HomePhilippines at the Hong Kong Houseware Fair 2013

In a showcase of distinctly Filipino design and craftsmanship, the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) brought HomePhilippines to HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair last 20 – 23 April 2013. The participation featured 18 Philippine companies, each displaying their very own design aesthetics imbued with uniqueness inherent to Philippine crafts.

Among the companies featured in the participation were Anastacio Ceramics, Apollo Trading and Mfg. Corp., Arden Classics Inc., Art-N-Nature Mfg. Corporation, Asia Ceramics Corporation, Balex Boxes, Finali Furniture & Home Accessories Co., Gillete International Export Corp. Inc., Legacy Renove Inc., Manila Welcome Industrial Corp., Native Crafts & Arts Ind. Inc., Nature’s Legacy Eximport Inc., Obra Nicolas Handicraft, Panay Accessories Corp., Redfern Arts and Crafts, Rodima Marketing Corp., Siloworks Inc., and Sunwood Export.

Buyers and showgoers found affinity with products crafted from natural materials. Products like Native Crafts’ food covers, Sunwood Export’s wooden tablewares, and Siloworks’ hampers were among the products caught interest during the participation and top companies in terms of sales were Sunwood Export, Rodima Marketing Corp., and Arden Classic.

(Clockwise) Sunwood Export’s wooden tablewares, Siloworks’ hampers, and Native Crafts’ food covers.

Among other things, the participation to Hong Kong Houseware Fair did well in sustaining connections with buyers beyond Manila FAME as regular visitors of the Design and Lifestyle Event visited the HomePhilippines booth.

Don’t forget to save the dates for Manila FAME, 17 – 20 October 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Metro Manila, Philippines. See more Philippine-made, hand-crafted products at Asia’s Design and Lifestyle Event.

Design Philippines lights the way for the Art of the Craftsman

Design Philippines successfully established its presence at the recently concluded Euroluce at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2013. The participation was the first ever for the Philippines with top designers Antonio “Budji” Layug and Kenneth Cobonpue leading the contigency of six companies that included Cobonpue’s HIVE, Industria, Mayumi by CSM Philippines, Schema by Kalikasan Crafts, Tadeco Home by Tadeco Inc., and Triboa Bay Living by Vivere Lifestyles Co.

The participation showcased the best of the Philippines creative industry, presenting sustainable design sensibilities through the use of indigenous materials. Top-of-the-line lighting concepts featured were a merge of the traditional and the modern, paying due deference to the craftsmanship roots of Philippine design and highlighting the continuous evolution of the Art of the Craftsman to a more global movement that ultimately culminates into Design Philippines.

The Design Philippines booth at Euroluce 2013 in Milan, Italy.

 The success of Design Philippines at Euroluce can be spelled in the great number of buyer response by way of generated sales during the course of the five-day event. Buyers from Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Australia crowded the Philippine booth, a tell-tale sign that Design Philippines is doing its job in reaching more buyers in a bigger, global scale. Among the key buyers who were keen on Philippine-crafted products were top companies of Forestier and Roche Bobois (France), Pamalux (Austria), Alessi (Italy), Leone Design (Australia), Philips (The Netherlands), and Zaneen and Julien Armand (Canada).

Buyers flock to the DesignPhilippines booth at Euroluce 2013 in Milan, Italy

As far as media interest goes, the Philippines participation was a success with Design Philippines  generating quite the positive buzz and catching the interests of publications such as Interni and Marie Claire Maison. The participation also paved a partnership with the Italian Architects Association agreeing to present an Italian design showcase in Manila FAME’s March 2014 show next year.

Product showcase of Kenneth Cobonpue’s Hive at Euroluce 2013 in Milan, Italy

Industria’s whimsical collection of furniture and lighting products

Mayumi by CSM Philippines, Inc. displays their products made of fine bone China in the Design Philippines booth

Metal wire lighting products from Schema by Kalikasan Crafts

With the momentum from Euroluce 2013, plans of bring Design Philippines to Maison et Objet, Europe’s largest design exhibition, are being set in motion, so expect to see more of Philippine design and craftsmanship making connections in the European market.

