Section 3Sec./Art. 3

Objectives. The State shall promote and strengthen the Philippine design industry to achieve the following objectives:

(a) Create integrated, forward-thinking and long-range direction and strategy for the design industry;

(b) Provide long-term guidance to promote national awareness on the use of design as a strategic tool for economic competitiveness and social innovation;

(c) Integrate design into other industries and aspects of society in order to create a demand for good design, and to extend its impact economically, socially and environmentally;

(d) Incorporate design as a priority component in national planning and development; and

(e) Ultimately, encourage and drive innovation so that the Philippines may use as leverage our raw materials, natural resources and creativity to stay ahead of the curve.