Grassroots Work to Policy Influence
How We Do It
Bottom-up listening and documentation
Translating lived experience into evidence
Working across artists, communities, institutions, and policymakers
Long-term engagement, not extractive consultations
FEATURE
Leading Filipino Creative Futures at British Council, UNCTAD and ITC ILO's Culture and Creative Economy Foresight
In April 2025, Daianne Moreno-Mempin, Founder and Creative Director of Katha Pilipinas, represented the Philippines at the UNCTAD Culture and Creative Economy Foresight, held alongside the release cycle of the Creative Economy Outlook 2025. The programme convened policymakers, creative economy leaders, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to examine the future of culture and creativity within global trade and development systems.
Hear from Our Partners
Atty. Emerson G. Cuyo, Bureau of Copyright and Related Rights, Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines
“The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), through its Bureau of Copyright and Related Rights (IPOPHL-BCRR), has partnered with Katha Pilipinas across several initiatives aimed at advancing accessible, relevant and practical copyright education for Filipino creatives, Through programs such as Navigating Freelancing Life as a Creative, PAGSIBOL, Leading Beyond Limits, and the 2nd Philippine International Copyright Summit (PICS), this meaningful collaboration has helped translate copyright knowledge and awareness into practical, community grounded learning experiences.
The strong partnership of KATHA and IPOPHL is a reflection of our shared understanding of the realities faced by creatives and the critical role of copyright in protecting their creative expressions and in building sustainable creative careers. By integrating education, advocacy, and professional practice, these initiatives have strengthened copyright literacy and empowered creatives to make informed decisions about their rights, works, and livelihoods.
The IPOPHL-BCRR values this partnership with KATHA Pilipinas and remains committed to continued collaboration to promote copyright literacy and support the growth of a creative economy that is informed, equitable, and future-ready.”
Dr. Antonio S. Yap, President, Developmental Social Entrerprise Awards, BCYF
"In Daianne Moreno-Mempin and Katha Pilipinas, we have witnessed this rare ability firsthand, reflected in her recognition as a finalist in the Developmental Social Enterprise Awards 2025. Their work demonstrates how creative advocacy can be grounded in systems, sustainability, and long-term social value.
Additionally, we are proud to stand alongside Katha Pilipinas in advancing the Philippine creative economy. As the partnership between Katha Pilipinas and St Mutien College continues to evolve, we see strong potential for this collaboration to deepen pathways between grassroots practice, institutional engagement, and long-term social impact. BCYF remains committed to strengthening this partnership and to creating more opportunities for Filipino creatives to thrive locally and globally, guided by a shared belief in doing ordinary things extraordinarily for the common good."
Carissa Cruz-Evangelista, Chairperson, Philippine Fashion Coalition
“Katha Pilipinas has been a valuable partner of the Philippine Fashion Coalition in advancing skills development and professional training for the Fashion Goods subsector under the TESDA TVET framework. Their strength lies in translating grounded, on-the-ground engagement with independent makers across the country into informed, relevant, and responsive training approaches. This practice-led perspective ensures that learning remains rooted in real working conditions while meeting the standards of industry development. We look forward to deepening this collaboration as we continue building inclusive pathways for Filipino fashion makers and creative entrepreneurs.”
