Book celebrates Filipiniana as powerful tool of cultural diplomacy

GMA Network - Nov 9, 2026

A new coffee-table book puts Philippine fashion and distinctly Filipino artistry center stage, showing how they can express identity and serve as a powerful tool of cultural diplomacy.

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