visited six (6) distinct galleries highlighting Filipino creativity, innovation and global excellence: Special Exhibits and Design Library (Gallery 1); Traditional Arts and Crafts (Gallery 2); Fashion, Textile, and Accessories (Gallery 3); Furniture and Lighting (Gallery 4); Home Décor, Gifts, and Holiday Décor (Gallery 5); and Food, Health, and Wellness (Gallery 6). Likhang Filipino is designed as a dynamic creative hub and is specially curated to support the Philippines’ Chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in 2026. Connect with RTVM Website: http://rtvm.gov.ph Facebook: www.facebook.com/presidentialcom and www.facebook.com/rtvmalacanang YouTube: @RTVMalacanang Tiktok: @RTVMalacanang