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UNESCO Designates Dumaguete and Quezon City as Creative Cities

11/3/2025

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On October 31, UNESCO announced that Dumaguete is a Creative City of Literature and Quezon City a Creative City of Film in its Creative Cities Network.
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said the designations strengthen local initiatives and promote social cohesion.
Dumaguete's recognition honors its literary history, including the Silliman Writers Workshop.
Quezon City plans to grow its film industry through the QC Screen Academy and the Southeast Asia Film Summit.

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On October 31, UNESCO announced that Dumaguete is a Creative City of Literature and Quezon City a Creative City of Film in its Creative Cities Network.
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said the designations strengthen local initiatives and promote social cohesion.
Dumaguete's recognition honors its literary history, including the Silliman Writers Workshop.
Quezon City plans to grow its film industry through the QC Screen Academy and the Southeast Asia Film Summit.