Don’t forget to save the dates of the upcoming Manila FAME, 17 – 20 October 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Metro Manila, Philippines.

All eyes on Negros Occidental – IFEX PH 2013′s Partner Province

The province of Negros Occidental, in the Visayas region of the Philippines, is known for its scenic spots, parks, exotic resorts, mountains, caves, and other natural wonders. Aside from being the primary sugar producer in the country, it is also famous for its pastries and sweets. And in the upcoming edition of IFEX Philippines in May, Negros Occidental will play a prominent role as a Partner Region, featuring its products and manufacturers.

IFEX Philippines conducted an awareness campaign, through its Partner Region Program, to encourage the participation of organic food producers and processors in Negros Occidental. The program also serves as a means for small and medium scale food entrepreneurs to undergo product and market development assistance in order to improve their products’ competitiveness in both local and international markets.

Since 1991, IFEX Philippines has served as a sourcing hub for international food retailers including Wal-Mart (US), FBC Worldwide (US), Mon Chong Loong (US), Hirasho Shoten Health Co. (Japan), Heuschen Schrouff (Germany), Manning Impex (UK), Wilby Commercial (Canada), Choithram (Middle East), EMKE Group/Lulu Hypermarkets (Middle East), the Americana Group of Companies (Middle East), the AL MAYA Group of Companies (Middle East), Shankar (Middle East), and NTUC Fairprice (Singapore).

IFEX Philippines 2013 is organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), the export marketing arm of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and co-organized by the Department of Agriculture-Agribusiness Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS).

Asia’s ethnic food and ingredients show is brewing up new and exciting show features for the genuine foodie! Source for delightful and exotic food finds at IFEX Philippines 2013 on 16-19 May 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, Metro Manila, Philippines.

IFEX Philippines: The country’s biggest food trade event will be highlighting international flavors

The Philippine archipelago, located at the heart of Southeast Asia, is blessed with a friendly climate that ensures bountiful harvest. Green goods and marine products are at the center of the Filipino diet and many a dish is prepared simply by broiling or stewing, to be eaten with a condiment that adds relish to the clean flavor. Philippine cuisine is varied, reflecting Malay, Indian, Chinese, and Spanish influences, as well as the diversity of locally grown ingredients in, and the cooking techniques of, each region.

These food products will be showcased in the upcoming edition of IFEX Philippines, the country’s biggest food trade show, alongside products from neighboring countries as well as from the rest of the world. To this end, IFEX Philippines will have pavilions featuring the products of China, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, the United States, and Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA).

Since its inception in 2004, IFEX Philippines has championed the local and Asian food and beverage industry, bringing together a variety of international tastes and flavors through a platform for exporters to showcase their products and establish and strengthen links with buyers, importers, and retailers.

Led by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), the export marketing arm of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture-Agribusiness Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS), the 9^th edition of IDEX Philippines will be featuring new and exciting products and show highlights.

IFEX Philippines will highlight four major products showcases:

• Power Fruits Asia for major tropical fruit exports
• Seafood Asia for fresh marine produce
• Halal Food Asia for Halal-certified delicacies
• Green Asia for natural and organic food

These product showcases are housed in pavilions:

• International Hall for foreign exhibitors
• Best of Food Philippines Hall for the country’s top food brands and exporters
  • Mindanao Hall for main exports like mango, banana, pineapple, papaya, tuna, sardines, shrimp and prawn, carrageenan and desiccated coconut
  • Agri-Aqua Hall for marine and agricultural goods from the different regions in the Philippines
  • Natural Food and Health Products Hall for the country’s organic products such as rice, virgin coconut oil (VCO), upland vegetables, papaya, banana, traditional wines, herbal supplements, muscovado sugar, coffee, and asparagus
  • Retail Hall a venue for on-site selling that will feature local and foreign, big and small companies who want to cater to the Philippine consumer market

IFEX Philippines is bringing to the table the wonderful flavors of Asia on 16-19 May 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia complex, Metro Manila, Philippines.

