Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor and Philippine International Convention Center chairman Felipe Medalla (fourth from left) leads the unveiling of the marker declaring the PICC as a ‘National Cultural Treasure’. The declaration by the National Museum of the Philippines underscores the PICC’s historical and cultural significance. Designed by national artist for architecture Leandro Locsin, the PICC opened in 1976 and has served as the venue for countless momentous events.