Marilyn C. Bermudo, owner of Juarren Edlagan Furniture Shop, shared her journey with us through this statement: “It was indeed a dream to remember August 2016 when my husband and I have our own respective jobs back then. My husband as a carpenter and I was a wood furniture varnish helper. Every single day is continue reading : Juarren Edlagan Furniture Shop
Crafting a Brighter Future: DTI-CAR CARP program beneficiary
Humble Beginnings “Nowadays, people do not believe me when I say that I started with nothing. Back when I began my entrepreneurial career in 2005, many mocked me for engaging in a furniture-making business without any technical knowledge,” shared by Mr. Edwin Sampayan. Edwin was an employee with an income barely enough to support his continue reading : Crafting a Brighter Future: DTI-CAR CARP program beneficiary
CITEM, FAME+ brands to showcase nature-inspired pieces at Philconstruct VX
The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) brings in 10 of the country’s leading manufacturers of world-class décor, furniture, homeware, and lighting in the first-ever digital edition of Philconstruct Virtual Expo (Philconstruct VX), happening from 24-30 March 2021. The 10 brands–Acento Colleccions, E. Murio, Enpekei International, Goltrio, Junk Not, La Galuche, Mejore, Obra continue reading : CITEM, FAME+ brands to showcase nature-inspired pieces at Philconstruct VX
PH artisanal prowess on full display via FAME+ brands, AIFFS virtual platform
CITEM’s virtual booth at AIFFS hosts 10 Philippine brands which embody the country’s rich tradition of artisanship and craftsmanship All 10 brands are also housed in FAME+, the newest digital trade and community platform Philippine artisanal prowess takes the centerstage at the first-ever ASEAN International Furniture & Furnishings Show VX 2021 (AIFFS VX) through 10 continue reading : PH artisanal prowess on full display via FAME+ brands, AIFFS virtual platform
Message of Secretary Ramon Lopez, ASEAN International Furniture and Furnishings Show VX 2021
9 March 2021 via Recorded Message Ladies and gentlemen, a good day to you all. We wish to offer our best wishes to the exhibitors and visitors of the ASEAN International Furniture and Furnishings Show (AIFFS) VX 2021, and we hope that everyone is keeping safe amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We also laud the organizers continue reading : Message of Secretary Ramon Lopez, ASEAN International Furniture and Furnishings Show VX 2021
BOI, industry stakeholders meet to discuss potential commercialization of cocoboards and tannins, seen as opportunity to boost agri output
The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), the country’s lead industry promotions agency (IPA) recently conducted a roundtable meeting with representatives from Swiss-based Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) along with government and private stakeholders from the coconut, forestry, chemical, furniture, footwear, tannery, and construction industries, to discuss the potential commercialization of cocoboard (fiberboards made of continue reading : BOI, industry stakeholders meet to discuss potential commercialization of cocoboards and tannins, seen as opportunity to boost agri output