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Design expert deems branding as effective tool in competition

By Grace Melanie L. Lacamiento | July 4, 2013 - 12:00am

With his passion on good design that brought him to the pinnacle of his career, a 36-year-old graphic designer continues to believe that businesses could stay ahead of the competitive game with branding as an effective...

Freeman Cebu Business

Spidey webs in award

March 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Provocative designs by world-renowned Filipino artists bagged the Mugna Awards, the highest recognition given to designers, and furniture and home accessory manufacturers at CebuNext 2011.

Modern Living

Furniture sector now a sunset industry

By Ehda Dagooc | March 7, 2011 - 12:00am

The furniture export sector may now be considered as “sunset” industry because of its sluggish movement, stakeholders believe that this is only taking a short term journey, as exciting opportunities are...

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

Exporters find wage reprieve too short

By Ehda Dagooc | August 16, 2010 - 12:00am

The six-month extension given by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) to the export sector for the implementation of the P18 wage increase is seen to provide additional difficulties to...

Freeman Cebu Business

One Cebu Expo attracts foreign trade delegations

By Ehda Dagooc | August 9, 2010 - 12:00am

The One Cebu Expo, which is now on its third year, has not only proven to have gained national interest but has also successfully attracted the international market with the participation of delegates from China...

Freeman Cebu Business

Eurozone crisis stalls RP economic prospects

By Jessica B. Natad | May 25, 2010 - 12:00am

The positive prospects of the local economy due to the success of the country’s first automated elections last May 10 has been stalled with the recent crisis in Europe.

Freeman Cebu Business

Cebu showcases the best in furniture pieces

By Iris Gonzales | March 15, 2010 - 12:00am

It is no wonder that Brad Pitt has ordered some of his furniture pieces from Cebu-based furniture maker Kenneth Cobonpue.

Business As Usual

EDC gives nod to P4.75 million CEBUNEXT 2010 funding

By Ehda Dagooc | March 2, 2010 - 12:00am

To help furniture makers show-off their world-class creations to the world market, the Export Development Council (EDC) has approved the release of P4.75 million financial assistance for the upcoming Cebu International...

Freeman Cebu Business

CFIF initiates internship for design students

February 25, 2010 - 12:00am

In its effort to boost the design advantage of Cebu’s furniture making industry, the Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation Inc. (CFIF) has embarked on an intensive training and mentorship program for design...

Freeman Cebu Business