100% Craftsmanship Returns to Asia’s Biggest Houseware Trade Event

The Philippines has made an impression on the world: the country’s products embody high-quality design and multi-faceted craftsmanship. If the desire is for products that are contemporary yet carry a sense of heritage, the Philippines is the destination for such things. Philippine-made products are a brilliant mix of the ingenuity of modern designs, age-old craftsmanship, and the versatility of its abundant natural resources.

In a move to sustain the international market’s positive review, the Philippines brings its products to HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair on 20 – 23 April 2013 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, representing the furniture, homeware, fashion, and holiday gifts and decor sectors under the unifying banner of Home Philippines, the country’s distinct brand for the best houseware products.

As Hong Kong is thriving hub for business, bringing Home Philippines to one of the biggest trade event for houseware in Asia is perfect for showcasing Philippine products and increasing exports to the global market, bolstering the Philippines positioning as the source of quality hand-made export products that represent the Philippines brand of design and craftsmanship. The participation is spearheaded by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions partnering with the Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) – Guangzhou and the Philippine Consulate in Hong Kong.

This year, 18 of the top manufacturers in the country were chosen to embody Home Philippines: Anastacio Ceramics, Apollo Trading and Mfg. Corp., Arden Classics Inc., Art-N-Nature Mfg. Corporation, Asia Ceramics Corporation, Balex Boxes, Finali Furniture & Home Accessories Co., Gillete International Export Corp. Inc., Legacy Renove Inc., Manila Welcome Industrial Corp., Native Crafts & Arts Ind. Inc., Nature’s Legacy Eximport Inc., Obra Nicolas Handicraft, Panay Accessories Corp., Redfern Arts and Crafts, Rodima Marketing Corp., Siloworks Inc., and Sunwood Export.

100% craftsmanship from Home Philippines will be at the Hong Kong Houseware Fair. Expect the most intricate designs brought to form through the indigenous materials from Home Philippines.

For more information on Home Philippines at the Hong Kong Houseware Fair, visit www.manilafame.com/hkhousewarefair2013

Design Philippines to Euroluce: Bringing the Art of the Craftsman to Milan

It is undeniable that Philippine design is on the upsurge. With the abundant potential in creativity, craftsmanship, and design in the Philippines, it is no wonder that the world has taken notice and is seeking more. To its advantage, the Philippines is plentiful in natural resources and indigenous materials used in many forms of craftsmanship. Deeply rooted in tradition, craftsmanship has paved the way to today’s Philippine design, seamlessly merging heritage, modernity, ingenuity, and creativity. The talents in the country are certainly world-class with designers working side by side with craftsmen in creating products that carry the country’s distinct brand of Design Philippines.

Design Philippines is a movement on the rise. It represents the continuous evolution of the Art of the Craftsman through a more worldly perspective, translating yet preserving craftsmanship into contemporary designs that utilizes natural and indigenous materials. Moving towards bringing more of Philippine design and craftsmanship to the world, Design Philippines takes the Art of the Craftsman to iSaloni Euroluce, International Lighting Exhibition, on 9 – 14 April 2013 in Milan, Italy.

At Euroluce, the global benchmark for the lighting industry, Design Philippines presents 100% design and craftsmanship. The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) brings together six of the country’s best manufacturers and taps renowned designers Antonio “Budji” Layug and Kenneth Cobonpue to lead the participation.

Participating companies include Kenneth Cobonpue’s HIVE, Industria, Mayumi by CSM Philippines, Schema by Kalikasan Crafts, Tadeco Home by Tadeco Inc., and Triboa Bay Living by Vivere Lifestyles Co.

As Design Philippines sets out to represent the country in Euroluce through exquisitely designed and crafted export products, don’t forget to mark your calendars for the upcoming 58th edition of Manila FAME, Asia’s Design and Lifestyle Event, 17 – 20 October 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, Metro Manila, Philippines.

For more information on the Philippine participation at Euroluce, visit www.citem.com.ph/euroluce2013. The Philippine booth is located at Pavilion 13, H16 at the Milan Fairgrounds, Rho, Milan, Italy.

