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Furniture exporters remain optimistic

By Ehda Dagooc | March 17, 2012 - 12:00am

Despite long term challenges faced by the furniture industry, exporters are still confident for near market recovery and business improvement, while refusing to consider the sector as ‘sunset industry.&rd...

Freeman Cebu Business

Furniture makers exhibit resilience at CebuNext

By Ehda Dagooc | February 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Amid a shrinking market and tougher competition, the Cebu Furniture makers continue to brace for survival as it open this year’s Cebu International Furniture and Furnishings Exhibition (CebuNext 2011).

Freeman Cebu Business

CebuNext organizers seek long term support by government

By Ehda Dagooc | September 13, 2010 - 12:00am

The organizing committee of next year's Cebu International Furniture and Furnishing Exhibition (CebuNext 2011) is now exploring possibilities of getting a long term commitment from the local government to support...

Freeman Cebu Business

Furniture industry bucks wage hike

By Ehda Dagooc | February 22, 2010 - 12:00am

The Cebu furniture makers and exporters through the Cebu Furniture Industry Foundation Inc. (CFIF) formally submitted its position paper to the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) opposing the...

Freeman Cebu Business

Furniture sector keeps modest 2010 forecast

December 23, 2009 - 12:00am

While the export market for furniture have showed signs of recovery in the last quarter of this year, industry players here are still uncertain of a full swing rebound next year.

Freeman Cebu Business

Furniture makers bank on "design edge"

January 14, 2009 - 12:00am

Furniture makers in Cebu are still banking on its “design edge” as its mighty savior amid a turbulent market for furniture products worldwide.

Freeman Cebu Business

Red tape delays exporters’ funds

By Ehda Dagooc | March 18, 2008 - 12:00am

Exporters will have to wait a little longer for the “most awaited” release of the P280 million Export Development Fund (EDF), as bureaucratic red tape comes into play hampering the funds’ much anticipated...

Freeman Cebu Business

Exporters unite in government subsidy bid

By Ehda Dagooc | January 6, 2007 - 12:00am

Gifts, Toys and Housewares Association of Exporters in Cebu (Cebu-GTH) will join the advocacy of the Cebu Furniture Industry Foundation Inc. (CFIF) for government subsidy for overseas marketing promotions. The...

Freeman Cebu Business

Exporters lament government order banning use of young abaca

By Ehda Dagooc | March 18, 2006 - 12:00am

After the log ban, the Philippine government has slapped another directive which is seen to "once again' rock the furniture export industry in Cebu.

Freeman Cebu Business

CebuX brand set for global promotion

By Ehda Dagooc | March 3, 2006 - 12:00am

The furniture export industry in Cebu will embark on an aggressive overseas promotion of the CebuX brand immediately after this year's Cebu International Furniture and Furnishing Exhibition or CebuX 2006 was successfully...

Freeman Cebu Business