Philbex 2006 highlights feng shui

The 4th Philippine Building and Construction Expo (PhilBex) in Cebu, which will open today at the Ayala Center Cebu (ACC), is highlighting its free feng shui seminar as this has become one of the primary requirements in the construction industry today.

"For the first time, we included a feng shui seminar to PhilBex Cebu, we see the need for architects and constructors to be well oriented in the feng shui to complete their masterplan," said WordBex Services International founding chairman Joseph Ang. WordBex is the organizer of PhilBex.

World class feng shui consultant Master Tan will be in Cebu to speak on the feng shui feature in constructing and designing a building or residential structure.

Ang said Master Tan will share his wisdom on feng shui theories and case studies that will provide ways "to meet the needs of modern people in the 21st century."

According to Ang, the feng shui feature has now become part of the requirements of most construction project clients in the Philippines. Architects and contractors must be able to get a glimpse on feng shui from a world known expert.

A descendant of an imperial feng shui master in Ming Dynasty, China 600 years ago, Singapore-based expert Master Tan is recognized as the 20th generation disciple of the Quan Zhen Hua Shan Sect.

The free feng shui seminar, which will be adopting a "first-come-first-serve" concept will be held at the Ayala Theater's One Stage Cinema, which can only accommodate around 570 participants.

The PhilBex event at Ayala Center Cebu, has built an airconditioned-tent to occupy the 1,400 square-meter exhibition area in Ayala's parking lot 5 and 6.

The exhibition will also occupy ACC's activity center, the Lagoon Area, to accommodate the 170 exhibitors from all over the country, and abroad.

This time, he said there are exhibitors from Malaysia, Thailand, and China, bringing in the newest trend in door, window products, among others.

In the last three years, PhilBex was held in Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino, Ang said he decided to hold the exhibition in the mall, as Cebuanos would prefer to go to the mall, than in hotel events.

Ang added that this year, the exhibition is expecting a stronger volume of exhibition goers, and seminar participation, as Cebu's construction industry is on the upswing.

"With Ayala Center as our new venue, we are confident that PhilBex Cebu 2006 is the ideal venue to promote products, services and companies," he added.

Trade professionals from Visayas and Mindanao are expected to converge in Cebu starting today to witness topnotch companies from Manila, Cebu, as well as from other countries showcase their products and services.

Other seminar speakers on May 27 include; Jose Ma. Hubilla, president of Hubilla Design Group, Architech Gilbert Uy, recognized as the foremost "business architect" in the Philippines.

Hubilla and Yu will discuss and delve into themes like "Interior Design and Trends" and "A United Construction Industry: Great Things Can Be Done," respectively.

The 4th PhilBex Cebu 2006 is seen as a strategic venue for establishing new markets and generating more sales.

Last year's PhilBex Cebu gathered 300 booths from over 10 countries and attracted 20,000 visitors.