Design Tours – An exploration of Philippine design, arts, and culture

Design Tours, under the banner of Design Week Philippines, promotes Metro Manila’s design, arts, and cultural destinations for Manila FAME buyers and visitors: Culture and Architectural Landmarks, Manila Galleries and Art Houses, and CITEM’s very own, HallOne: Design for Exports, a permanent showroom for exceptionally designed products.

For more information about the Design Tours, contact dwpsecretariat@gmail.com.

Design Talks and Fora: Architecture and Design in Today’s Philippines

Design Week Philippines organized Architectural Talks, a three-part forum that tackles design in the context of cultural preservation and economic growth under its Design Talks and Fora component. Design Week Philippines invited three of the best minds in Philippine architecture to share their insights on Philippine architecture and design in today’s modern setting.

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The Impact of Cultural Heritage on Design

Arch. Augusto Villalon discusses how heritage plays a part in today’s design. According to him “it is global design whose roots are in Filipino tradition that stand out.” He advices to keep an eye on the many inspirations that our extraordinary cultural heritage can give to design. He stresses that heritage should not be exploited. “Recognize, appreciate, and revive traditional skills. Respect traditional design and skills.”

Indigenous Filipino Architecture in the Modern Setting

Arch. Angelo Mañosa presents the many indigenous materials — from coconut and bamboo, to capiz and rattan — incorporated into Philippine architecture and design, citing examples such as Pasay City’s Coconut Palace and the Bamboo Mansion of Puerto Azul Resort in Cavite. He says that “by using indigenous materials to go hand and hand with architecture and design, we allow the evolution of the bahay kubo and bahay na bato to contemporary Philippine architecture.”

Green Architecture for Sustainable Cities

Arch. Amado De Jesus, Jr. states that with rapid urbanization, pressure is put on the living environment — challenges like pollution, transportation, health and sanitation, and energy efficiency. The solution, according to him, is green and sustainable development which aims to mitigate the problems posed by urbanization through site planning, water conservation, materials and indoor environmental quality. According to him, “energy efficiency is the main trust of green architecture.”

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The Speakers:

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Augusto Villalon, PhD, FUAP

Architect, Cultural Heritage Planner

Consultant for the UNESCO World Heritage Committee

Advisory Body Member, International Council for Monuments and sites (Paris)

Trustee, National Museum of the Philippines

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Miguel Angelo S. Mañosa

Architect, CEO of Mañosa & Co. Inc.

Managing Partner, Mañosa + Architects

Founding Member, Philippine Green Building Council

Member, Green Architecture Movement of the United Architects of the Philippines

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Amado P. de Jesus, Jr., FUAP

Architect and Founder, APJ & Associates

Founding Chairman, Green Architecture Movementof the United Architects of the Philippines

Initiator and Vice President, Philippine Green Building Initiative (PGBI)

Creative Hotspots: An Artistic Pulse at Manila FAME

Manila FAME, ever the purveyor of a creative Philippines, presents the Creative Hotspots where all things artistic pulses and resonates. Asia’s Design and Lifestyle Event brings four hotspots from around the metro to showcase the creative movement currently thriving through the country’s new generation of entrepreneurs, artists, and lovers of design and creativity.

Strokes of brilliance brought life to these Creative Hotspots and have remixed Metro Manila with their ingeniousness and uniqueness, standing out from the backdrop of urban Philippines, ushering in a modern era in Philippine design and creativity.

Resurrection Furniture and Found Object for 10A Alabama

Ronac Art Center

The Collective

Van Gogh is Bipolar for 154 Maginhawa Street

Sustainable Bamboo and Craftsmanship at Manila FAME

Through the years, the Philippines has made a name for itself with its myriad of traditional crafts and age-old disciplines that transform natural materials into unique handcrafted creations. At Manila FAME, deeply-rooted tradition is once again brought to the forefront through live demonstrations of traditional Philippine crafts at the Crafts Spots.

This edition puts the spotlight on bamboo and its use as a source material for handicrafts. With the current global shift towards sustainable materials, bamboo is gaining popularity because of its versatility, durability, and sustainability.

Bamboo Carving

Bamboo Shaving

Bamboo Basket Weaving