In Negros Oriental, the fast expanding bamboo business is offering farmers–particularly those in the agro-forestry sector–alternative regenerative solutions with unrealized potential just waiting to be realized, according to a Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) official. Read more »
A 23-year-old Fine Arts student from the University of the Philippines-Cebu is making headlines with his creative and eco-friendly furniture designs. Clent Yanola, hailing from Hilongos, Leyte, turns discarded garlic peels into beautiful furniture pieces. Read more »
Nitori, a Japanese furniture retailer, opened its first store in the Philippines, marking the first big investment following the government's decision to alter the Retail Trade Liberalization Act (RTLA). Read more »
Mindanao's local government units and local communities are working together to not only establish its status as a premier bamboo hub, but also to drive sustainable development and economic growth throughout the area and the country. Read more »
In a world where luxury often comes with a hefty price tag and environmental concerns loom large, Philippine furniture brand Philux emerges as a beacon of conscious luxury. With a commitment to locally crafted excellence and sustainability, Philux is reshaping the perception of luxury furniture, offering not just products, but stories of heritage, craftsmanship, and ethical design. Read more »
By means of its Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is utilizing indigenous inventions to prevent a recurrence of an unfortunate event like the discovery of bed bugs-infested hardwood furniture at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Read more »
